Mary Frailey Calland was born in Elmira, New York, and has always had a love of writing and history. She has a BA in American Studies from the University of Notre Dame and a J.D. from Notre Dame Law School. After five years of practicing law, she chose to be a stay-at-home mom and, five children later, sat down to write her first historical novel, Barefoot In The Stubble Fields. Mary’s novels capture American history as experienced, not by the famous, but by the common people. Her books are a blend of engaging story and exacting historical detail that invite readers to experience the sights, sounds, and emotions felt by the people of a particular period. Her hope is that her books will serve as a springboard for readers to learn more about our nation’s history. When Mary is not writing, she is horseback riding, gardening, and/or attempting to coordinate the comings and goings of her grown children and grandchildren. She and her husband, Dean, live in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.