NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR

Compelling Stories. Meaningful Conversations.

Author, journalist, playwright, filmmaker and advocate Leslie Glass has spent five decades telling stories about people, resilience, crime, recovery and the relationships that shape our lives.

“Stories have the power to heal, to connect, and to change lives.”

Leslie Glass, New York Times bestselling author, seated with books and a writing notebook
Leslie Glass smiling outdoors in a white blouse

MEET LESLIE

Writer. Storyteller. Advocate.

Leslie Glass is an internationally acclaimed journalist, playwright, award-winning documentary producer and New York Times bestselling author whose work spans crime fiction, film, recovery advocacy and family healing.

Her career includes fifteen novels, the nine-book April Woo mystery series, documentary filmmaking, journalism, philanthropy and the co-founding of Reach Out Recovery with her daughter Lindsey.

THE APRIL WOO MYSTERIES

Meet Detective April Woo

The nine-book mystery series featuring NYPD Detective April Woo.

Burning Time by Leslie Glass book cover — April Woo Mystery #1

Burning Time

Hanging Time by Leslie Glass book cover — April Woo Mystery #2

Hanging Time

Loving Time by Leslie Glass book cover — April Woo Mystery #3

Loving Time

Judging Time by Leslie Glass book cover — April Woo Mystery #4

Judging Time

Stealing Time by Leslie Glass book cover — April Woo Mystery #5

Stealing Time

CURRENT WORK

A New Chapter: Helping Mothers & Daughters Heal

Leslie’s most personal project grew from her own relationship with her daughter Lindsey. Their books and ongoing work focus on conflict, distance, repair, self-awareness and stronger family relationships.

Leslie Glass and Lindsey Glass together

NEWS & MEDIA

In the News. On the Air. In the Conversation.

Leslie’s work as an author, filmmaker, recovery advocate and relationship expert has been featured across print, broadcast, podcasts and digital media.

The New York Times • PBS • ABC • BBC • Oprah Daily

Leslie Glass speaking with a handheld microphone at an event
“Life is not easy for anyone. No matter how good a person’s life appears from the outside, there is always pain, shame, and longing for love and validation. My goal is to encourage the self awareness and understanding we all desperately need to improve our relationships.”

— LESLIE GLASS