Fern was born Mary Ruth Kovak in Hastings, Pennsylvania on April 3,1933 to Albert and Lucy Kovak. She says she was an avid reader at a young age. She especially enjoyed mysteries and adventure stories. Fern Michaels is the pen name for Mary Ruth Kuczkir. She says that although Fern Michaels is not who she … Continue reading Romance Turned Thriller Author Fern Michaels, Author Biographies