Patti Callahan Henry is not only a New York Times Bestselling author, but also a finalist in the Townsend Prize for Fiction and a two-time nominee for the Southeastern Independent Booksellers Association Fiction Book of the Year. Known for her southern fiction, Patti is praised as a fresh new voice in the genre. Growing up as a Minister's daughter, Patti learned from an early age the power of storytelling. Her summers spent on Cape Cod nurtured her deep connection to the beach, ocean, and nature of the coast. Moving to the South at the age of twelve, Patti found solace in books and stories, influencing her passion for writing. While studying at Auburn University, Patti met a southern boy who eventually proposed to her on Daufuskie Island, South Carolina, near a historic lighthouse by the Sound. With a Master's degree in Child Health, Patti worked as a Clinical Nurse Specialist until the birth of her first child. She is now a frequent speaker at luncheons, book clubs, and women's groups, where she emphasizes the importance of storytelling and engages in various discussions with her audience.
