Aud, Riggsy,
Audrey.
How Did I Get Here?
Audrey Riggs is a creative nonfiction, suspense and mystery writer and the future author of The Other Side of the Salon Chair: a Memoir and novel Bound to Roots. Using two decades of expertise in the salon industry, as well as her unhealthy fascination with crime documentaries; she's collected more psychological stories and experiences than hair splinters. These fuel her craft to create comedic and mind bending novels.
Audrey's future career goals are to finish her memoir, as well as Bound to Roots, through self-publishing or seeking representation. She aims to speak at seminars to further promote the humor in the heaviness of being a hairstylist, as well as potentially retire her shears and apron before her back and joints are shot. At which time this will better serve potential publishers that are seeking an unabridged, creatively oriented, original (and maybe slightly unhinged) author.
Audrey lives in St. Louis Missouri with her longtime partner, their two teenagers and a crippling coffee addiction.
Credentials
International English
Honor's Society
Audrey is a member of the International English Honor's Society, Sigma Tau Delta chapter. Through her educational journey at Southern New Hampshire University, she was invited to become a member and is eager to pursue a more pronounced presence once she's completed her degree.
Academic Excellence
Audrey far exceeded her goals and expectations of her degree journey, accomplishing and maintaining a 3.9+ GPA, earning her name on the honor roll 12 consecutive times and President's Award four consecutive times at Southern New Hampshire University. Additionally her commitment has been recognized by Missouri House Representatives George Hruza and Holly Jones.
Bachelor of Arts Degree
It all started with turning 40 and the thought of chasing her dreams. Audrey will obtain her Bachelor of Arts degree in December of 2026 with a major in Creative Writing/English and a concentration on fiction. She did this 100% online, while working full time, momming two teen girls and a household, and managed to have most of her sanity intact. 2027 holds no bounds.