~ Christine Janssen ~

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Romantic Suspense	Romantic Suspense

HOME PAGE:       www.christinejanssen.net 

AUTHOR'S BIO:   

When my first husband died of cancer at age 39, so much grief and anger boiled up inside me that I started recording these feelings in a diary in order to exorcise them. Eventually, I began constructing scenes using the powerful emotions I had experienced. Throwing the protagonists into life-threatening situations and watching them cope helped me cope. Thus my affinity for romantic suspense was born. My first three books with Wings ePress were romantic suspense. However, the characters in WILD NATURE told me that their story was a mainstream romance, so that’s how I wrote it.

My personal story does have a happy ending. I had met my second husband through a camera club. To get me out in the world again, Ed offered to teach me macro (close-up) photography. I think he taught me very well, as witness the photo of a calopogon orchid I took that graces the cover of DARK LEGACY (July 2002, Wings ePress, Inc.) We now reside in a small Pennsylvania town along the Delaware River.

An administrative assistant, I unwind after work by tending an eye-catching perennial garden in warm weather, and when snow is on the ground, I browse through garden catalogs. Having honed my craft for a dozen years before seeing my work published, I encourage writers not to give up. I enjoy writing for the sheer adrenaline rush I get when the characters take over the story and I simply have to find out how they get out of trouble. I love to hear from my readers. Please visit my website, www.christinejanssen.com and sign my guestbook.

Wild Nature awards, also Top Ten Finisher 2003, Preditors & Editors Poll

REVIEWS/QUOTES: Christine Janssen delivers romantic suspense with sizzle! Her richly realized characters will capture your imagination and your heart. Enjoy!"   -- USA TODAY bestselling author SUZANNE FORSTER

"A new author who's skipping straight to the head of the list. Watch for great things from Christine Janssen." -- HOLT Medallion winner SHIRLEY HAILSTOCK

"Ms. Janssen delivers compelling suspense." -- Darlene Kendall, SIMEGEN

"Her talent will take her to the top of the list." -- Deborah Brent, WordMuseum Star Reviews

“Four stars. Christine Janssen challenges stereotypes by delivering a multifaceted heroine whose emotional and physical challenges will inspire readers.”  Jill Smith, Romantic Times

“Four stars. Ms Janssen has crafted a complex, fast paced murder mystery. Her talent will take her to the top of the list. It is comparable to Linda Howard at her best.” Deborah Brent, Word Museum Star Reviews

 “This book is a top rate mystery/whodunit as well as a good romance novel...the story is very well written with subtle curves and bends in the plot that will keep the reader transfixed to the very last page!”  Venetia Foo, Simegen

“With STAND ON YOUR OWN, Christine Janssen has woven a wonderful romance out of a difficult subject. She took a tragedy and made it a triumph, and with no excuses or explanations. I proudly applaud the book and the author.”  SHARON SALA, author of Remember Me

“STAND ON YOUR OWN is a terrific read, a sexy, romantic mystery that will keep you guessing until the very end.” CHRISTIANE HEGGAN, author of Moment of Truth

“Wow! Do not miss this earthy, engrossing, exciting novel. STAND ON YOUR OWN does!”  Suzanne Forster, author of The Morning After

WILD NATURE - “Tender, steamy and full of surprises.” – Christiane Heggan, author of  Moment of Truth.

WILD NATURE -“4 stars. Ms. Janssen takes the villain from her previous book and manages to redeem his tattered soul.” – Jill Smith, Romantic Times

WILD NATURE -“4 stars. The hero’s pain and guilt can be felt throughout this touching love story.” – Darlene Kendall, Simegen

WILD NATURE -“I don’t think I have ever read as emotionally gripping and emotionally wrenching a story as this.” – Marsha Briscoe, author of A Still Point In Time