Meet Nancy
Learn more about author Nancy Thayer: her life on Nantucket, bestselling novels, and the inspiration behind her stories.
Celebrating the Everyday Joys (and Little Surprises) That Bring Us Together
The author of 38 novels, Nancy Thayer has spent nearly four decades finding warmth, humor, and connection in the simple moments that make life extraordinary. A longtime Nantucket resident, she fills her world and her writing with family, friendship, and the occasional serendipitous twist that reminds us to laugh, love, and look around.
Nancy lives in Nantucket with her husband Charley Walters and their spoiled cat Callie. Sometimes they invite their thousands of grandchildren to visit. She loves libraries, bookstores, and zoom parties.
Her novels have appeared on the New York Times best-seller lists, in Redbook, Good Housekeeping and Cosmo UK, and are translated into many languages.
Her novel Let It Snow was made into a Hallmark Christmas movie entitled Nantucket Noel in 2021.
A Fellow at the Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference in 1983, she was awarded the RT 2015 Career Achievement Award for Mainstream Fiction.
Critical Acclaim
Invite Nancy to Your Next Gathering
Nancy loves connecting with readers, book clubs, libraries, and community groups. For inquiries about talks, readings, or event appearances, feel free to reach out! She’d be delighted to hear from you.
Short Takes, Long Smiles
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Yesterday was apparently ""Retro Day" and I`m a day late but here`s a photo taken in 1982 when I let my curly hair go wild. How did you look in 1982? Were you even born then?
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On days like today, I think that when someone says "I don`t believe in God," the universe says, "Oh, well, do you believe in WEATHER?" and then laughs a long baritone belly laugh.
The view from my study window today. Add Edgar Allan Poe, howling noises from the wind. This is quite a storm.!
We had dinner at Island Blend last night and were delighted by the delicious variety and fresh vegetables and bright ambience, so perfect for a cold February evening.
While waiting at the Hyline for guests to arrive today…
Summer Light on Nantucket is an Amazon ereader special for $1.99 today!
This is the worst winter in 40 years because the snow has compacted and it’s covered with ice and the ice is covered with ice and there’s no place safe to walk! Grumble grumble!
