Amy Hatvany

Amy Hatvany graduated with a degree in sociology only to discover most sociologists are unemployed. Soon followed a variety of jobs—some of which she loved, like decorating wedding cakes; others which she merely tolerated, like receptionist. In 1998, Amy finally decided to sell her car, quit her job, and take a chance on her passion: writing books. Her background in sociology inspires and informs much of her work as she tackles timely and controversial issues, including mental illness, domestic abuse, and alcoholism, in her novels. She has been published seven times by Washington Square Press/Atria Books, and her novels have been Target Book Club and Costco Pennie's Picks. Amy spends most of her time today with her kids and her second and final husband, Stephan. (Seriously, if this one doesn't work out, she's done, kaput, no more husbands!) When Amy's not with friends or family, she is most likely reading, cooking, or zoning out on certain reality television shows.