Patricia Gaffney http://www.PatriciaGaffney.com

Patricia Gaffney joined Washington Romance Writers in 1987. She won RWA's Golden Heart Award in 1988 for her first novel, Sweet Treason (1989), a historical romance. A six-time Rita Award finalist, Pat moved from romance to women's fiction in 1999 with her breakout novel, The Saving Graces. Since then her books regularly appear on national bestseller lists, including New York Times and USA Today. In 2002, Pat was thrilled to be the recipient of WRW's Lifetime Achievement Award. Her newest book is Mad Dash, a 2007 release. She lives in southern Pennsylvania with her husband Jon and their two dogs, Finney and Jolene.