Virginia Wright

Virginia Wright is an award-winning, Amazon bestselling author, illustrator, and designer. Born and raised on the coastal shores of Belfast, Maine, she published her first work in 1981 and has built a rich creative catalog—with many of her works proudly celebrating Maine’s distinctive culture, coastlines, and charm.

Her diverse body of work spans cherished children's fairy tales, holiday favorites like Timothy the Christmas Mouse, and educational nonfiction such as the #1 bestseller Buzzzzzzzz: What Honeybees Do, drawn from her experience as a beekeeper. Virginia also captured authentic local flavors in her Maine-focused cookbook, Ayuh, Another Downeast Cookbook: Recipes From Maine, which earned an Amazon #2 Hot New Release spot. In recent years, she expanded her storytelling into heartwarming coastal romance with A Christmas to Remember, the first book set in her Maine-inspired Dutch’s Inn series.

Drawing deep artistic inspiration from the nature around her, Virginia’s talent extends to award-winning cover design (AUTHORSdb Gold and Silver winner). Beyond writing and art, she is a passionate foodie and reviewer whose photography and local recommendations have accumulated over 29 million views on Google Maps.

Today, Virginia spends her summers along the Maine coast and winters following the sunshine alongside her husband of over fifty years.