Heather Dean Brewer is a writer and artist from West Michigan, surrounded by the water and nature that inspires much of her work. Her books have been recognized as a Mighty Girl Book of the Year and honored by the Society of Midland Authors. Heather writes about courageous, complex characters forging their path through adversity, often exploring the power of community, our relationship with nature, and the urgent realities of climate. When she’s not writing, she’s most likely outside—getting walked by her dog Stormy or soaking up a Lake Michigan sunset.

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