Tiffany McDaniel is a highly regarded American author, known for her novels and poetry. She was born in Ohio and draws inspiration for her writing from her home state and her Cherokee heritage. McDaniel's novels can be classified as literary fiction, magical realism, and contemporary stories. She has gained a reputation for her unique storytelling and vivid imagination.\n \nMcDaniel's debut novel, "The Summer That Melted Everything," was a critically acclaimed success. The novel won The Guardian's Not the Booker Award as well as the Ohioana Reader's Choice Award. Her second novel, "Betty," also won the Ohioana Library Reader's Choice Award and the Nautilus Book Award. McDaniel's writing is inspired by the buckeye woods and rolling hills of her hometown, and she has a deep connection to the land and its natural beauty.
In addition to being a novelist, McDaniel is also a renowned artist and poet. She has gained prominence in the world of writing after her debut novel won several prestigious literary awards and was nominated for several others, including the Lillian Smith Award, the Goodreads Choice Award, and the Star Award by the Women's Fiction Writers' Association. McDaniel's love for writing and her vivid imagination have helped her create a unique and captivating literary voice. She currently lives in Ohio, surrounded by trees, wildlife, and her six cats and a dog. When she is not writing, she can be found in the garden.