Kristin Harmel – American novelist; The Book of Lost Names, The Winemaker’s Wife; blends WWII history with heartfelt storytelling. A former People and Glamour journalist, she crafts tales of memory, resilience, and hope, often weaving past and present into luminous, emotional narratives.
📖 Published her first novel at 20. 📰 Interviewed George Clooney, Bruce Willis and more as a journalist. 🍇 The Winemaker’s Wife was inspired by trips to French vineyards. 🌍 Her books have been translated into 30+ languages. 🕰️ Loves weaving past and present in dual timelines. 🎓 Studied journalism with a Spanish minor at the University of Florida. 👩💻 Engages with book clubs and podcasts about women’s stories. ✍️ Finds inspiration while travelling. 🏡 Lives in Orlando, Florida, with her husband and son. 🙂 Fun fact: admits that overheard café chatter sometimes ends up in her novels.