Tammy Gregg crafts literary fiction that explores the elusive lines between reality and the surreal, weaving psychological complexity with New England’s rich gothic atmosphere. Her debut novel Why Did God Make the Tree? launches the Patrick Denny series, weaving together psychological suspense with an exploration of how the stories we tell ourselves—and others—shape our perception of reality.

Drawing inspiration from the psychological depth of nineteenth-century masters like Nathaniel Hawthorne and Henry James, as well as modern practitioners like Shirley Jackson, Gregg establishes her own distinctive voice in contemporary literary fiction. Her work demonstrates a masterful command of classical literary techniques while addressing pressing modern concerns about mental health treatment, institutional power, and the nature of truth.

Gregg’s academic background includes degrees in English from Boston University, where she developed her sophisticated understanding of narrative structure and psychological characterization. As a lifelong New Englander, she infuses her work with the region’s gothic sensibilities and complex history, creating atmospheric narratives that feel both timeless and urgently contemporary.

Her forthcoming works in the Patrick Denny series continue to probe the boundaries between the psychological and the surreal, revealing how extraordinary circumstances can illuminate fundamental truths about human nature. Through her layered narratives and precise prose, Gregg examines how stories—whether personal, institutional, or folkloric—shape our understanding of ourselves and the world around us.