As an author, editor, and long-time resident of Portland, Oregon, Suzy Vitello’s fixation on families in emotional peril has kept her busy for decades. She holds an MFA from Antioch, Los Angeles, and has been the recipient of an Oregon Literary Arts Grant. Her notable novels include, Bitterroot, Faultland, The Moment Before, and the YA Empress Chronicles series. Stay tuned for two more novels, The Bequest (September, 2025), and Griftopia (May, 2026).
Praise for Suzy and Bitterroot:
“… an absolute page-turner and—like everything Suzy writes—a deep pleasure to read.” – Cheryl Strayed, author of Wild and Tiny, Beautiful Things
“A gripping and emotionally intelligent tale of resentment and loss.” – Kirkus Reviews
“… an exceptional novel by a great talent.” – Rene Denfeld, author of The Child Finder and Sleeping Giants
“Vitello depicts nuanced human relationships with grace, dignity, and beautiful turns of phrase.” – Jacqueline Friedland, author of He Gets That From Me
“Bitterroot is an intricate novel—a tapestry of family dynamics, generational trauma, and the pursuit of social justice in a small town. The prose is captivating and immersive, and the story pulsates thanks to its rich, small-town atmosphere.” —Foreword Reviews