Florence Wetzel was born 1962 in Brooklyn, NY. Her latest book, Aspasia: A Novel of Suspense and Secrets, was published in July 2025. Her book Sara My Sara: A Memoir of Friendship and Loss, was published in July 2024. Her novels include the thriller The Woman Who Went Overboard, the Swedish mystery The Grand Man, and Dashiki: A Cozy Mystery. She has also authored a horror short story collection, a book of poems and memoirs, and co-authored jazz clarinetist Perry Robinson's autobiography.



