Ami McKay's debut novel, THE BIRTH HOUSE was a No.1 bestseller in Canada, winner of three CBA Libris Awards, nominated for the International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award, and a book club favourite around the world. Previously a music teacher, Ami's literary career started with a year of writing thank-you notes to people she didn't know. Now every day is a writing day. Born and raised in Indiana, Ami lives in Nova Scotia.