Biographical Info A New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of nineteen uplifting works of historical and contemporary fiction. Marie’s books are beloved by readers across the globe, and have been published in fourteen different languages. Drawing on her lifelong love of quilting and her unshakable belief in the power of sisterhood, Marie’s popular Cobbled Court Quilt series has been embraced by quilters and non-sewers alike. Her standalone books have also found a passionate following among lovers of women’s fiction. Marie’s novel, “The Second Sister” was adapted into the 2018 Hallmark Hall of Fame feature film “Christmas Everlasting”, starring Patti LaBelle. Marie’s novel, Hope on the Inside, was published in March 2019 and was chosen as a Reader’s Digest “Select Editions” book. Her latest novel, “The Book Club For Troublesome Woman" will be published by Harper Collins Muse on April 22, 2025. Marie lives in Washington state with her husband and a beautiful but moderately spoiled Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.