Barbara Taylor Sissel is an award-winning author of fiction and non-fiction books. She is best known for her novels, including The River Between Us, which won the Christy Award for Best Contemporary Fiction, and The Memory Weaver, which was a finalist for the same award. She has also written several non-fiction books, including the critically acclaimed memoir, Threads of Suspicion. Sissel has been featured in numerous publications, including The New York Times, USA Today, and The Washington Post. She is a frequent speaker at conferences and events, and her work has been translated into several languages. Sissel is passionate about helping others find their voice and telling stories that matter.