Let's make this birthday one to remember.

77 years old (Born on February 26, 1948)

Happy Birthday, Sharyn McCrumb! May your day be filled with more twists and turns than a Jay Omega mystery, and may the celebrations echo louder through Appalachia than one of your beloved ballads. Your stories have captivated readers far beyond those misty mountains—proving once again that nobody spins Appalachian tales quite like you.

Here's hoping this year brings even greater adventures for Elizabeth MacPherson—and fewer plot holes in real life! Keep inspiring us all with your wit, wisdom, and timeless storytelling magic. Cheers to another chapter full of laughter, success (and perhaps just enough mischief) ahead!