Shirley B. Garrett, Psy.D

Dr. Garrett's Story

Shirley B. Garrett, Psy.D, has a doctorate in psychology and is a 2018 Killer Nashville Silver Falchion Finalist in the thriller category  She uses her 28 years of experience in the areas of mental health and substance abuse to enrich and add authencity to her plots and characters. She began writing in earnest when she closed her private  practice in December of 2012.  She lives in North Alabama and enjoys reading, ballroom dancing, and hiking with her husband, Bob. Her bibliocat, Pookie sleeps on her desk while she writes and is featured in cartoon form in her self-help book.  She honors her past pets by writing them into her fiction novels.

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Dr. Garrett is a professional speaker and is available to speak at your events.  She loves to speak at book clubs, public librarys, and conferences.

Dr. Garrett's paintings can be found at the Kaleidoscope Gallery in Destin, Florida and for sale at local events in her area.