Deborah Goodrich Royce
Biography
Deborah Goodrich Royce
Deborah Goodrich Royce’s REEF ROAD, a national bestseller, was named one of the best books of 2023 by Kirkus Reviews and an Indie Next pick by the ABA. RUBY FALLS won the Zibby Award for Best Plot Twist, and FINDING MRS. FORD was hailed by Forbes, Book Riot and "Good Morning America." Her latest novel, BEST BOY, will be published on February 24, 2026.
Her Ocean House Author Series --- in partnership with Martin House Books and WCRI --- brings world-class authors like Sarah Ferguson, Emma Straub, Chris Bohjalian and Katie Couric to Watch Hill. With fellow authors Luanne Rice and Amy Scheibe, she created the Deer Mountain Writers’ Retreat in the Catskills.
Deborah writes a book column for Providence Monthly and Hey Rhody magazines. She began as an actress on "All My Children" and in multiple films before transitioning to the role of story editor at Miramax Films, developing Emma and early versions of Chicago and A Wrinkle in Time.
Deborah holds a bachelor’s degree and two honorary doctorates, from both Lake Erie College and the University of Rhode Island. With her husband, Chuck, Deborah restored the Avon Theatre, Ocean House Hotel, Deer Mountain Inn, United Theatre, Martin House Books, and numerous Main Street revitalization projects in Rhode Island and the Catskills. She serves on multiple governing and advisory boards.
Photo Credit: Lydia MacLear
Deborah Goodrich Royce
