Sinclair’s background includes a BA in journalism/criminology from Indiana University followed by graduate work in criminology at Florida State University. And a good dose of fun.” Sinclair in person is at once forceful and funny, as those who attend her February 25th workshop, “Character Torture 101,” will discover. The promotional copy says: “What defines a Linnea Sinclair book? Kick-butt heroines. Linnea Sinclair is now among the top names in an increasingly important commercial niche – sci-fi romance – and she is redefining its potential. The preceding novels received only slightly less acclaim, building Sinclair’s reputation and readership. The latter title won the prestigious RITA award (given by the Romance Writers of America) for best paranormal romance of 2006, as well as a host of other awards. Sinclair’s earlier titles, all beneficiaries of critical acclaim, include Finders Keepers, An Accidental Goddess, and Gabriel’s Ghost. Games of Command, which officially goes on sale February 27 but will premier a few days earlier at the Naples Writers’ Conference, is sure to be one of those steps. And she knows how to talk the talk and walk the walk of a successful writer poised to take some giant steps in an already remarkable career. She knows what her readers want – which is exactly what she wants as a reader. Linnea Sinclair knows the rules of the writing games she plays. BOOK BEAT Naples Sun Times February 7-13, 2007
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