Bestselling author Sandra Byrd continues to earn both industry acclaim and high praise from readers everywhere. The author of more than fifty books, her work has received many awards, nominations, and accolades, including the Historical Novel Society's Editor's Choice award, two Christy Award nominations, two Library Journal Best Book selections, a BookPage Top Pick for Romance, and inclusion on Booklist's Top Ten Inspirational Books of the Year list. In addition, as an editor and an in-demand writing coach, Sandra is passionate about helping writers develop their talents and has coached and mentored hundreds of writers at all stages of their writing careers.

A dedicated foodie from the age of sixteen, Sandra cooks through the topic and location of every book she writes. In her free time, she collects vintage glass and serve ware and loves long walks with her husband, Sunday Suppers with her growing family, and Mimi time with her precious granddaughter.