Patti Callahan Henry is a New York Times, Globe and Mail, and USA Today bestselling author of nineteen novels, including The Secret Book of Flora Lea, Once Upon a Wardrobe, Surviving Savannah, and the upcoming The Story She Left Behind. Known for blending rich historical research with heartfelt storytelling, her work explores themes of memory, myth, and the transformative power of stories. Patti’s novels have earned numerous honors, including the Christy Award for Book of the Year and the Harper Lee Award for Distinguished Writer of the Year.

A former pediatric clinical nurse specialist, Patti now writes full-time and is also the co-creator and co-host of the popular web show and podcast Friends & Fiction. Her work has been translated into over 20 languages and featured by People, Goodreads, The Today Show, and Barnes & Noble Book Club.