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T.L. SINCLARE, Member

T.L. Sinclare’s first novel, Silver Dagger, from ImaJinn books, was released in November 2002. Since then, she’s written more than 10 full-length novels and 10 short stories for a new publisher.  Her stories remain romances with a hint of the fantastic (werewolves, dragons and vampires!).
T.L. began writing romances at the age of sixteen (during Trigonometry class).  During her senior year in high school, the class dressed up as what they would be in twenty years—she dressed as a romance writer.  She began to write seriously in 1992 when she joined Romance Writer’s of America (RWA).  Her manuscript A Christmas Elf was a finalist in the national RWA Golden Heart Contest in 1998.  Silver Dagger was a finalist in the RWA Rita Contest for Best First Book.
Ms. Sinclare is currently the Weekend Weather Anchor at KTUU-Channel 2 in Anchorage, AK.  She also works for the station as their remote productions coordinator.
T.L. has lived in Alaska for thirty-five years.  Her family moved to Alaska in 1972 when her father was transferred to Elmendorf AFB with the U.S. Air Force.  She received her Bachelor of Arts in English and Broadcasting from Gonzaga University in 1986 and in 2007 received her Bachelor of Science in Broadcast Meteorology from Mississippi University.

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LIZZIE NEWELL, Member

 I write stories set in on a planet that resembles Alaska -- men go fishing, and women run everything else. Humor aside, this fictional planet has a surface covered entirely in ocean, fjords, mountains, and glaciers. On Fenria, men tend to die off in boating accidents leaving control of government to the more numerous women. The situation makes a wonderful canvas for exploring relationships between men and women and their relationship to technology and nature.  My writing is science-fiction with romantic elements. I’m currently working on my third novel manuscript.
     I grew up Colorado and have a BA in Arts and Humanities from Colorado State University. After moving to Alaska I earned a BFA in sculpture from University of Anchorage Alaska. I consider my writing to be a form of sculpture -- a monument so big that it contains an entire planet which can only be viewed through the magic of words. In addition to my Web site, visit my blog site at: http://lizzienewell.blogspot.com/

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LAURI J. OWEN, Member

Lauri Owen is a civil rights lawyer who has written, published and presented her share of nonfiction, but she is brand new to the fiction world. Lauri, who grew up in Idaho's Treasure Valley, started reading fantasy novels in the third grade, and other than taking time out to sleep, has never really stopped. The oldest child of a homemaker and a police officer, Lauri worked for more than a decade herself in law enforcement. But Lauri’s not-so-secret passion is social justice, and in 2002 she decided to become a lawyer. After completing U.C., Berkeley’s law school, Lauri moved to the Alaska Bush, where she fell in love with the magic and majesty that exemplifies her new home state. She was selected in 2006 for inclusion in the “Who’s Who of American Women” directory in part for her commitment to civil rights, and she now lives in metro Alaska with her elementary school-aged son and her many rescued cat companions.

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MIRIAM MATTHEWS, Member

I was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest but knew Alaska would be my heart's home as soon as I stepped off that plane way back in the early 1980's.  I saw the mountains and that was it!   I love all the things that make living in Alaska so appealing: fishing, flying, skiing, hunting and long winter nights. A pilot myself, many of my stories involve aviation, strong female characters and the cultures and legends of my wild, untamed Alaska. I believe strong female characters provide a rich backdrop for hot romance, and give young girls a sense of what women can really do!  Initially, I began spinning romantic stories to add spice to a long distance relationship with my husband who was often stationed in remote locations around the state.  It wasn’t long before the stories made their way to paper, and now our family includes all kinds of interesting characters that invade our daily conversations and cause a raised eyebrow or two in public places! 
     I write both romantic suspense and paranormal romance and enjoy weaving intricate plots with current events or cultural legends and myths.  When I’m not writing, I can be found teaching women’s self defense seminars and martial arts, scuba diving in tropical locals, flying to meet my husband for a quick rendezvous in some romantic out-of-the-way spot, playing with graphic design… or just kicking back and enjoying this thing we call life. 

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KIANNA ALEXANDER, Member

Kianna, a native North Carolinian, wound up in Alaska due to her husband's military orders. She's on a mission to bring the wonders sweet tea and Southern hospitality to the frozen tundra. She writes romantic suspense, historicals, and paranormals, and hopes to dabble in mystery and children's writing. When not writing, she can be found crafting, or caring for her family.

V.A. WORTHY/VERONICA AUSTIN, Member

A FEW jobs I’ve held over the years: Little Rock Police Officer, and professional farrier/blacksmith (horseshoer) . (Shaping red-hot steel was fun and artistic.) I was also a Special Education teacher, educating non-verbal teens with severe learning disabilities, and later, teenagers with learning disabilities and behavioral issues. A friend told me I should move to her state for the great outdoor activities, I'd earn more money, and Alaska was full of tall, good-looking men. “Have you seen the Alaskan Man Magazine?” Barb asked. In 2002, I decided a shopping trip was in order. I loaded up the truck and moved with my six year old daughter, Autumn. I soon met a tall Alaskan man who chased me until I caught him in 2004. These jobs and experiences have prepared me for my current profession and passion--I am a writer of romantic fantasy, sci-fantasy, paranormal, and young adult stories.

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E.T. CROWE, Member

E.T. Crowe is a successful realtor and microbrewery owner living in Ann Arbor, Michigan. "The Beer Wench" persona she uses to promote The Wolverine State Brewing Company has become a popular beer industry blogger and podcaster. When she's not selling houses or brewing beer or watching her kids play sports, she is writing or reading in her favorite genre--contemporary erotic fiction. While unpublished, she has a loyal and growing local fan base of readers. One novel is written (Floor Time), a sequel is half finished, and a prequel is in serial form on The Other Wench's site: www.aabedwench.blogspot.com. It is the story of a woman owner of a small brewery, with two male partners and a young, eager brew master.

MARY WASCHE, Member

I won my first state writing contest while still in high school. The $500 prize really motivated me! Since then, I have been writing constantly. I need to. It’s a passion. As a reporter and free lance writer, I’ve been published in hundreds of state and national magazines and newspapers in Alaska, as well as the Lower 48. My columns feature everyone and everything I know, so my social circle knows they’re at risk of appearing in print with every interaction!
     The list of my favorite books would be hundreds of titles long and ever changing. If I live to be old, all I ask is a rocking chair by a window and an unlimited supply of romance novels and best sellers.  And as for favorite authors, I actually like so many, even those who wrote ageless classics, that I can’t put them all in a list. I learn from all of them.

MEGAN APPLEGATE, Member

Megan Applegate began her writing career as a journalist before earning her MFA in 2004. Currently an editor by day, she writes her way to happy endings each night as Harper Bennett. Megan lives in Alaska with her very own Prince Charming and their two beautiful boys.

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TIFFINIE HELMER, Member

Raised in Alaska, I spent many long, dark winters as a teenager escaping the forty below temperatures by penning romantic adventures. I attended the University of Alaska Fairbanks where I met a man who swept me off my mukluks and promptly married him. The 90's were spent playing mommy to four children, and on the glorious day my youngest entered kindergarten, I set up camp at the keyboard. I write romantic thrillers and contemporary romance (for when I need to lighten things up). Part of my year is spent landlocked in Utah and the other part commercial fishing on Alaska's Bering Sea. During my landlock months, I create wheel-thrown pottery, moonlight for Barnes & Noble, and race around with my top down on my convertible (weather permitting). I’m represented by Christine Witthohn from Book Cents Literary Agency and hope to have a deal in the works soon