Bette Lee Crosby

Bette Lee Crosby is a bestselling and award-winning American author, known for her well-crafted storytelling and memorable characters. She was born in Detroit but spent most of her life in various states throughout the Northeast and South, which is reflected in her writing through her wit and charm, reminiscent of Southern storytelling traditions. Crosby's love for writing began as a child, but she only discovered her true passion for fiction writing while working for a packaging company, where she wrote copy for packaging packs. After years of writing for her design company, she decided to concentrate on fiction writing.

Crosby's storytelling abilities were first recognized in 2006 when she received the National League of American Pen Women Award for a yet-to-be-published manuscript. Since then, she has won numerous awards for her series of novels, including the Readers View Southeast Fiction Literary Award in 2010, the FPA President's Book Award Gold Medal, three Royal Palm Literary Awards, and the NLAPW award, among others. Her novels, which include Memory House, Wyattsville, and Serendipity, have been praised by critics and readers alike for their delightful blend of humor, mystery, and romance, along with a cast of quirky characters that steal the heart of any southern fiction reader.

Crosby's writing style has been described as a "quirky mix of Southern flair, serious thoughts about important things in life, and madcap adventures" by the Seattle Post Intelligencer. Samantha from Reader's Favorite raves that Crosby writes the type of book that you can't stop thinking about long after you put it down. Crosby's Southern roots are evident in her writing, with her mother's voice making its way into her novels, as she was a captivating storyteller. Crosby's work has been recognized with over twenty awards, including the Royal Palm Literary Award, the FPA President's Book Award Gold Medal, Reader's Favorite Award Gold Medal, In'DTale RONE Award Winner, and the Reviewer's Choice Award.