Lisa Riggin

About the Author

Lisa Riggin is a historian and author whose work illuminates the shadowy undercurrents of American urban history, particularly the lives of women who defied societal norms in the early 20th century. With a background in archival research and a passion for uncovering forgotten stories, Riggin brings meticulous detail and vivid narrative to her explorations of vice, power, and resilience. Her debut book, San Francisco's Queen of Vice: The Strange Career of Abortionist Inez Brown Burns, delves into the enigmatic world of Inez Brown Burns, a trailblazing figure in San Francisco's underworld who operated as a prominent abortionist amid the city's booming Prohibition era. Through Riggin's engaging prose, readers gain insight into the intersections of gender, crime, and social reform that shaped modern America. Riggin continues to research and write on marginalized voices in history, advocating for a more inclusive understanding of the past.