Date of Birth: June 12, 1953
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Biography
Tess Gerritsen is an acclaimed American novelist and retired physician known for her gripping medical thrillers and crime novels. Born as Terry Tom on June 12, 1953, in San Diego, California, Gerritsen initially pursued a career in medicine. She graduated from Stanford University with a Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology and later earned her M.D. from the University of California, San Francisco. Gerritsen’s literary career began while she was on maternity leave from her work as a physician. Her first published work was a romantic thriller titled “Call After Midnight” in 1987. She gained widespread recognition with her medical thrillers, with “Harvest” (1996) marking her first major success. However, she is perhaps best known for her “Rizzoli & Isles” series, which inspired the hit television show of the same name. Throughout her career, Gerritsen has written over 20 novels, which have been translated into 40 languages and sold more than 30 million copies worldwide. Her works often draw from her medical background, providing a level of authenticity and detail that captivates readers.
5 Interesting Facts about Tess Gerritsen
1. Tess Gerritsen’s “Rizzoli & Isles” series was adapted into a successful television show that aired from 2010 to 2016.
2. Before becoming a novelist, Gerritsen practiced as an internist, which greatly influences the medical accuracy in her books.
3. She won the Nero Award in 2006 for her novel “Vanish,” which is part of the “Rizzoli & Isles” series.
4. Gerritsen co-wrote the screenplay for the 1993 TV movie “Adrift,” which was based on her own novel.
5. She has been awarded the prestigious Rita Award for her romance novels, showcasing her versatility as a writer.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Tess Gerritsen
1. “Writing is a solitary occupation. Family, friends, and society are the natural enemies of the writer. He must be alone, uninterrupted, and slightly savage if he is to sustain and complete an undertaking.”
2. “Every story I’ve written was the best I could do at the time. And when I finished, I was already thinking about the next book.”
3. “We are all haunted by something. The question is not ‘What haunts us?’ The question is ‘What do we do with our ghosts?’”
4. “The more you know, the more you can create. There’s no end to imagination in the kitchen.”
5. “Sometimes the most important battles are the ones we fight within ourselves.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
At the peak of her career, Tess Gerritsen’s net worth was estimated to be around $18 million.
Children
Tess Gerritsen is married to Jacob Gerritsen, and together they have two sons: Adam and Josh.
Relevant Links
1. [Official Website](https://www.tessgerritsen.com
2. [Tess Gerritsen on Goodreads](https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/10303.Tess_Gerritsen
3. [Rizzoli & Isles TV Show on IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1551632/
4. [Tess Gerritsen’s Twitter Profile](https://twitter.com/tessgerritsen
5. [Tess Gerritsen’s Books on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/Tess-Gerritsen/e/B000APWKOE
