The Author The Author Who was L.M. Montgomery? Her love of stories inspired her to spin tales of her own that fascinate readers and scholars today. L.M. Montgomery (1874–1942): A Writer’s Creative Life Emily Woster Montgomery understood the lasting power of stories on and in her life. Reading had gifted her so much, and she, in turn, gifted readers with Anne and Avonlea, with Emily and her "flash," and with Valancy and her "Blue Castle." Read More The Life and Work of L.M. Montgomery Emily Woster Follow a compressed timeline to appreciate how Montgomery crowded writing and publishing into her busy life as a community leader, wife, mother, and public figure. Read More Rich with Allusions: Anne’s Literary Connections Emily Woster Anne of Green Gables weaves in dozens of direct and indirect references to other texts, from poems and plays, to essays and songs, all products of Montgomery’s voracious and attentive reading. Read More Roots and Branches of the Family Tree: L.M. Montgomery’s Families Mary Beth Cavert Montgomery’s family tree is full of stories and interesting characters who influenced her future writing career, and she dedicated many of her books to members of her extended family. Read More Other Sites and Stories Sarah Freeburn Learn more about the places, real and virtual, that honor Montgomery’s legacy and share research about her life and works. Read More