Unlike a lot of us, Barbara Metzger didn’t dream of being a romance writer. Back in the 1980’s, Barbara was an artist with paying jobs as a greeting card writer and then, as an editor. One day, she picked up a Georgette Heyer book and fell in love with the light-hearted Regency romance. All too soon she’d devoured every story Georgette had written. And since the author had passed away, not many fun romps in Regency England would be available to entertain Barbara. So she decided to take matters into her own hands and write what she loved. The rest, as they say, is history.
Sick of you, Gina? Never!
I'm Candace Gold and I live on Long Island with my husband, Robert. Under this name I write contemporary romances and women's fiction. Sometimes, I call myself Candy Caine and write more erotic stories-- but I still live on Long Island with the same husband. Only the name and writing changes.
I'm happy to be a part of the annual Pindar Book Signing for Literacy Suffolk. Knowledge gained from reading and writing is the front line for furthering peace and understanding which is most helpful when diverse people have to share the same planet.
I will have on hand to sign several novels and short stories. I have listed a sampling below:
AUTUMN LEAVES
On his way to a job interview in Arizona, Peter Saunders is carjacked and left for dead. However, his assailant himself, is killed in a fiery accident with an oil truck. Authorities notify Kate Douglas, his fiancée in New York, of his death. She is devastated. And, as if that pain and heartache isn't enough, Kate, a sixth-grade teacher, discovers she's pregnant and must fight to keep her job. Though she never truly lets Peter's ghost go she eventually finds happiness with fellow teacher Mark Winters... until fate intervenes once more.
A HEATED ROMANCE
She battles blazing fires and battles for respect. As a woman firefighter, Marcie O'Dwyer can never let down her guard. She knows it might cost her life. However, Ray Smith just might slip past her defenses. He poses the biggest threat... to her heart. However, there is no room for her in his life. Hard-hearted Smith has vowed never to fall in love again. Only, Marcie's working her way under his skin. Passions burn as bright as the fires they fight. But can their attraction survive constant doubts, a misunderstanding and the threat of maniac arsonist bent on mrdering them both?
CHRISTMAS WITH A STRANGER
In the wee hours two days before Christmas, graphic artist Allie Benson, a young African-American living contentedly with her boyfriend, is awakened by a distress call from her boss. Knowing she possesses a pilot's license, he asks her to fly to Maine to pick up Roy Colby, a stranded potential client, and bring him back to Manhattan. She imagines Colby, the owner of a chain of stores, to be a middle aged guy with a paunch, so she isn't prepared for the handsome, blond -haired man waiting at the airport. When the plane develops engine trouble, she is forced to make an emergency landing. Rescue is prevented by a snowstorm and they take shelter in an abandoned shack. After spending a stolen night of bliss, the two are rescued. But will they ever be able to return to their lovers at home and forget one another?
LOVE WITH A YOUNGER MAN
Amber Martin ran from a painful past and into a successful career as a real estate agent. When she closes the most lucrative sale of her career, she invites her boyfriend, Geoffrey Cole, to a celebratory dinner. Egotistical, self-absorbed Geoffrey ruins the dinner to take care of business, causing Amber to take a hard look at their relationship. Realizing she will always take a backseat to his wheeling and dealing, an angry and hurt Amber goes clubbing with the goal of getting laid. She hooks up with Richard Harrington, a handsome, white guy ten years her junior. Though she's as attracted to him as he seems to be with her, she decides to break it off before the novelty wears off for him and their age difference becomes a factor. Determined, Richard persuades her to see him again and just when things seem to be falling into place for Amber, she discovers you can't truly escape your past.
An Angel With a Bruised Spirit.
Nicole Fleming and Dante LaPalma have nothing in common except an old man's legacy. Joe Corbet has promised them a great treasure awaits them--if they're clever enough to solve his riddles within a six month time frame. 
Raised by a ragtag group of tender-hearted sailors in 19th century Hyderabad, Antoinetta Manu has grown into a woman determined to sail her own course in life. But when her past and future collide with terrifying results, only one man can set her free. 
