Georgia author Muriel Ellis Pritchett was born and raised in the City of Atlanta. Her long career in journalism and public relations, included work as a daily newspaper reporter, a magazine writer and editor, a local playwright, and communications director. After she retired, Muriel's doctor told her to get a hobby, so she decided to give fiction writing a try. Muriel is the author of four novels in the Feisty Women's Fiction book series, a YA paranormal, a MG coming-of-age/adventure book, and a MG science fiction/alien adventure book. She enjoys visiting schools and talking to students, speaking at book clubs, presenting programs at libraries, and signing books at author events.