Most of the fiction I write involves an element of suspense or the paranormal. I'm drawn to dark gothic tales, family secrets, hidden treasures...that sort of thing. But I also have a deep interest in popular music, so many of my works reflect that.

BooksW

I am currently working on (or submitting) the following books:

WISHING YOU WERE HERE

Callie Reinard goes back in time to save a 50's teen idol from a fatal plane crash only to discover her meddling has left him better off dead.

  • A 75,000-word young adult time travel romance set in 1957.

  • WISHING YOU WERE HERE is a finalist in the 2008 RWA Golden Heart® contest!

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SAINTS AND SINNERS

One Italian reporter with a penchant for the truth...
One British rock star with a deadly secret to hide...

  • A 120,000-word romantic suspense set against the backdrop of popular music and Britain's gangland.

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BROTHER TROUBLE

In a small town, it's hard to step out of the shadow of your mother's scandalous reputation when you fall for your best friend's juvenile delinquent brother and head down the same disastrous path your mom took years ago.

  • A 60,000-word young adult romance about finding the courage to break free of expectations and make your own way.

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SWINGS AND PENDULUMS

Megan O'Neal has just moved into a house reportedly haunted by the ghost of a young girl who disappeared from there a few years earlier. Is a ghost really responsible for the odd things Megan witnesses around the place, or are the neighborhood kids playing tricks on her because she's the new girl? And why does the dead girl's old boyfriend, prime suspect in her disappearance, keep watching her? The more Megan tries to learn the truth, the more she's in danger of disappearing herself.

  • A 60,000-word young adult suspense.

 

Awards Website

SAINTS AND SINNERS

  • First Place, 2007 Golden Gateway contest, From the Heart Romance Writers
  • First Place (Single Title) and Overall Grand Prize Winner, 2006 Launching a Star Contest, Authors of Romance (STAR)
  • First Place, 2004 Opening Gambit contest, Northeast Indian Romance Writers
  • Third place, 2008 Great Expectations, contest, North Texas Romance Writers
  • Third place, 2006 First Kiss Contest, New England Chapter of RWA
  • Honorable Mention, 2004 CONNections Awards contest, Connecticut Romance Writers
  • Fourth place, 2005 Merritt contest, San Antonio Romance Authors
  • Fifth place, 2005 Golden Pen contest
  • Sixth place, 2005 Between the Sheets contest, Greater Detroit Romance Writers
  • Top Ten Finalist, 2007 Knock Our Socks Off contest, Black Diamond Romance Writers

WISHING YOU WERE HERE

  • Finalist (YA category), 2008 Golden Heart® contest, Romance Writers of America®
  • First Place (YA category), 2005 Hot Prospects contest, Valley of the Sun Romance Writers
  • First Place, 2005 Touch of Magic contest, Central Florida Romance Writers
  • First Place, 2005 Foot in the Door contest, Los Angeles Romance Authors
  • Second Place, 2007 Duel on the Delta Contest, River City Romance Writers
  • Third Place, 2006 Launching a Star Contest, Authors of Romance (STAR)
  • Third Place, 2006 FabFive Contest, Wisconsin Romance Writers
  • Third Place, 2005 On the Far Side contest, FF&P RWA special interest chapter
  • Finalist, 2006 First Kiss Contest, New England Chapter of RWA
  • Fourth Place, 2006 Great Expectations contest, North Texas Romance Writers
  • Honorable Mention, 2005 CONNections contest, Connecticut Romance Writers
  • Fifth Place, 2005 Barclay Sterling contest, Lake Country Romance Writers
  • Fifth Place (paranormal category), 2007 Golden Gateway contest, From the Heart Romance Writers

BROTHER TROUBLE

  • First Place, 2006 Hot Prosects Contest, Valley of the Sun RWA
  • First Place, 2006 Sweet, Spicy, Spooky, and Suspense contest, Smokey Mountain Romance Writers
  • First Place, 2006 First Kiss Contest, New England Chapter of RWA

Articles, Short Stories and Reviews

In addition to working on book-length fiction, which is my first love, I occasionally write non-fiction articles, short stories and book reviews.

Short Stories

Articles

Book Reviews

 



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