About Nina Wright

An actor turned playwright and novelist with a passion for storytelling

Nina Wright - Professional Portrait

Biography

Born: January 1, 1964, United States

Website: www.ninawright.net

Genres: Mystery & Thrillers, Young Adult

About Nina

An actor turned playwright and novelist, Nina Wright is a member of the Authors Guild and the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. She writes the humorous Whiskey Mattimoe mystery series for adults as well as books for younger readers.

Nina holds master's degrees in English literature and applied linguistics. She has taught creative writing, speech, drama, English literature, and English as a Second Language to adults and teens.

Nina's first love is story-telling... on both the page and the stage. She's also passionate about teaching others to find their own voices so that they can tell their stories.

Education

Master's in English Literature & Applied Linguistics

Memberships

Authors Guild & SCBWI

Writing

Mystery Series & Young Adult Fiction

Teaching

Creative Writing & Drama

Teaching Experience

Subjects Taught

  • • Creative Writing
  • • Speech & Drama
  • • English Literature
  • • English as a Second Language

Student Demographics

  • • Adults
  • • Teenagers
  • • ESL Students
  • • Aspiring Writers