Meet Fayla Ott
Fayla Ott crafts faith-filled historical fiction and suspenseful southern tales. With a voice that doesn’t shy away from the hard things, she brings to life characters who wrestle with the broken and the haunted — always leaving room for hope and grace to shine through.
Welcome, friends! It's nice to meet you.
I'm a storyteller through and through, with a strong Southern accent and an even stronger cup of coffee always within reach. Nestled in the foothills of the East Tennessee mountains, I craft tales of American history often steeped in the grit and grace of the Deep South—stories that capture the heart and challenge the spirit.
When I'm not spinning tales that time-travel to days gone by, I wear many hats: full-time college English professor, homeschooling mom, active church member, and community encourager, usually with coffee in hand.
A wife, mom to four boys, and Marmee to three grandchildren, I cherish life’s simple joys: traveling with my family, wandering through old museums, hiking mountain trails, and riding through those same mountains on the back of my husband’s motorbike, the wind in my hair and not a care in the world. I’m just as happy making a joyful mess in the kitchen or tending my small farm, garden, and beloved animals. Most weekends, you’ll find me somewhere between the garden and the front porch, proving I’m as down-to-earth and layered as the characters who fill my books.
My stories are your invitation to step into the past, where adventure, suspense, and grace await on every page.
I'm thankful you're here!
Soli Deo Gloria,
Fayla
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Award-Winning Author
Fayla is a 2019 Redemptive Fiction Award Winner and a 2026 Illumination Book Award Winner.
Fayla's fiction has been recognized as quality fiction from reputable sources, and she is a proud member of the Christian Indie Publishing Association and the Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi). She also belongs to the Southern Christian Fiction Writers Group.
