On Writing and Reading...

What do you love most about being a writer?

I love to feel a book "gel." I also love being paid for doing something I love so much.

What do you like least about being a writer?

Arguing with my modem and worrying about the "business" end.

Do you have a favourite locale or setting for your novels? What is it and why is it your favourite?

The American Civil War, Medieval Europe, Contemporary South Florida, Los Angeles, and Manhattan.

Which of the books you have written is your favourite?

The latest.

What is your favourite recent Harlequin, Silhouette, or MIRA title by another author?

Wow. Love lots of authors: Sherryl Woods, Jasmine Creswell, Laura Van Wormer, Sally Fairchild, Nora Roberts, Nan Ryan, and more!

On Romance...

Describe the ultimate romantic meal.

It would have to be an "on the water" setting. Warm, I think. Soft ocean breezes. Background music, and the sound of the surf. Good champagne, lobster, king crab, and filet and Hershey’s Kisses!

What is the most romantic gesture or gift you have received?

My cat, Cougar. He recently died at 16, but he was a gift from my husband and kids after we lost a kitten.

How do you keep the romance alive in your relationship?

Sticking with it through the good and the bad.

Where is the most romantic place you’ve ever travelled?

Venice I truly love Venice.

All About Me...

Besides writing, what other talent would you most like to have?

I would still like to go back to my first love, theatre, and play Lady Macbeth!

Who is someone you admire and why?

The late Elizabeth Glaser she founded the Paediatric Aids Foundation while fighting the disease herself.

Do you have a good luck charm or superstition?

I have a mermaid pendant that’s kind of a special piece. But I don’t really believe in good luck pieces.

Share one of your favourite indulgences with us.

Hershey’s Kisses, dark beers, crossword puzzles, and diving.

What quality do you most admire in a man?

Love for his children, and commitment to those he loves.

What is the one thing you've always wanted to do, but never had the courage to try?

If I really wanted to do it I’ve tried it!

If you weren’t a writer, what would you be?

Once upon a time, I wanted to be a rock drummer.

What quote or personal saying do you think about often?

"Life is what happens while we’re busy making plans." John Lennon