Dorothea Benton Frank
Biography
Dorothea Benton Frank
Dorothea Benton Frank is the New York Times bestselling author of such novels as THE LAND OF MANGO SUNSETS, BULLS ISLAND, SULLIVAN'S ISLAND and RETURN TO SULLIVANS ISLAND.
Ms. Frank has appeared on NBC's "Today" show, Parker Ladd's "Book Talk," and many local network-affiliated television stations. She is a frequent speaker on creative writing and the creative process for students of all ages and in private venues, such as the National Arts Club, the Junior League of New York, Friends of the Library, and the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. She has also been a guest speaker at the South Carolina Book Festival; Novello, North Carolina's Festival of Books; and the Book and Author annual event in Charleston, South Carolina, sponsored by the Post & Courier.
Before she began her writing career, Ms. Frank was involved extensively in the arts and education, and in raising awareness and funding for various nonprofits in New Jersey and New York. At the present time she serves on the boards of The South Carolina Historical Society and The South Carolina Coastal Conservation League.
The author, who was born and raised on Sullivan's Island in South Carolina, currently divides her time between New Jersey and South Carolina.
Dorothea Benton Frank
