Beth Brubaker is a former educator and figure skating coach who now turns her attention to the written word, where memory and imagination meet. The Philadelphia Matriarch is her debut historical novel, drawn from the quiet courage and untold stories within her own family's past. She is also the author of A Leap of Faith, a reflective memoir on perseverance, purpose, and the bonds that shape us. With a heart for stories steeped in resilience and hope, Beth writes from her home in Fernandina Beach, Florida, where she lives with her husband, Scott. They have two grown children. When not writing, she finds joy in book club conversations, ocean breezes, and the loyal companionship of their dogs. She is currently at work on the sequel to The Philadelphia Matriarch.