Sharyn McCrumb

About

An American writer of Appalachian-themed works, she is best known for her Ballad series and for her Elizabeth MacPherson books. She also wrote the Jay Omega novels and several short story collections.

Before Fame

She graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and subsequently attended the graduate English program at Virginia Tech.

Trivia

She won the Agatha Award, the Anthony Award, and the Edgar Award.

Family Life

Born Sharyn Elaine Arwood, she grew up in Wilmington, North Carolina. She later married David McCrumb.

Associated With

She studied at Virginia Tech, where Fred Daguiar once taught English.