Viola Shipman
3 SeriesViola Shipman is the pen name of Wade Rouse, an American author known for his women’s fiction novels. Rouse honors his grandmother by using her name and drawing inspiration from her heirlooms and stories. He holds a B.A. from Drury University and a Master’s in journalism from Northwestern University. Rouse divides his time between Michigan and Palm Springs, California.
In Viola Shipman's standalone novel, "The Summer Cottage," Adie Lou Kruger inherits her parents' beloved, dilapidated summer home on Lake Michigan. Facing a crumbling marriage due to her husband's affair and an empty nest, Adie Lou finds solace in her childhood memories at the cottage. Determined to avoid becoming a cliché and escape her unfulfilling career, she resolves to rebuild her life. By restoring the cottage shingle by shingle, Adie Lou aims to reclaim her happiness on her own terms.
