Curtiss Ann Matlock

Curtiss Ann Matlock is the author of the currently popular series of books set in the beloved fictional town of Valentine, of which the first—Lost Highways—will be republished in trade paperback in September.

Welcome to Valentine, a place where neighbors are family, family is life and life is to love--and miracles are indeed possible...goes the tag line for the Valentine series of books about tough-minded women both racing and stumbling down the rocky road of life, out to go somewhere, although like most of us, not quite certain where. In the tradition of Jan Karon and Fannie Flagg, Curtiss Ann’s stories are slice-of-life dramas that are tender, funny, and filled with heart.

With over 7 million copies of her books in print in seven languages worldwide, Curtiss Ann has earned rave reviews and spots on the USA TODAY bestseller list. She has 3 times been nominated for the prestigious RITA Award, and received two Readers’ Choice Awards, given by readers from all over the country. Her novella, Miracle On I-40 will be a hardback gift book for the 2005 Christmas season.

A published author for twenty years, Curtiss Ann enjoys speaking to writer and women’s groups about the crafts of both writing and living. She makes her home on a ranch in central Oklahoma, with her husband, one wonder dog, five cats, and two horses.