About
Canadian born and bred, and a lifelong dreamer, I began writing at an early age and can’t recall a time when I wasn’t creating in some artistic form. My life has had several on-going love affairs that shape much of what I write, the American West, Victorian England, cowboys, a passion for pirates, Greek Gods, and Ancient Egypt. The other endless love affair in my life is Italia and all its magic, beauty, and dazzling culture. That passion spills into all aspects of my life.
My first major fantasy novel is AS FATE DECREES. (Available in bookstores everywhere, and on Amazon’s international sites.) The novel relies heavily on Greek Mythology, and is set in Ancient Greece and modern Athens. If you enjoy a tale of Gods, Destiny, and the battles of an Eternal Champion, this is the book for you! (Less than six months after publication, it was a finalist for the 2008 Aurora Award.) Not surprisingly, there’s a touch of romance throughout, of course! A visit to my website will show the diversity of what is currently available, and the mixing of genres and styles that will be employed in many up-coming projects as well.
Story Behind The Book
The book is a mystery story, but mostly it's a romance.... with the unusual twist that the hero is not quite a hero, but an ancient and highly immoral vampire who loves what he is.... his children are not so happy in their immortal existence, and have shunned him. When he finds that his favoured "son" has been working with a beautiful and lonely new partner, Cartier discovers that the woman is equal parts intriguing to him and repellent.... for she reminds him that there is still a whisper of humanity buried deep within him, and he sees is as a weakness.... doesn't he?
