Kathleen Pickering

Kathleen Pickering is an award winning author of romance and women’s fiction whose goal as a writer is to inspire readers in every aspect of their lives. She is a member of Romance Writers of America and Mystery Writers of America. She has held every Board position for Florida Romance Writer’s South Florida Chapter, except Treasurer—she knows her limits! Kathleen contributes her time assisting author colleagues with their conferences and workshops. Kathleen's first novel, ECHOES OF LOVE, a paranormal romance achieved finalist awards from affiliates of the Romance Writers of America such as the Holt Medallion, and the Booksellers Best Awards. Affaire de Coeur Magazine awarded the work 5 stars, and Romantic Times Magazine awarded 4 stars to the novel. Her unpublished manuscript, WHITE WITCH OF THE COLOR ROOM, received first place for women’s fiction in Outreach International Romance Writers’ Award of Excellence Contest. Her latest novel, FLIRTING WITH FINANCE, is self-published and co-written with financial advisor, Gwendolyn Beck. (http://www.flirtingwithfinances.com) The two women combined their talents to weave romance with finance to create a fun way to teach women--or anyone--the business of managing money. Kathleen's urban fantasy, MYTHOLOGICAL SAM-THE CALL, is generating big interest on Kindle. It's the first book in a hilarious, spiritual call to adventure trilogy. Think "Ghost Busters" meets "It's a Wonderful Life." Much to Sam's dismay, he too gets slimed while trying to untangle himself from mischief his guardian angel sends his way. Really exciting news is that Harlequin Super Romance will be releasing Kathleen's first book with this publishing house. "WHERE IT BEGAN" will be released in January 2012. Order your copy here, today! Where It Began Kathleen is married, has two grown sons and loves to travel for fun and on-site research for her novels. So, be careful. You may end up in one of her stories! Kathleen lives in south Florida, loves to swim with dolphins, dances to any music that moves her, sings karaoke with her friends and escapes with her husband on their sailboat every chance they get.