Marcy is a musician, songwriter, author, and cancer advocate. She balances a need for solitude with her joy in sharing music and serving others; this book, A Baker's Daughter, allowed her to serve her ancestors by telling a story they could not tell for themselves--along with celebrating her father. Her music audience, many of whom also were fans of the family bakery, have been thrilled to bring his recipes into their own homes.

A 2008 documentary film of Marcy's inspirational cancer-survival story, entitled Dead Girl Walking--made by Ray Schmitt of Real Earth Productions--won the Amazing Grace Award at Toronto's BreastFest Film Festival, among other honors at various festivals and events.

Marcy has written, recorded, and published three original music CDs: Home To Me, Another Year Blooms, and My Live Oak.

Kristin (Marcy calls her Krissy) comes by her profession because she fledged from a family tree populated by writers, from both branches of the maternal line.

She has spent her career as a freelance writer, authoring or coauthoring several books--including Rex Appeal, the source material for the 2014 Emmy^(R)-winning documentary Dinosaur 13, a film she assisted during production. She also owns an independent publishing company called Rockin' Dog Studio, and writes, researches, and/or edits for other authors, as well as for television, film, and giant-screen projects. She adores Chocolate Top Cookies.

"Whenever you needed a loaf of marble rye, a bagful of molasses cookies (my favorite) or a birthday cake for someone special, you went to Brenner's in Alexandreia, Virginia. And it was easy to find excuses to stop there for all the in-between times too. Part cookbook, part ode to her father Max, Marcy Brenner weaves love, joy and warm aromas into one satisfying volume." --Susan Stuck, Food Writer, Cookbook Editor, and former Alexandria Resident

"Like an excellent cinnamon swirl, this memoir blends family history, loveing memories and cherished original recipes--a delight for all of the senses." --Karen Jones, Broadcast Journalist and Author

"In A Baker's Daughter, Marcy Brenner recreates the world of her childhood--a world of love, work, and most of all, of delicious bakery treats." --Pat Garber, Nature Writer and Poet

"Buy A Baker's Daughter to get the Chocolate Top Cookie recipe. Read it to feed your soul." --Sara Bernstein, Screenwriter