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- Catherine Kean has always loved tales of heroic knights and stubborn damsels. She penned her first novella at age twelve and first full-length manuscript at sixteen. After completing a B.A., Double Major (First Class), in English and History from the University of Victoria, B.C., Canada, she was accepted into the post-graduate Works of Art Course run by Sotheby's auctioneers in London, England, where she studied centuries of history, antiques and fine art. She worked in Canada for several years as an antique and fine art appraiser.
Her debut medieval historical romance, DANCE OF DESIRE, was the launch title of Medallion Press's Sapphire Jewel Imprint. DANCE OF DESIRE won two Reviewer’s Choice Awards as well as Best Medieval in industry review magazine Affaire de Coeur’s 2006 Reader-Writers’ Poll. This book also finaled in four contests for published romance novelists, including the Debut Novel Category of Reviewers’ International Organization’s 2005 RIO Awards of Excellence and Georgia Romance Writers’ 2006 Maggie Awards. Her second book, A KNIGHT'S VENGEANCE, was a finalist in the 2007 Maggie Awards and won 3rd place in the Historical category of Volusia Romance Writers' 2007 Laurel Wreath Contest. Her third novel, MY LADY'S TREASURE, won a Reviewer's Choice Award from The Road to Romance.
Busy writing her next novel, Catherine lives in Florida with her husband, daughter, and two spoiled cats.
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- http://www.catherinekean.com
- Published Novels
- Dance of Desire
A Knight's Vengeance
My Lady's Treasure
A Knight's Reward (April 2008)
A Knight's Temptation (April 2009)
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A KNIGHT'S REWARD: 5 Stars & Reviewer's Pick from Affaire de Coeur!
Posted on March 20th, 2008 at 11:52pm —
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Orlando, FL. Book Signing Saturday, January 26
Hi fellow readers and writers! :)
I'm participating in a romance author book signing this Saturday, January 26 from 1-3 pm at Borders, located at 880 W. State Road 436 in Altamonte Springs, Florida, 32714. I'll be signing copies of my medieval romances DANCE OF DESIRE, A KNIGHT'S VENGEANCE (Book One of my Knight's Series), and MY LADY'S TREASURE. If you're able to stop by, please do!
Best wishes,
Catherine…
Posted on January 24th, 2008 at 10:29am —
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Hello and Happy Holidays!
Hi everyone!
Anne, thank you so much for creating this wonderful community. I look forward to meeting many new writing friends and readers. Happy holidays, all!
Warmly,
Catherine Kean
http://www.catherinekean.com
Posted on December 23rd, 2007 at 12:41pm —
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four books since we last talked. I am impressed. Congratulations. We're in Florida for a few weeks, but not near Orlando. maybe next time I can visit the chapter and have lunch.
Barbara
Remember me? In my other life, i was chapter president before you.
Barbara edwards
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