MARY DAVIS is a bestselling, award-winning author of over forty titles in both historical and contemporary themes. She has been in numerous compilations and collections. Stories and characters have been running around in her head for as long as she can remember. Her published works have been on Publisher's Weekly bestselling lists several times. Some of her works include her award-winning Quilting Circle series, Mrs. Witherspoon Goes To War, and Newlywed Games. Mary lives in Colorado where she raised her three now adult children. She now enjoys regular time with her three incredibly adorable grandchildren. She enjoys playing board and card games, rain, and cats. She would enjoy gardening if she didn't have a black thumb. Her hobbies include quilting, porcelain doll making, sewing, crafts, crocheting, knitting, and papercrafts.