Rhett Devane

As a native of the South, Rhett DeVane pens fiction that draws readers into the region--its people, its color, its flavor. She is the author of seven southern fiction novels set in the Panhandle of Florida: "The Madhatter's Guide to Chocolate", "Up the Devil's Belly","Mama's Comfort Food","Cathead Crazy", "Suicide Supper Club", "Secondhand Sister", and "Parade of Horribles'. "Suicide Supper Club" won first place for fiction in 2014 from the Florida Authors and Publishers Association.

Rhett coauthored a political drama, "Accidental Ambition" with retired state of Florida senator Robert McKnight.The novel won a Premier Book Award for 2010. A vampire parody, "Evenings on Dark Island", was coauthored with Larry Rock.

Included in her line-up are "Elsbeth and Sim" and "Dig Within," Middle Grade chapter books for ages 9-12.

Her first novel "Madhatter's Guide to Chocolate" is now in its second edition.

Humor provides a continuous thread in all of her writing, regardless of the genre. Rhett seeks to tell stories with heart, in ways to entertain and uplift. In her words, "I try to shed a little light in this dark world."

Come join Rhett on the front porch. You'll feel as if you're among friends. She'll save you a rocker, a cathead biscuit, and a glass of sweet tea.

Visit Rhett's website www.rhettdevane.com for news of upcoming releases and a taste of the Deep South at its best.