Adriana Trigiani is a renowned author, having penned twenty books of fiction and nonfiction, with her latest instant New York Times bestseller being The Good Left Undone. Her extensive bibliography also includes the widely acclaimed epic novel The Shoemaker's Wife, as well as the popular Big Stone Gap series, and numerous other publications.
In addition to her literary accomplishments, Trigiani has also ventured into the world of filmmaking, directing the feature film Then Came You in 2020, which starred Craig Ferguson and Kathie Lee Gifford, and was shot on location in Scotland. Her screen adaptation of Very Valentine, which debuted on Lifetime television in June 2019, showcases her versatility as a writer and director.
Trigiani's passion for storytelling extends to the big screen, as she wrote and directed the major motion picture Big Stone Gap in 2014, which was based on her debut novel and filmed entirely on location in her hometown of Virginia. Her documentary, Queens of the Big Time, released in 1996, earned her numerous awards and accolades.
Before becoming a full-time author and filmmaker, Trigiani had a successful career in television, serving as an award-winning writer/producer on The Cosby Show and A Different World, and as show runner and executive producer of CityKids in 1993.
