I made my debut in 2009 with the release of The Price of Innocence. Since that time I’ve penned multiple novels and novellas in various genres – historical fiction/family sagas, Gothic romance, and Victorian romance. My taglines are “Taking Readers Into the Romantic Past” and “Romance with a Kiss of Suspense” under the pen name of Nora Covington. I’ve also written one contemporary award-winning women’s fiction under the pen name of J.D. Burrows.
With Russian blood on my father’s side and English on my mother’s, I blame my ancestors for the lethal combination in my genes that influence my stories. Tragedy and drama might be found between the pages but eventually I give readers a happy ending.
My passion, besides writing, is researching my ancestry. To my dismay, my DNA test results revealed that 42% of my genetic make-up originates from Eastern Europe and Russia, 17% Germanic Europe, 14% England, 16% Scandinavian (Norway and Sweden – those Vikings, no doubt), 5% Ireland & Scotland (MacDonald clan in the kilt, lass), and 5% Baltic states, with 1% Jewish (must be Fiddler on the Roof from Russia). Regardless of the results, I am obsessed with my English ancestors who came from Manchester. You will find the names of my distant relatives sprinkled throughout my books as characters and in the dedications.
And one more thing, I write all my own books. No ghosts allowed.
“When our hearts turn to our ancestors, something changes inside us. We feel part of something greater than ourselves.” Russell M. Nelson
Three standalone stories – Ladies of Disgrace – with the tagline, “Every Era Has its Fallen Women.” The first book of the series Lady Isabella is set in the 1930’s. Lady Grace is set during World War I, and Lady Charlotte in 1890 (the late Victorian era).
convenience blended family fortunes and kept bloodlines pure. After her presentation at court, which marked the beginning of the London season, Ann’s life turns into a whirlwind of tea parties, balls, and husband hunting. Pressured to marry John Broadhurst by her parents, she is plunged into a world of secrets, betrayal, and danger at Blythe Court.
