Once Upon A Time There Was a Little Girl

Tracy grew up on Eastern Long Island in New York.  She loved reading at a young age and, even as important, she believed in true love and happily ever after.  Her imagination blossomed and she created tales of princes and princesses in far off lands, living in castles with gardens the vivid colors of impressionist paintings.

The Years Passed and the Princess Grew Up

Tracy’s love for reading increased, especially historical tales of lost love and second chances.  Among her favorites were works by Jane Austen, the Bronte Sisters.  What could be more romantic than Mr. Darcy declaring his love for Elizabeth?  Or Emma finding love in the familiar face of Mr. Knightley? Or of Jane finally returning home to a blind Mr. Rochester? If only there was such a man for her …

Someday My Prince Will Come

Tracy is one of many young ladies who dream of love at first sight.  She is also proof that wishes do come true.  Her Prince came in the form of her husband, Greg.  Not only is he her soul mate, but he is also her inspiration.  It was Greg who gave Tracy the idea to write her own novel.  And the idea took flight …

Dream a Little Dream

While Tracy was working on her first novel, Dance With Deception, she had the opportunity to meet several of her favorite romance authors, gracious women sharing a wealth of knowledge about writing and the publishing business. Tracy joined the Romance Writers of America and attended several national and regional conferences, learning as much about the craft of writing a romance novel as she possibly could. When she finished Dance With Deception, she was ready to publish her masterpiece, certain it would be a success.

Not So Fast

Tracy’s first draft was not ready for publication, proven by her rejection letters, so she put her manuscript aside for a couple of years while she and her husband relocated to Houston, Texas. Encouraged to polish her first draft by both her husband and her good friend, LeeAnn Lessard, she attended another national conference then went to work editing her book. Tracy also hired MAC Editorial services to teach her an invaluable lesson … how to edit her first novel. With Carole Spencer’s help, she learned how to read her manuscript through an editor’s eyes. And the hard work continued until Dance With Deception was at last a final draft.

Good Things Come to Those Who Wait

Tracy pitched Dance With Deception to Jacqueline Druga-Marchetti, Editor in Chief of LBF Books, at the Romance Writers of America national conference in Reno, Nevada. A year later, Tracy received the call every author dreams of … “LBF Books has offered to purchase the rights to your novel.” Let the celebration begin!

And They All Lived Happily Ever After …

Well, it’s too early to tell but Tracy does still believe in happily ever after. She and her husband, Greg, reside in Houston with their three feline-sons. They eagerly await the release of Dance With Deception, the first in a series of three novels set in Victorian England. Tracy is hard at work writing the next two novels in the series. Dance With Deception is just the beginning …