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Monica Burns

An award-winning author of erotic romance, Monica Burns penned her first short romance story at the age of nine when she selected the pseudonym she uses today. Even then she knew that Burns was a great last name for an erotic romance writer who writes burning hot stories.

A workaholic wife and mother, Monica is a RWA 2005 Golden Heart Finalist, 2009 and 2006 EPPIE finalist, and a recipient of JERR's Silver Star award. Her book Mirage was a 2008 RT Bookreviews Reviewers Choice Award nominee, and it received a 2009 EPPIE for Best Historical Erotic Romance.

Monica is a survivor. At the age of 19, she was date raped. Healing is a life-long process, and her writing has helped her reclaim some of her self-worth. Diagnosed with bipolar disorder in her early 40s, Monica, according to the National Institute of Mental Health,is one of approximately 5.7 million American adults or about 2.6% of the American population (18 years and older) afflicted with the condition.

http://www.monicaburns.com/