Monica Burns
http://www.monicaburns.com
A multi-published author of erotic romance, Monica Burns
penned her first short romance story at the age of nine when
she selected the pseudonym she uses today. From the days
when she hid her stories from her sisters to her first
completed full-length manuscript, she always believed in her
dream despite rejections and setbacks. A workaholic wife and
mother, Monica believes it's possible for the good guy to
win if they work hard enough.
Monica is a survivor, and it's a topic she has become well
versed in. A survivor of date rape at the age of 19, writing
erotic romance has aided her in the life-long process of
healing. She first shared her story on her agent's blog in
September 2007, and her story is documented in the article
Romance and Healing found on her website.
Monica has suffered from bipolar disorder since childhood,
but was not diagnosed until much later in life. The
condition according to the National Institute of Mental
Health affects 5.7 million American adults or about 2.6% of
the population (18 years and older). Her most recent tale of
survival is her diagnosis of the genetic disorder Long QT
syndrome and subsequent heart defibrillator implant.
Her determination to overcome these challenging life
experiences is a reflection of her belief that there truly
are happy ever afters. Writing romance is a therapeutic
process as it allows Monica to explore the themes of hope,
trust and love in her work. She believes romance books
empower women to believe in themselves and that their only
limitations are the ones they set for themselves.
Monica made her first sale in 2004. She is a member of
Romance Writers of America (RWA) and was a 2005 RWA Golden
Heart Finalist, as well as winner of the 2009 EPPIE for Best
erotic historical romance. She has consistently earned top
reviews from RT BOOKreviews and other reviewers.
Monica holds a bachelors of science degree from Virginia
Commonwealth University's School of Mass Communications.
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Kismet
January 5, 2010
"Tell me, sir, if you were to win this wager, what do you
expect for your one night of pleasure?"
It was a gamble she was born to make...
Raised in a brothel Read more...
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Mirage
June 16, 2009
An ancient prophecy. A sheikh's passion. One woman will
ignite the flame that fulfills them both.
A man without a country...
Half Bedouin, half English, the Viscount Blakeney has always
been Sheikh Altair Mazir Read more...
Holly, Ivy, and Me
December 17, 2005
Beneath the Mistletoe by Charlotte
Featherstone:
Holly Nightingale is a woman who has
forgotten the true meaning of Christmas. It's been eight
years since the man she thought loved her Read more...
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