Stephanie McCall earned a B.A. in Religious Studies and two Master of Arts degrees, one of which has a professional writing concentration. She lives with her family in North Carolina, where she enjoys reading, writing, and participating in Bible studies, prison ministry, and her church's drama team. She devotes time to studying Spanish and plans to tackle French next. "Promise of a Future" is her second novel. Her debut novel, "Fiery Secrets," was published in 2013.