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Elizabeth Lowell: Especially the Donovan series
Susan Elizabeth Phillips: All time favorite book, Nobody’s Baby but Mine
Judith McNaught: Two more favorites, Kingdom of Dreams and Perfect
Johanna Lindsey: Love those Malory books
Pinkie Paranya: Particularly Herr Schnoodle & McBee
Jennifer Crusie: Just plain fun reading!
Killjoy by Julie Garwood
Jake Mallory in Amber Beach
Julie Mathison in Perfect |
 An Author Evolves
Born and raised on a North Dakota farm, Jannifer started writing at the age of
twelve, creating novels in her head while walking home from a one-room schoolhouse. A lifetime avid reader,
she began serious writing in 1974 after reading The Flame and the Flower and Sweet
Savage Love.
After completing two historical romances, Ceremony of Deception and
Silver Shadows, she decided to try her hand at contemporary romance. It took a year to complete
Secrets of the Heart. The sequel, Secret
Sacrifices, took nearly two years.
Activities In 1999, Jannifer joined Romance Writers of America and MFW (Midwest Fiction
Writers). This spring she also became a member of the WisRWA (WISCONSIN Romance Writers of
America) chapter.
She spends summers on Sturgeon Lake, (up north) Minnesota, and winters in
Yuma, Arizona (southwest). Hobbies, besides writing of course, include sewing for craft shows and her
little corner in a boutique in Moose Lake, and painting animals and flowers on rocks.
My favorite saying
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“I’ll do that
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I’d like to extend a special thank you to a number of people who’ve helped me along
the way:
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My most recent critique partners Kelly and Terri.
“You guys are beyond
terrific!”
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Louise & Bonnie (my first draft and children’s behavior critiques).
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My critique group at the Augsburg Library: Alice, Sara & Joann (NASCAR expert).
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Other helpful NASCAR fans: Dennis, Ron, Tim, Hal, Ted, & Chad.
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Members of MFW, always there to answer questions.
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Special people who’ve believed in me and supported my efforts: Tony &
Cherie, Laurie and Louise, Patsy, Dennis, Myrtle, Mike, Holly, Jeanne, Jackie & Erik.
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Heartfelt thanks to a wonderful friend and writer, Pinkie Paranya.
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And in case anyone wonders where I get the names for my characters: Troy, Jamie,
Dustin, Kyle, and Jessie.
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Also good character names: Sarah, Rebecca, Ava, & Jaymes.
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Unending thanks to Lyle, my partner, personal counselor, traveling
companion, etc. etc. etc.
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