Michelle Buckman is the author of six novels including award-winning novel Rachel's Contrition and Christy Award Finalist Maggie Come Lately. She is an international conference speaker renowned for her dynamic discussions on writing and faith. She has been a featured author at the Catholic Marketing Network tradeshow, International Christian Retail Show, Southeastern Independent Booksellers Association, and the South Carolina Book Festival. Walking on the beach is both her inspiration and her favorite pastime.