Sharyn McCrumb

Sharyn McCrumb
Sharyn McCrumb c. 1997
BornSharyn Elaine Arwood
(1948-02-26) February 26, 1948
Wilmington, North Carolina, U.S.
EducationMaster's degree
Alma materUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Virginia Tech
Notable worksBallad series
Elizabeth MacPherson series
Notable awardsSee list

Sharyn McCrumb (born February 26, 1948) is an American writer best known for books that celebrate the history and folklore of Appalachia. McCrumb is the winner of numerous literary awards, and is the author of the best selling "Ballad" novels, set in the North Carolina/Tennessee mountains; the NASCAR series featuring St. Dale; and the Elizabeth McPherson mystery series.