Favorite Authors
There are just so many who have inspired me over the years.  But these
are the ones I find myself going back for over and over again to quench
that side of me that loves to dream.

Jane Porter
Neta Jackson - The Yada Yada Prayer Group                
Janet Evanovich                                                                      
Brenda Novak                                                               
Sandra Brown                                                               
Kay Hooper
Judith McNaught
Dinah McCall
Lisa Jackson
Colleen Thompson
Allison Brennan

**The one book that has made an everlasting impression on me?  
"Rebecca"  by  Daphne du Maurier.  This is the reason I write today.
   Member:  
                  Romance Writers of America
                  RWA Northwest Chapter #27
                  Kiss of Death Chapter #144
                  RWA Elements Chapter
                  YARWA - Young Adult Chapter

   2007 Became Pro

  Finished Writterific - Eva Shaw's Online creative writing class  (recommended)

  Attended RWA: Signature of Success Conference,  Dallas 2007

  NANOWRIMO participant 2007, 2008, 2009   (National Novel Writing Month)

  Candace Havens Write Workshop

   Margie Lawson Workshop - Empowering Character Emotions

 **MARGIE LAWSON WORKSHOP - DEEP EDITING 2008   - Highly recommended

  **TODD STONE NOVELIST'S BOOT CAMP***  -  NW HOUSTON RWA Chapter Conference
          October 24- 25, 2009 -  Awesome workshop and drills!!  Highly recommend!!

   Attended the "NOLA STARS" conference March 5-6, 2010 in Shreveport, LA
          ** Received two requests!!  
"Don't Give Up. Don't lose hope, Don't sell out."
Christopher Reeve

"When you reach the end of your rope, tie a
knot in it and hang on."
Thomas Jefferson

"The future belongs to those who believe in the
beauty of their dreams."
Eleanor Roosevelt
What I Write

Romantic Suspense
Chapter Books
Young Adult
Short Stories and Poems
Devotionals
Contact
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Roxanne St. Claire
Sharon Mignerey
Karen Robards
Harlan Coben
Lisa Gardner
Harley Jane Kozak
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during the ups and downs of this journey.  The best
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