Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What made you decide to become a romance writer? I've always been a creative person to a degree. As an art director in the advertising field, I worked hand-in-hand with copywriters for years. When I stopped working outside the home I began reading everything in sight to fill my days. I found that I loved reading romance, so writing seemed like a natural progression. 

Q. Was it difficult to get your first novel published? When taken in perspective, it wasn't very difficult at all. When I first decided to write, I parked myself at the local library and learned everything I could about the business.  With the basic knowledge gained, I turned my attention to writing the best romance novel I could. After sending it  out, I immediately went to work on my second novel. Then halfway through it I received "the call". So, in essence, it wasn't difficult because I had prepared. It wasn't by any means an overnight thing. It took time, patience,  persistence, and dedication.

Q. What's your favorite part of the writing process? I enjoy the whole writing process, but I'd say my favorite part has to be the research. I spend hours and days in the library reading about possible locations, home styles, interior design, architecture and cultures.

Q. What part of the writing process do you find most challenging? Definitely characterizations. I try to create characters that are memorable, but sometimes they take on a life of their own and I wind up having to change the story line to suit their personalities. It's a surprise to say the least. Particularly when a "bad guy" suddenly transforms into a "good guy" and vise versa.

Q. Do you have a favorite character? This is really a tough question. I love them all, particularly the male characters, they're all modeled after my husband.

Q. How much of your writing is from real life? Hardly any. I keep everything very separate.

Q. How do you choose the settings in your novels? Most of my novels are set in places I've been, lived or worked. Others are straight out of my imagination, like Crescent Island from Priceless Gift. Still others are hours and hours of library research, like Reflections Of You in Puerto Rico. As to which location is chosen for which book, I let the storyline dictate that. Oftentimes I have a secondary location planned out, just in case.

Q. What are you working on next? Everything!