"Happy families are all alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way." Tolstoy begins "War and Peace" with families and families are at the center of all our lives. We either choose our family or our family chooses us. I have chosen and been chosen and the results are the some happiness, some grief, a bit of embarrassment, and a roller coaster ride all the time.
Heart Strings is a collection of stories that have been published in various anthologies that paints a picture of my family in bright colors, often seen through the veil of tears of laughter and sadness.
I have to write so many of these and a single bio just won't do, so here goes.
I am a writer and have been published in numerous anthologies and magazines. I write fiction and nonfiction, although the nonfiction is much easier to write and needs a lot less after work (editing, proofing, rewriting, and re-rewriting). Fiction is trickier, but I have managed to publish two novels so far, one traditionally published (Past Imperfect) and one self-published (Among Women).
So far, there are fifteen books with my name in or on them and I'm always working on at least two or three more books all the time (sometimes less than more). Currently, I'm finishing a Victorian Gothic novel with a twist on Jekyll, Hyde, and Jack the Ripper, told by a woman, of course. Delilah Makepeace is the kind of woman men will kill, mutilate, and change for. She's a keeper.
After that, a sequel to Among Women, a post apocalyptic vampire novel (with no sparkly vampires and no vampire angst), and a novel of possession, among others. Stay tuned. While I'm avoiding writing, I'm usually writing book reviews and going on and on about writing, publishing, and the usual blend of both. Welcome aboard.
Did I mention I live in Colorado Springs or that I am a single woman who is fine with being single? I don't have to share the hot water, the covers, or the really good ice cream in the freezer.