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Annie M. Cole, Author
Author Bio:
Known for her colorful characters and distinctively Southern locales, Annie Cole has a true passion for storytelling. She credits her ability for weaving an imaginative tale to her Creator and every story about this Southern life finds a way to point back to Him. Descending from a long line of storytellers, Annie is indebted to her grandmother whose captivating stories of life growing up on a Louisiana plantation instilled in her a love of legends and folklore which she artfully intertwines with the deeper truths of her faith.
Annie and her husband make their home in the Muscle Shoals area near the banks of the “Singing River” where they enjoy the art, music, literature, and faith of their community. To date, she has written five novels with a sixth book in the works. When she is not writing, she loves spending time with her family, speaking to community groups, and enjoying the outdoors.
A Lifelong Passion for Storytelling
“From listening to front-porch tales as a child to writing my own novels, the Deep South has always been my greatest inspiration.”
I’ve always had a fascination with stories; I come from a long line of very colorful storytellers. I love to write about people and places close to my heart, that’s why I write Southern fiction.
Growing up, it was a favorite pastime to sit and listen to the old folks talk and recount their life experiences. Many of my characters are based on actual people and the settings are scattered around the Deep South. I like to merge mystery, romance, and a touch of Christian inspiration in all my novels.
I love hearing from readers! Please contact me – I look forward to receiving your comments and questions. I’m also available for speaking engagements as my schedule permits.
Let’s Stay in Touch!
There is nothing a storyteller loves more than knowing where her stories travel. Whether you have a question about the characters, a thought on the settings, or just want to say a quick hello from your corner of the world, I would absolutely love to hear from you.
📬 Drop me a line here—I look forward to reading your messages!
With Warm Gratitude
In preparing these books, I have benefited immensely from the dedication and talent of so many incredible people.
My heartfelt thanks go to my publisher, A. E. Cook, for believing in my work, and to my editor, Amy McCracken, whose talent is truly amazing. I am deeply grateful to my daughter, Hannah—who seamlessly balances being a wife, mother, and pharmacist while always finding time to proof my work and offer her wisdom.
Thank you to Brenda Phillips for her expert attention to detail, and to my mother, Leigh, for her endless encouragement and advice. I also want to thank the wonderful staff and cover designers at Renaissance Valley Publishing for making the entire publishing journey so smooth and seamless.
And last, but certainly never least, to my readers, encouragers, and everyone who has taken the time to review my work—my deepest thanks to all of you.
~ Annie