Biography

So many writers will tell you how much they love Jane Austen.

Not me.

I mean, I love Jane Austen too, but I’ve been hooked on Shakespeare since 1968–––the year Franco Zeffirelli made the movie “Romeo and Juliet.”

I bought the record and memorized the entire play. I was probably the only third grader in my neighborhood who could spout R and J’s verse by act and scene, phonetically at least, complete with a British accent.

What a love story. What a romance. . . but, in my nine year old opinion, the tragedy was sooooo unnecessary!

So, I started looking for the happy endings. Different kinds of fiction with little bit of Jane, a little bit of Shakespeare and fantasy all rolled into one. A few years later, I discovered Kathleen Woodiwiss. And Rosemary Rogers. And . . .

Then I discovered horses. As a teenager, I spent long summer days on horseback exploring the woods behind our house, going to horse shows, and hanging out at the stables, and reading. By the time I’d finished high school, I knew I wanted to be a veterinarian. Seven years later, I graduated from veterinary school with a passion for all things equine and romance . . .

On June 18th, 2006, I “got the call.” I’ve signed a two-book contract with Kensington Publishing. My first book, DARK RIDER (HORSEWITCH re-titled), will hit the bookstores August 2007!

I’ll update my website often, reporting a day-in-the life of a new author and what it’s like after the “first sale.” Wish me luck. I think it’s going to be an interesting, wild ride!