is the bestselling author of five previous books. Her debut, The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper, has been translated into twenty-five languages worldwide and her second novel, Rise and Shine Benedict Stone, was made into a Hallmark movie. An award-winning short story writer, she previously studied art and marketing and has worked as a stained glass artist, film festival organizer and communications manager. Phaedra lives in Saddleworth, UK, with her family.