Stacy worked as a copywriter and brand strategist for various marketing agencies before deciding to write full time. She earned her BA in Magazine Journalism from the University of Georgia, and MFA in Writing from the Savannah College of Art & Design. She lives in Charleston, SC, with her husband and Labradoodle. Her psychological thrillers are New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling, have won awards, and been translated in over 30 languages.