Author Jane Peart grew up in North Carolina. She went to college in New England and worked as an airline attendant before becoming a full-time writer. She is the author of over 60 books in both the secular and Christian markets. She writes the following series: Brides of Montclair, Westward Dreams, American Quilts, Orphan Train West, and Edgecliffe Manor Mysteries. She is also a visual artist, who currently lives in Hawaii.