Let's make this birthday one to remember.

94 years old (Born on January 18, 1931)

Happy Birthday, Shelby Hearon! May your day be filled with more delightful surprises than an armadillo discovering fresh grass. Your novels have charmed readers and critics alike—proving that owning Jolene was indeed a literary investment worth celebrating!

From winning the prestigious American Academy of Arts and Letters Literature Award to captivating countless hearts through your vivid storytelling, you've truly mastered the art of turning life's quirks into timeless tales. Here's hoping this birthday chapter brings you as much joy and laughter as you've given us all these years. Cheers to another year full of inspiration—and perhaps fewer wandering armadillos!