Winter Writing Festival Participants
Lyn I am a UK author and write Science Fiction Romance, (and the occasional historical Western) A keen animal lover, I have two horses and a dog and am a member of the UK Romance Writers Association. I'm hoping the WWF will help me revise the first draft of my current WIP | 50 Points |
ThaumaturgistLife is Random. So am I. | 0 Points |
KateI am a history geek and Jane Austen fangirl who writes Regency romances. | 0 Points |
TianaAs an Avid Reader, and a Determined Writer, I learned early in life the value that could be found within the pages of my favorite books. It didn't matter where I was, or what was going on in my life, I could escape if only for a little while into another world. That escape, that journey into someone else's world, always encouraged me to create my own. After all, I always loved when my teachers gave us writing assignments and from something as simple as a starting sentence of "The condensation slid down the glass," Thirty kids would write Thirty different stories. | 51 Points |
misti adams barnes | 0 Points |
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keitzkea aifsengh | 0 Points |
erycej aifsengh | 0 Points |
Annabeth AlbertI'm a Pacific Northwest writer of contemporary romance, new adult, and young adult fiction. Emotionally complex, sexy, and funny stories are my favorites both to read and to write. After 7 years and 6 finished manuscripts, I finally sold #6 to Ellora's Cave. I've since sold a novella to MLR and a second book to EC. In my "day job," I teach college writing and wrangle two toddlers. Avid reader searching for the perfect tortured hero & always in pursuit of the perfect date-night movie. No matter what I do, I love a great story with a happy ending! Join me @AnnabethAlbert on twitter for #1k1hr fun and chat! | 55 Points |
Juli AlexanderI write books for teens and tweens. I released six books in 2012, and I plan to write book two in the Investigating the Hottie series and book three in the Stirring Up Trouble series in 2013. I live in the Southeastern US where too many dogs and my son and his friends remind me that a clean, organized home is far beyond my capabilities. | 0 Points |
Emily AllenI'm from Maine. I write Cozy Mystery under the pen name of C.V. Beane and I'm also trying my hand at erotic under the pen name of Betsi Fox. I've been writing since high school and know write full time, though I'm not published. I'm a member of RWA, my local chapter MERWA and FTH. | 0 Points |
Krista AmigoneI am a writer and actress living with my husband and cats in Brooklyn, NY. Currently I am revising my first novel, taking occasional breaks to write poetry for my blog heartisanopendoor.tumblr.com, or working on a play. | 6 Points |
Doree Anderson Full time writer of young adult and contemporary romance. I am still looking for an agent. Manuscript request are great, the wait, not so much :-) | 0 Points |
dmckendalc andesonr | 0 Points |
Vivi AndrewsVivi Andrews lives in Alaska & writes paranormal romance for Samhain & Carina. | 43 Points |
Susan Andrewsmember, CTRWA and WRWDC, just trying to catch that brass ring once again after a many years without writing! | 0 Points |
Ann ArbaughLiving in MD and working on my first novel. | 0 Points |
Alison Atwater | 0 Points |
Sidney Ayers Sidney Ayers loves infusing her stories with humor. What would the world be without a little bit of laughter? She writes a plethora of genres, ranging from historical, to paranormal, to contemporary. A native of Michigan, Sidney still lives in the same town she grew up in. No matter how hard she tries, she just can’t seem to get away. Michigan is in her blood. Scary thought, huh? | 0 Points |
E. AyersI write contemporary romance with heavy mainstream elements. I'm the matchmaker for River City's young urbanites and for all the characters that roam through my mind. | 0 Points |
Stephanie BaasslerYou know how "they" say "It's always the quiet ones"? I *am* the quiet one. | 0 Points |
Lynda BaileyI was fortunate enough to have finaled in the 2010 Golden Heart contest. Have mostly written series contemporary romance stories, but plan to branch out into YA and RS in 2011 | 0 Points |
Elizabeth Baldwin | 0 Points |
Joanne Barnaba Piano teacher. I've been writing for 5 years. | 0 Points |
Vanessa Barneveld I am a two-time Golden Heart finalist in the YA category. | 1 Point |
Lois Baron Longtime writer of nonfiction (essays, magazine articles, newspaper articles, a few how-to books). Two older-teen children. One tall, dark, and handsome husband. One dog, two cats. | 0 Points |
Christi Barth Christi Barth earned a Masters degree in vocal performance and embarked upon a career on the stage. A love of romance then drew her to wedding planning. Ultimately she succumbed to her lifelong love of books and now writes contemporary romance. Christi lives in Maryland with her husband. | 50 Points |
Anne Barton A historical romance writer with a weakness for reality TV and cute shoes. | 0 Points |
Cate Baylor | 5 Points |
Elisa Beatty I'm a two-time Golden Heart Finalist (2009 and 2010) and winner of the Golden Heart for Regency in 2010. | 0 Points |
Peggy Beaty | 0 Points |
Anne Marie BeckerAnne Marie discovered a passion for understanding people (and her characters!) early in life, which translated into a lifelong pursuit of knowledge in biology, psychology, counseling, and writing. She is a wife, mother of three, and domestic goddess. Find out more at www.AnneMarieBecker.com. | 29 Points |
Tina Joyce Beckett Author of Harlequin Medical Romance and a three-time Golden Heart finalist, Tina Beckett is the product of a Navy upbringing. Always on the move, her travels eventually took her overseas, where English reading material was scarce. Desperate, she started writing her own stories fashioned after the romance novels she’d loved through the years. She finished that first book and moved on to the next. After the twelfth story, she realized there was no going back...she was officially a writer. Today, Tina divides her time between Brazil and the United States and loves to use exotic locales as the backdrop for many of her stories. | 0 Points |
Tina BeckettTina Beckett is a three-time Golden Heart finalist and writes for Harlequin Medical Romance. | 0 Points |
Liz Bemis Elizabeth Bemis, writes in a fun, highly-readable style that’s wise, witty–and a little bit wild. A five-time Golden Heart Finalist, she has also won the prestigious Maggie, Laurie and Dixie contests, and has placed in numerous other contests of regional and national fame. Her most recent work, “EDGE OF MIDNIGHT” represents her seventeenth completed novel. When she’s not writing romance, Elizabeth operates Bemis Promotions, a freelance Graphic Design and Programming firm specializing in author and small business websites–and fights for control of her office with her dog, Elvis, and cat, Fritz. Sadly, they usually win. | 0 Points |
Stephanie Berg | 0 Points |
Shea Berkley Shea Berkley prefers the world of make-believe, but when she's forced to associate with reality, she has been known to speak to writers' groups and mentor those interested in honing their writing craft. As a reward for her hours and hours of fun, she has finaled in RWA's prestigious Golden Heart contest (2006, 2009 and 2010). She writes primarily women's fiction and young adult fiction as her large and noisy family runs wild, terrorizing the neighbors. Her book, Torrein: Age of Fear, will be coming out Nov. 2011 from Variance Publishing. | 0 Points |
Barbara Binns | 0 Points |
Alice Bisits | 0 Points |
Alyssa Black | 10 Points |
Marie-Claude Bourque Marie-Claude Bourque grew up in Québec and spoke nothing but French until she moved to go to college at McGill University. She holds a BS in Physics and a PhD in Oceanography, and worked as a climate research scientist, a scientific translator and a fitness expert until she turned to fiction writing. She draws her inspiration from the French legends of her childhood and a fascination for dark fantasy. A winner of the American Title V, she is a member of the Romance Writer of America and the Science Fiction & Fantasy Writer of America. She is currently settled with her family in Seattle, Washington. | 0 Points |
Kelley BowenAfter ten years of survival, aka working, in Hollywood, this actress and writer of sexy, funny romance is happily back in the ‘Burgh with her sweetie & their two punky kids. Her novel, NOT YOUR AVERAGE JAKE, was a finalist in several Romance Writers of America contests including The Molly, The Golden Pen and Finally a Bride. Her story entitled, DATING MS. WRIGHT was also selected as a finalist in The Golden Pen as well as The Marlene and recently won the Reveal Your Inner Vixen contest. A member of the Northeastern Ohio Romance Writers of America, Maggie managed the 2012 Cleveland Rocks Romance contest and will be coordinating the Series Contemporary category this year. Check out the NEORWA website for details. | 32 Points |
June BowenI'm unpublished but very excited about the book I'm working on now. I will have a marketable version of it by the end of 2011! | 0 Points |
Cindy Brannam | 0 Points |
Jennifer Bray-Weber Born and raised in the great state of Texas just outside of Houston, I grew up with wide open spaces and free reign to express myself. Always a “good girl”, I had a penchant for trouble. With that comes plenty of entertaining tales and a brassy attitude. I seriously began writing in January 2007, finishing my first manuscript 7 months later titled UPON A MOONLIT SEA. After editing, revising and hitting the contest circuit, MOONLIT has enjoyed success in several RWA contests, including the 2009 Golden Heart. Renamed BLOOD AND TREASURE the book is now available through Amazon, B&N, and Smashwords. A KISS IN THE WIND and THE BRUISED SKY (undergoing a title change) will be available with Carina Press this spring. Currently, I'm completing my Romancing The Pirate series of swashbuckling adventures complete with Alpha heroes, spunky heroines, unscrupulous villains, high seas action and wicked fun. | 0 Points |
Amanda Brice | 0 Points |
Julia Broadbooks | 34 Points |
Tracy Brogan | 0 Points |
Lindsey Brookes | 0 Points |
AJ Brower | 0 Points |
Shoshana Brown Shoshana Brown wrote a little bit of everything, including romantic comedy, romantic suspense, and part of a cookbook, before finding her way to young adult romance. Her novel STAGE FRIGHT is the winner of the 2009 Golden Heart (YA category). If she’s not writing or toiling away at her day job, where she attempts to make Important Scientific Discoveries but usually just ends up yelling at her computer, she can be found in the kitchen baking something (for research purposes, of course). | 0 Points |
Kelsey Browning | 0 Points |
Lynn CahoonI write contemporary romance and cozy mysteries. I've published several short stories including 2 to Women's World. 2012 I sold 6 projects. | 3 Points |
Lily Callahan Wordsmith living off grid on the windy plains of Wyoming. Very fond of Christmas stories. | 0 Points |
Wendy CampbellI love to write, and I love to hang out with other people who understand putting in hours of work ... alone ... for no pay or recognition ... simply because we can't stay away from the page! (I think I'll fit in great here.) | 0 Points |
Christy CarlyleA mid-westerner happily transplanted to the Pacific NW with my Scottish husband. I write historical romance and mysteries, as well as some sexy contemporary romance. | 0 Points |
Lisa Chalmers | 0 Points |
Kaye ChambersKaye Chambers is a Maggie Award winning author who writes Paranormal Romances with an Urban Fantasy feel. She lives in Florida with her military husband, two Boxers, and three children. | 0 Points |
Lori Charles | 1 Point |
C.J. Chase Golden Heart winning author C.J. Chase writes “Intrigue of the Past, Inspiration for the Present” for the Love Inspired Historicals line. It wasn't always so. Armed with a degree in statistics, C.J. began a promising career in information technology. But after coworkers discovered she was a member of that rare species—a computer programmer who could also craft a grammatically-correct sentence—she spent more time writing computer manuals than computer code. Leaving the corporate world to stay home with her children, C.J. quickly learned she did not possess the housekeeping gene, so she decided to take the advice of her ninth grade English teacher and write articles and stories people actually wanted to read. In addition to penning novels, she also wrote non-fiction for The Banner, a small Christian publication, for five years. C.J. lives in the swamps of Southeastern Virginia with her handsome husband, active sons, one kinetic sheltie, and an ever-increasing number of chickens. When she is not writing, you will find her gardening, watching old movies, playing classical piano (badly) or teaching a special needs Sunday School class. | 0 Points |
Marty ChesterRomance author with Carina Press & The Wild Rose Press. Wife and mom. History geek. Sports nut. Sarcastic conversationalist. Owned by Scotties. | 0 Points |
Susan Child | 0 Points |
Rin ChupecoNinja warrior. (Not really. Not even warrior. Not even nin.) Writer by day, swashbuckler by night. | 0 Points |
Kathy CoatneyI have been writing fiction since the early 90s, finaled in the GH twice and too many other contests to count. I write non-fiction full time and in my spare time work for a stock photo agency and help run our olive farm. | 0 Points |
Joelene ColemanI'm a YA author, with my current trilogy "Designer Genes" out on submission. I love write-a-thons because they challenge me to stay focused on what I love best - writing! | 0 Points |
Barbara Conly | 2 Points |
Lisa Connelly | 0 Points |
Julia Cooper | 0 Points |
Shelley CoriellYoung adult author Shelley Coriell writes stories about teens on the edge of love, life-changing moments, and a little bit of crazy. Her debut novel, Welcome, Caller, This is Chloe, will be released May 1, 2012 by Amulet Books/Abrams. A six-time Romance Writers of America Golden Heart finalist, Shelley lives in Arizona with her family and the world’s neediest rescue Weimaraner. When she’s not writing, she bakes high-calorie, high-fat desserts and gives speeches about the joys and business of writing. You can find her online at www.shelleycoriell.com. | 0 Points |
Louisa CornellDrop a nine year old southern girl, who loves to tell stories, into a small English village for three years and you might just come up with a Regency romance writer. That young girl (well- traveled Air Force brat) and her adult alter ego Louisa Cornell (refined storyteller of passionate tales of nineteenth century love) grew up all over the United States. Her childhood years in England gave her an undying love for all things British and a surprise career in music as the result of a school talent show. With degrees in opera performance from Judson College and the University of Southern Mississippi she was fortunate enough to be accepted to study at the prestigious Mozarteum in Salzburg, Austria. Her studies there led to a career as a coloratura soprano in German and Austrian opera houses as well as other performances in several Eastern European venues. She retired from opera and returned to the States and her college sweetheart husband. After his untimely death, she worked at a wide variety of jobs – including high school teacher, college professor, veterinary technician, funeral home coordinator and bakery manager. Writing called her name again, and she hasn’t looked back since. Singing some of the most romantic roles in opera has inspired her to write passionate, lyrical romance of her own. And unlike most of those opera divas, her heroine always gets her man AND her happily ever after! Louisa lives in the wilds of LA (Lower Alabama) on five acres in the middle of nowhere with a menagerie of rescued dogs and cats. Her current hero is a twelve pound Chihuahua who has been banned from six veterinary clinics for his horrible disposition! | 0 Points |
Karen Cote | 0 Points |
Karen Cote' | 0 Points |
Robin Covington I am an aspiring author of sexy, sizzling romance - usually between 9 pm and 5 am when the kids and hubby are in bed. Sleep is highly overrated. | 0 Points |
Connie CoxWriter of books. Slayer of procrastination. (Swords a little rusty, sometimes, though) | 0 Points |
Kathy Crouch | 0 Points |
Natalie Damschroder After a chaotic year with too many outside distractions, I've found that external challenges keep me on track with my writing goals. I am determined to make 2011 my most productive year yet, starting with the release of my 8th book in March. :) | 0 Points |
Anika Daniels | 0 Points |
Andie Daniels Just getting started with writing again and want to get more disciplined! Want to Finish a few short stories this year and a novella? | 0 Points |
Jessica Darago | 0 Points |
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Amanda Deats | 0 Points |
Trish DechantI am currently working on my first manuscript, which is at 9 chapters, and 29,862. It is a contemporary romance. | 0 Points |
Jacki DeleckiWriting Romantic Suspense and Historical Suspense. | 0 Points |
Laurie DeSalvoLaurie DeSalvo began her love affair with writing fiction in August of 2001. She set pen to paper writing LADY PATRIOT, a historical romance set in eighteenth century America, which was awarded second place in the historical category of NEORWA’s 2004 Romancing The Novel Contest, third in the SVRWA’s 2004 GOTCHA contest, and third in the NTRWA’s 2005 Great Expectations contest. She then turned to contemporary romance and finished FOR LOVE OR RAVIOLI, which won first place in RWASD’s Spring into Romance contest, took first place in the 2007 RWI’s Where the Magic Begins Contest, and is a 2009 Golden Heart® Finalist in the contemporary series category. She is currently working on another foodie romance for the category market as well as a single title series set in the wilds of Arizona. Ms. DeSalvo also owns and manages L.D. Writing and Consulting, providing business development, resume writing, and commercial writing services to small business and individual clients. She spent 9 years as a Wall Street professional, serving as Industry Analyst for Merrill Lynch and Vice President / Equity Research Analyst for Deutsche Bank. Having analyzed and recommended public companies within the freight transportation, beverage, tobacco, and restaurant industries, she has developed expertise in financial modeling and forecasting, business analysis, and strategic business planning. Ms. DeSalvo holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and Economics from the University of Richmond, is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), and is a Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW). She lives in Cave Creek Arizona with her best friend and companion, Lucy the goofy Goldendoodle. She enjoys hiking, camping, and all outdoor pursuits. | 0 Points |
Laurie DeSalvo | 0 Points |
Carol DeVaneyCarol's a wife, mom and grandmother. She's won numerous awards and published in short stories and one novel, A Smoky Mountain Christmas. She lives in the sunny South with her husband who patiently awaits his time away from her writing. Carol has an amazing son, who is a remarkable writer, a wonderful daughter-in-law, and is blessed with two awesome grandchildren. She loves a great story that makes her think about the problems life throws at us and how we react. She believes in happy endings. Humor is a big part of her daily routine, because if she can't laugh at herself, then she has a boring day. Yes, she laughs a lot! Carol is a member of Southeastern Writers, Romance Writer's of America, and Georgia Romance Writers. | 0 Points |
Elizabeth Devlin | 0 Points |
Zanna Dobbs | 0 Points |
Zanna Dobbs | 0 Points |
Marianne Donley Marianne Donley writes quirky murder mysteries fueled by her life as a mom and a teacher. She makes her home in Pennsylvania with her supportive husband Dennis and a loveable but bad dog. Her grown children have respectfully asked her to use a pen name which she declined on the grounds that even if some of their more colorful misdeeds make it into her plots, who would know ... the books are fiction. Besides they weren't exactly worried about publicly humiliating her while growing up. | 0 Points |
Sharon Down | 0 Points |
Stephanie Draven Stephanie writes Greek-myth inspired paranormal romance for Harlequin Nocturne. | 0 Points |
Shannon Dunham I am a busy mother of six who has been making puppets since three years old, writing poetry and short stories since elementary school and writing scripts that were soon after performed since High School. Now I write novels and am hoping to get my first three revised and published soon. We love animals and have a mini farm. Everything in our lives makes my writing richer. | 0 Points |
David DunhamI've been meaning to write a particular novel now for the last 26 years, I have the story but life has gotten in the way. My goal over the next year and a half is to finish my first novel and get it edited. I have been an avid writer since before I finished reading my first "real" novel (something to do with the bionic woman). Back in grade school. | 0 Points |
Sally Eggert | 0 Points |
Stacey EidsonI'm hoping this festival will be just the motivation I need to finish up my WIP. :) The first draft is finished and I'm beginning revisions and rewrites. This will be my first full length manuscript. | 0 Points |
Jessica L. Elliott I've been writing since before I can remember. Currently I'm working on a memoir of the adventures my siblings got into growing up. I'm also getting ready to start the third book in my Children's/YA series. The first two are currently self-published, but I hope to get an agent and see my name in print through a regular publisher. Most of what I write would be classified as Children's or Young Adult. Looking forward to a great winter of writing! | 1 Point |
Eileen Emerson | 0 Points |
Elizabeth Essex | 0 Points |
Kristy F | 0 Points |
J.D. FaverI write romantic suspense and humorous contemporary romance. I live in Spring, just north of Houston and belong to 3 chapters of RWA. In 2011 I stopped contesting and e-published six novels and some are doing well. I am trying to learn about this new phase of the publishing world. My life is filled with family, pets and my wonderful writing friends, both in person and virtual. I am currently doing a 100 word a day marathon on my FB friends page and this is Day 855 or something. :-) ~J | 0 Points |
Jennifer FayeI write contemporary series romance, targeting Harlequin's Home & Heart lines. | 0 Points |
Maria FerrerProcrastinator changing her habits! | 0 Points |
Joya Fields Joya has over 100 stories and articles published and is polishing her fifth romantic suspense novel. | 0 Points |
Elle Filz | 0 Points |
Rachel Firasek I'm a southern girl with a city heart. You can find me wrapped in a man's warm arms, or tucked in my office imagining myself in a man's warm arms. Creating love, lust and lore, I shatter souls and twist the realm of reality. Or at least, I try! | 0 Points |
Sharon Fisher Sharon Lynn Fisher writes romantic sci-fi/fantasy and battles writerly angst with baked goods, Irish tea, and champagne. Her novel GHOST PLANET was named a finalist for the 2009 and 2010 Golden Heart Award. Sharon's first accomplishment as a writer came at the age of 10, when she received an honorable mention for her story "Ice Age Adventure" from Cricket Magazine. Sharon is represented by Robin Rue of Writers House. | 0 Points |
Kelly FitzpatrickAward winning author of romance. I live in the Pacific Northwest with my husband, two dogs and a Russian tortoise. Ruby Slippered Sister, tiara wearing contest diva, writes for Ellora's Cave and Medallion Press. www.kellyfitzpatrick.webs.com | 0 Points |
Jacqueline FloydJacqueline writes touching, emotionally bold stories about everyday heroines and heroes with lives and loves that everyone can relate to. Although she's been dabbling with writing from the day she read her first Nancy Drew mystery, she didn't get serious about pursuing a publishing career until about 10 years ago. Besides the two grown children whom she adores, and her long, long marriage to the gorgeous man of her dreams, her proudest acheivements are the two Golden Heart wins she's received out of her five Golden Heart nominations. Currently in search of a literary agent and a publishing contract, she'd love to abandon her day job and devote herself to writing full-time. | 0 Points |
Addison Fox Despite early ambitions of being a diver, a drummer or a doctor, Addison Fox happily discovered she was more suited to life as a writer. She lives in Dallas and - thankfully - doesn't have to operate on anyone. You can find her at her home on the web at www.addisonfox.com. | 24 Points |
MJ Fredrick | 0 Points |
Anna G. | 0 Points |
Laura Gamel | 0 Points |
Jessica Gibbons | 0 Points |
Loni GloverA western Maryland romance writer I've been writing romance for over 20 years. My husband finally told me to try and get published three years ago. I am pre-published so far but now have a series of 4 paranormal romances ready, an erotica novella, and finished with my single title paranormal ghost story, romance. My two daughters, one 19 and one 16 keep me busy still as does my husband of nearly 23 years. I'm just happy to be here. | 0 Points |
Donna Goode | 0 Points |
Nancy Goodman | 0 Points |
B.B. Granville...a daydream believer... | 0 Points |
Katie Graykowski | 0 Points |
Laurie Green Writer, blogger and apiring author of Science Fiction Romance (not to mention certified fanatic). :) Member of RWA, FF&P, LERA and chief instigator at the SFR Brigade. | 0 Points |
Jessia Green | 0 Points |
Rebecca Greene | 5 Points |
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Elizabeth HReader, beader, writer, fighter. Fannish feminist for freedom. Social anxiety disorder and something mild on the autism spectrum. | 13 Points |
Natasha Hacaga | 0 Points |
Krista HallTwo time Golden Heart Finalist | 0 Points |
Heather HallMe. Mom. Married. Marketer. Magical. Mini. Mighty. Maniacal. Mabsoot. | 0 Points |
Sarah HamerGolden Heart finalist Instructor of Creative Writing and Screen Writing at LSU-S | 0 Points |
Dawn Marie Hamilton Dawn Marie Hamilton dares you to dream. She is a pre-published writer who pens Scottish-inspired fantasy and paranormal romance. Some of her tales are rife with mischief-making faeries, brownies, and other fae creatures. More tormented souls—shape shifters, vampires, and maybe a zombie or two—stalk across the pages of other stories. She blogs at 'Celtic Hearts' every fourth Monday, 'Voices From the Heart' on the seventh and twenty-second day of every month and at 'Castles & Guns' every other Tuesday. She is a member of Fantasy, Futuristic & Paranormal, Celtic Hearts, and From the Heart chapters of RWA. Her work has finaled in several chapter writing contests. When not writing, she enjoys cooking and shares her favorite recipes at 'Kitchen Excursions,' a food lover's blog. | 20 Points |
Sharon HamiltonParanormal romance writer just submitting first novels through agented queries this year. Characters are angels, fallen angels, vampires and who knows? | 0 Points |
Debbie Hancock | 2 Points |
Nancy Hardy | 0 Points |
Yvonne Harris | 0 Points |
Beppie HarrisonLive in Michigan w. husband. 4 grown children. PRO, trying out historical romance and liking it very much. | 0 Points |
Kerri Haugh | 0 Points |
J.C. HayJ.C. Hay writes, knits, and sometimes writes about knitting, from a secluded location in the middle of the united states. Hearts and Minds, J.C.'s first novella, is available now from Samhain Publishing both as an e-book and as part of the Impulse Power anthology. | 0 Points |
Elise Hayes Elise Hayes brings the kick-butt heroine to the medieval world. A two-time Golden Heart Finalist, she explores a different aspect of medieval life in each manuscript, from medieval medicine, to adulterine castles, to illuminated manuscripts. | 0 Points |
Anita Hayes I'm a Scorpio with way to much creativity. Have been a professional crafter for almost 30 years. Single mom and a jack of all trades and master of a couple. Have a lot of stories started and I now want to take my writing to the next level. | 54 Points |
Sarah Head | 0 Points |
Teresa HearlI'm a pre-published member of MRW. This is the perfect push for an admitted procrastinator. My two doxie guards will stand vigil to keep me on track. | 0 Points |
Becca HeathWriting home and hearth catagory romance and YA when I can make the time. Mostly I seem to run around after the kids though. | 0 Points |
Ruthann Heidgerken | 0 Points |
Katie Helfert "Inquisitive, hyper, excitable, hyper, energetic, and did I mention hyper?" "Katie is a young spark of life, moving forward with passion and an unbridled energy. She is quick to emotion. yet there is also a deepness to her that few Have yet experienced." | 0 Points |
Rita Henuber Rita writes sexy romantic suspense novels and women's fiction that center around strong heroines. She has lived in several states and traveled extensively outside the US. She resides on a barrier island on the east coast of Florida. | 0 Points |
Melissa Heyman | 0 Points |
Kathy Hills | 52 Points |
Arlene HittleArlene Hittle is an Arizona journalist who writes romantic comedy and a 2011 Golden Heart finalist. She's still unpubbed, but she has high hopes for two GH entries in the next contest. | 39 Points |
Juli HoffmanJuli E Hoffman lives in a higgledy-piggledy home on the outskirts of Ann Arbor, MI with an understanding husband, a bouncing son, a dippy dog, and a cat that give free scans. Juli is the author and creator of The Williamson Vampires series. | 0 Points |
Tamara Hogan Tamara Hogan loathes cold and snow, but nonetheless lives in Minnesota with her partner Mark and two naughty cats. When she’s not telecommuting as a quality and process engineer for a global networking company, she writes urban fantasy with a sci-fi twist. Her first manuscript, UNDERBELLY, was named a 2009 Golden Heart® finalist, won a Daphne du Maurier award, and was acquired by Sourcebooks in a three-book deal. TASTE ME, Book One of the Underbelly Chronicles, was published in March 2011. Watch for Book Two, CHASE ME, in June 2012! | 0 Points |
Nancy HollandHi. I'm a "pre-pubbed" writer of series contemporary and fantasy romance, and a 2010 Golden Heart finalist. I hope the WWF will help me stay on track as I work on my least favorite parts of any book -- finishing one and starting another. | 0 Points |
Grace Hood | 41 Points |
Brenda Horton I live in Lindale, Texas. Mother of 2 and grandmother of 2. Working on a series of books about Texas women who of course were born and raised in Texas. They love boots, men and having fun. All of different quest. I love to write, read, cook, garden, sew, quilt, paint, and take lots of pictures. I am a member of RWA with a great bunch of people and love new and exciting quest. Love the spring and fall. Don't do so well in the winter months. Stay busy doing indoor gardens and reading, writing. | 1 Point |
Kim Howe | 0 Points |
Margaret HrenBy day, a direct marketing genius ... by night a romance writer extrordinaire, seeking to publish one day soon. | 0 Points |
Brenda Hyde | 0 Points |
Francine Infortunio | 0 Points |
Monique Insalaco | 0 Points |
joan itaskaI new to writing fiction, but have had a long career writing non-fiction articles and textbooks. I am currently working on historical novel set during the civil war. | 0 Points |
Macy Jackson | 0 Points |
Jacqui Jacobi | 0 Points |
Cara Lynn James | 0 Points |
Letty JamesAfter noodling around for 20 years, I finally got serious about my writing in 2005 when I participated in NaNoWriMo and actually finished a manuscript! Since then I've published with Harlequin Spice Briefs, The Wild Rose Press and several stories in BUST magazine. Check out my latest offering LOVING TRIXIE FINE on Amazon and B&N. I love writing romantic comedy with a bit of naughty thrown in to spice things up. | 0 Points |
Rebecca Johnson | 0 Points |
Darynda Jones New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Darynda Jones has won numerous awards for her work including a prestigious Golden Heart®, a RITA®, and a Daphne du Maurier. As a born storyteller, she grew up spinning tales of dashing damsels and heroes in distress for any unfortunate soul who happened by, annoying man and beast alike. Darynda lives in the Land of Enchantment, also known as New Mexico, with her husband and two beautiful sons, the Mighty, Mighty Jones Boys. | 4 Points |
Autumn Jordon I’m a quiet nut with the earned middle name of trouble. I've earned it. As a reporter for my high school paper, I wrote a few controversial articles concerning the teachers’ lounge, the cafeteria lunches and Mickey Mouse and thus spent a few hours in detention. Life took me in a different direction and I put my writing to the side. After twenty years of PTO and team mom duties under my belt, and with the empty nest symptom on my horizon I decided it was time to fulfill my dream. I found RWA, started typing, submitted, got rejected, cried, blew my nose, learned some more and repeated the process more times than I care to admit until BINGO, I found judges and editors who love my voice. In 2009 I was a Golden Heart finalist and I'm so proud to be part of the Ruby Sisters. I now have three books under contract with The Wild Rose Press. I’m married to my hero who aspires to be my personal book schlepper. He's a keeper. Visit me at www.autumnjordon.com | 0 Points |
Stacy Juba I am the author of books for adults, teens and children. My titles include the adult mystery/romantic suspense novels Twenty-Five Years Ago Today and Sink or Swim, the young adult novels Face-Off and Dark Before Dawn, and the children's picture books The Flag Keeper and the Teddy Bear Town Children's Bundle. | 6 Points |
Cynthia JustlinBooks and music have always been Cynthia’s two greatest passions. Her love of the written word came from countless of hours spent in her second home (the library, of course!), but at the same time, she recognized that music held its own form of language which spoke it’s own timeless, unique, tale chock full of all the essential elements of good fiction. It’s true! Just look at Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony, for example. Is there anything that foreshadows foreboding conflict better than those four ominous opening notes? As Cynthia grew, she set aside those passions to earn her Bachelor’s degree in the chemical sciences (yet another budding interest), but life sidetracked her career with the birth of her first child. Dedicated to her position as stay-at-home-mom extraordinaire, she decided to meld her passions (books, music, chemistry) for a career of a different sort: that of a romantic suspense author. Cynthia lives in Arizona with her husband and two sons. | 0 Points |
Roxanne Kade The very first time I knew I wanted to be a writer was in my 5th grade English class but it wasn’t until 15 years later that I’d finally put pen to paper, or more like finger tips to keyboard, and complete my first novel. My journey began in the concrete jungle of Johannesburg, South Africa, where I grew up in a small suburb until at the end of my high school career I moved with my family to an even smaller town on the south coast of Kwa-Zulu Natal. It was here that I spent the next few years trying to find myself until finally settling in the beautiful city of Durban. A place where it’s warm and sunny all year long (most of the time anyway) but even on the odd occasion when a chilly winter’s day creeps in, not even that can dampen the smiles and spirits of the people living here. I’ve had plenty of odd jobs over the years, from waiting tables to promotional work and even a single day stint as a Can Can dancer but I eventually chose a career in financial administration which has led me to my current job at an international shipping company. It was during this time that I forgot my passion for writing and then, two years ago, when a devastating turn of events left me emotionally wounded, writing became an outlet for all that I was feeling at the time and I rediscovered my true self. When not writing I can be found at the gym or relaxing with family. I’m not married and my only child is of the four-legged, furry kind. My beautiful Labrador, Blade (yes, named after the famous comic book vampire hunter) brings so much joy to my life. My dream is to be an accomplished full time writer and one day retire to a small lakeside cottage in the mountains. | 5 Points |
Colleen Katana/ Katana Collins I am currently writing the sequel to my erotic romance, Soul Stripper. Last year was my first RSSWWF and it helped me finish my first book in the series (which comes out in June this year with Kensington/Aphrodesia!). I live in Brooklyn, NY with my newlywed husband--a comic book artist -- and two dogs, Red and Bebop. | 66 Points |
Bonnie KayBonnie Kay, writing under a pseudonym, has published fifteen romance and erotica short stories and novellas with three digital publishers. She enjoys writing in a variety of subgenres but after five years of writing, submitting, publishing, blogging and promoting, believes she has reached a writing crossroads. Presently she is taking a hiatus of sorts in an effort to evaluate where she's been, where she's going to go, and how she's going to get there. | 0 Points |
Laura Kaye Voted Breakout Author of the Year in the 2011 GraveTells Readers’ Choice Awards, Laura is the bestselling and award-winning author of a half-dozen books. Hearts in Darkness is a finalist for the EPIC eBook Award for Best Novella, Forever Freed won the NJRW Golden Leaf Award for Best Paranormal of 2011, and North of Need, the first book in the Hearts of the Anemoi series, was named GraveTells’ Best Book of 2011 and won their 5-STAR Gold Heart Award, and won Sizzling Hot Read of the Year at Sizzling Hot Books. Laura lives in Maryland with her husband, two daughters, and cute-but-bad dog, and appreciates her view of the Chesapeake Bay every day. | 0 Points |
Zara Keane I write Contemporary Romance with a Celtic Twist! | 0 Points |
Laurie Kellogg Laurie Kellogg is a two-time winner and seven-time nominee for the Romance Writers of America® Golden Heart® award, the winner of Pacific Northwest Writers Association® Zola award, and a Romantic Times® American Title I finalist. She began writing to avoid housework and has since resorted to naming the dust-bunnies multiplying as fast as real rabbits while she plots love stories that are Steamy, Heartwarming, Romantic Fun! Laurie also writes red-hot romantic comedies under L.L. Kellogg, which she's branded as A Little Naughty and a Lot of Fun! If you'd like to know more about Laurie please visit her website at http://www.lauriekellogg.com/ or email her at Contact@LaurieKellogg.com. | 0 Points |
Diane KellyDiane Kelly's debut novel will be released by St. Martin's Press in September 2011. Diane writes romantic comedies with feisty heroines, quirky sidekicks, sexy leading men, and lots of humor. Diane won the 2009 Golden Heart® in the Novel with Strong Romantic Elements category. Her manuscripts and humor pieces have won or placed in numerous other prestigious fiction contests as well. Diane’s fiction and humor pieces have appeared in True Love Magazine, Byline Magazine, and on the Writer’s Digest website. A tax advisor by day, Diane combines her tax and writing skills as a columnist for NINK, the monthly publication of Novelists, Inc. Her tax articles have also appeared in Writer’s Digest Yearbook 2007, Fort Worth Business Press, Romance Writers Report, and RWA chapter newsletters. Diane’s seminar “Everything You Never Wanted to Know About Taxes” is very popular with writing organizations, and is offered in both a live and online format. Diane also presents a humor workshop entitled “Good Humor: How to Effectively Use Humor to Improve Any Manuscript.” Diane is a member of Romance Writers of America, Dallas Area Romance Authors, The Golden Network, Yellow Rose RWA, Texas Library Association, various PTAs, and the Friends of the Library. She is also a proud graduate of the Citizens Police Academy. Diane lives in Texas with her own sexy leading man, two talented teenaged kids, and enough cats and dogs to violate several city ordinances. | 0 Points |
Jody KellyNew to fiction, I'm exploring how to write for teens interested in sports. | 0 Points |
Allison Kelsey Allison Kelsey writes chick lit. She is currently working on a novel and several short stories set in Center City, Philadelphia. And, no, her heroines don’t work in the publishing industry nor do they wear Manolo Blahniks or Jimmy Choos. | 7 Points |
Carla Kempert Not yet published but working on it and determined! | 1 Point |
Amy Kennedy Fosseen I've worked at a community library for over 15 years, probably the best job ever for a lover of books. Married (almost always happily)with three kids (two are grown) and a grandmother of one. | 0 Points |
Rashda KhanI write non-fiction articles on food, and fiction about paranormal worlds & people. | 0 Points |
Caro Kinkead I'm a writer doing the "work a day job/write when I can/whip things into shape for submission/actually submit once in a while" dance between family responsibilities, finding time to read and adding to my knitting stash. | 22 Points |
Kristina KnightWriter of contemporary romance with sass and heart...lover of cadbury caramel eggs... | 5 Points |
Elizabeth KuehneI teach, therefore I WISH I had the time to write. I feel the days slip through my fingers, so I write as much as I can, when I can. | 0 Points |
Stephanie Kuehnert | 50 Points |
Wendy La Capra | 0 Points |
Jena Lang I'm an aspiring historical romance writer from the Pacific Northwest. I am a member of Romance Writers of America and Celtic Hearts. | 35 Points |
Elizabeth LangstonElizabeth Langston was born in Memphis and raised in Tupelo, MS (the reverse Elvis). Elizabeth is a computer geek by day and an aspiring writer of YA fiction by night. A three-time Golden Heart finalist, Elizabeth now lives in North Carolina with her husband and two teen daughters (her very own built-in target market.) | 0 Points |
Kat Latham Kat writes single-title contemporary romance. She's an American living in the Netherlands, and her stories are set in California and London. She loves books where the language is just as important as the characters and the story. In her day job, Kat is the digital communications manager for a philanthropic organization. She blogs at http://katlatham.com and can almost always be found on Twitter (@KatrinaLatham). Oh, and she sometimes needs a good kick in the bum to keep her motivated. | 0 Points |
Kim Law Kim Law wrote her first story, "The Gigantic Talking Raisin," in elementary school. Although it was never published, it was enough to whet her appetite for a career in writing. First, however, she would try her hand at a few other passions: baton twirling, softball, and music, to name a few. Voted Bookworm and Most Likely to Succeed in high school, she went on to earn a college degree in mathematics. Law spent years working as a computer programmer and raising her son, and she now devotes her time and energy to writing romance novels (none of which feature talking raisins). She is a past winner of the Romance Writers of America's Golden Heart Award and currently serves as president for her local RWA chapter. A native of Kentucky, she lives with her husband in Middle Tennessee. | 5 Points |
Catherine Lawrence Revising! And plotting my next Georgian historical romance. | 14 Points |
Diana Layne Homeschooling mom of six. I write both contemporary and historical romantic suspense. Soon to be published Pirate's Proposal and The Good Daughter. | 0 Points |
Gillian Layne2010 GH Finalist Regency | 0 Points |
Deborah Ledgerwood I'm married, two grown sons and four wonderful grandchildren. The foothills of the Smokies is my home. It seems I've been writing all my life. My WIP for this is a romantic comedy (something new for me) is set in Hollywood of the 1930s. I love historical romance but also read just about every other genre. | 4 Points |
Julia Leigh | 50 Points |
Miranda Liasson I write Regency and Early Victorian-set romance. I'm querying a ms now. I love the WWF because it gives me accountability and group motivation. Cheers, Everyone! | 0 Points |
Jeannie Lin JEANNIE LIN writes historical romances set in Tang Dynasty China and is working on a historical romance titled "Bandits and Lovers" for the winter writing festival. | 5 Points |
Felicia Lind I write historical romance set in Georgian England. I’m also a devoted baker, enthusiastic chef, amateur photographer, dog lover, dedicated tech geek, avid movie quoter and general music addict. | 0 Points |
Laurie London A graduate of Western Washington University with a BA in Business Administration and a former tester/programmer for a Fortune 500 company, Laurie London now writes from her home near Seattle where she lives with her husband and two children. Her debut book, BONDED BY BLOOD, A Sweetblood Novel comes out February 2011 from HQN. EMBRACED BY BLOOD, the second book in the series, is coming July 2011. | 0 Points |
June LoveJune Love grew up in a small, cotton town located in the Delta region of Mississippi. For anyone who has grown up in a rural, farming community, whether cotton, corn, or wheat, you know that finding ways to occupy your childhood days lends itself to creativity—in other words, a lot of pretending takes place. June carried her childhood world of make believe into her adult life by creating lively characters, who allow her to tell their story. When she's is not writing, serving on the board of the Magnolia State Romance Writers, or traveling with her husband, she spends her time trying to earn the devotion of their rescued miniature schnauzer. Adopting Molly has reinforced June’s belief that miracles do happen and love does conquer all. | 0 Points |
Lynn Lovegreen Your Heart Knows the Way. I love to share my passion for Alaska and its history in my writing. Member of RWA, SCBWI, and local writing groups. | 29 Points |
Caitlynn Lowe | 0 Points |
Jennifer Lowery (Kamptner) I am an aspiring writer of romantic suspense featuring military heroes and strong, feisty heroines. 2006 GH finalist and entrant this year. | 0 Points |
Heidi Luchterhand | 38 Points |
Gabrielle Luthy | 0 Points |
Rachel Lynne | 0 Points |
Eboni MSouthern Belle, military wife, mama of two yougin's, lover of sweet tea, chocolate, and happy endings. | 0 Points |
Kimberly MacCarronI'm a mom of five energetic kids. When I'm not taking care of them, I write contemporary young adult fiction. | 2 Points |
Patti Macdonald~A California Girl in Texas!~ Patti is a pre-published Romantic Suspense and YA Paranormal writer, with seven completed manuscripts under her belt. She has written a minimum of 100 words daily for nearly two years. In between the constant interruptions from her two crazy dogs and a senior kitty, Patti is currently revising her YA paranormal trilogy. She claims rewriting and revising feels a lot like having teeth extracted. | 50 Points |
Tara MacDonald | 0 Points |
Melanie Macek I am a contemporary romance writer living in Texas, transplanted from California. I have been writing for 18 years, but only seriously thought I could make a go at it these last 3 years. I will be self-publishing my trilogy starting this month. Looking forward to the camaraderie of the WWF. | 13 Points |
Anne MacFarlane | 0 Points |
Anne MacFarlane | 0 Points |
Gwynlyn MacKenzie An unapologetic Shoe Slut with a penchant for red, Gwynlyn is married with three grown children, a granddaughter, a grandson, and happily living her own HEA. A three time GH finalist, she writes historical romance set in the medieval period, but also has a love of science fiction and has several Sci-Fi manuscripts in the works. | 0 Points |
Brenda Maddox | 0 Points |
Shawntelle Madison | 0 Points |
Marion Mager | 0 Points |
Tara ManderinoI love to create stories for the people running around in my head. It gives them something constructive to do aside from driving me crazy. I write in a variety of romance sub-genres and find each my favorite at the time. | 0 Points |
Melissa Marelic Writing as Marissa MacFae, aspiring author of Celtic-inspired Paranormal & Fantasy Romance. "Timeless romance with a touch of Fae magick..." ~Mari :) | 0 Points |
Charlotte MargolisIn a small town in South Arkansas, Charlotte grew up surrounded by dozens of aunts, uncles & cousins. As a teenager, she spent hours on the banks of Bradshaw’s Pond with pen and paper in one hand and a fishing pole in the other, stealing a little solitude and making up stories about life in the big city. As an adult surrounded by kids and grandkids of her own, Charlotte still carries pen and paper wherever she goes, but her stories have changed from big city lights to historical romance and small town life. Visit her blog at www.mywritersattic.blogspot.com. | 0 Points |
Kristina MathewsA former teacher and modeling school dropout, I've never been without a book, either in my hand or in my head. I write Contemporary Romances that fit like the perfect pair of jeans- a little bit comfy, a little bit sexy. Classic, yet up-to-date. And no, they do not make your butt look big. This is my THIRD RSSWWF. I can't wait to get started. | 33 Points |
Ishana MayakashiIn one word: Anomaly. In several: Fantasy/sci-fi writer who loves foxes, blue socks, shiny lights, and making things levitate. | 0 Points |
Joan MazeI was born in Chicago, studied voice at Northwestern University, and switched to writing and finished my degree at Metro State in St. Paul, MN. I live in a Twin Cities suburb and have three ebook mysteries published by Red Rose Publishing, two of which are part of a series. I'm working on a Viking/Scotland time travel and finished the first draft last November. This is what I'm revising now. | 0 Points |
Jennifer McAndrews | 0 Points |
Heather McCollum Historical romance writer. Four books and one novella are released. GH finalist in 2009. Mom of 3 kids and 1 crazy golden retriever. Married to my very own Highlander. Also a teal warrior fighting and kicking ovarian cancer's tush! | 0 Points |
Heather McCollumHeather McCollum is an award winning, historical paranormal romance writer. She earned her B.A. in Biology from the University of Maine, much to her English professor’s dismay. She is a member of Romance Writers of America, Heart of Carolina Romance Writers and the Ruby Slipper Sisterhood of 2009 Golden Heart Finalists. The ancient magic and lush beauty of Great Britain entranced Ms. McCollum’s heart and imagination when she visited there years ago. The country’s history and landscape have been a backdrop for her writing ever since. She currently resides with her very own Highland hero and three spirited children in the wilds of suburbia on the mid-Atlantic coast. | 0 Points |
Diana McCollum I retired this year and moved to the high desert in Oregon. I belong to both the Portland, OR and the Sacrament, CA RWA groups. Finally I have been able to dedicate more time to completing one of my novels. The Winter Writing challenge is just what I need after the holidays. | 0 Points |
Kris McConville | 0 Points |
Karen McCoy | 50 Points |
Colleen McCreadyI'm from New Hampshire and write under the pen name Emma Leigh Reed. I write contemporary romance and romantic suspense. | 2 Points |
Virginia McCullough | 0 Points |
Samantha McHenry | 0 Points |
Amy McNutt | 0 Points |
Meggan McQuaid | 0 Points |
Laura McQuillen I've been writing since I was a little girl, and reading even longer. I write Paranormal Romance, Romantic Suspense and right now I have two ideas for YA Paranormal brewing. | 0 Points |
Jamie Michele Jamie Michele is a 2009 Golden Heart winner who lives in Maryland with her husband, three cats, and varying numbers and species of foster animals. She's a member of the Romance Writers of America and is the Hospitality Director of the Maryland Romance Writers. With the support of her husband, Jamie writes romance novels full time. | 0 Points |
Wendy Milanes | 0 Points |
Anne Millham | 0 Points |
Ava Milone Ava writes Single Title Contemporaries that mix humor and mystery. She was a Maggie Finalist (2nd place) in 2010 and is currently embarked on The Great Agent Hunt. She is a member of First Coast Romance Writers and Kiss of Death. She lives in North Florida. Current WIP, Big Dixie, is about a pair of divers searching for a sunken Confederate blockade runner whose cargo could have changed America's history. | 0 Points |
L.A. MitchellA former English teacher and Colorado native, L.A. is a two-time Golden Heart finalist and Wild Rose Press author. She has served on the board of the Magnolia State Romance Writers as President and the North Texas Romance Writers of America as Membership Secretary. Her stories encompass her fascination with time theory, conspiracies and the quest for a happily ever after in dimensions that can sometimes seem worlds apart. | 0 Points |
Ruth Molenaar | 0 Points |
Elizabeth Monroe | 0 Points |
Sophie MossAuthor of contemporary Irish fairy tales, THE SELKIE SPELL and THE SELKIE ENCHANTRESS. Has a knack for finding 4-leaf clovers and writes best while sipping a Guinness. | 22 Points |
Sorcha Mowbray Sorcha Mowbray is a mild mannered office worker by day…okay, so she is actually a mouthy, opinionated, take charge kind of gal who bosses everyone around; but she definitely works in an office. At night she writes romance so hot she sets the sheets on fire! Just ask her slightly singed husband. She is a long time lover of historical romance, having grown up reading Johanna Lindsey and Judith McNaught. Then she discovered Thea Devine and Susan Johnson. Holy cow! Heroes and heroines could do THAT? From there, things devolved into trying her hand at writing a little smexy. Needless to say, she liked it and she hopes you do too! | 15 Points |
Laura Navarre | 0 Points |
Naomi Nelson | 0 Points |
Virginia NelsonMember of RWA - Desert Rose & FF&P groups. Currently working on a cross genre Paranormal Series filled with aliens, Selkies and things that go bump into the night and of course lots of great sex. | 0 Points |
J.S. Nichols Author, mother, and sweet-tea addict in search of the perfect piece of chocolate. Writer of romantic suspense with a twist of humor and a dab of paranormal. | 0 Points |
Annette NobleA sweet air hostess by day, and a sassy writer by night, I'm finishing up my first novel...still. | 2 Points |
Lea Nolan Lea Nolan writes YA paranormal romance with historical elements. She's currently working on her second book which features an eighteenth-century hidden pirate treasure, a wicked flesh eating curse and South Carolina Gullah hoodoo magic. She's the YA RWA secretary and the PRO Liaison for the Maryland Romance Writers chapter. She's also a health policy consultant and researcher with gobs of publications that few people read, but look awfully nice on a shelf. Between her consulting work, fiction writing, husband and three children, she's too busy to give in to her kids' pleas for a dog. | 0 Points |
Susi Nonnemacher | 1 Point |
Kim Nylander I'm a writer-of-many-things: blogs, fiction, poetry, role play scenarios, technical articles, and geekery. My WIPs include two short stories (magical realism / country fantasy), two novels (historical fantasy), and role playing game scenarios. My horses some how always manage to find their way into my stories. A friend of mine from work introduced me to this festival. This is my first year and I'm really looking forward to participating! | 19 Points |
Kim O'ConnellI'm a writer with a husband, two great kids, & a scrappy black cat. You can find me at greenquill.com or bloomingboy.com. | 0 Points |
Melissa OhnoutkaBorn and raised in Texas, I tend to dream big and love to escape the real world within the pages of a book. Wife, proud mother of three, I work hard to enjoy all life has to offer, even though at times it gets pretty bumpy along the way. Especially when I'm trying to write. Grrrr.... LOL Novels Now Available: Faithful Deceptions, Target of Betrayal, Betrayals of the Heart | 5 Points |
Lisa Olech | 0 Points |
Lisa OlechBleary-eyed writer freezing her girl parts off in the frigid woods of New Hampshire. Thank goodness for two furry kitties and a hot-blooded DH to keep me warm!! PRO member of RWA. So close to publishing my first book, I can taste it!! 2013 is MY year, and the RSSWWF is going to give me the red-heel kick I need to finish the edits on my current WIP and sail ahead into the next book in this series!! | 52 Points |
Julie Opdyke | 52 Points |
jhonathan osorio | 0 Points |
pamala owldreamer | 0 Points |
stella p | 0 Points |
Kate ParkerKate hit her own personal trifecta in 2012 when she began a story that in the space of six months garnered her the wonderful agent Jill Marsal of LyonMarsal Literary Agency and signed a three book contract with Berkley Publishing. The first, The Vanishing Thief, comes out in Dec. 2013. | 0 Points |
Tammy Patton | 0 Points |
Cia PaulI write contemporary romance. | 0 Points |
Marian Pearson Stevens Marian Pearson Stevens, author of risk-it-all contemporary romance and commercial fiction, is a graduate from the University of Texas at Austin. Raised in central Texas, she frequently places quirky, spirited heroines, to-die-for heroes and zany cast of characters smack in the middle of the Lone Star state. A member of Romance Writers of America, the Women’s Fiction chapter, Scriptscene-RWA, and several other writing organizations, she’s garnered awards and honors in multiple writing competitions and won the prestigious Linda Howard Award of Excellence. | 0 Points |
Fiona Penman | 0 Points |
Cathy Perkins | 0 Points |
Joann Peterson | 0 Points |
Bev Pettersen Bev is an award-winning writer and two-time Golden Heart finalist. She competed for five years on the Alberta Thoroughbred race circuit and is an Equine Canada certified coach. Presently, she lives in Nova Scotia with her husband and two teenagers. When she’s not writing novels, she’s riding. | 0 Points |
Katherine Pine | 0 Points |
Tara Pitts | 0 Points |
Ruthanne Pomelee Seitz | 0 Points |
Terri Prizzi | 0 Points |
Terri Prizzithejerseygirl lives, works and writes mostly in jersey. When not in jersey, you can find her hanging out with those Pocono gals who would be in jersey except their sense of direction went haywire and they ended up on the "other" side of the delaware. thejerseygirl writes paranormal (both adult and YA) and is currently working on something of a paranormal/steampunkish feel. But since she isn't "plotting" this one per se, only her muse knows where she'll end up. Maybe the Isle of Jersey. Just for continuity's sake. ; ) tjg | 0 Points |
Stacey Purcell | 0 Points |
Wendy Qualls Current WIP: steampunk! | 11 Points |
Ava Quinn Hiding as an operative in the Gnome Defense League, Ava takes her position (next to the shrubbery and pink flamingos) very seriously. When not fighting gnome crime, Ava occasionally gets to fit in miniscule amounts of writing time between chauffering kids and battling the Sea Monkey Tribe in her bath tub. | 0 Points |
Cari Quinn USA Today bestselling author Cari Quinn saves the world one Photoshop file at a time in her job as a graphic designer. At night, she writes sexy romance, drinks a lot of coffee, and plays her music way too loud. When she’s not scribbling furiously, she’s watching men’s college basketball, reading excellent books, and causing trouble. Sometimes simultaneously. | 7 Points |
Tricia Quinnies | 0 Points |
Amy Raby | 0 Points |
Tia Ramirez I’ve finished three novels, dabbling in Regency, Paranormal & Suspense but have yet to choose my favorite subgenera. I’m a full time college student that fits in writing time whenever possible. My next project is YA. | 0 Points |
Hope Ramsay Hope Ramsay was born in New York and grew up on Long Island, but every summer Momma would pack her off under the care of Aunt Aunt Annie to go visiting with relatives in the midlands of South Carolina. Her extended family includes its share of colorful aunts and uncles, as well as cousins by the dozens, who provide the fodder for the characters you'll find in Last Chance, South Carolina. She is a two-time Golden Heart finalist and is married to a good ol' Georgia boy who resembles every single one of her heroes. She has two grown children and a couple of demanding lap cats. She lives in Virginia where you can often find her on the back deck, picking on her thirty-five-year-old Martin guitar. | 1 Point |
Eileen Ramsay This is my "year of entering contests" and I've done fairly well so far. Now I'm working to polish my first completed manuscript while finishing another and starting the next WIP. | 0 Points |
Sara RamseySara grew up outside a tiny town in southern Iowa. She spent her childhood reading anything she could get her hands on - birthday cards, grocery lists, signs, the entire ANNE OF GREEN GABLES series, Laura Ingalls Wilder, Nancy Drew, and even her brother's Hardy Boys books. Around the age of 12, she stumbled across her first romance novel and was immediately hooked. She kept reading through high school, during breaks in her studies at Stanford University, and as she fell into an advertising position in Silicon Valley. She made the switch to writing romance in 2007. Sara lives in the San Francisco Bay Area and is taking a break from the tech world to focus on writing. She is pursuing publication for her first novel, ONE NIGHT TO SEDUCTION (2009 GH winner in the Regency Historical category under the name AN INCONVENIENT MARRIAGE), and she’s starting on her second book. | 0 Points |
Laura Randle | 0 Points |
Sarah Raplee I write scary, funny romantic suspense novels with paranormal elements. For unknown reasons, dogs have infiltrated every manuscript. I write because I can't help it, and it's more fun than most of the alternatives.:) I live in the Pacific Northwest. | 0 Points |
Katherine Rapp | 0 Points |
Trisza Ray | 0 Points |
Shajauana ReidIn my full time job, I am a Social Worker. By night and most weekends, i am a writer. I have always written my stories since I was a pre-teen. But have been writing seriously for the last three years. | 0 Points |
Marlene Relja Avid reader, passionate writer, big environmentalist and over all silly person. I'm an author of paranormal romance novels and if you love intriguing, mysterious, spicy and sweet stories then I hope you'll like mine. ;-) | 0 Points |
Anna RichlandMy paranormal romance THE SOLDIER was nominated for the 2011 Golden Heart, and I'm Secretary of the Greater Seattle RWA chapter. | 0 Points |
Kelly Ann RileySix year-old Kelly Ann Riley couldn’t wait until she got into the first grade, so she could learn to read. The introduction of Dick, Jane, Sally and Spot in those early readers started a love affair with books that has lasted her entire life. She started penning stories at an early age and received recognition for her short stories in eight grade and later became a writer and the editor for her high school newspaper. Born in southern California, Kelly Ann also spent time growing up and going to school in northern California, near Boston, Massachusetts, and Dayton, Ohio. For ninth grade she spent a year on a farm and cattle ranch in Alberta, Canada and attended a two room school on the prairie. Summers were spent in California where she explored the beaches, mountains and deserts, and eventually attended college; where she studied nutrition to become a Registered Dietitian and then earned a Masters in Business Administration. While attending school and working as a dietitian, she continued to travel around the United States and took a trip to Europe with her future husband, Rick. Her many adventures and travels have provided interesting settings and research for her novels. Years spent growing up on the Pacific coast provided the culture and setting of the world for Casey Bartolino in “Tread Softly” and “Cargo to Die For”. The year spent on the Alberta farm and cattle ranch and her love of horses led to Chase Montgomery’s story in “A Cowboy’s Prayer”. Kelly Ann’s experience as a firefighter in a small town in the San Bernardino Mountains is the basis of the story for firefighter Kitty McGuire’s adventure in “Kitty’s Fire”–now titled ”Firestorm” as 2010 Steeple Hill Love Inspired Suspense. Kelly Ann is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers and Romance Writers of America, as well as the RWA chapters of Faith, Hope and Love and Kiss of Death (RWA’s Mystery/Suspense chapter). She belongs to three critique/support groups. As Co-coordinator of the Published Daphne du Maurier Award Contest for the past seven years, she helped initiate the addition of an inspirational category to award excellence in inspirational mystery/suspense books. She has also coordinated FHL’s Touched By Love Contest for two years. Kelly Ann now lives in Alabama where she writes her novels and enjoys many adventures as a youth leader in her church, wife to an engineer and mother to two wonderful children | 0 Points |
Kali Robaina Full time mommy and enabler. I write when the kid sleeps. | 15 Points |
Ella Rogers | 0 Points |
Carolyn Rosewood Contemporary romance Haunted Heart just sold to Etopia Press! | 0 Points |
Cate Rowan Cate Rowan has washed laundry in a crocodile-infested African lake, parasailed over Cabo, had monkeys poop in her hair, and swum with dolphins, but her best adventures are her story worlds. Her lush fantasy romances about magic, danger and passion in faraway realms have won more than thirty awards. Her debut novel, KISMET'S KISS, was a two-time Romance Writers of America Golden Heart® finalist. Visit her at http://CateRowan.com. | 0 Points |
Cate Rowan | 0 Points |
Rebecca Ryals RussellMG/YA Dark Fantasy Author; Mother of 4 teens; wife of Authentic Irishman; live in a 1909 Victorian house; run Vacation Rental Business out of Log Cabin on 5 acre property | 0 Points |
Contessica RyansI am getting back into the swing of things with writing since my health had really gotten in the way of things. I enjoy reading, shopping, baking, travelling, sleeping and of course dreaming. | 0 Points |
Contessica Ryans | 0 Points |
Jennifer Sampson | 0 Points |
Chelle Sandell | 0 Points |
Lateia SandiferWriter, mother, knitter. | 0 Points |
Sharon Saracino | 50 Points |
Joni Sauer-Folger | 0 Points |
Meghan SchuesslerI'm 33 years old and I'm from Seaford, NY. I live with my boyfriend (who will hopefully soon be my fiancee!) and my adorable chihuahua, Ferris. | 0 Points |
Kaitlyn SchulzI'm a YA urban fantasy and adult paranormal romance writer. When I'm not writing, editing, hunting for an agent or dreaming of publication, I'm a full time English major at Stetson University. I’m preoccupied with demons, vampires, werewolves, and other general creepy-crawlies, but I can usually be found slaving over endless amounts of schoolwork or with my nose buried deep in a good book. Please check out my blog for more author info: http://nocturnalreadings.blogspot.com | 0 Points |
Kelli ScottWriter for Ellora's Cave. Instigator. Troublemaker. Offending people everywhere I go. Sometimes intentionally. www.kelliscottbooks.blogspot.com | 0 Points |
Ruth SeitelmanHi. My pen name is Ruth A Casie. I'm a seasoned professional with over twenty-five years of writing experience but not necessarily writing romances. No, I've been writing communication and marketing documents for a large corporation. Over the past years, encouraged by her friends and family, I've gave way to my inner muse, let my creative juices flow, and began writing a series of historical time travel romance novels. I live in Teaneck, New Jersey, with my husband. We have three grown children and two grand-children. Discover strong men and empowered women as they face unexpected challenges. Watch their stories unfold as they encounter magic, danger, and passion. Join them as they race across the pages to places where love and time know no bounds. I hope their stories become your favorite adventures. | 0 Points |
Liz SelvigI'm a hearty Minnesota native and love the wintertime for writing. My first book "The Rancher and the Rock Star" was released in 2012, and I'm using the WWF to edit the second book and start the third. When I'm not trying to meet my Festival goals I love to quilt, horseback ride, hike and read--and I'm looking forward to welcoming my first grandbaby in May! | 0 Points |
Margie Senechal I am a Pacific NW based young adult writer entering the query circuit, with my novel, Son of a (Hired) Gun. I am in the beginning stages of a YA rom/com with a working title of Snapshotz. | 0 Points |
Jane Sevier | 0 Points |
Rabiya Shabeeh | 0 Points |
Abigail Sharpe I'm a 2010 Golden Heart finalist eager to finish her next novel. Bring on the fun! | 0 Points |
Carol ShenoldCarol Shenold has had two novels, paranormal mysteries, one paranormal novella and one urban fantasy novella publlshed. She is also a nurse, musician and artist. She loves birds, books, bling and bears. | 0 Points |
Ella SheridanI'm a pre-published writer, focusing on contemporary romantic suspense and paranormal with an erotic edge. For WWF this year, I'm focusing on revising a novella to get ready for submitting and completing my third in a trilogy of Southern steamy suspense novels. | 0 Points |
Eve ShiWriter, translator, fangirl. Determined to get published this year. | 51 Points |
Sabrina Shields I'm a newbie attempting to finish my first WIP if it kills me. This is my year! Besides trying to figure out how in the world to get all those great ideas out of my head and onto the page, I read like there's no tomorrow and am constantly amazed at the talented romance authors out there. Here's to hoping I'm one of them some day! | 0 Points |
Tom Shortridge | 0 Points |
HD SilversmithWho am I? I'm HD Silversmith (no, that's not my real name. It's a blogging pen name, and I go by HD here on this site.) I'm a university professor and writer, a rabid devotee of The Phantom of the Opera, and a fan of classic English literature and romantic fiction alike. A published author (under my real name) of assorted academic articles on film, theatre, and media, I'm currently writing a book on American film, due to the publisher at the end of December 2013. My husband and I live in on the west coast of the United States, spoil four inside kitties, and care for six outside feral cats who have taken up residence in our front and back yards. In my nonexistent free time, when I am not filling food dishes or changing litter boxes (okay, mostly my husband does that), I'm reading romances to unwind from work. I discovered romance novels for the first time when I was 13, and much to the distress of my English teachers and professors, I never put them down again. Now I'm even reviewing and writng romances as well! While I don't anticipate being able to seek an agent or publish for another few years because of my university obligations, I enjoy working toward those goals. In the meantime, I'm enthusiastic about building relationships with the romance publishing world, finding new wonderful reads, reviewing them, and sharing them and their authors' thoughts with my readers! | 26 Points |
Misty Simon Writer of Broad Fiction :) This is my year to get stuff done and this seemed like the way to kick it off right! | 0 Points |
William Simon | 0 Points |
Katrina SnowI admit it. I'm fickle. At least in my reading tastes. I love paranormal, historical, Regency and contemporary romance. So it's not too surprising that I enjoy creating tales in all those genres as well. Currently, I'm working on a renaissance paranormal and hope to wrap up the last of the edits during this lovely winter writing festival. | 0 Points |
Dara Sorensen I'm a writer of historical fiction. I simply love history and making it come alive again! I tend to love the slightly obscure and unknown aspects of it and I especially enjoy writing about other cultures. Currently, I'm working on a few WiPs set in Japan and another one set in a mythical world based off an ancient legend from India. | 0 Points |
Lisa Sorensen | 0 Points |
Clarissa Southwick2010 Golden Heart finalist and VP-communications for CBC-RWA | 0 Points |
Sandra Spicher | 0 Points |
Stephanie St. Clair | 9 Points |
Jenn Stark | 0 Points |
Ivy Strader | 0 Points |
Jenna Stuart | 0 Points |
Lois Sullivan | 0 Points |
Amanda Sumner | 0 Points |
Joan SwanJoan Swan is a triple RWA® Golden Heart finalist, and a double Kiss of Death Daphne Du Maurier finalist. She writes sexy romantic suspense with a paranormal twist, and her first novel with Kensington Brava, FEVER, debuts April, 2012. Currently, she works as a sonographer at a one of the top ten medical facilities in the nation, and lives in magnificent wine country on the central coast of California with her husband and two daughters. You can find Joan: Website: www.joanswan.com Blog: www.joanswan.blogspot.com Brava Authors: www.bravaauthors.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/ultraswan Twitter: www.twitter.com/joanswan Contact: joan@joanswan.com | 0 Points |
Joan Swan | 0 Points |
Swoppydot Swoppydot | 0 Points |
Diane T.KFlake, gamer, chaste slut, rythmster, fool twice over. | 0 Points |
Tatia Talbot | 0 Points |
Liz Talley From the time she learned to read to the present, Liz Talley has always had a fascination with books. As a child she read Little Golden Books instead of napping. And, oh, the first time she read a romance - The Thornbirds – she was hooked. She ate up the Superromances on the shelves of her aunt's used bookstore, borrowed her grandmother's medical romances, and poked through her dad's westerns for the "romantic parts" (which lasted about a page). Of course, it never occurred to Liz to write a book until her college roommate said, "You read so many of those things, why don't you write one?" The idea stuck with her. After a stint as an English teacher and stay at home mom, Liz found writing a great way to avoid an ever-growing pile of laundry. After a Golden Heart final with a Regency romance, Liz started her career in contemporary romance on the same day she met her editor. Coincidence? She prefers to call it fate. Currently Liz lives in North Louisiana with her high school sweetheart, two beautiful children and a menagerie of animals. Liz serves as the president of her local RWA chapter. She loves strawberries, fishing, retail therapy, and is always game for a spa day. When not writing, she can be found working in the flowerbed, doing laundry or driving carpool. | 0 Points |
Sarah Tanner Author of Contemporary Romance with a Celtic Twist. I grew up in Dublin, Ireland, and spent every summer in a town very similar to the one in which my stories are set. After university, I spent several years teaching in Germany at both third and second level before moving to Switzerland and starting a family. I’ve written three manuscripts so far, and I use the places I’ve lived to inspire my stories. I hope to be a published author soon! In addition to writing, I’m an avid reader, enthusiastic board game player, coffee addict, and lover of all things chocolate. | 0 Points |
Sarah Tanner | 0 Points |
Regan Taylor I'm a writer, a reader and most of all am happily on the staff of three kitties: Mel, Bogie and Missy. | 0 Points |
Dottie Taylor | 0 Points |
Anna Taylor SweringenIn her romance writing life, Anna has three faces like Eve. Writing as Anna Taylor, her inspirational novel, Through A Glass Darkly, came out with White Rose Publishing in 2008. As Anna M. Taylor, her novella, Haunted Serenade, has a December 2011 pub date with Red Rose Publishing in their gothic romance series, Shadowed Hearts. By feminizing her husband's professional ballroom dancing name, Anna became Michal Scott. In this persona she writes Christian erotica and Christian erotic romance. Her Christian erotica, All My Sins Remembered, won first place in the erotic romance category and took fourth place in the final round of the 2009 Great Expectations contest. Her Christian erotic romance, Alone On Earth, won first place in both the 2009 Stroke of Midnight contest (novella category) and the 2009 Where the Magic Begins contest (erotic romance category). Anna has been a member of RWA since 2003 and holds office in two of the five online chapters to which she belongs. Anna is a native New Yorker and lives happily in Brooklyn with husband Michael and cats, Scully and Little Cat. | 0 Points |
Anna Taylor Sweringenpublished in inspirational and gothic romance, native new yorker and serious romance lover. | 0 Points |
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Keely Thrall | 0 Points |
Laura Tilley | 0 Points |
margie tomlin | 0 Points |
Vernieda VV is working on a fantasy novel based on Filipino supernatural folklore. | 0 Points |
Kerry Vail | 0 Points |
Zee Van Zant | 0 Points |
Jeannene WalkerMother and wife who discovered a joy in writing romance after spending 29 years flitting around a hospital laboratory. | 0 Points |
Ami WeaverMom who writes award-winning romance despite wrangling four kids, three cats, a hubby and a too-small house. | 0 Points |
Nancy Weeks | 0 Points |
Sonya WeissI'm a freelance copywriter but my passion is writing YA fiction. I've had good feedback about my writing from agents but still haven't managed to land one. 2011 WILL be my year ; - ) | 0 Points |
Hannah Marie WellsI'm an avid reader, who's been writing for fun from a very young age. Currently, I'm trying contortionism writing due to the two dogs, cat, and gerbil all curled up, on, and around me. | 0 Points |
Andrea Wenger | 2 Points |
Beth Werrell Beth is an award-winning freelance advertising copywriter by day, and an aspiring paranormal romance writer by night. My WIP has no title yet; I call it my Horny Vampire Novel. | 0 Points |
Jamie WesleyAspiring contemporary romance author | 0 Points |
Vivienne Westlake | 54 Points |
Kayla WestraThis year, the goal is 500 words a day, 5 x per week. I'd like to do some of the sprints - those always worked well for me in the past! Finish the WIP is the goal! | 31 Points |
Loretta Wheeler I write paranormal thriller's, some with sexual overtones, some not. I live in Texas and belong to the RWA, Elements of Romance, and Kiss of Death. I have a second release due out by the end of January 2011, in the anthology Erotic Dreamspell. The title of my short in the anthology is "Siren's Call". | 0 Points |
Leesa WhitsonI'm writing again after a couple of years, well, not writing. Happy to start back up. Like the little timer on the turkey, I think I was about to pop! | 16 Points |
Marilyn Wigglesworth | 0 Points |
Karen Witwer | 0 Points |
Leslie Witwer | 0 Points |
Danniele WorshamIn addition to being a mom and running her resume-writing business, Danniele Worsham works hard to improve her craft as a writer and achieve her goal of the ever elusive book contract. For now, she has published nonfiction articles online and several of her short stories have appeared in True Romance, True Experience, and True Confessions magazines. She’s an active member of her local Romance Writers of America chapter, and is thrilled by her recent contest successes. She placed second in the 2008 Georgia Romance Writers’ Maggie contest, and was a finalist in the 2009 RWA Golden Heart® contest for unpublished authors. | 0 Points |
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Deborah WrightI'm looking for that happily ever after the apocalypse... | 0 Points |
Dara Young I was born in Lafayette, Louisiana, one of two children and grew up in Florida and Alabama. I later graduated from Auburn University Montgomery with a BS in Political Science and a minor in History. My mother once asked me what I would do with a poly sci degree. At that moment I happened to have a romance novel in my hand, the author of which was a poly sci major. I quickly held it up and said, "Well, I can write romance novels!" How prophetic! I met my husband my first week living in New York City. While he does not share my love of books, he does support my writing whole heartedly! We were married in November 2000, and now share a beautiful home in Southern California. | 0 Points |
Christian Young Midwestern, writer with a day job, I like to write under the big spec fic umbrella, but never shy away from mixing other things (like romance!) to spruce things up. | 0 Points |
Nicole Zoltack | 6 Points |
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