Maryann Miller is an award-winning author of numerous books, screenplays, and stage plays. She started her professional career as a journalist, writing columns, feature stories, and short fiction for regional and national publications. As a Public Relations consultant, she designed and wrote brochures, annual reports, and marketing material for a large financial institution. Among the awards Miller has received for her writing are the Page Edwards Short Story Award, the New York Library Best Books for Teens Award, first place in the screenwriting competition at the Houston Writer's Conference, placing as a semi-finalist at Sundance, and placing as a semi-finalist in the Chesterfield Screenwriting Competition. When not writing, Miller loves to play on stage and play in her garden. Both bring great joy. Other interests include working jigsaw puzzles, making quilts for family and friends, and coloring.