“Magical realism is a blending of the unusual or supernatural into an otherwise ordinary setting. And, to me, this perfectly describes the South. 'The Sugar Queen' involves a lot of magical happenings, but in a very down-home Southern setting. It's full of things that could almost be true.”

American novelist and New York Times bestselling author

Sarah Addison Allen is an American novelist and New York Times bestselling author. She is known for fiction that has reached a wide popular audience. Allen’s work is recognized for its strong readership and commercial success. Her name is associated with contemporary novels that blend imagination and emotional warmth, though the biographical record here gives only her broad literary standing rather than specific titles or themes.