Pam McGaffin is a former newspaper reporter who returned to her original passion for writing fiction after a long career in journalism and public relations. Her second novel, Shade of Wings, is scheduled for release on May 26, 2026, by She Writes Press. Her first novel, The Leaving Year, (SparkPress, 2018), won three finalist teen-fiction awards and took first place in the 2018 Best Book Awards for young-adult fiction. McGaffin’s work has been published in literary journals, newspapers, and on websites. She’s a proud bird nerd who lives in Seattle, WA, with her husband, Mark, and rescue dog, Mars. On their daily walks, they are greeted by many crow friends.