LaVerne Thompson http://www.isisindcblog.blogspot.com

LaVerne Thompson, originally from Trinidad, has been writing stories shortly after she learned to write. She is an avid reader of all genres of romance and sci/fi, and she writes contemporary and fantasy romances. Her contemporary work, Promises from Red Rose Publishing is her first publication. Her fantasy work, Dragon’s Heart-Story of the Brethren won first place in the 2008 Romance Slam Jam Aspiring Author Contest. She is currently working on several other writing projects due out soon.  #

Maggie Toussaint http://www.maggietoussaint.com

A scientist by training, a romanticist at heart, Maggie Toussaint loves to solve puzzles. Whether it’s the puzzle of a relationship or a who-dun-it, she tackles them all with equal aplomb and wonder. Maggie writes romantic suspense for The Wild Rose Press, sweet romance for Freya’s Bower, and cozy mystery for Five Star. Besides being a member of Washington Romance Writers, she’s also a member of RWA’s Kiss of Death, First Coast Romance Writers, Southeast Mystery Writers of America, Florida Sisters In Crime, and EPIC. She was awarded the WRW Magic Crystal Award for taking the newsletter from print to electronic format during her two-year tenure as Update editor. She’s been a member of WRW since 1998, serving as a contest judge, raffle ticket seller, and newsletter editor.   #

Tracy Anne Warren http://www.tracyannewarren.com

Tracy Anne Warren is the New York Times Bestselling author of six Regency historical romance novels, including The Wedding Trap and His Favorite Mistress. Her books have appeared on the USA Today Bestsellers’ list and the Borders’ Group List of Bestselling Single Title Romance Paperbacks. She has won numerous writing awards, including the Romance Writers’ of America’s prestigious RITA® Award, the National Readers’ Choice Award, the New Jersey Golden Leaf, and the Golden Quill. Tracy Anne is currently at work on her next Regency historical romance series. She lives in Maryland with an exuberant trio of Siamese rescue cats and windows full of gorgeous orchids and African violets. She loves hearing from fans and may be contacted through her website at http://www.tracyannewarren.com.  #

Diane Whiteside http://www.dianewhiteside.com

By day, Diane Whiteside builds and designs computer systems for the federal government. By night, she escapes into a world of alpha males and the unique women who turn their lives upside down. Diane is thrilled and grateful readers enjoy these escapes as much as she does. She invites fans to visit her website at http://www.dianewhiteside.com for more insights into these worlds.  #

Susan Wiggs http://www.susanwiggs.com

Susan Wiggs has won two RITA awards and is up for two more this year. She first joined WRW when asked to be a keynote speaker at the 1995 conference in Annapolis and has been a long-distance member ever since. She's a contributor to IN OUR DREAMS, has attended the retreat at Harper's Ferry, including a memorable signing at Turn the Page Bookstore. She enjoys staying in touch with members on the east coast. Susan lives with her family on an island in the Pacific Northwest.  #

Anne Marie Winston http://www.annemariewinston.com

Anne Marie Winston's first novel, Best Kept Secrets, was published in 1992. She was the first Silhouette Desire Premier Author, and the book was the Runner-up to B. Dalton's Bestselling First Time Author in Short Contemporary. It also received Romantic Times Magazine's Certificate of Achievement for Best First Book. Since then, her writing career has been studded with awards and bestsellers, including #1 Waldenbooks Series Romance List bestsellers, #1 amazon.com Bestselling Silhouette Desires and many appearances on the USA TODAY extended bestseller list. The Pregnant Princess was the #1 bestseller on amazon.com's list of Bestselling Silhouette Desires for the twelve months following its publication. Lovers Reunion was a 2000 finalist for RWA's prestigious RITA award as well as a Romantic Times Magazine Top Pick. She has won Golden Leaf Awards from New Jersey Romance Writers for Billionaire Bachelors: Ryan, The Pregnant Princess, and her novella, The Maine Attraction. Island Baby, Chance at a Lifetime, and Unlikely Eden received Romantic Times Magazine Certificates of Achievement for Best Silhouette Desire while Carolina on My Mind received a Romantic Times Magazine Reviewer's Choice Award for Best Silhouette Desire. She also has been a final nominee for the Booksellers' Best Awards, the Janet Dailey Award, the Dorothy Parker Award of Excellence, and the Holt Medallion. Anne Marie has served as Vice-President and Retreat Chair and sat on the Board of Directors for more than half a dozen terms. In 1991, she received WRW's Magic Crystal Award for outstanding service to the chapter. She has been a featured speaker at numerous RWA chapters and at their national conference in addition to many organizations outside the industry. A puppy raiser for Guiding Eyes for the Blind, Anne Marie lives in southern Pennsylvania.   #