A little bit of info...

I've been a mix of a dreamer and a doer for pretty much my whole life. The doer part is usually in charge. But I think it's the dreamer that adds the spice, the panache and the zest.

My stories come from both sides - the doer helps me get the damned things done while the dreamer lets me express my creative, artistic side. My day job of running a small business appreciates both parts and I've learned to be more patient, more thoughtful as I go through the day-to-day tasks and interact with people. I've learned to appreciate a lot more things about my life since I started seriously writing, and I've had an entire world opened up to me from the day I was brave enough to click send and submit my manuscript.

I sold A Change Of Tune (which was actually the third book in the Change series that I wrote) first. I felt it was the strongest, which at the time I think was fairly accurate. By working with an incredible editor (Kate, I adore you) the other two got stronger, held a little more depth. I believe that each book I pen reflects my growth as a writer and I'm grateful to those in the business who are helping me, teaching me, letting me virtually hang around and absorb smartness.

The community of writers is an interesting place. Like all industries, it has its quirks, its absolutely riveting drama and its uplifting, triumphant events. I'm really glad to be accepted into it and I hope to broaden the readership for LGBT books by my participation in Rainbow Romance Writers.

I grew up in and live in America's Second City. It's an exciting place to be and offers lots of professional challenges and opportunities. I do have a hankering for the mountains, though. I love tall trees, water, green spaces and critters. I'm lucky enough to live surrounded by some of that, and my gardens are my pride and joy.

I hope you'll let me know what you think of my writing, so feel free to drop me a line. Please consider joining my mailing list and I'll keep you updated on what's happening in my neck of the woods.

Contact: info@jmcartwright.com