My Life Story

Yes, it’s short – but I’m not that old!

So I changed majors twice and played hooky to attend a Who concert, (March 1976, the Boston Garden), but I knew what I wanted. Having goals is the key to success. Sacrifice helps, too. Almost 20 years after college graduation, I signed a contract with British publisher Domhan Books. I spent several summers in England writing, researching, and re-re-rewriting my 4-book Yorkist saga. A dedicated history buff and Anglophile, I’m a member of the Richard III Society, a fascinating group of learned historians, some of whom claim to have met Richard.

Two weeks after graduating college, I moved to London where I met my husband, British-born Chris Caligari, imported him to the U.S. and we started a construction cost consulting business in Houston, Texas. Houston in the 80s was a dazzling rock music Mecca, with venues and clubs galore. I created a music magazine, Wireless, with an equally ambitious group of writers. 

Chris became my husband and a U.S. citizen in 1986, and  in 1995, we started CostPro Inc., a construction cost consulting company, which is thriving in the New England region. I'm indulging another longtime interest, archaeology, for which I’m working on a Master’s Degree. We also love to travel. The Mediterranean cruise "Cradles of Civilization" aboard the Rotterdam included a visit to the Pyramids of Egypt. I was  fortunate to visit Poland, my grandmother's native land, and Chopin's birthplace as well as the resting place of his heart, Warsaw.

I received my Real Estate license in January '07. I've been investing in rental condos for several years, and really enjoy the business.

My books are essentially romances against a backdrop of political upheaval, court intrigue, poverty, and general drama of the surroundings. What I'm trying to say in my stories is that love can prevail no matter what the conflicts and obstacles.

You can buy my books in hardcover, paperback, or E format from bookstores or through www.barnesandnoble.com, www.amazon.com, www.borders.com and in the UK through  www.WHSmith.co.uk.

Please Email me if you would like some promo materials, or just drop me a line if you would like to be on my mailing list. I would love to hear from you!

The "Without Whom" Department . . .

Domhan Books, StarDust Press and Triskelion Publishing for giving me the freedom to go beyond the horizon and grow as a writer.

My agent, Janet Adams, for the support you've given me over the years and for believing in me.

Kathryn Falk of  Romantic Times, for all your support, publicity, and for bringing the chiropractor to my hotel room in Houston.  

I am grateful to the Richard III Society, www.r3.org, for listing my books, for your devotion to King Richard, and to Peter & Carolyn Hammond in London for helping me with my research,  your ongoing support, and good wishes.

To Warwick Castle: as I wrote in the guest book, "I love this place so much, I wrote a novel about it!" Your website, http://www.warwick-castle.co.uk, is almost as much fun as poking around the castle itself!

Jennifer at the Salem Barnes & Noble for the author events & signings.

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My Three Ways to Accumulate Wealth and Keep It: (and this comes from tried and true experience)

1) Don't spend money you don't have

2) Live below your means

3) Put a 20% stop-loss on all your investments

Extra Tip: If you own rental property and have a mortgage, you'll have negative cash flow. Trust me.

THE WARWICK RING

To celebrate the publication of my historical novels and Chris's and my 15th anniversary, I had this ring made for me by John Reynolds of Goldsmiths 3 in Concord, Massachusetts. The center stone is a purple sapphire, the two surrounding stones are pink topaz, and next to them are diamonds. It's set in 18K rose gold. John is an expert craftsman and does beautiful work, designing jewelry in Renaissance and other styles. Please visit www.goldsmiths3.com or call 978/371-1088 for an appointment.

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"I got plenty of experience and it all comes in handy now...there's nothing like a lot of experience when the big break comes." -- Vivian Vance, 1913-1979

God Bless our Troops