Mary Kay Andrews

Mary Kay Andrews

Mary Kay Andrews (Kathy Hogan Trocheck) was born on July 27th, 1954 and is currently 71 years old. Mary Kay Andrews was born in St. Petersburg, Florida, USA. Andrews attended The University of Georgia where she received a B.A. Journalism.

Mary Kay Andrews is known for writing in the Mystery, Romance, and Literary Fiction genres.

Mary Kay Andrews has written 18 standalone novels, starting with Little Bitty Lies in 2003. The most recently released novel was Summers at the Saint, which was released in 2024. There is an upcoming standalone novel entitled Road Trip which is being released on June 2nd, 2026.

Mary Kay Andrews has also written the Callahan Garrity series which has 11 books including Every Crooked Nanny and To Live and Die in Dixie.

Mary Kay Andrews is a former journalist. She has worked for numerous newspapers including The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and The Savannah Morning News. The native of St. Petersburg decided to focus full time on writing in the early 1990s.

Mary Kay Andrews has actually restored numerous beach houses which she owns, and you are able to rent them. They are located on Tybee Island and rental information can be found on her website.

Mary Kay Andrews has a great attitude when it comes to writers block. She said that she doesn't believe in it, and regardless of whether she is feeling lazy or simply procrastinating, at the end of the day she knows she has to sit at the keyboard and do the work.

Mary Kay Andrews: Awards & Accolades

Mary Kay Andrews books have been nominated for multiple awards, Savannah Blues was nominated for the Edgar Award, Best Mystery Novel, in 2003 as well as the Macavity Award - Best Mystery Novel in 2003.

Mary Kay Andrews: TV/Movies Based on Books

The TV movie Merry & Bright was based on a short story by Mary Kay Andrews. Note that Mary Kay never actually published the short story. It premiered on the Hallmark Channel and starred Andrew W. Walker and Jodie Sweetin.

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3. Emily Henry, author of: Book Lovers.
4. Nicholas Sparks, author of the Calhoun Family / Notebook Series.
5. Devney Perry, author of the Shield of Sparrows Series.
6. Nancy Thayer, author of the Hot Flash Club Series.
7. Barbara Delinsky, author of the Blake Sisters Series.
8. Jill Shalvis, author of The Sunrise Cove Series.
9. Anita Shreve, author of the Fortune's Rocks Quartet Series.
10. Annabel Monaghan, author of: Nora Goes Off Script.

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