Mary Alice Monroe http://www.maryalicemonroe.com

Mary Alice Monroe is a New York Times bestselling author of thirteen novels and a children’s book. Her newest novel is “THE BUTTERFLY’S DAUGHTER” released May 2011. Her books have received starred reviews from Publishers Weekly, Book List and Library Journal. Awards include the prestigious South Carolina Center for the Book Award for Writing, The Holt Medallion, The Maggie, The Write Touch, and three RITA finalists. Mary Alice is known for writing richly textured books that delve into the complexities of the human psyche and the parallels between the land and life. Publishers Weekly wrote, “Monroe is in her element when describing the wonders of nature and the ways people relate to it.” Mary Alice is also an active conservationist, working as a dedicated member of a volunteer sea turtle rescue group, and serving on the Board of the South Carolina Aquarium. She lives with her family on a barrier island off the South Carolina coast near Charleston.