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M.E. Torrey

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Wenatchee, The United States

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"Torrey gives voice to the silenced, and she does it with compassion, skill, and a clear sense of moral responsibility." -- Kristi Elizabeth, Chicago Book Review

Torrey's fascination with words began at an early age. By the time she was nine, she was reading adult novels (unbeknownst to her parents!) By age eleven, she'd devoured books such as Gone With the Wind, To Kill a Mockingbird, and Jane Eyre. However, she didn't just learn about the world through the pages of a book. For much of her childhood, her family lived overseas. She spent two years in France, three years in England, and five years in Germany. Having spent so many of her formative years overseas, she learned to appreciate the beauty and Award-Winning Author of Literary Fiction

"Torrey gives voice to the silenced, and she does it with compassion, skill, and a clear sense of moral responsibility." -- Kristi Elizabeth, Chicago Book Review

Torrey's fascination with words began at an early age. By the time she was nine, she was reading adult novels (unbeknownst to her parents!) By age eleven, she'd devoured books such as Gone With the Wind, To Kill a Mockingbird, and Jane Eyre. However, she didn't just learn about the world through the pages of a book. For much of her childhood, her family lived overseas. She spent two years in France, three years in England, and five years in Germany. Having spent so many of her formative years overseas, she learned to appreciate the beauty and nuances of different cultures and worldviews.

Torrey first became a "published" writer at age ten, when her short-story was published in her elementary school newsletter. Since then, she has published many articles, stories, and books, including twelve books for children (Random House, Penguin, Union Square & Co. Those books are available at www.micheletorrey.com). She worked in the children's book industry for twenty years, not only as an author, but as a speaker and teacher at conferences, seminars, and schools.

In addition to her writing, Torrey is a co-founder of Orphans Africa, a 501(c)3 nonprofit charity (www.orphansafrica.org) and served as Executive Director for seven years. Since 2007, the charity has worked in Tanzania, building boarding schools for children orphaned by disease and poverty. Her organization has educated thousands of children, empowering them to step into their giftedness. Over the years, the students have become doctors, bankers and financiers, nurses, teachers, business entrepreneurs, secretaries, drivers, mechanics, tailors, electricians (including solar & automotive), and more. The schools are now owned and operated by Tanzanians and continue to aim toward complete self-sustainability. Today, Torrey serves as a Director of the Board, and makes regular project visits to Tanzania.

Torrey holds a B.S. in Microbiology and Immunology and an M.A. in Religion. She is concerned about social justice and feels compelled to write about ordinary people faced with issues of moral complexity. Ultimately, she longs to bring healing and forgiveness to a divided world.

Torrey currently resides in Washington State, where she was born.

Fox Creek is Torrey's award-winning debut novel for adults. ...more

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