Sara FlynnSara Flynn She may be best known for her acclaimed Golden Globe-winning lead performance in the movie "Agnes of God," but Meg Tilly is taking on an exciting new persona these days, as debut romance novelist Sara Flynn. After successfully publishing sx standout young adult and literary women's fiction novels, the Canadian American actress/author decided to write the kind of books she loves to read-romance novels. Her first romance, SOLACE ISLAND, is debuting at the 2017 RT Booklovers' Convention in Atlanta, where Meg, as Sara Flynn, will co-emcee the popular romance fan convention's awards ceremony. Set on an island in the Pacific Northwest, SOLACE ISLAND tells the suspenseful story of a woman, dumped by her business partner/fiance during her bachelorette party, who discovers a rewarding new career, romance and threats on her life in an idyllic vacation community. Two more Sara Flynn romances set on Solace Island will follow. At the age of 14, the multi-talented Tilly started dance lessons and developed into a gifted ballet dancer. After she danced in the movie "Fame," a serious back injury forced her to give up ballet, and she turned her creative energy to acting. Moving to Los Angeles and studying with renowned acting teacher Peggy Fuery, she subsequently landed television roles and then her first film, "Tex," opposite Matt Dillon. Shortly thereafter she booked the role of Chloe in "The Big Chill." Then came her performance in the title role of "Agnes of God." Tilly's portrayal of a novitiate nun who confesses her involvement in a virginal conception, opposite Jane Fonda and Anne Bancroft, garnered that Golden Globe Award and an Academy Award nomination. Other film credits include "Valmont," "The Two Jakes," "Leaving Normal" "Masquerade" and "Body Snatchers." Tilly has sold screenplays to MGM/UA, Sony Pictures, NBC, Kidro Productions and ATO Pictures. When her youngest child went off to college, Tilly decided to dip her toe back into the acting world. She landed the role of Lorna Corbett in the popular Canadian "Bomb Girls" series (2012-2014), which won the Gracie Award for Best TV Drama. Tilly will next be seen opposite Brad Pitt in the 2017 Netflix feature film "War Machine." Directed by David Michod, the film is a satire of America's war with Afghanistan and the people running the military campaign. Tilly plays the role of the almost-too-patient wife of the General (Pitt). Tilly has three grown children and resides with her husband in the Pacific Northwest. She is currently at work writing that second Solace Island novel. Read More Read Less
