Virgie Odell writes literary romance centered on mature, emotionally layered love stories about second chances, resilience, and connection that deepens over time. She chose her pen name to honor her two grandmothers and the generations of strong women who came before her, whose quiet strength continues to shape the stories she tells.
Her debut novel, What We Leave Behind, grew out of a lifelong belief that women’s stories deserve to be told with grace, depth, and hope. Virgie is drawn to writing about complex, mature heroines and slow-burn relationships, where intimacy is defined by emotional closeness rather than physical spectacle.
In many ways, her work reflects the life she shares with her husband, her high school sweetheart, whose steady presence has been her favorite love story for decades. Through her novels, Virgie hopes to remind readers that love does not always arrive loudly or quickly, but it can endure quietly, and it is never too late for a new beginning.
