Patricia Leavy

The award-winning scholar who created the genre "social fiction" in which researchers represent their studies through popular literature so public audiences can access them, releases 20th book.

Sociologist-turned-novelist Patricia Leavy, PhD, explores appearance versus reality - how our lives and relationships look to others versus how they really are - the importance of female friendships, and how money and power can shape relationships.

Trailblazing sociologist pens novel based on a decade of interview research that pays tribute to 1980s pop culture, challenges the fiction-nonfiction divide, and transforms a women's interest genre into women's empowerment

Genre-busting sociologist pens empowering "chick-lit" and garners the attention of a start-up beauty company.

Pioneering sociologist collaborates with start-up beauty company on a literary themed skincare and novel collection aimed at empowering women.