Trisha Sugarek is a storyteller with Southern roots and a fierce creative spirit. She crafts emotionally resonant fiction, poetry, and children’s theater that explores love, loss, and the quiet power of resilience.
Her work spans genres, but always returns to what matters most: characters who feel real, settings that breathe, and stories that linger. Whether she’s writing about segregation in the Deep South, a dragon with stage fright, or a true crime mystery, Trisha brings discipline, empathy, and a touch of mischief to every page.
She’s the author of the Deep South Trilogy, including Ain’t Nuthin’ Gonna Separate Us, Mother Mac’s Boarding House, and the upcoming third installment, Life at Mother Mac’s.
“Mother Mac’s Boarding House is an exquisite read not only for its realistic Southern setting and characters but for…” D. Donovan, Midwest Book Review
Her blog features book reviews, author interviews, and behind-the-scenes glimpses into the writing life — all delivered with candor, curiosity, and a touch of Southern charm.
When she’s not writing, Trisha is reading or cheering on the stage adaptation of her Emma and the Lost Unicorn and Stanley, the Stalwart Dragon. She believes in stories that heal, characters that haunt, and the magic of a well-placed comma.
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Southern grit meets redemption
Song of the Yukon
and Wild Violets were inspired by the amazing women in Trisha’s family.
(mother and auntie)
Women Outside the Walls was inspired by the women the author met while visiting a men’s prison.
Four of her children’s plays are available at Samuel French, Inc. (Concord Theatricals)
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Contributing writer to: IndyFest Magazine
Contributing writer to: InspireMeToday.com
Contributing blogger to: FreshFiction.com
Contributing blogger to: Good Reads.com
Contributing blogger to: poetrysoup.com
Contributing blogger to: the world.