Creating fiction gives one the power to design other lives, filled with romance and adventure, intrigue and passion. My own writing career began in middle school creative writing class, inspiring me to later major in literature. All it took was one teacher’s encouragement and I was on my way.
Writing as Anne Carter, I’m the author of eleven published novels, including mystery, romance, paranormal, alternative romance and even a middle grade reader. As for the personal stuff, I’m a Virgo, a procrastinator, like warm better than cold and drink neither Coke nor Pepsi. I was born Pamela Ann Carter in the Midwest but migrated to California as a child. My hobbies include doll collecting, photo restoration, gardening and writing, of course. My favorite sport is ice hockey (GO KINGS GO!), my favorite TV shows include mysteries, romance (Duh!), cooking shows (BRITISH BAKE OFF!) and crime series that make you think and not count bodies. I am married to my hero of 40+ years and have 3 great kids and two delightful grands. Also a crazy Shibrador! (See Melie’s photo in the masthead.)
I LOVE to travel. Mike and I enjoy cruising, having been to Alaska, Spain, Portugal, France, Monaco, Switzerland, Germany, The Netherlands, Croatia, Montenegro, Mexico, Eastern and Western Canada and Italy. We’ve also traveled through England and Scotland, Hawaii, and Singapore. (Sighing at the memories as I write this!) Can’t wait to get back out there. Hoping to make Australia & New Zealand our next destinations!
As a free-lance writer, I hang out here at my website, where I also blog, Facebook, and other fun cyber spots.
I am also a lighthouse fanatic, and I guess it was only a matter of time before my obsessions collided and I wrote paranormal romantic lighthouse mysteries, (see the BEACON POINT ROMANCE series).I actually spent days (and nights) holed up alone inside of a lighthouse in the Pacific Northwest while writing the first of these books. What a trip that was!
For those looking for something different, try UNMASKING PAULIE BINGHAM, an “alternative romance” about the challenges faced by a young, bisexual “glam” rock star in the 1980’s. Paulie is a sweet, lovable character whom you can’t help but root for in his quest for the right partner. Especially after he’s accused of a murder he couldn’t possibly have committed. A different sort of story, not for everyone.
There are four more books in edits! Look for romance & mystery in the REDMOND FAMILY SECRETS trilogy, queuing up for publication this summer. Book One: THE SECRETS WITHIN US, will drop first in June, 2023. And THE DOG FIXER NEXT DOOR is a sweet, trope-driven romance currently under consideration for traditional publishing. Whew!
A big shoutout to my sister, Tina, who reads everything I write and is a fabulous line-editor, story detective and cheerleader!
