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Welcome!
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Thanks for dropping by! I’m an author for Dorchester’s Leisure historicals. My first book, TEXAS HOLD HIM, released in April of 2009.
I love historical romances, and my favorites are definitely the ones that add humor to the mix. When I write a book, I always think about what types of personalities will give the best potential for a passionate romance and a giggle or two (or three or four).
TEXAS HOLD HIM is a story about a Texan (of course) named Dyer Straights and Lottie Mason, a Southern belle who needs a sizable amount of money to pay a blackmailer so she can save her sick father from prison. Dyer is the best gambler on the Mississippi and Lottie agrees to give him a night in his bed in exchange for poker lessons. The ensuing scenes were a blast to write. Lottie had never handled cards in her life and her questioning of the logic of the game exasperates the hero to no end. Of course, there’s much more to the book than poker games, but the banter between my hero and heroine entertained me enormously as I tapped away at my keyboard.
My next book is a story about an 1890’s Appalachian midwife who suddenly finds herself with three fiancés. A MIDWIFE CRISIS will be released in February of 2010 with Leisure historicals. And yes, it’s got a few giggles in it as well, or did you already figure that out by the title?
- Be sure to pick up your copy of GIFT OF LOVE in June of 2010. My short story, THE REDEMPTION OF BRODIE GRANT is included in this charitable anthology with authors like New York Times bestseller, Lori Foster. The proceeds will benefit a home in Cincinnati, Ohio for children with special needs.
- Check out the News page for upcoming events as well as pictures from book signings and the 2009 Romantic Times convention.
- On the Books page, you’ll find reviews for TEXAS HOLD HIM and excerpts from both TEXAS HOLD HIM and A MIDWIFE CRISIS.
- The Articles page has tips for aspiring writers.
- Please feel free to send me an email through the Contact Me link. I love hearing from readers.
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