<p>Marcy Lane writes character-driven stories featuring fallible women in difficult situations. With the support of a liberal education (both formal and self-taught), Marcy is inspired by the struggles we all face and uses her stories to work her way through thorny issues.</p><p>Marcy currently lives in a small cottage in southwestern Ontario, Canada, with her two dogs, Bug and Lucy. </p><p>A Mercy of Widows is Marcy's first novel.</p><p>For more information about Marcy and her writing, visit marcylane.com (where you can also sign-up for her newsletter and receive updates alongside the occasional short story).</p>