Ginger Simpson retired from the University of California as an advocate for students.  While there, her involvement in editing and creating publications/forms led her to believe she could write a novel similar to those historical romances she loves so well.  Her debut novel was published by small press in 2003.  Since then, she’s written a total of eight books and five novellas, all contracted for publication.  Writing is in her blood.

 

Several of Ginger’s works have been nominated for awards and recognized as yearly best reads on well-known romance sites.  The reviews she’s received have been extremely favorable, with her first book receiving four stars from the Romantic Times Magazine.  She joined EPIC in its infancy, and maintains membership on as many promotional loops as she can find, such as Bebo, Bookplace, Bookface, Shelfari, Communicati, and Facebook.  Besides her own website and blog, she also is an avid user of Myspace and Boomerspace.    It is her belief that promotion is never-ending and the essential key to success.

 Born and raised in California, she never planned to leave, but a few years ago, her grandson was diagnosed with developmental delays, and she moved to Tennessee.  Now she spends her time writing with Sponge Bob Square Pants, Thomas the Train, and Sprout TV playing in the background.  It isn’t as inspiring as the smooth jazz she enjoys, but there is great delight in knowing she’s making a difference in Spencer’s life.  Husband, Kelly is a wonderful supporter and her biggest fan.  He brags that he is the inspiration behind the romantic scenes in his wife’s books.  She won’t confirm one way or the other.

 Ginger recognized a dream with the publication of her first book, but her real hope is to see her work more readily available to the general public. She has two books coming out in 2008 with two more in the works.  At age sixty-two, she reminds herself that you are never too old to achieve your goals.  Grandma Moses is her heroine.