Ohio Valley Romance Writers of America

	Lacey Alexander Lacey Alexander‘s books have been called deliciously decadent, unbelievably erotic, exceptionally arousing, blazingly sexual, and downright sinful. In each book, Lacey strives to take her readers on the ultimate erotic adventure and hopes her books will encourage women to embrace their sexual fantasies. Lacey resides in the Midwest with her husband, and when not penning romantic erotica, she enjoys history and traveling, often incorporating favorite travel destinations into her work. Lacey Alexander's backlist includes: Adrianna‘s Undies, Ellora‘s Cave, 3/6/2009 The Bikini Diaries, NAL Heat/Penguin, 2/3/2009 Seven Nights of Sin, NAL Heat, 4/1/2008 Voyeur, NAL Heat, 5/1/2007 Visit Lacey Alexander at: http://www.LaceyAlexander.net

	Toni Blake Toni Blake‘s love of writing began when she won an essay contest in the fifth grade. However, it wasn‘t until 1994 that Toni seriously began to pursue her dreams of being a writer. In 1996, she was the recipient of the Kentucky Women Writers Fellowship as well as a nominee for the prestigious Pushcart Prize, and she soon had over thirty short stories and articles published. She began writing romance at the urging of a friend and sold her first novel in 1998. Since that time, Toni has written romance novels for Kensington, Harlequin, Warner Books, Signet Eclipse, and Avon. She strives to give readers heroines they can relate to and heroes they can fall in love with. Toni lives with her husband in a suburb of Cincinnati and, when not writing, enjoys traveling, genealogy, and a variety of crafts. You can learn more about Toni and her books at www.ToniBlake.com. Toni Blake's backlist includes: One Reckless Summer, Avon, 5/26/2009 Letters to a Secret Lover, Avon Books, 5/27/2008 Tempt Me Tonight, Avon Red, 6/1/2007 Swept Away, Avon Red, 9/5/2006 Taking Care of Business, Signet Eclipse, 8/1/2005 In Your Wildest Dreams, Warner Forever, 7/1/2005 The Red Diary, Warner Forever, 8/1/2004 Visit Toni Blake at: http://www.toniblake.com

	Kathryn R Blake Kathryn R. Blake has been writing romantic fantasies for over twenty years. She invites you to spend a moment in her world with cursed dukes, ancient vampires and powerful wizards who battle evil and face terrifying challenges to protect the women they love, and who love them back despite all odds. Kathryn R Blake's backlist includes: Deadly Enchantment, New Concepts Publishing, 2/28/2008 Mortal Illusions, New Concepts Publishing, 7/1/2003 Visit Kathryn R Blake at: http://www.kathrynrblake.com

	Dianne Castell Award winning author Dianne Castell writes for Harlequin American and Kensington, Brava. THE WEDDING RESCUE won RT‘s Reviewers Choice Award for Best Harlequin American and A FABULOUS HUSBAND (10/05) made the Waldenbooks Bestseller list. Dianne lives in Cincinnati with her husband, four kids and a cat. She sails, gardens, shops, watches movies, and will do just about anything besides housework. If you can think of other ways to get her out of even more housework sheÆd love to hear about it at DianneCastell.com. Dianne Castell's backlist includes: The Way U Look Tonight, Kensington Books, 4/1/2006 A Fabulolus Wedding, Harlequin American, 12/1/2005 Till There Was U, Kensington Books, 11/1/2005 A Fabulous Husband, Harlequin American, 8/1/2005 A Fabulous Wife, Harlequin American, 8/1/2005 Star Quality, Kensington Books, 4/1/2005 Visit Dianne Castell at: http://www.dianecastell.com

	Billie Warren Chai I love to read and I have to write. My first stories were written back in the olden days of junior high school. Characters filled my mind and told me stories while I recuperated from a knee injury. My priorities changed when my first child was born in 1993. The characters returned when I was pregnant with my second child. They just would not leave me alone. I considered writing mysteries, but became frustrated due to the time commitments for research and not knowing what I was doing. Unfortunately I put them away at some point and concentrated on my future. It has taken me this long to figure how to write the stories my characters give me. Let me tell you, it is exhausting all of them clamoring at once for their story to be told, but they have learned I will get to them. I am honored to have a story included in Blue Moon Magic from Highland Press. I am proud to be published by Highland Press. The high quality of writing from all the contributors is amazing, The professionalism of Leanne Burroughs and her staff is unheard of in the publishing industry. I look forward to writing for them in the future. Billie Warren Chai's backlist includes: Hitting Paydirt in Love on a Harley Anthology, Highland Press, 7/7/2008 Brides of the West, Highland Press, 2/28/2008 Love Under the Mistletoe, Highland Press, 11/1/2007 "Keeping Hannah Safe" in Recipe for Love Anthology, Highland Press, 8/1/2007 Christmas Wishes, Highland Press, 11/1/2006 Blue Moon Magic, Highland Press, 6/1/2006 Visit Billie Warren Chai at: http://www.billiewarrenchai.com

	Ann Christopher Ann Christopher practiced law for six years. She "retired" several years ago, before the birth of her second child, to stay home full-time, little realizing that being a lawyer was the easier job. TROUBLE, her second novel (the first was just for practice), placed third in the 2004 Orange Rose Contest and is a July 2006 Dafina Books release. A second novel for Dafina will follow in 2007. You can contact Ann through her website at www.annchristopher.com. Ann Christopher's backlist includes: Trouble, Kensington Books, 7/1/2006 Visit Ann Christopher at: http://www.annchristopher.com

	Gia Dawn Gia Dawn has been a Massage Therapist, Bookstore Owner, and Bartender - obviously having problems deciding what she wanted to be when she grew up. But she has always loved romance, from the very first books she snuck into church to read as a girl, much to the chagrin of her pious grandmother. She is happily married to her college sweetheart, and has two wonderful mostly grown sons. She loves her cats - all black, of course, and anything mystical or magical. Gia Dawn's backlist includes: Dunmore Rising, Samhain Publishing, 4/23/2009 Princess of Thieves, Samhain Publishing, 11/27/2008 Love & Lore, Samhain Publishing, 11/27/2007 Lord Demon‘s Delight, Samhain Publishing, 1/16/2007 Visit Gia Dawn at: http://www.giadawn.com

	Renee DeMarcus Visit Renee DeMarcus at: http://www.reneedemarcus.com/

	Shelley Galloway Shelley Galloway's backlist includes: Cinderella Christmas, Harlequin American, 12/1/2005 Finding Love in Payton, Avalon Books, 4/1/2005 Visit Shelley Galloway at: http://www.shelleygalloway.com

	Xandra Gregory Xandra Gregory writes ultra-hot erotic romances about extraordinary lovers in exotic settings. When she s not galaxy-hopping through the Civilized Worlds, she lives in the American Midwest, in the middle of a cornfield, which everyone knows is the best place for starships to land without getting harrassed by the government. Xandra writes for Liquid Silver Books and is an active member of Romance Writers of America, Ohio Valley RWA, and the Passionate Ink Erotic Romance chapter. Xandra Gregory's backlist includes: A Witch In Time, Liquid Silver Books, 10/9/2006 Alien Communion, Liquid Silver Books, 4/1/2006 Visit Xandra Gregory at: http://www.xandragregory.com

	Heather Grothaus Heather lives in northern Kentucky with her family and two extremely cute (but terribly ill-mannered) dogs. The dogs are currently accepting fan mail at www.HeatherGrothaus.com. Heather Grothaus's backlist includes: Taming the Beast, Kensington Zebra, 11/3/2009 Highland Beast, Kensington, 8/25/2009 The Highlander, Kensington, 9/2/2008 The Champion, Kensington, 4/3/2007 The Warrior, Zebra Books, 3/1/2006 Visit Heather Grothaus at: http://www.heathergrothaus.com

	Denise Gwen Denise Gwen’s new young adult novel, House of Wacks, will be released on August 14, 2009, in e-book format and also in trade paperback. You can visit The Wild Rose Press and read her free story, How to Get a Date to the Prom. Denise is also in the editing process for her first adult romance, Judge Not, which will be released sometime in 2010 by The Wild Rose Press. Denise Gwen's backlist includes: House of Wacks, The Wild Rose Press, 8/14/2009 Visit Denise Gwen at: http://www.denisegwen.com

	Marcia James Marcia James writes hot, humorous romances and finaled in eleven RWA chapter contests before selling her first comic romantic suspense, AT HER COMMAND, to Cerridwen Press. In June 2009, her short story, "Rescue Me", will appear in a Berkley charity anthology along with stories by other authors, including Stella Cameron and Lori Foster. In her "day job", Marcia is an advertising copywriter and PR consultant. In her eclectic career, she has shot submarine training videos, organized celebrity-filled nonprofit events and had her wedding covered by People Magazine. In addition, she presents author promotion workshops and writes a PR column for RWA‘s Kiss of Death chapter newsletter. www.MarciaJames.net Marcia James's backlist includes: AT HER COMMAND, Cerridwen Press, 3/1/2007 Visit Marcia James at: http://www.marciajames.net/

	Rosemary Laurey Rosemary Laurey's backlist includes: Keep Me Forever, Kensington Books, 4/1/2006 Be Mine Forever, Kensington Books, 7/1/2005 Immortal Bad Boys, Kensington Books, 9/1/2004 Kiss Me Forever/Love Me Forever, Kensington Books, 9/1/2004 Visit Rosemary Laurey at: http://www.rosemarylaurey.com

	Mary Lennox Mary Lennox's backlist includes: My Lord Beast, Five Star, 4/1/2005 Moon Runners, Five Star, 1/1/2004 Visit Mary Lennox at: http://www.marylennox.com

	Cathy Liggett Cathy Liggett's backlist includes: Coffee, Tea, or Molly?, Avalon Books, 11/1/2006 The Spy Next Door, Thomson Gale, 5/1/2005 Pitter Patter, Bouregy, Thomas & Company, Incorporated, 1/1/2004 Visit Cathy Liggett at: http://www.cathyliggett.com

	Donna MacMeans Award winning author, Donna MacMeans, writes witty and seductive Victorian historicals. Winner of the 2006 Golden Heart medallion, she has won or finaled in many published author contests. She publishes with Berkley Sensation and lives with her husband, two adult children, and faithful dog in central Ohio. Donna MacMeans's backlist includes: Tails of Love, Berkley, 6/2/2009 The Seduction of a Duke, Berkley, 4/7/2009 The Trouble with Moonlight, Berkley, 6/2/2008 The Education of Mrs. Brimley, Berkley, 10/2/2007 Visit Donna MacMeans at: http://www.donnamacmeans.com/

	Patricia McLinn Patricia is a recent transplant to the Ohio River Valley and grateful everyone‘s so welcoming. Her books have garnered best-seller status and national awards (details, along with excerpts, are at www.PatriciaMcLinn.com), but what pleases her most is that readers praise her strong and believable characters. She has given writing workshops from Hawaii to Boston, including being a guest speaker at the Smithsonian Institute. Despite never mastering Roberts Rules of Order, she was president of Novelists, Inc. She was a journalist for mumble-mumble years with the Washington Post until circumstances allowed her to move here and pursue writing full-time. When she isn‘t writing, she‘s reading, at the dog park with her bossy collie, enjoying family, working on one or more of the 237 house projects she‘s started so far, or doing heroic battle against the invasive plants that define her backyard. Death to garlic mustard weed! Patricia McLinn's backlist includes: What are Friends For?, Silhouette Special Edition, 4/1/2006 The Games, Delphi Books, 1/1/2006 Visit Patricia McLinn at: http://patriciamclinn.com/

	Lani Diane Rich Visit Lani Diane Rich at: http://www.lanidianerich.com

	Patricia Sargeant Award-winning author Patricia Sargeant writes romantic suspense and contemporary romance. Patricia‘s romantic suspense You Belong To Me earned third place in the 2006 Reviewers International Organization‘s Award of Excellence in the Favorite Debut Novel Category. Raised in New York City, Patricia now lives in Ohio with her husband. Patricia Sargeant's backlist includes: The Power of Love, Berkley, 6/1/2008 On Fire, Kensington, 9/1/2007 You Belong to Me, Kensington, 11/1/2006 Visit Patricia Sargeant at: http://www.patriciasargeant.com

	Jan Scarbrough A professional technical writer by day, Jan Scarbrough spends her nights writing romance. She is a member of Novelist, Inc., the Romance Writers of America, PASIC, and the Kentucky Romance Writers, where she manages their award-winning web site. Jan has written for Kensington and ImaJinn Books, and currently has contracts with The Wild Rose Press and Resplendence Publishing. She is the mother of two grown children and a very “young” grandmother. She lives in Louisville, Kentucky, and rides American Saddlebred horses for fun and recreation. Jan Scarbrough's backlist includes: Kentucky Cowboy, Resplendence Publishing, 12/9/2008 Santa‘s Kiss, Resplendence Publishing, 11/9/2008 Tangled Memories, Wild Rose Press, 7/24/2008 My Lord Raven Cover, Resplendence Publishing, 4/15/2008 A Man of Her Own, Resplendence Publishing, 3/18/2008 Ladies of Legend: Finding Home, Resplendence Publishing, 1/22/2008 Visit Jan Scarbrough at: http://www.win.net/romance/jan_scarbrough/

	Michele Stegman When I spent a year‘s sabbatical in San Antonio with my husband, Ron, and our two daughters, Kira and Shana, I never knew it would inspire a contemporary romance. After all, I live in a 165 year old log cabin, weave and spin, make my own soap, and have published two historical romances. But the plot for Mr. Right‘s Baby just popped into my head and I knew I had to write this story. Michele Stegman's backlist includes: Fortune‘s Foe, Asylett Press, 3/1/2008 Fortune‘s Foe, Asylett.com, 1/1/2008 Mr. Right‘s Baby, Asylett Press, 7/1/2007 Visit Michele Stegman at: http://myspace.com/michelestegman

	Kay Stockham Kay Stockham sold her seventh completed manuscript to Harlequin Superromance in February 2005, and hit the Waldenbooks Bestseller list a few months later with her debut novel, Montana Secrets. Since then she has contracted fourteen books with Harlequin Superromance and a novella with Berkley Publishing. Kay's books have also been chosen as Romantic Times Book Reviews' TOP PICK, as well as nominated for the HOLT Medallion, Book Buyers Best and RITA Award. When not writing, Kay loves spending time with her family, pets and friends. For more on her work, contests and more, visit Kay at www.kaystockham.com Kay Stockham's backlist includes: She‘s The One, Harlequin Superromance, 3/8/2010 Simon Says Mommy, Harlequin Superromance, 9/8/2009 His Son‘s Teacher, Harlequin Superromance, 6/8/2009 HER BEST FRIEND‘S BROTHER, Harlequin Superromance, 3/10/2009 His Son‘s Teacher, Harlequin Superromance, 7/11/2008 Another Man‘s Baby, Harlequin Superromance, 3/10/2008 A Christmas To Remember, Harlequin Superromance , 11/6/2007 His Perfect Woman, Harlequin Superromance, 6/9/2007 Montana Skies, Harlequin Superromance, 1/1/2007 Man with a Past, Harlequin SuperRomance, 5/1/2006 Montana Secrets, Harlequin SuperRomance, 11/1/2005 Visit Kay Stockham at: http://www.kaystockham.com

	Ann Warner With a Ph.D. in Chemistry and a past career as a Clinical Chemist and Toxicologist Ann Warner might be expected to write a medical thriller or a mystery with a poisoner as the villain. Instead, she finds herself drawn to writing intensely emotional stories about characters dealing with loss and fractured dreams. Ann has lived in Australia, Puerto Rico, and all over the United States, and has traveled extensively in Europe, the Caribbean, South America, Australia and New Zealand. These experiences serve as a rich resource from which she creates compelling and unconventional characters and settings. Ann Warner's backlist includes: Persistence of Dreams, Samhain Publishing, Ltd., 9/1/2009 Persistence of Dreams, Samhain Publishing, Ltd., 11/4/2008 Dreams for Stones, Samhain Publishing, Ltd., 10/28/2008 Dreams for Stones, Samhain Publishing, 12/25/2007 Visit Ann Warner at: http://www.annwarner.net

	Gwen Williams My second erotica romance, entitled Rose Red and Black Bear, a novella, was released on October 1, 2009, by Red Sage Publishing. My first novel, Fantasy Daze, was released by Liquid Silver Books on October 1, 2007, in e-book format. Gwen Williams's backlist includes: Rose Red and Black Bear, Red Sage Publishing, 10/1/2009 Fantasy Daze, Liquid Silver Books, 10/1/2007 Visit Gwen Williams at: http://www.gwenwilliams.net

	Sariah S. Wilson Sariah S. Wilson's backlist includes: Secrets in Zarahemla, Covenant Communications, 2/1/2007 Visit Sariah S. Wilson at: http://www.sariahswilson.com