Liane Moriarty: From Advertising to Bestselling Author and Beyond

Liane Moriarty, an acclaimed Australian writer born on November 15, 1966, gained international recognition through her novels The Husband's Secret and Big Little Lies, the latter of which was adapted into a successful HBO television series.

As of early 2018, Moriarty's net worth surpasses one million dollars, a testament to her prolific career as an author. Raised in Sydney, she is the eldest of six siblings, including fellow writer Jaclyn Moriarty.

Initially, Moriarty pursued a path in advertising and marketing within a legal publishing house before establishing The Little Ad Agency, which ultimately did not succeed. A pivotal moment came when she learned about her sister's upcoming novel, Feeling Sorry for Celia, inspiring her to pursue a master's degree at Macquarie University and pen her debut book, Three Wishes, in 2004.

Her subsequent works, including The Last Anniversary (2006) and a series of children's books published under the pseudonym L.M. Moriarty, such as The Petrifying Problem with Princess Petronella, helped solidify her standing in the literary world. These early successes contributed significantly to her financial growth.

In 2010, Moriarty returned to writing adult fiction, releasing What Alice Forgot in 2011, followed by The Hypnotist's Love Story. However, it was The Husband's Secret that propelled her to global fame, selling millions of copies and enhancing her wealth.

Her next major success, Big Little Lies, debuted at number one on The New York Times bestseller list, making her the first Australian author to achieve this feat. The book's popularity led to its adaptation by HBO, featuring stars Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman, and Shailene Woodley, and was broadcast in the first half of 2017, with a second series announced.

Today, Moriarty continues to write, with her latest novel Truly Madly Guilty released in 2016. She resides in Sydney with her husband, Adam, and their children, George and Anna.