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About Me Whenever I'm not writing, I'm traveling, researching exotic settings for my novels. An urge to explore brought me to beaches, Mayan ruins and castles. To create is to stimulate the spirit. My drawings and paintings have been exhibited locally. Balance is essential for my Chi. Karate and weaponry as well as Latin dancing and scuba diving keep me physically active and mentally stimulated. Fluent in German and English, I have a smattering of French and am presently learning Spanish. After graduating from the WLU School of Psychology, I obtained a Bachelor of Education Degree from UWO and completed UW post grad courses in English, Art and Sexuality. As well as being a teacher for many years, I had careers in the hotel and travel industries. Indulging my creative passion at every opportunity, I write mystery, contemporary and paranormal romances. My Canadian heroines are intelligent and fearless as well as sensual. In 2009 the ADIE STURM MYSTERY SERIES was launched with www.whiskeycreekpress.com. Three books are published and another book is in progress. A sensuous romance, EXPLORING IRRESISTIBLE was also published by Whiskey Creek Torrid the same year. I was nominated Oktoberfest Professional Woman of the Year 2010 In 2011, THE CURSE OF THE CARNAVAL: An Adie Sturm Mystery was nominated for an EPIC AWARD. Presently I am writing a Paranormal/Fantasy Romance Series. HAVANA HEAT is set in modern day Cuba. A revolutionary past life, Santeria Magic and a fantasy combine with a romance that will curl your toes. I have been interviewed by THE RECORD, THE WATERLOO CHRONICLE, COZUMEL INSIDER, J. L. WALTERS , NIGHT OWL ROMANCE, AND LATE NIGHTS WITH CISCO (Radio). I was also a guest on "What's Your Point" CTV with host Brent Hanson. Interview by J. L. WaltersApril 14, 2011Today's interview is with Anastasia Amor. Quite a romantic name. She's another author I met at EPICon and enjoyed time chatting with her there. We share an interest in Astrology.I enjoyed learning this since often my characters are developed by using Astrology and The Warrior of Bast has some of its roots in that subject. e-mail:Anastasia.Amor@hotmail.com for autographed copies. 2. Did you choose your genre or did it choose you? 3. Is there any genre you'd like to try? Or is there one you wouldn't? 4. What fiction do you read for pleasure? 5. Tell me a bit about yourself and how long you've been writing. 6. Which of your characters is your favorite? 7. Are there villains in your books and how were they created? 8. What are you working on now? 9. What's your latest release and how did the idea arrive? 10. Tell me about your latest book and how it came about. Enclose the opening of the book around 400 words. Chapter 1 Dark-red blood dripped on my toe. It rolled under the double strap of my sandal and hid camouflaged by the scarlet leather strap. Like a bottle of rich cab-merlot carelessly spilled, the blood pooled at my feet. Crimson droplets speckled the oak grain of the table. But there was so much more…on the couch…on the white marble floor. Puddles of red rain. A sickly-sweet smell permeated the room. Someone had draped the man’s face and chest with a white fluffy towel the edges brushing the floor. A shroud no longer white. Blood-soaked terry cloth. It wasn’t a question of whether help should be called. Not anymore. No one could lose that much blood and live. Gulping down the bile rising in my throat, I brought my hand to my mouth and backed away to the entrance. * * * * Hours ago… I’d been standing with Janine on the powdery-white beach of the Primavera Hotel—the most exclusive hotel on the island of Cozumel. “Not a problem,” I said. “I’m going up to change anyway. I’ll get the garter for you. Promise.” I had flown in from Toronto to be her bridesmaid and was wearing the silver-metallic bikini and sandals to prove it. “Thanks, girlfriend.” Janine grinned widely. “If you weren’t right next door, I wouldn’t have asked. Our rooms are in the other building. But take your time, no hurry. Dean said he’d take a nap before the real party begins.” I touched her arm. “I’m so sorry I arrived too late. There was an engine malfunction. I was afraid I wouldn’t get here till tomorrow. When I got in, I changed and rushed over to the beach but the ceremony was already over. You forgive me?” “No worries, Adie. Everything else went as scheduled. It was out of your control.” Staring out at the Caribbean, she murmured under her breath, “Sometimes things are.” When I’d met Janine a few months ago, I’d been entranced by her vivacious personality. She was like a beautiful colorful bird, flitting about, chirping happily. Now I sensed an underlying sadness. This wasn’t the Janine I knew. I gave her shoulders a little squeeze. “Don’t think about anything except your happiness today, Janine. After all, it is your wedding day and we’re all here to celebrate it.” Her fist tightly clenched her gold cover-up. Looking down at her hand, she loosened her grip. “I’m so lucky you’re here. Without you, I don’t think it would have been quite the same.” www.eclecticwriter.blogspot.com |
A Corpse For Cozumel 
Days Of The Dead 
The Curse Of The Carnaval 
Exploring Irresistible |