ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Patricia Hickman grew up in Arkansas where she studied creative writing at the University of Arkansas. Later she moved to North Carolina where she earned an M.F.A. in creative writing from Queens University. She has written fifteen novels for major publishers such as Random House and Warner Books. Her writing is critically acclaimed by publications such as Publisher’s Weekly and Library Journal. She’s taught writing at UNCC and in workships around the country. She frequently speaks on national radio programs. She and her husband live in North Carolina.

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