Biography 

Tracy Garrett can’t remember when books weren’t a part of her life. Some of her most treasured possessions are books, given to her by her parents and grandparents. From bedtime stories to extra credit reading assignments, Tracy has always loved to disappear into the worlds created within the pages of a story.

As a descendant of the Hatfield clan – of the Hatfield and McCoy feud fame - history is a huge part of who she is. She even has two circuit-riding preachers in her lineage. Growing up in Southern Illinois, Tracy enjoyed studying the settling and growth of the western half of the United States: the Trail of Tears, ancient Native American civilizations, riverboat traffic... the past holds a wonderful fascination for her. She constantly pestered her grandparents for stories of their youth, their families and experiences. Even her first car was vintage: her Grandpa’s dark blue 1952 Chevy with a push-button starter.

While being a writer was not initially the burning desire in her life, creativity has always been core to Tracy.  She is an accomplished musician with a bachelor and masters degree in flute performance, as well as post-graduate study in vocal performance, who continues to perform and teach. In recent years her need for creativity and her passion for reading began to merge, and with her love of romance, writing historical romance was a natural for her. She loves a “happily ever after!”

Tracy is an active member of Romance Writers of America and her local chapter, Dallas Area Romance Authors.

Though she now lives in Missouri, Texas will always hold a special place in her heart. When she moved there more than a quarter century ago, Tracy fell in love with the vast state and its amazing history. From cowboys to gold mines, mountains to the Gulf of Mexico, Texas has it all, and she’s thrilled to be able to share a little of it in her stories.

Represented by Sha-Shana Crichton, Crichton & Associates, Inc. Literary Agency.