Fern Michaels (born Mary Ruth Kuczkir; April 9, 1933) is an American writer of romance and thriller novels.
Her books include Family Blessings, Pretty Woman, and Crown Jewel, as well as the Texas quartet and the Captive series.
Fern Michaels is the pen name of Mary Ruth Kuczkir, who was born in Hastings, Pennsylvania on April 9, 1933.
She has said she loves writing books about women who prevail under difficult circumstances, which she feels reflect her struggle for success early in her career.
In addition to that, she has also helped establish pre-school and day care programs with affordable rates for single mothers.