F. Bailey Norwood

F. Bailey Norwood has a PhD in economics and is an associate professor at Oklahoma State University, where he researches farm animal welfare and teaches agricultural economics courses.

His novel, Matrona's Four Children, was written out of a need for fiction that educates while it entertains, with the goal of encouraging economic and historical literacy, as well as a love of reading. Most other novels about economics are either mean-spirited towards certain political flavors or have a "cheesy" plot. Bailey wanted an engrossing novel that helped both liberals and conservatives contribute toward the common good while also living a happy, meaningful life.