I’m Amy Butler Greenfield, and I was on my way to a Ph.D. when I gave into temptation and became a writer. I’m the author of A Perfect Red, Ra the Mighty, and other books for children and adults. Among other honors, my work has won a PEN Award, a Prix du Livre Environnement, and a Beacon of Freedom Award. I grew up in the Adirondack Mountains in New York State and I now live with my family in England, where I write, bake cake, and plot mischief.
I have a soft spot for history, suspense, quirky characters, and plots full of twists and reversals. (I have a soft spot for chocolate, too. Preferably very dark!)
Want to know more? Please visit my website for book excerpts, reviews, interviews, photo essays, teaching guides, and the full official bio.
Alchemy Pie 
‘A Perfect Red’ is just fabulous, my dear. This book gave me the best understanding
of history ever and a new-found interest in pre-Columbian life in the Americas. This book is one of the best I’ve ever enjoyed. Thank you so much!!
What a lovely note to find here! Thank you so much, Deborah. I have been so deep in drafting new books that I missed this comment earlier, but you made my day today.