Louise Shaffer
Author and Actress
Model: Age 4
Author: Age Nevermind
Emmy: Age 41
Louise Shaffer is a novelist, an Emmy nominated and Writer’s Guild Award winning scriptwriter, and an Emmy award winning actress. She’s written seven novels under her own name and ghosted three more; one of which was a New York Times bestseller, and another was made into a movie. As an actress she’s appeared on and off Broadway – including (for her sins) a nine-month stint on the road in a rock musical. In addition to her stage work, she starred on nighttime TV and several soaps – known as Daytime Drama to the politically correct – and she won her Emmy for playing Rae Woodard on the beloved soaper, Ryan’s Hope. Now Louise has a new novel ready for publication in 2026 – the title is still being discussed, but she should be announcing something excitingly soon. Stay tuned.
Check Out My Books:
The Three Miss Margarets
“Rich, funny…Fans of Fannie Flagg and Adriana Trigiani, take note. Shaffer has created a little piece of heaven.”
~ The Philadelphia Inquirer
The Ladies of Garrison Gardens
“Enthralling and original, Shaffer’s latest is truly an unexpected pleasure.”
~ Romantic Times
Looking for a Love Story
"Shaffer is at her best telling Chicky's story, a throwback to potboilers of the 1920s, giving this single-gal redemption story unexpected depth."
~ Publishers Weekly
Family Acts
“I have read all of Louise Shaffer's books and she just keeps getting better and better.”
~ Amazon Reviewer
All My Suspects
“Louise Shaffer has outdone herself with this book! The book was so outstanding that I couldn't put it down.”
~ Amazon Reviewer
Serendipity
“[Shaffer] delivers every time with delightful, charming stories…guaranteed to keep you turning the pages.”
~ The Kingston Observer
Talked to Death
“I'm a big fan of Louise Shaffer's novels, and this one is just as much fun as the others.”
~ Silicon Valley Girl
“Delightful...Shaffer gathers all the elements of engaging suspense: violent death, switched identities, blackmail and contrasting worlds of gentility and vaudeville seediness.”