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.
Fayla Ott is a Southern 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, she crafts 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 she’s not spinning tales that time-travel to days gone by, Fayla wears 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, Fayla cherishes life’s simple joys: traveling with her family, exploring old museums, hiking mountain trails, making a joyful mess in the kitchen, or tending her small farm, garden, and beloved animals. On weekends, you’ll likely find her somewhere between the garden and the front porch, proving she’s as down-to-earth and layered as the characters who fill her books.
Fayla’s stories are your invitation to step into the past, where adventure, suspense, and grace await on every page.
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2019 Redemptive Fiction 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, American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) and the Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi).
