I'm Adrienne Palma, an author inspired by the beauty of North Carolina's Outer Banks, the wonders of nature, and the stories that connect us.
My love of writing has taken me from the charming waterfront community of Manteo to the fascinating world of ocean creatures, North Carolina wildlife, and the inspiring history of the Wright brothers.
Whether I'm creating a story for adults or young readers, my hope is always the same: to entertain, inspire, and leave readers with something special to remember.
Thank you for visiting. I hope you'll find a book you'll love!
The Roanoke Island series
Coming October 2027
Under the Carolina Sky
the third heartwarming story in the Roanoke Island series
Adrienne Palma
small-town romance novelist and children's author
Welcome to Manteo, NC, a charming, historic waterfront town on Roanoke Island in the heart of the Outer Banks. It is small-town charm at its finest, where neighbors become friends, stories bring people together, and there's always room for one more at the table.
Get to know Charlie and Vanessa Connolly, Tosca, Bruno, family, friends, and neighbors. The Roanoke Island series is filled with warmth, community, and the belief that love shows up in the most unexpected ways. It is the small moments that make life beautiful.
Welcome to Manteo. You may never want to leave.
In a stand-alone novel, Adrienne Palma showcases the beauty of the New Jersey shore. The intertwined lives of the residents of Belmar, including financial scandal, leads to some ultimately paying a high price for their actions.
Children's Books
Under the Sea series
Wildlife series
History
Let's Keep in Touch!
I love connecting with readers! Follow me on Instagram @adrienne.palma for book news, behind-the-scenes glimpses of my writing, and a little inspiration from the beautiful Outer Banks.
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Happy reading!