about me

So, I grew up listening to my grandparents stories that took place at the turn of the century. Always fascinated me. Only makes sense that would be my era. That isn't my problem, though. Before I get into that, let me say that I do not write historical romance, though I believe any good fiction can be enhanced by a little romance.

I write character based stories about people and families that just happen to take place at the turn of the century. There is a mix of comedy, romance, mystery, usually drop in a murder or two and of course, some strong women and men as well as some not so strong ones. There are always children in my stories... always. But, no one could ever say that I write children's stories. I am not political or religious in manner, though both can show up when defining a character. The only two genres I can always say are never in my stories are SF and Fantasy (Though both are favorite reads).

My major is in Architecture, my minor in English with an emphasis in Creative writing. I always wanted to be a writer, but needed a job to support myself!

Problem? I don't have a real clue what my genre is.

favourite books

100 Years of Solitude
all of Jack Olsen
all of Raymond Feist
Texas
Alaska
all of Jane Austen
Titan: the story of JD Rockerfeller
Legacy: Clinton Years

my websites

http://bettyatkins.blogspot.com/     http://stubbornwoman.etsy.com/