| Kristina McMorris | |
| Alma Mater: | Pepperdine University (1995) |
| Birth Place: | Burien, Washington, US |
| Nationality: | American |
| Occupation: | Novelist |
| Years Active: | 2007– |
| Genre: | Historical fiction |
Kristina McMorris is an American author of several New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling books and a former actress. Her works of fiction include two novellas and seven historical novels, most notably the million-copy bestseller Sold on a Monday. [1]
McMorris's debut novel, Letters from Home, was originally inspired by her grandparents' WWII courtship letters.[2] The book was a 2013 nominee for the RITA Award.[3]
Kristina's novels have earned more than two dozen national literary awards and nominations, including the IMPAC Dublin Literary Award and Goodreads Choice Award for Best Historical Fiction.[4]
As a child actress, she starred in Sandra Peabody’s Emmy-winning children’s educational series Popcorn (1985-1992).