I've always thought I was born about 150 years too soon. The old West is where I feel at home. Telling stories about the life and times of the 1800's gives me purpose and direction and much fulfillment. In a way I'm trying preserve history for generations who have no idea what it must've been like. I grew up watching TV westerns in the 50's, 60's, and 70's. To me it was a golden era. So it's no wonder that cowboys fill my stories. And of course, a self-respecting cowboy has to have a lady by his side so all my books have to have a love story. After all, love is what makes the world go 'roun more...