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Ann B. Ross is the New York Times bestselling author of the beloved Miss Julia series, which has captivated readers with its Southern charm and wit since 1999. Born on January 28, 1934, in Austell, Georgia, Ross developed a deep appreciation for Southern culture and storytelling that would later infuse her novels with authenticity and humor. Ross attended Blue Ridge Community College and Armstrong College before completing her B.A. in literature at the University of North Carolina at Asheville in 1984. She went on to earn a doctorate in English from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and has taught literature at UNC Asheville. Her academic background enriched her writing, giving her the tools to craft engaging narratives with well-developed characters and sharp dialogue. The character of Miss Julia—a refined Southern woman whose orderly life is upended by her late husband's secrets—came to Ross fully formed, complete with personality and distinctive traits. Despite an editor's prediction that the audience would be limited to women over forty in the Southeastern United States, the first book, "Miss Julia Speaks Her Mind," sold exceptionally well and went through six printings in its first year. The series became a phenomenon, popular among book clubs across the United States and finding success internationally in Germany, Japan, and Poland, with over 6 million copies sold. Ross lives in Hendersonville, North Carolina—the inspiration for the fictional town of Abbotsville in her novels. Until 1977, she and her husband Dr. Marion Ross lived in a historical house built in 1836 that inspired Miss Julia's home. The couple has two daughters and one son. In 2010, UNC-Asheville honored her as a Distinguished Alumna for her career as a novelist. After twenty-three delightful installments, Ross concluded the Miss Julia series in 2021 with "Miss Julia Happily Ever After," giving her beloved character the happy ending she deserved.

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Ann B. Ross

Born: 1934

Ann B. Ross is the New York Times bestselling author of the beloved Miss Julia series, which has captivated readers with its Southern charm and wit since 1999. Born on January 28, 1934, in Austell, Georgia, Ross developed a deep appreciation for Southern culture and storytelling that would later infuse her novels with authenticity and humor. Ross attended Blue Ridge Community College and Armstrong College before completing her B.A. in literature at the University of North Carolina at Asheville in 1984. She went on to earn a doctorate in English from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and has taught literature at UNC Asheville. Her academic background enriched her writing, giving her the tools to craft engaging narratives with well-developed characters and sharp dialogue. The character of Miss Julia—a refined Southern woman whose orderly life is upended by her late husband's secrets—came to Ross fully formed, complete with personality and distinctive traits. Despite an editor's prediction that the audience would be limited to women over forty in the Southeastern United States, the first book, "Miss Julia Speaks Her Mind," sold exceptionally well and went through six printings in its first year. The series became a phenomenon, popular among book clubs across the United States and finding success internationally in Germany, Japan, and Poland, with over 6 million copies sold. Ross lives in Hendersonville, North Carolina—the inspiration for the fictional town of Abbotsville in her novels. Until 1977, she and her husband Dr. Marion Ross lived in a historical house built in 1836 that inspired Miss Julia's home. The couple has two daughters and one son. In 2010, UNC-Asheville honored her as a Distinguished Alumna for her career as a novelist. After twenty-three delightful installments, Ross concluded the Miss Julia series in 2021 with "Miss Julia Happily Ever After," giving her beloved character the happy ending she deserved.

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