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 . . .
In 2004 I wrote my first book. That year, I realized that all of those articles in professional journals and textbooks I written for my day job were a way to do what I felt compelled to do. Write. I’m glad I’ve finally figured that out even though it’s decades after Romeo and Juliet, and now I have kids, a husband and little time left for riding, or going to the movies. But I’m still a practicing veterinarian, still make time to read, and now I write whenever I get the chance.
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!
Few secrets are harder to keep than witchcraft—but is the ancient knowledge the source of Lady Eldswythe’s mysterious gift for healing horses? She is summoned to tend the prize steeds of the dark and solitary Sir Robert Breton, a rival of her family’s house. The last thing Eldswythe wants is to be near a man her heart distrusts--and desires. His smoldering eyes could make her forget she is betrothed. And, oh! How he rides a horse…
A Lady Fair...
Gallantly defending her through a violent siege and a harrowing escape, Robert comes to believe in her strange powers, for he knows only too well that he has fallen under her spell. The spirited and sensual Eldswythe has bewitched his stony heart with wondrous ease . . . .
A killer’s obsession could destroy their second chance for love. Hello! I hope everyone is gearing up for a fun-filled and relaxing summer. I wanted to let you know that my romantic suspense, Obsession, is now available and I’m very excited to announce that it is currently #6 on Samhain Publishing’s bestseller list! Buy Link Do you need some reading material for the hot summer months? Then don’t miss out on a great contest that some of Samhain’s biggest and brightest authors put together. 50 books, 50 authors, 50 winners. You can enter the contest by clicking here. Have a great summer!
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To all of the Father’s out there: Happy Father’s Day! To all of their Children: May you have a blessed & memorable day spent with your father! Love & Hugs, Cori
