Pamela Smith Hill is an award-winning author and editor specializing in literature about Laura Ingalls Wilder, as well as young adult fiction. She has written three critically acclaimed books on Wilder, including "Laura Ingalls Wilder: A Writer's Life," "Pioneer Girl: The Annotated Autobiography," and "Too Good to Be Altogether Lost: Rediscovering Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House Books." Her young adult novels, such as "Ghost Horses," "The Last Grail Keeper," and "A Voice from the Border," showcase her versatility across genres.
Hill's deep connection to Wilder's legacy stems from her upbringing near significant locations in Wilder's life. Growing up forty miles from Rocky Ridge Farm, where Wilder wrote the "Little House" series, Hill later launched her writing career near De Smet, South Dakota, the Ingalls family's final settlement. Her scholarly work explores Wilder's literary contributions, while her fiction often reflects historical and coming-of-age themes. Hill has taught creative and professional writing at universities in Oregon, Washington, and Colorado, further sharing her expertise with aspiring writers.
Currently based in Portland, Oregon, Hill continues to balance her dual focus on Wilder scholarship and young adult literature. Her works have earned recognition for their meticulous research and engaging storytelling, cementing her reputation as both a historian and a novelist. Inspired by literary figures like Jo March from "Little Women," Hill's career reflects her passion for exploring the intersections of history, literature, and personal narrative.