New York Times bestselling author Mary B. Morrison believes that women should shape their own destiny. Born in Aurora, IL, and raised in New Orleans, LA, she took a chance and quit her near six-figure government job to self-publish her first book, Soulmates Dissipate , in 2000 and begin her literary career. Mary's books have appeared on numerous bestseller lists. Mary is actively involved in a variety of philanthropic endeavors, and in 2006 she sponsored the publication of an anthology written by 33 sixth-graders. In 2010, Mary produced a play based on her novel, Single Husbands , which she wrote under her pseudonym, HoneyB. In 2013, Mary adopted a shelter (24-Hour Oakland Parent Teacher Children Center) and she's helping to raise funds to support services for homeless women. Her wonderful son, Jesse Byrd, Jr.

, is writing novels for adolescents and is the owner of Oiseau Clothes. Mary currently resides in Atlanta, GA. Visit Mary Honey B Morrison on Facebook, Twitter @marybmorrison, and at MaryMorrison.com.