Raised on a family farm in Michigan, Charlotte Whitney is the author of historical fiction set in the rural Midwest. Amazon Bestseller and six award winning A Tiny Piece of Blue, (She Writes Press, February 2025 ) follows a homeless teenager during the Great Depression as she struggles to survive. The Unveiling of Polly Forrest, a historical mystery received three writing awards and was preceded by Threads A Depression-Era Tale, which also was met with much critical acclaim. In addition, she has authored I Dream in White, a contemporary romance, How to Win at Upwords, a nonfiction book about her favorite word game, and a self-help book, Win- Win Negotiations for Couples. She received a master’s degree in English and served as associate director of the Lloyd Scholars for Writing and the Arts at the University of Michigan. She lives in Arizona with her husband and two non-award winning dogs, Lucy and Amanda.