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Adriana Trigiani

Adriana Trigiani is a prolific American author known for her best-selling novels, publishing a book annually since 2000. Based in New York City, she is also a playwright, television writer/producer, and film director/screenwriter/producer. Additionally, Trigiani is an entrepreneur, showcasing her diverse creative and professional endeavors.

1981: Graduation from Saint Mary's College

In 1981, Adriana Trigiani graduated from Saint Mary's College in Indiana.

1984: Scripts for Television Sitcoms

From 1988 to 1998, she created scripts for television sitcoms, including The Cosby Show (1984) and its spin-off A Different World (1987).

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1985: Off-Broadway Debut in New York City

In 1985, Adriana Trigiani made her off-Broadway debut in New York City as a playwright at the Manhattan Theater Club with "Secrets of the Lava Lamp", directed by Stuart Ross.

1986: First Screenplay Sale

In 1986, Adriana Trigiani sold her first screenplay, "Three to Get Married", which was produced by Kate Benton.

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1987: Scripts for Television Sitcoms

From 1988 to 1998, she created scripts for television sitcoms, including The Cosby Show (1984) and its spin-off A Different World (1987).

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1988: Scripts for Television Sitcoms

From 1988 to 1998, Adriana Trigiani created scripts for television sitcoms, including The Cosby Show (1984) and its spin-off A Different World (1987).

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1996: Directed Queen of The Big Time

In 1996, Adriana Trigiani wrote and directed an award-winning documentary Queen of The Big Time, the story of her father's hometown of Roseto, Pennsylvania.

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1996: Award-Winning Documentary

In 1996, Adriana Trigiani wrote and directed the award-winning documentary "Queens of the Big Time", which received the Audience Award at the Hamptons International Film Festival.

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1997: Award-Winning Documentary

In 1997, Adriana Trigiani's documentary "Queens of the Big Time" won an award at the Palm Springs International Film Festival.

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1998: Scripts for Television Sitcoms

From 1988 to 1998, Adriana Trigiani created scripts for television sitcoms, including The Cosby Show (1984) and its spin-off A Different World (1987).

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2000: Authored Big Stone Gap

In 2000, Adriana Trigiani authored the best-selling book Big Stone Gap, which is part of the Big Stone Gap series.

Big Stone Gap: A Novel
Big Stone Gap: A Novel

2000: Published a novel a year since 2000

Since 2000, Adriana Trigiani has published a novel every year.

2001: Authored Big Cherry Holler

In 2001, Adriana Trigiani authored the book Big Cherry Holler, part of the Big Stone Gap series.

Big Cherry Holler: A Big Stone Gap Novel
Big Cherry Holler: A Big Stone Gap Novel

2001: Honorary Degree from The University of Virginia

In 2001, Adriana Trigiani received an honorary degree from The University of Virginia at Wise.

2002: Authored Milk Glass Moon

In 2002, Adriana Trigiani authored the book Milk Glass Moon, which is part of the Big Stone Gap series.

Milk Glass Moon: A Big Stone Gap Novel
Milk Glass Moon: A Big Stone Gap Novel

2002: Honorary Degree from Saint Mary's College

In 2002, Adriana Trigiani received an honorary degree from Saint Mary's College, Notre Dame, Indiana.

2003: Authored Lucia, Lucia

In 2003, Adriana Trigiani authored her acclaimed stand-alone novel Lucia, Lucia.

Lucia, Lucia: A Novel
Lucia, Lucia: A Novel

2004: Authored The Queen of the Big Time

In 2004, Adriana Trigiani wrote her acclaimed stand-alone novel, The Queen of the Big Time.

The Queen of the Big Time: A Novel
The Queen of the Big Time: A Novel

2005: Authored Rococo

In 2005, Adriana Trigiani authored her acclaimed stand-alone novel Rococo.

Rococo: A Novel
Rococo: A Novel

2005: Honorary Degree from The University of New Haven

In 2005, Adriana Trigiani received an honorary degree from The University of New Haven, Connecticut.

2006: Authored Home to Big Stone Gap

In 2006, Adriana Trigiani authored the book Home to Big Stone Gap, which is part of the Big Stone Gap series.

Home to Big Stone Gap: A Novel
Home to Big Stone Gap: A Novel

2012: Founded Adriana Trigiani Tours

Since 2012, Adriana Trigiani Tours has offered travel tours to Italy, Scotland, Spain and Gibraltar inspired by the novels of Adriana Trigiani.

2014: Directed Big Stone Gap

In 2014, Adriana Trigiani directed the major motion picture Big Stone Gap (film), a romantic comedy film adaptation of her namesake bestselling novel.

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2014: Host of The Audio Publishers Association Audies Gala

In 2014, Adriana Trigiani was the host of The Audio Publishers Association Audies Gala.

October 9, 2015: Release of Big Stone Gap (film)

On October 9, 2015, Adriana Trigiani's narrative directorial debut, Big Stone Gap (film), was released by Picturehouse.

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2015: Helen M. Lewis Community Service Award

In 2015, The Origin Project, co-founded by Adriana Trigiani, received the Helen M. Lewis Community Service Award.

2016: Honorary Degree from The University of New Haven

In 2016, Adriana Trigiani received an honorary degree from The University of New Haven, Connecticut.

2017: William P. Kanto Memorial Award

In 2017, The Origin Project, co-founded by Adriana Trigiani, received the William P. Kanto Memorial Award at The University of Virginia at Wise.

2018: Directed "Then Came You"

In 2018, Adriana Trigiani directed the movie "Then Came You" in Scotland, starring Craig Ferguson and Kathie Lee Gifford.

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2018: Honorary Degree from Emory & Henry College

In 2018, Adriana Trigiani received an honorary degree from Emory & Henry College.

June 2019: Premiere of "Very Valentine" on Lifetime Television

In June 2019, the movie "Very Valentine", adapted from Adriana Trigiani's novel, premiered on Lifetime Television, starring Kelen Coleman and Jacqueline Bisset.

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