“I started Save the Libraries in 2010 by hosting a big fundraiser in my city library of DeKalb County in Atlanta. Through that, I learned that even with fundraisers, libraries often don't make money - they just barely break even.”

American crime novelist based in Georgia, her career spans over three decades. She is best known for her gritty, character-driven crime fiction, blending psychological depth with Southern Gothic elements. Her work often explores complex moral dilemmas and the consequences of violence.