Carla Cantrell is a historical fiction author whose work explores themes of resilience, love, and legacy. Rooted in the rich cultural backdrop of the American South, her stories weave together history and heart, transporting readers into worlds shaped by hardship, courage, and faith. From the sugar-cane fields of Louisiana to the rugged hills of Arkansas, Carla’s novels capture the voices of the past with literary depth and emotional honesty. In addition to her historical fiction, she also creates journals and children’s stories inspired by her family. She writes under the guiding belief that stories preserve history while shaping hope for the future.

Carla Cantrell is a historical fiction author whose work explores themes of resilience, love, and legacy. Rooted in the rich cultural backdrop of the American South, her stories weave together history and heart, transporting readers into worlds shaped by hardship, courage, and faith. From the sugar-cane fields of Louisiana to the rugged hills of Arkansas, Carla’s novels capture the voices of the past with literary depth and emotional honesty. In addition to her historical fiction, she also creates journals and children’s stories inspired by her family. She writes under the guiding belief that stories preserve history while shaping hope for the future.