<p>Melinda Clayton is the author of <em>The Cedar Hollow Series</em>, which includes novels <em>Appalachian Justice</em>, <em>Return to Crutcher Mountain</em>, <em>Entangled Thorns</em>, and <em>Shadow Days</em>.</p><p>Clayton also authored <em>Blessed Are the Wholly Broken</em> and <em>Making Amends</em>, two dark tales of tragedy and suspense. </p><p>In addition to writing, Clayton has an Ed.D. in Special Education Administration and is a licensed psychotherapist in the states of Florida and Colorado.</p>