Anne Marie Becker

Ruby Nickname:Long Tall Ruby
Biography:

Anne Marie discovered a passion for understanding people (and her characters!) early in life, which translated into a lifelong pursuit of knowledge in biology, psychology, counseling, and writing. She is a 2009 Golden Heart® winner, the president of Northern Arizona Romance Writers of America, an active member of the Kiss of Death RWA chapter, and the mother of three young children. Find out more at www.AnneMarieBecker.com.

Hometown:Flagstaff, AZ
Age:36
GH Year(s)2009
Completed Manuscript(s)5
Genre(s):Romantic Suspense
Started Writing:2001
Day Job:Multi-tasker! (Mother, wife, housekeeper, & writer)
For Fun:Reading and playing computer games.
Website:http://www.AnneMarieBecker.com
What I Learned (about Writing) from Watching Soap Operas

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Some people think watching soaps is cliché or frivolous.  But years of watching soap operas helped prepare me for my future career.  No, not as a sultry-eyed vixen, but as a romance writer.

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January Q & A Day

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Head in a whirl after the holiday blitz?  Trying to get back into the writing habit, but have some nagging questions you’d like answered first?  Acronyms got you flustered?  WIP, POV, or SASE – we’ve got you covered.  Confusing feedback from an agent, editor, or judge?  You’re not alone.  Most of us have been there!

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Last Call

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Last call!
No, I’m not talking about alcohol – though after a tough few weeks getting that Golden Heart entry in gear and wearing your fingertips down to nubs to make the NaNoWriMo challenge a success, you may be inclined to imbibe.

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You Are Not Alone (Tips from your Traveling Companions: Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Cowardly Lion)

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“Lions and tigers and bears!  Oh my!”  No doubt about it, the craft of writing and the world of publishing can be a scary business.  But…
You are not alone.

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