Reading, movies, music, and writing. I love to travel, especially to places brimming with history and/or spirituality. Three of my favorite places: London, England; Venice, Italy; Grand Canyon (Arizona, USA)
Music
Clannad and Enya are two favorites. Celtic music in general is my first music of choice. I also enjoy classic rock (Doobie Brothers, Fleetwood Mac, Eagles, Janis Joplin), contemporary country (Dwight Yokam, Dixie Chicks) R&B (Luther Vandross, Aretha Franklin) jazz (Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Michael Brecker, David Sanborn, Manhattan Transfer), instrumental movie sound tracks (John Barry rules!), classical, oh, and Christmas music.
Movies
Too many favorites to list. Huge fan of period films, thrillers, and romantic comedies. Any film starring Cary Grant, Doris Day, Meg Ryan, George Clooney, or Gerard Butler.
Television
Due to time restrictions, my TV viewing is minimal. A few old faves: Dick Van Dyke Show, I Love Lucy, M*A*S*H, and Cheers.
A few recent faves: Gilmore Girls, Scrubs, Firefly, and LOST.
Books
Avid reader here. Big fan of romantic fiction and suspense novels. If it's fast-paced and witty I'm there.
Heroes
Anyone who faces their fears. Anyone who chases their dreams. Anyone who practices courtesy, tolerance and kindness.
About me: A longtime professional performer, storytelling comes naturally to me. Limiting myself to writing one sub-genre does not. A creative spaz, I'm published in contemporary, historical, and paranormal romantic fiction. I can't think of anything more fulfilling than writing stories where everyone (except the villain, of course!) gets a happy ending.
If you enjoy "madcap romance" (Publishers Weekly) and "whip-cracking suspense" (Romantic Times BOOKclub), check out any one of my novels. Presently, I'm writing contemporary romance for HQN (Harlequin) and historical westerns for Medallion Press.
"Ciotta strikes gold with this fast-paced . . . intricately plotted story!" -- 4 stars, Romantic Times BookReviews
"Ms. Ciotta brings her characters to life with perfect pitch dialogue and emotional realism while keeping the action fast-paced and the humor flowing!" Five Spurs! -- Love Western Romances
BONUS MATERIAL
Listen to an interview with with Beth regarding her wild west series and writing in general!
Available now from HQN Books, the second adventure in the Chameleon Chronicles... EVERYBODY LOVES EVIE ...
Check out this entertaining book promo video!
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The talented gals at Romance Novel TV caught me on film at a recent booksigning. My impromptu interview comes right after Ms. Pollero's. Check it out!
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Who I'd like to meet: Readers and Writers and people who share my interests.
*Available in stores now from HQN - ALL ABOUT EVIE
2007 GOLDEN LEAF AWARD WINNER!
2007 RT REVIEWERS CHOICE AWARD WINNER!
"...an amazing charmer sure to dazzle and entertain!" -- Heather Graham, NYT Bestselling Author
"Everything about Ciotta's latest novel is fabulous: the lovable heroine, the sexy hero, the consistently humorous internal monologue, the smooth narration and the delightfully original plot. To use one of the hero's favorite words, it's "brilliant." The author is in full command of her storytelling skills, and she displays them masterfully. Here's hoping we'll be treated to a sequel." --Marilyn Weigel, Romantic Times BOOKreviews
Just a few of my cherished memories from past Romantic Times Conventions...
Thank you for the friendship. If you get the chance please check out my fiction blog. I post stories there as way of introducing new readers to my work.
Hello- Thank you for the add. Hope you're having a great week. I hope you had a Happy Holiday.
If you get a chance and haven't seen them yet-please check out my videos-there's one of me doing the voice of the JOKER for a new Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe game and also you can see me on camera in my new Coke Zero commercial. I look forward to hearing from you.
Thank ya, thank ya very much. You are now a traveler on the Gary Revel Friendship Train. May your ride be a pleasant one. Best wishes to you and hope for all your dreams come true.
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