Shhh… Don’t tell anyone, but writing has not been a life-long dream of mine. Oh sure, I wrote some in high school and loved it, but that was high school and I was pretty much forced to do it. No one really encouraged me to continue. But one day, not too many years ago, I began to wonder if I could write my own book. The following authors not only inspired me to try, they taught me a lot just by reading their awesome books. 1) Stephenie Meyer. Without her Twilight series (which I read four times!), I don’t know if I’d be writing today. Heck, I didn’t even know paranormal romance existed before that. Good vampires? It was crazy talk. But my daughter gave me that first book and I was hooked. Hooked so badly, I finally got over my fear and started to write my own paranormal romance. I not only found my passion in life, a new career was born. 2) Lynsay Sands. Once you discover one paranormal romance author, you tend to search for more. My search led me to Lynsay Sands and the Argeneau Vampire series. I love the humor and try my best to…

Excerpt from The Vanishing Spark of Dusk: Kalen sighs and drags a hand through his hair. “Don’t speak of these pirates again, Lark. I don’t want you to even mention rebels at all, much less suggest I work with those thieves. You think Tavdorians who own slaves are bad? You haven’t experienced the black heart of the empire yet. The Renegade is what keeps that black heart beating.” He steps closer, takes my chin between his thumb and his forefinger, and tilts it up until our eyes meet. “Am I understood?” I can see his features clearly now. His violet eyes, filled with that aristocratic sternness. This isn’t a discussion between two equals, but an order from a master to his slave. He said not to mention them, but he said nothing about meeting with them. That I can agree to. “I understand,” I whisper. “I won’t speak of them again.” He lowers his hand. “I only want you safe, Lark. If I’m to take you to Earth on my next trip, I want to have a whole, healthy daughter returned to her mother. Not a scarred one. Definitely not a dead one.” He’s not smiling at all, but somehow…

WRITES: Contemporary romance and romantic suspense with my latest release, GREEN, releasing on February 28, 2018. ABOUT AUTHOR: I’m an indie-author, juggling a day job, being a mom and wife, with breathing as optional! But I wouldn’t change a thing! I’m a self-professed junkie of many things including a voracious fan of music, a born wanderer, a wine aficionado and chocolate connoisseur. And of course, I do talk to my characters and sometimes, I’ve been accused of living in another world. WHAT I’M LOOKING FOR IN MY IDEAL READER MATCH: You have a passion for strong heroes and heroines You love a page turner and will forgo sleep for the sake of a good love story You don’t go anywhere without a book or your e-reader You want your stories to be fast-paced, sweet and sexy with an edge You’re looking for a roller-coaster ride in both emotions and plot You want characters that may be flawed, but their intentions are pure You want to read about love that stands the test of time WHAT TO EXPECT IF COMPATIBLE: Complex, memorable characters you’ll be rooting for with a focus on love and family Stories with a twist, and it won’t…