Maddie Dawson, a transplanted Southerner residing in the Northeast, is a Washington Post bestselling author of eleven novels. Dawson’s writing style is characterized by humorous literary fiction that focuses on characters navigating love, family, connection, and hope, often in remarkably unconventional ways. Her stories are deeply rooted in the traditions of outlandish storytelling instilled by her large, story-telling family in the South. Dawson’s books have been translated into fifteen languages, reflecting her broad appeal and distinctive voice.