Monica Burns (author)
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Monica Burns (born in E. St. Louis, MO) is American author who specializes in writing Erotic romance novels. She was a finalist in the national Romance Writers of America 2005 Golden Heart for Long Historical Romance.
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| Born | September 26 E. St. Louis, IL |
| Occupation | Novelist |
| Nationality | United States |
| Writing period | 2005 to present |
| Genres | Romance, Paranormal, Erotic Romance, Historical Romance |
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[edit] Biography
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. Burns writes Erotic romance novels for two small press publishers. She is a 2005 Golden Heart Finalist, 2006 EPPIE finalist, 2005 CAPA nominee. a January 2008 Romantic Times BOOKreviews Top Pick and a recipient of JERR’s Silver Star award. As an up and coming author, Burns has guest blogged on Lifetime TV's Romance B(u)y The Book blog [1]
Monica is also a survivor. At the age of 19, she was date raped. Healing is a life-long process, and her writing has helped her reclaim some of her self-worth. She shared her story in September of 2007 on The Knight Agency blog [2], a prominent literary agency in the romance industry.[3] Her Story
As an individual with Bipolar disorder, Monica is one of 5.7 million American adults (or about 2.6% of the population 18 years or older) affected by this condition according to the National Institute of Mental Health [4].
[edit] Awards
- 2008 RWA Passionate Plume Finalist for Mirage
- JERR Silver Star Award for A Bluestocking Christmas in Holly, Ivy, and Me
- 2005 Gold Heart Finalist from RWA for Mirage
- 2006 Eppie Finalist
- 2005 Reviewers Choice Award eCataromance
[edit] Novels
[edit] Print
- The Art of Pleasure(Anthology featuring "Rogue in Disguise") - 2005 New Concepts Publishing
- Forbidden Pleasures (Anthology featuring "Love's Revenge & Love's Portrait) - 2006 New Concepts Publishing
- Blue Stocking Christmas ([1] Anthology) - 2006 New Concepts Publishing
- Obsession - 2006 New Concepts Publishing
- Mirage - 2009 Samhain Publishing
- Dangerous - 2009 Samhain Publishing
[edit] eBook
- Rogue in Disguise - (2005) - New Concepts Publishing
- Love's Revenge- (2005) - New Concepts Publishing
- Love's Portrait - (2005) - New Concepts Publishing ]
- Blue Stocking Christmas in the [2] Holly, Ivy and Me Anthology - (2005) - New Concepts Publishing ]
- Obsession - (2006) - New Concepts Publishing
- Mirage - ( 2007) Samhain Publishing
- Dangerous - (2008)Samhain Publishing
[edit] On the Web
- Monica Burns - author website
- Monica Burns on Romance Wiki
- Monica & the Muse - author blog
- MySpace - author MySpace
- The GabWagon - Four Authors, Four Opinions Blog - joint blog
[edit] References
- ^ Burns, Monica. "Monica Burns Guest Blog", Lifetime TV's Romance B(u)y The Book. Retrieved on 2008-05-24.
- ^ Burns, Monica. "Romance", The Knight Agency Blog. Retrieved on 2008-05-24.
- ^ "Deidre Knight, Agent", Publishers Marketplace. Retrieved on 2008-05-24.
- ^ "Bipolar Disorder", National Institute of Mental Health. Retrieved on 2008-05-24.
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