Welcome to a world of romance and suspense. . .
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Why is it that some people find love so easily and for others it is so hard? For most of us it is because life experiences teach us that things are not always as they seem. Often what a person presents to us on the outside is not what they are on the inside, or at least not the total picture. That is why I write "between the lines." I look for the emotion, the meaning that is hidden, unsaid, in each person as their life and love plays out. |
I also write in two romance subgenres—Romantic Women's Fiction and Romantic Suspense with a near future twist. Like many readers, some times I want to be on the edge of my seat wondering how the hero or heroine is going to come out alive. Yet other times I just want to follow the journey of a woman as she overcomes challenges, balances work and family, and falls in love without being in physical danger. Of course, in both my suspense and women's fiction the heart is always in danger.
My books are about those men and women who find it difficult to trust, to fall in love, because of their wounded past. Whether wounded by parents, siblings, personal trauma, or divorce, my heroes and heroines find the strength to overcome their pasts and to reach out to someone else—a friend, a child, a parent—and to fight for justice and happiness for themselves and for those who cannot fight. In so doing they open themselves to their true passion—a passion for life and for love. I hope you will join me and my characters in these wonderful journeys of the heart.
Latest news . . .
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Celebrating One year in Redwood Country
We celebrated one year in our new location at the beginning of May. It has been quite a rewarding year--lots of great hikes, meeting some wonderful people, seeing amazing music, theater and arts. Above all, it has inspired me to begin writing a YA fantasy novel that I believe can become a great series. Whenever I hike in the Redwoods, my imagination goes wild with possible creatures, faeries, demons, and a new mythology of how everyone works together--or doesn't. I'll let you know more after its finished, and what the plans are for it.
Quote for the month . . .
"Writing a novel is like driving a car at night. You can only see as far as your headlights, but you can make the whole trip that way. " ~Rainer Maria Rilke