Susan Gregg Gilmore

About the Author

Susan Gregg Gilmore is a celebrated Southern author whose evocative novels capture the rhythms of small-town life with warmth, wit, and unflinching honesty. Born and raised in the heart of Tennessee, she draws from her own experiences growing up in a close-knit community to craft stories that resonate with themes of family, faith, redemption, and the quiet triumphs of everyday resilience. Gilmore's debut novel, Looking for Salvation at the Dairy Queen, introduced readers to a young woman's quest for self-discovery amid the familiar backdrop of a Dairy Queen counter, while her follow-up, The Funeral Dress, explores grief and sisterhood through the lens of a seamstress's final masterpiece. With a keen eye for the nuances of Southern culture and character-driven narratives that linger long after the final page, Gilmore continues to enchant audiences with her authentic voice and heartfelt storytelling.