Kei's Publisher's
Genesis Press - Genesis Press is the largest privately-owned African-American book publisher in the country. Genesis emerged out of the sweltering backdrop of Columbus, Mississippi only a decade ago in 1993. However, what was then only an upstart business venture by attorneys Wilbur and Dorothy Colom, has risen over the last ten years to become a groundbreaking romance publisher, pioneering in African-American, Hispanic, Asian, and interracial fiction. Genesis Press continues to turn new corners and expand beyond originality, introducing several new imprints as the company continues rapid growth.
Zumaya Publications - Zumaya Publications is an innovative new publishing company that strives to bring the best of fiction to the public. Zumaya officially launched in 2001 with the release of its first titles in print and PDF format. Zumaya Publishing stands apart by limiting its list to only the highest quality titles. Their philosophy is simple. If it's a great, well-written story, we'll publish it.
Favorite Booksellers
Fellow Authors
Linda Wasmer Andrews - Writing about health, psychology, and the mind/body connection. Linda is a freelance writer specializing in health, psychology, and the mind/body connection. Since 1982, her writing has appeared in a wide range of books, magazines, and websites. She's covered everything from anxiety to zoonoses, but her special interests include healthy lifestyles, stress management, and mental health.
Karen Kelley - The official Website of Kensington Brava author, Karen Kelley Sultry... Sexy... Daring... Dangerous... Funny... Fabulous! Who says you can't have it all? Karen packs plenty of humor, suspense and outright oomph into her books.
Melissa Schroeder - The official Website of Erotic Romance Author, Melissa Schroeder. Melissa's works are taking the e-book world by storm and with her masterful mix of humor and hormones it's easy to see why! She keeps the laughs flowing, the chemistry sparking, and the tension high.
Linda Broday - The official Website of award-winning author, Linda Broday. With her rich, multi-dimensional characters and extraordinary use of atmosphere, Linda Broday creates touching love stories that blur the lines of modern reality and immerse you directly into the heart of the Old West.
Writing Organizations
Romance Writers of America - Romance Writers of America is the professional association for 9,000 published and aspiring romance writers. Members of RWA write the novels that make up 55% of all popular paperback fiction and that generate more than $1 billion in sales each year. Whether you are an established author or someone who's just thinking about getting started, joining RWA and reaping all of its many benefits is a must.
Red River Romance Writers - Kei's Local RWA Chapter. Chapter 124 of the Romance Writers of America, RRRW serves members from all along the Red River Valley and Texoma Region of North Texas and Southern Oklahoma, working to provide a forum where authors and aspiring authors alike can come together to exchange ideas and hone their skills to create the very best in romantic fiction.
San Antonio Romance Authors - Want to write a book? Already written the Great American Romance Novel? Newbie or old pro—or book industry professional—you're welcome at SARA. As Chapter #41 of Romance Writers of America, we are dedicated to supporting and encouraging the romance genre.
Author & Reader Resources
Road To Romance - For Readers and Writers of Romantic Fiction. RTR was founded in 1999 as a list of books coming out in future months. Since then it grown and evolved into what visitors are looking for when they need information on authors and books: author listings, reviews, new releases, interviews, chats, conferences, articles and more.
Authors Den - Where authors and readers come together. Authors Den focuses on delivering the best author promotion and personal discovery of content on the web. Through innovative advanced technologies and by listening and re-acting to the needs of Authors and Readers. The company delivers services through its own website AuthorsDen.com, and has plans to deliver services through ReadersDen.com Inc.
Romantic Times - Definitive women's fiction guide and one-stop bookshop! Romantic Times Bookclub Magazine. Reviews, romance novels, women's fiction, mystery, romantic suspense, paranormal, multicultural, science fiction, and fantasy books. Resource for aspiring authors. Romance readers message boards.
Romance Junkies - The purpose of Romance Junkies is to offer as many free resourses as possible for authors - and readers! This site is packed with reviews, author chats, interviews, website listings and much more.
Miscellaneous Fun
Michael Truong - This multi-talented artist is inspired to write about the physical and the emotional journeys that we all share in life. His interests are as diverse as his writing. He is signed to a modeling agency, and studied both acting and filmmaking. In November 2000, he was a finalist in “Mr. Romance” contest, "Romantic Times Magazine". “I am thinking it does not matter what kind of vehicle that I take to get to the music (plane, train or crawling), as long as I get there."