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Cindy Sample

http://www.cindysamplebooks.com

Although Cindy Sample’s initial dream was to be Nancy Drew, after graduating with a BA in history she quickly realized the necessity of a weekly paycheck. Putting aside her literary longings, she applied for a job as a receptionist with a real estate office. Her career eventually led to President of a national mortgage banking company. After one too many corporate mergers, Cindy decided it was more fun to plot murder than plod through paperwork. Her experiences as a single Mom with on- line dating sites and dating agencies fueled the concept for DYING FOR A DATE. Her books are set in Placerville, California, the gold country town formerly known as “Hangtown”. Cindy Sample writes a monthly humor column entitled Hot Flash for the Gold River Community Newspaper. She is a past president of the Sacramento chapter of Sisters in Crime and has served on the YWCA, Sacramento Opera, and California Mortgage Bankers Board of Directors. Cindy recently agreed to co-chair the Left Coast Crime Convention, which will be held in Sacramento in 2012. Visit her website at www.cindysamplebooks.com

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Re: Lucky Girl (2:38am August 24, 2011):

I'm still going on first dates so I have lots of material if you run out, Cate. I haven't experienced any olive incidents but since I talk with my hands, I've learned to only drink white wine or there won't be a second date. The book sounds great. Can't wait to read it.

Re: Assault with a Deadly Glue Gun (11:55am February 28, 2011):

Hi Lois. This is a great post because I've been analyzing the topic of romance and whether it can be successfully included in a traditional mystery. I admit I personally prefer a book where all three components are there: an intriguing plot, some romantic sparks, and a nice dose of humor. Who doesn't like the on and off again relationship between Stephanie Plum and Joe Morelli?

By the way, I'm halfway through "Assault with a Deadly Glue Gun." What great fun. Thanks for creating Anastasia and her wonderful family.