I think my dear husband thought I was having an on-line affair when I first started spending hours and hours before my computer, typing away. But when he realized that I was pursuing my dream of writing a romance novel, he offered his support. So of course, he was the first one to know when I got “the call” from across the pond on November 8th 2005 at 7:30 a.m. Harlequin Mills & Boon wanted to buy one of my books!

As a registered nurse for over twenty years in the state of California, it only made sense to write medical romance, along with my other passion, writing Lady Lit. (I love to read about older heroines, you know, the ones closer to my age.) But I also love to write about the world of medicine, and the potential for finding love amidst hospital drama, stress, and sometimes grief.

When I’m not writing or working three days a week as a Registered Nurse, I love to read, take day trips with my hubby, or better yet, vacation. I also like to see movies and eat out—Italian and Mexican restaurants are my favorites. For exercise, I take power walks with my Rhodesian Ridgeback, Rogan. I find brisk walking helps stimulate my imagination, and I’ve often solved writing dilemmas or come up with new ideas for books while walking my dog. Sometimes I think he’s my muse.

I can’t tell you how happy I am to be a part of the great big genre of romance literature. In a world that oftentimes gives us little encouragement, romance stories always end with hope. And as I’ve learned throughout my life, hope is the candle that guides us through the long and lonely nights.