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Board of Directors for 2011 - 2012

 

Terri Dunham - Vice President

Terri Dunham, President
Email: Terri Dunham

Terri Dunham, who writes under the name Terri Molina, is a native Texan, born and raised in Southeast Texas. She is an active member of the Romance Writers of America including the Northwest Houston Chapter and Desert Rose Chapter. She writes romantic suspense, blending in the flavor of the Southwest with her Mexican heritage. After years of living a nomadic life with her Coast Guard husband, she now resides in Southeast Arizona with her husband, three of her four children and a dog. When she’s not writing she enjoys reading,singing karaoke with the kids and spending time with family and friends.

 

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Kelly Anderson, Vice-President
Email: Kelly Anderson

Kelly Anderson, who writes under the name Jacee James, is a Native Texan but moved to Arizona in 1990. By day, she is a 9-1-1 Operator, saving lives and helping those who cannot help themselves, and by night she writes anything and everything that pops into her brain. From Paranormal, to Romantic Suspense, Humor, and even some Erotic Romance, Kelly finds it all fascinating. Married to her high school sweetheart, she has two kids, two trouble-making cats and an eight year old Goldfish. When not writing, she reads, plays a mean game of Nintendo Dr. Mario and is known as the evil Land Baron in Monopoly.

 

 

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Lynne Marino, Secretary
Email: Lynne Marino

Lynne Marino was born in St. Louis, Missouri. Bookmobile was the first word she learned how to spell, and library was her second. For two years running she won the award in her neighborhood for, Most-Nancy-Drew-Books-Read. Currently she writes humorous romances and women’s fiction. She is married, and lives in Phoenix with two fussy Corgis named William the Conqueror, and Henry the Eighth. She has two adult children who no longer listen to a thing she says.

 

 

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Sonya Parsons, Treasurer
Email: Sonya Parsons

Sonya Parsons, writing under the name Sophia Prince, always has to pause and imagine a romantic story to fit any historic site she visits. With a formal education in design, art, and history, it’s only natural her stories center around her favorite topics and greatest passions. Combining humor, vivid imagery, and adventure, she captures romance readers and transports them into her historical settings. Inspiration comes from her supportive family including two adorable but lazy Chihuahuas, and one cynical tabby cat. When Sonya’s not writing, she’s designing beautiful interiors and custom jewelry, researching historical detail, and planning her family’s next great escape.

 

 

Heather Palmer - President

 

TBA, Newsletter Editor
Email: TBA

Coming soon!

 

Heather Palmer - President

Nancy Chaney, Membership Director
Email: Nancy Chaney

Coming soon!

 

 

Shelley Coriell - Website Director

Shelley Coriell, Website Director
Email: Shelley Coriell

Young adult author Shelley Coriell writes stories about teens on the edge of love, life-changing moments, and a little bit of crazy. Her debut novel, Welcome Caller, This is Chloe, will be released in May 2012 from Amulet/Abrams Books. A six-time Romance Writers of America Golden Heart finalist, Shelley lives in Arizona with her family and the world's neediest rescue Weimaraner. When she’s not writing, she bakes high-calorie, high-fat desserts and gives speeches and workshops about the joys and business of writing. You can find her online at www.ShelleyCoriell.com.

 

 

Heather Palmer - President


Heather Palmer, Past President
Email: Heather Palmer

Heather Palmer has always been an avid reader and fan of horror. She has been writing since a very young age with stories in grade school that graduated into poetry. After some encouragement from an English teacher she decided that writing was something she would be very interested in pursuing as a career. She writes Contemporary Paranormal Romance. Besides writing, Heather enjoys traveling, cooking, and spending time with her family.

 

 

Committee Chairs for 2011 - 2012