Tamara Dietrich was born in Germany and raised in Appalachia. She has bounced around in states as far-flung as Maryland, New Mexico, Maine, New York, Arizona and, now, Virginia. Along the way, she has become an award-winning newspaper journalist for her news reporting, feature writing and column writing. When she's not spending every free moment working on novels, she's cycling, hiking, jogging and gardening. Travel is a particular pleasure, although she doesn't get nearly enough of it. She's the mother of a 19-year-old son, and provides room and board and couch privileges to three cats and a dog.The Hummingbird's Cageis her debut novel.
“A beautiful story of one woman’s reinvention, with a little touch of magic that will warm your heart.”—Laura Lane McNeal, author of Dollbaby ""Brilliant and beautifully written. Unflinching. Honest. Heartbreaking.""—Menna Van Praag, author of The House at the End of Hope Street ""Here is a story of a woman's courage and strength, the power of friendship, and the gift of grace which magically appears when we need it most. Truly inspired and beautifully written, you will love this novel.""—Lynne Branard, author of The Art of Arranging Flowers