So many writers will tell you how much they love Jane Austen. Not me. I mean, I love Jane Austen too, but I’ve been hooked on Shakespeare since 1968–––the year Franco Zeffirelli made the movie “Romeo and Juliet.” I bought the record and memorized the entire play. I was probably the only third grader in my neighborhood who could spout R and J’s verse by act and scene, phonetically at least, complete with a British accent. What a love story. What a romance. . . but, in my nine year old opinion, the tragedy was sooooo unnecessary! So, I started looking for the happy endings. Different kinds of fiction with little bit of Jane, a little bit of Shakespeare and fantasy all rolled into one. A few years later, I discovered Kathleen Woodiwiss. And Rosemary Rogers. And . . . Then I discovered horses. As a teenager, I spent long summer days on horseback exploring the woods behind our house, going to horse shows, and hanging out at the stables, and reading. By the time I’d finished high school, I knew I wanted to be a veterinarian. Seven years later, I graduated from veterinary school with a passion for all things equine and romance . . . In 2004 I wrote my first book. That year, I realized that all of those articles in professional journals and textbooks I written for my day job were a frustrated and misdirected way to do what I felt compelled to do. Write. I’m glad I’ve finally figured that out even though it’s decades after Romeo and Juliet, and now I have two kids, a husband and little time left for riding, or going to the movies. But I’m still a practicing veterinarian (K. Dennis is my pseudonym), still make time to read, and now I write whenever I get the chance. On June 18th, 2006, I “got the call.” I’ve signed a two-book contract with Kensington Publishing. My first book, DARK RIDER (HORSEWITCH re-titled), will hit the bookstores August 2007! I’ll update my website often, reporting a day-in-the life of a new author and what it’s like after the “first sale.” Wish me luck. I think it’s going to be an interesting, wild ride!

"Dennis' debut marks the entrance of a powerful voice into medieval romance. The era comes to life in fresh, vibrant expression as her strong, engaging characters tackle vicious enemies and engage in wild adventures. This hard-to-put-down novel will keep you up all night."
-----4 Stars from Romantic Times Magazine

"DARK RIDER by Kathryn Dennis is a story that transports the reader back in time with its passion and medieval action. It is a definite keeper that will be read again and again!"
-----5 BLUE RIBBONS from ROMANCE JUNKIES

"...non-stop action"
-----Fresh Fiction

"Dark Rider sweeps you away into a delicious medieval fantasy filled with a heroic knight, a not-so-helpless damsel in distress and a dash of horse magic. Dark Rider gallops to a climax that will leave you flushed, breathless and yearning for more!"
-----Writers Unlimited Reviews"An extraordinary debut! Dark Rider is a spellbinding tale of sensuality, adventure, betrayal, and romance that I couldn't put down. Kathrynn Dennis is a shining new talent."
- Lorraine Heath, New York Times bestseller/USA Today bestseller