Frieda McFadden Her real life is no longer a secret.
one week later housekeeper The author revealed that she is actually brain injury doctor Sarah Cohenshe Her official doctor’s photo released Along with updates on her life, including the big question of whether she plans to continue writing under a pen name.
“Over the years, I’ve seen people make fun of me online, saying they knew my real name and were going to tell everyone,” McFadden said. today.com “I laughed because I’m not in witness protection! I’ve always wanted to focus on my books and not my identity. I write because I love to write and I love sharing my work with readers.”
In fact, McFadden’s desire to be independent in her career was the reason she initially chose to use a pen name for her books. She even went to extreme lengths to live a double life, often donning a wig and glasses while in her writer persona.
however, Dear Debbie The novelist, who retired from full-time medical work in 2023, recently felt she had to reveal the truth after years of speculation that fans were hiding her true identity.
“Earlier this week, it became clear that the mystery surrounding my real name has taken on a legend of its own,” McFadden explained. today“And we decided it was time to share it.”
