Born in The Netherlands, we went to live in London, England, when I was eighteen.

BFA ? Art History, Major. Interior Design, Minor.

Moved to Montreal, Canada. (I figured I might as well be paid for being fluent in French). Married Arnold Hofman, a truly fabulous man. Owned and operated an art gallery for twelve years. Widowed ten years ago. Became friends with Nina Bruhns, who urged me to write.

I did as I was told, and in the next five years I wrote two dozen books. I figured that's what it would take to learn to write. And I was wrong!

Rose Brungard took pity on me and gave unstintingly of her own expertise, sending long teaching e-mails, which helped me a lot.

I also owe my grateful thanks to Thea Devine, who taught me to play "What If" when the writing isn't going well.

And more recently, I have been given generous help, encouragement and advice by Jennifer Mueller, a wonderful writer, who also provided the stunning cover art for all my books published by Romance At Heart. I owe you all so much.

Sincerely,

Kate Hofman