I’ve always loved books. I love the way they look on the shelf; I love the way they smell; I love browsing bookstores, admiring covers, reading blurbs, and discovering new authors. My love of reading came at a young age when my mom let me get my first library card as soon as I could print my full name. I was four. That card changed my life.

We weren’t wealthy growing up, so owning books was a special treat reserved for birthday and Christmas presents. My mom went to the library every week and borrowed at least seven books; she read on average of one a day—while working full-time and raising me. She reads fast. I learned through example, and worked my way through Trixie Belden, Nancy Drew, and all my mom’s Agatha Christie books before I was twelve. Then I discovered Stephen King when I checked out THE STAND from the library during Christmas break when I was 13. I wrote him a fan letter after reading the 800+ page book in three days. In it, I informed him I wanted to be a writer when I grew up. He responded via postcard: “If you want to be a writer, write.”

School, family, getting married, having kids, building a career all seemed more important than writing stories. It took me nearly twenty years before I became serious enough about my writing to commit myself to finishing one of the many books I started. By March of 2002 I had over one hundred beginnings and no endings. I finally made a commitment to myself that I would get serious about my writing.

I didn’t know then that today I would be a New York Times bestselling author. I didn’t know that I would love storytelling even more now than when I was playing around. I didn’t know it wouldn’t get any easier, but I wouldn’t trade my job for anything. Writing suspenseful romantic thrillers is a joy in itself; being able to share them with you is the icing on the cake.

I hope you enjoy my website, take a look at excerpts from my books , or stop by my blog. And if you want to send me a note, please do so. I respond to all correspondence so make sure you include your email address.

Happy Reading!
Allison