Anita Hale Shreve was an American writer, chiefly known for her novels. She was born on October 7, 1946, in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. and passed away on March 29, 2018, in Newfields, New Hampshire, U.S.

Anita received her education from Tufts University and began her writing career while working as a high school teacher. Her story, Past the Island, Drifting, published in 1975, earned her an O. Henry Prize in 1976.

Throughout her career, Shreve's novels reached readers globally, selling millions of copies. Notable works include The Pilot's Wife, which was selected for Oprah Winfrey's Book Club in 1999, and The Weight of Water and Resistance, both of which were adapted into films. She also worked as a journalist in Kenya for three years and taught Creative Writing at Amherst College.

Her contributions to literature and the impact of her storytelling continue to be cherished by many.