about me

I live in the Kansas City area with 6 kids (7 if you count the husband, but I still love him!) and one small, black dog. I love to read, play the piano, walk and exercise, and have recently decided to try my hand at writing my favorite genre...romance.

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I apologize for such a long absence everyone! Our youngest daughter had the stomach flu in December and developed something called ITP soon after, which is some sort of auto immune disorder. Or nightmare, rather. She has only recently stabilized, so I am just now getting back to authonomy and will try to get to all messages and start reading books again. Thanks so much to those who have still been out here leaving messages and supporting my stories. I truly do appreciate each and every one of you!
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I have just uploaded a revised Chapter 1 for A Duke from the Past (11/8/10). The story sits at roughly 85,000 words and is complete. I am working on edits for the remainder of the chapters that are already on Authonomy as well (not all of them are), so look for those soon.

And I have added another story I have written, The Scandalous Tutor, which is complete also and sits at approx. 103,000 words. But I have only uploaded the first 5 chapters for feedback at this time since I have not had time to edit the remainder of the story.

I also have four other stories, in various stages of completion that I have been working hard on, and they will be here one day soon as well, awaiting the wise critique of my fellow Authonomites!

Thanks to all of the wonderful people that have taken the time to read, make comments on, and back my stories. I GREATLY appreciate it and am happy to return the favor!

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****Here's how I back a book I like****

I read the first few chapters and if I like it, I back it. Then, I finish reading the rest of the story when I get a chance. Sometimes I offer a comment, but not always. But rest assured, if I bothered to back it, I really like it! I just don't always have a comment because a lot of these works I read out here speak for themselves. They are all so unique and great. It is amazing to read all these stories that come from peoples vivid imaginations.

But in addition to the above, I have now started keeping people's books on my shelf for about the same length as they keep mine on theirs. In essence, I mirror the backing of yours with mine. After all, it seems only fair and I think it is wise to keep an even playing field for all, don't you? I've notice a lot of people wanting me to keep their book on my shelf for long periods whilst keeping mine on for far shorter a time. Com'on....

Anyway, if anyone has any critique they want to pass along on my story, not only do I welcome it, I need it! Having said that (and much more), feel free to back it if you still like it in general...don't be shy! Remember, we are all struggling and hopeful writer wannabe's and could all use each others support!

Cheers!

favourite books

Love the Janet Evanovich Stephanie Plum series. Patricia Cornwell, Stephen King, Nora Roberts, JD Robb Eve Dallas series, Christina Dodd....All great authors and love all their writings. Never read a romance novel I didn't like. The cheesier the better! I stick to fiction mostly. I get enough of the real world in the real world. Especially if one turns on the news.

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