Sharyn McCrumb
Sharyn McCrumb | |
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Sharyn McCrumb c. 1997 | |
| Born | Sharyn Elaine Arwood February 26, 1948 Wilmington, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Education | Master's degree |
| Alma mater | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Virginia Tech |
| Notable works | Ballad series Elizabeth MacPherson series |
| Notable awards | See 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.