Mary Anna Evans

Mary Anna Evans is a highly acclaimed author, best known for her award-winning Faye Longchamp Archaeological Mysteries series. The series, which began in 2003 with the release of Artifacts, has gained a significant following and critical acclaim for its unique blend of archaeology, history, and mystery.

Born on May 2, 1961, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, Evans spent much of her childhood reading books by authors such as Laura Ingalls, Jane Austen, and Robert Heinlein. Her passion for literature led her to write her first short story during high school, and she went on to pursue a degree in Physics from Murray State University and a B.Sc in Chemical Engineering from the University of Mississippi.

In addition to her work as an author, Evans is also a writing professor and holds degrees in physics and engineering. This background has proven to be invaluable in her writing, particularly in her latest book, The Physicists' Daughter, set in WWII-era New Orleans. The book features Justine Byrne, a character who draws on her unconventional upbringing to protect herself and those around her during the war.

Evans' crime fiction has earned her numerous awards and recognitions, including the Oklahoma Book Award, the Will Rogers Medallion Awards Gold Medal, the Mississippi Author Award, and three Florida Book Awards bronze medals. She has also co-edited the Bloomsbury Handbook to Agatha Christie with J.D Bernthal. Despite her success, Evans remains humble and approachable, often engaging with her readers through social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.