Olivia Hawker is a successful author who writes historical fiction under the pen name of Libbie Grant. In addition to publishing under the name Olivia Hawker, she also writes under her real name and as Libbie Hawker and L.M. Ironside. Hawker has gained significant recognition for her work, including being a finalist for the Washington State Book Award and the Willa Literary Award for Historical Fiction. She is also a Washington Post bestselling author, with her novel "One for the Blackbird, One for the Crow" being a favorite among readers worldwide and appearing on Amazon's Top 100 Bestselling Books of 2020.
Hawker was raised in the Pacific Northwest, specifically the San Juan Islands, but also spent a significant amount of time in eastern Idaho and Seattle due to her parents' divorce. This upbringing exposed her to a variety of landscapes and experiences, which may have contributed to her interest in historical fiction. Hawker currently resides in British Columbia, Canada, but splits her time between Victoria, BC and the San Juan Islands of Washington State.
In addition to her work as a historical fiction author, Hawker also writes literary fiction under her real name and hosts a podcast called "Future Saint of a New Era" where she explores modern storytelling techniques. Her website, hawkerbooks.com, provides more information about her and her work. Despite her success and various pseudonyms, Hawker remains a private individual who prefers to let her writing speak for itself.