Let's make this birthday one to remember.

87 years old (Born on February 10, 1938)

Happy birthday, Terry Kay! Another year older but wiser—just like your characters who always seem to gently guide us through life's winding valleys and subtle moments. If anyone deserves a day off from dancing with white dogs or illuminating valley towns, it's you!

You’ve gifted the world wise tales in "To Dance with the White Dog," enchanted readers wandering through "The Valley of Light," and thoughtfully reflected life’s complexities in "After Eli." Birthdays come annually, much like sequels we impatiently hope for—but here's hoping this year's chapter brings as many smiles and fewer plot twists than your novels usually do!