Angela Knight http://www.angelasknights.com

Angela Knight is the author of four novels and seven novellas for Red Sage and Berkley Sensation, as well as a number of e-books for Loose Id and Changeling. Three of her novels were nominated for 2004 Romantic Times Bookclub Reviewers Choice awards: Jane’s Warlord, for Best Futuristic, Master of the Night for Best Vampire Romance, and Forever Kiss, for Best Erotic Romance. She also won 2004 Paranormal Excellence Awards for Romantic Literature (PEALS) for two novels, Jane’s Warlord (Best Time Travel) and Forever Kiss (Best Erotic). Jane’s Warlord also received a third-place 2004 SAPPHIRE award for Best Speculative Romance Novel from the Science Fiction Romance Newsletter.   #

Geri Krotow http://www.gerikrotow.com

Originally from Buffalo, New York, Geri left her hometown to attend the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. After serving nine years active duty in Naval Intelligence, Geri left the Navy to pursue her writing career. A winner in the 2002 Daphne du Maurier Unpubbed Category Romantic Suspense category, her 2006 win in Harlequin's EPIC contest eventually resulted in her first and second sales. Her first novel, A Rendezvous to Remember was a November 2007 Harlequin Everlasting Release, and received 5 stars from Harriet Klausner and 4 stars from Romantic Times. Geri's second novel will be a February 2009 Harlequin release. Geri currently resides in Maryland with her Navy pilot husband, two children, a dog, and a very talkative parrot.   #

Joyce Lamb http://www.joycewrites.com

Booklist called Joyce Lamb's first novel, Relative Strangers, “a rollicking ride full of blazing passion, non-stop suspense and heart-pounding action,” which is very much like Joyce’s real life. For her second novel, Caught in the Act, a 2004 RITA finalist for romantic suspense, Joyce drew extensively from her experience as a journalist . . . except for the parts about murder and mayhem . . . well, except for the parts about murder. Her third novel, Found Wanting, is on shelves now, and she's furiously working on her next. In her spare time, Joyce is an editor at USA Today.   #

Shara Lanel http://www.sharalanel.com

Shara Lanel began seriously pursuing romance writing and publication several years ago, first by joining Romance Writers of America, followed by several RWA chapters, such as Washington Romance Writers, Virginia Romance Writers, and Kiss of Death. And finally in July 2004, she sold her first novel to Liquid Silver Books: Enlightened Love (now available in trade paperback). Since then, she’s sold a novella and short story to Liquid Silver, and two short stories to HeatWave Romance. Recently, Shara participated in her local Citizens' Police Academy, and had a blast shooting at things, meeting sexy SWAT guys, and riding around in cop cars during high speed chases. All in the name of research for her books, of course. She lives in Richmond, Virginia with her husband, son, and ancient cocker spaniel. When she's not writing, she's killing her chile plants, setting fires in her oven, and avoiding housework at all costs. (Photo by Jennifer Berry/Studio 16.)  #

Liana Laverentz http://www.lianalaverentz.com

Liana Laverentz got hooked on reading in the second grade, when the exchange gift she received was a Nancy Drew mystery. Her love of writing followed shortly thereafter. Her first novel, Ashton’s Secret, a murder mystery romance published by Meteor/Kismet, was published in 1993. She is a member of Romance Writers of America, the Washington Romance Writers, and a charter member, past president and Meritorious Service Award winner of Pennwriters, Inc. Her contemporary romance Thin Ice was published by The Wild Rose Press in February 2007, and her next novel, a contemporary romance titled Jake’s Return, will be released by The Wild Rose Press in early 2008. Following that will be a re-release of Ashton's Secret, by the Wild Rose Press in late 2008.   #

Ann Lawrence http://www.annlawrence.com

Award-winning author Ann Lawrence writes both paranormal and historical romance. Her stories have taken readers from the pageantry of medieval England to the fantasy world of a virtual reality game. When Ann's not dreaming up romantic plots, she's teaching full-time. Savor a few pages of Ann's books at: http://www.annlawrence.com.   #