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Layne Fargo writes deliciously dramatic, unapologetically feminist fiction for women who refuse to play by the rules.

Dark. Bold. Badass.

MEET LAYNE FARGO

Layne Fargo has a background in theater, women’s studies, and library science, so it’s only fitting that she now writes deliciously dramatic, unapologetically feminist stories for a living.

She’s the bestselling author of the novels The Favorites, They Never Learn, and Temper, as well as co-author on the Widows Series, and her work has been translated into more than twenty languages. Layne lives in Chicago with her partner, their pets, and an ever-expanding collection of books she’s definitely going to read before she dies.

From Tassels to Thrillers

Want to find out why tassel-twirling is part of her writing origin story? (Yes, really.)

Before publishing bestselling novels, Layne wrote her Master’s thesis on neo-burlesque and the female gaze — research that involved a full pin-up photo shoot and learning to twirl tassels. That deep dive into how women reclaim power through performance shaped the way she writes today: bold, defiant stories where women seize control of their own narratives.

Layne doesn’t just write about obsession — she lives it. Every novel is infused with her fierce curiosity, her passion for powerful women, and her refusal to write within anyone else’s lines. Her ultimate goal? To build a body of work so distinct, you don’t pick up a “thriller” or “women’s fiction” novel — you pick up a Layne Fargo novel.

Her stories are for the rule-breakers. The ones who want more, and aren’t afraid to take it.
And this is your invitation to join them.

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