I've
always been intrigued by the emotions and power
of love. "Happily Ever After" endings of songs and
movies inspired the romantic in me. In 1994, I sat down, wrote a
book, and sent it out. I faced a rude awakening at my very first
book rejection. Apparently, my story lacked an important element
needed in romance books...dialogue! I had much to learn.
That same year, I joined Romance Writers of America and a local
chapter, Mid America Romance Authors in order to learn about writing
romances and the ins and outs of the industry.
I took
a few years off from solely writing romance books and entered the
realm of nonfiction writing. In 2000, I published a ghostwritten
autobiographical e-book based on the life of a speaker from a women's
shelter. I'd continued writing romance stories during this time
and incorporated new techniques and skills I had learned in my books.
In
October 2006, I received my first romance book contract from Cerridwen
Press, an imprint of Ellora's Cave, and continue to sell sensual
mainstream (paranormal and contemporary) romance books to them. My voice, how I
relay my stories, has found a home. Humor is fun to incorporate in my stories, although some of them
contain a more serious tone.
I
also write erotic romance books under the pen name, April Ash.
I
live in Kansas, not far from Kansas City. Here I'm surrounded by
family and friends, all who've been supportive of my writing and
endeavor to publish. I hope you enjoy reading my books under
either or both pen names! Please
e-mail me with your comments!
