Lea Wait


Lea Wait was an American author of historical novels and mysteries, many set in Maine. She has written historical and contemporary books for children aged 7 and up, two books of nonfiction, and the Shadows Antique Print Mystery series and Mainely Needlepoint series for adults.

Biography

Born in Boston, Massachusetts, she grew up in a family where books were an important part of life. Her family summered in Maine. She did her undergraduate work at Chatham College - now Chatham University - in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and her graduate work at New York University, completing all requirements for a doctorate except for the dissertation, a 'DWD', and joining AT&T as a manager. Her grandmother was an antiques dealer, and in 1976 she started an antique print business, and decided she should become a writer. She also, as a single parent, adopted four “older” girls born in Korea, Thailand, Hong Kong and India.
In 1998 she left corporate life and moved to live in Edgecomb, Maine. She now writes and speaks about writing full-time. She married artist Bob Thomas in October 2003.
Lea Wait passed away in August 2019.

Publications

Antique Print Mysteries

Featuring Maggie Summer, antique dealer and community college professor.