
While reading and writing historical romance is definitely a passion for me, it’s not the only passion that stirs my heart. Working in prison ministry is another of my passions, a calling I feel strongly about.

I have almost as much trouble naming the characters in my novels as I did naming my children. But writing Southern novels makes it a little easier since there are so many colorful names from which to choose. And colorful name equals memorable. It’s a pretty safe bet if someone has a unique name, they’re going to be . . . well, a character.