Sue William Silverman is an award-winning memoirist, essayist, and poet known for her candid exploration of trauma, identity, and healing. 

Her notable works include Because I Remember Terror, Father, I Remember You, which won the AWP Award for creative nonfiction, and Love Sick: One Woman’s Journey through Sexual Addiction, adapted into a Lifetime TV movie. 

Sue's latest book, Selected Misdemeanors: Essays at the Mercy of the Reader (2025), continues her signature blend of lyrical prose and raw honesty through a collection of flash essays exploring personal transgressions and emotional complexity