Welcome to my page. My greatest joy after publication is knowing that a reader enjoyed the journey through my book, empathized with my characters' plight, shared their joy, felt their pain, and celebrated their victory as though it were their own. Each time I sit down with those who would have me write their story, I listen intently to the voices that express who they are, how they feel, what they fear, and what they dream. To me, they become real, and from day one of writing, I strive to pass that feeling onto you. My writing journey began when I saved a discarded book from an early death on a rain-drenched sidewalk. I took it home, nursed it back to health (well, as much health as can be expected), and read it. With a simple "I can do that" and after many years of learning and practice (with much help from my more experienced writer friends), I realized my goal of completing several novels and achieving publication. I'm a past member of RWA and a current member of two real time writer groups, the Greensburg Writers and Three River Writers. I also belong to many online groups: WRDF, Historical Romance Writers, several Yahoo groups, and others I can't remember at the moment. :) Be sure to visit my website and MySpace page. www.lindaciletti.com www.myspace.com/larici  

I currently have two books published. Draegon's Lair, a medieval historical, and KnightStalker, a contemporary time travel. I'm currently working on two more. Draegon's Lair won the "2009 EPPIE Award" for best historical, and the Golden Wings Award from Wings Press (its publisher) for best read. It also won "First Place" in the First Kiss Contest sponsored by the RWA New England Chapter and an "Honorable Mention" in the RWA Windy City Romance Writers' The Four Seasons Awards. Dream of the Archer (not yet published) won "First Place" in the Chemistry Contest sponsored by the RWA San Diego Chapter, "Second Place" in the Great Confrontations Contest sponsored by the RWA Lake County Romance Writers, and "Finalist" in the First Kiss Contest sponsored by the RWA New England Chapter.