Lynda Rutledge is a bestselling author, known for her vivid and engaging novels that explore a range of themes and settings. Her work is celebrated for its humor, poignancy, and hope, as well as its ability to delve into complex issues with grace and sensitivity.
Rutledge's debut novel, "Faith Bass Darling's Last Garage Sale," won the 2013 Writers League of Texas Fiction Award and was adapted into a major French film starring Catherine Deneuve. Her second novel, "West with Giraffes," was selected by the Library of Congress-affiliated Texas Center for the Book as their 2023 Great Read and has been translated into 15 languages. Her latest novel, "Mockingbird Summer," is set in a tiny segregated town in 1964 and explores the impact of great books, the burden of potential, and the power of friendship.
In addition to her work as a novelist, Rutledge has had a diverse career in writing, including roles as a freelance journalist, copywriter, film reviewer, book collaborator, and travel writer. She has also earned an MA in American literature and an MFA in creative writing. Rutledge is an animal lover and has had many unique experiences with animals, including snorkeling with endangered turtles and petting baby rhinos.
Rutledge currently lives with her husband outside Austin, Texas. For more information about her and her work, visit her website at lyndarutledge.com.