Ann Hymes studied English Literature at Rollins College and Mills College and then completed her graduate studies at Washington College, earning her Master’s Degree in English. Although she chose a career in real estate, Ann maintained a lifelong passion for writing. Her debut novel is Shadow of Whimsy: A Cape Cod Love Story, released in June 2016 by Secant Publishing. The story follows Theresa Crandall as she uncovers hidden truths about her family’s past and finds new relationships in a coastal New England town.