Laurie EngleLaurie Engle is a Texas-based novelist, freelance writer, and real estate professional with roots in the Kansas heartland and a heart that beats for stories about strong women, second chances, and the secrets we carry. She grew up surrounded by field and farmhouses, and now lives in Austin, where she soaks up the Southern charm, live music, and sunshine from a picnic table under the pecan trees at her favorite brewery.A devoted solo traveler, Laurie draws inspiration from the quiet clarity of being alone in unfamiliar places, the emotional complexity of human relationships, and the allure of coastal settings. When she's not writing, she's spending time with her children and grandchildren who hold her heart. She's an active member of the San Gabriel Writers' League and believes deeply in helping others find the courage to tell their own stories. Read More Read Less