AM I JULIA??? YEAH, RIGHT...

I had someone ask me the other day if Julia was patterned after me, as many authors use their first book to work out their own psychological stuff. I laughed when I heard that since I think Julia is who I would like to be, but am clearly not. She's way more sensible than I am! Now, Nathan is definitely patterned after my husband, Eric, who is a former law man and is smart, sweet, and charming just like the character. I think I really wanted to show the world who he is to me -- which is what every woman wants in her man -- a protector and a hero. It's his birthday today, by the way, so happy birthday, honey! I think I went through about five or six edits of the book, and each time, I always smiled at the end, still loving the story, because it is my love story with my special guy. In my next book, Back to Life, I will feature a heroine very much like me -- with all the warts and worn-out parts. I am having fun writing her character since I know so much about her!! More on that later...