health and wellbeing | January 16, 2026

Famous Women Short Story Writers

Birthdate: December 14, 1916

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Birthplace: San Francisco, California, United States

Died: September 8, 1965

Shirley Jackson redefined the genres of horror and mystery through her works, which include over 200 short stories and six novels. Her iconic novel The Haunting of Hill House was made into a popular Netflix series and several movies, including the 1963 and 1999 versions of The Haunting