Heroes, Heroines, and Generally Amazing People:

Cate Rowan - A wonderful fantasy romance author and indispensable critique partner.

Julie Garwood - Her work inspired me from the beginning and still does…her historicals are my comfort food!

Gena Showalter - Her Atlantis series is just one of the Best Damn Things Ever.

Lisa Kleypas - If you haven’t read the Wallflowers, you are seriously missing out.

Teresa Medeiros - Whatever she happens to be writing, I will read. She’s that good.

Alyssa Day - Her Warriors of Poseidon can come to my house anytime. Got Atlantis?

Jane Austen - One can never have enough Jane.

Stephen King - A literary force of nature and the ultimate inspiration. On Writing is one of my must-haves! Not to mention The Stand.

Nora Roberts - Her Three Sisters Island trilogy, ragged and dog-eared though my copies are, still brings me inspiration and pleasure. Her books are always a treat.

Affiliations and Good Places for a Writer to Be:

RWA, the Romance Writers of America - It’s how you begin, where you learn, and a great place to stay.

Carolina Romance Writers - A fabulously talented and fun group of writers.

Stonecreek Media - Beautiful websites galore.

Sourcebooks - My amazing publisher!

Wickedly Romantic - The official blog of the paranormal romance authors of Sourcebooks Casablanca

My Pet Causes:

Humane Society - Help the befurred…you’ll be glad you did.

ASPCA

The Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network - I have anaphylaxis (a severe and life-threatening reaction) to peanut and tree nut, and this organization helped me learn how to both cope with and feel normal about my allergies. An invaluable resource, and a very worthy cause!

And Finally, Fun Places To Go When You Really Ought To Be Working:

Smart Bitches Who Love Trashy Books – If you love romance, and you love snark, this is the place for you.

I Can Has Cheezburger? – For those who love funny cats who can’t spell, meet the lolcats.