Novels
“I loved the intrigue, longing, and tension between the two main characters. …there’s an important journey of resilience and reclaiming of power that ultimately triumphs.”
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This spicy second-chance historical romance, which touches on themes such as society’s expectations, self-determination, and women’s rights, is set in San Francisco in the late 19th century. Book club discussion prompts included.
​“The romance is a slow, subtle burn—but the tension between the characters keeps the pages swiftly turning. By the time I reached the conclusion, I was smiling from ear to ear.”
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This clean/sweet/proper (no sex) enemies-to-lovers romance, which touches on themes such as independence, grief, and women’s rights, is set in the American West in the late 19th century. Book club discussion prompts included.
Blog
I wrote the popular, award-winning humor column "Citizen Kayne” for the Albuquerque-based alternative newspaper Crosswinds Weekly from 1998 to 2006. Naturally, when I started my blog just a few short decades later, I titled it "Citizen Kayne Strikes Again." Some of my old "Citizen Kayne" columns are posted here for your edification. Follow me on Facebook or Instagram, or sign up for my email newsletter (here) to be informed about my new posts.
Bio
Before retiring to pursue writing historical romance, I had a 30-plus year career as an award-winning writer/editor of non-fiction, working both in journalism and nonprofit advocacy. I’ve written journalistic pieces—from straight news to arts, features, and human interest—for print and television broadcast, I was an award-winning humor columnist and managing editor for an alternative weekly, and was the communications director of a nonprofit advocacy organization for 18 years.
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My dialog and lyrics have been performed on stage and in night clubs. My writing has won awards from the National Federation of Press Women, New Mexico Press Women, and the New Mexico Music Industry Association. I am a member of the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) as a lyricist and SouthWest Writers. I have a BA in Theatre from Arizona State University, I sew and embroider, and live in New Mexico with my husband and two cats.
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