Civil War Research

~ By Angela Kay Austin I was born in Memphis, TN.  As soon as I could, I packed my bags and headed off to D.C. never imagining myself to return to Memphis, under any circumstances. But, what do you know, life had other plans. Many of my books are set in Memphis, or another southern […]

[Repost] E-Published Authors: Are you a real author?

~ By Angela Kay Austin When I tell people I’m a published author, they ask “Where can I buy your book?”  Proudly, I say “Amazon, All Romance eBooks, my publishers’ websites.”  They respond “Can I buy it in a bookstore?”  Before my short story, My Son, was released in print, my answer to their last […]

The Romantic Times (RT) Conference, 2012

~ By Angela Kay Austin At what age did you decide (realize) you were meant to write?  It’s always been a part of me in one way or another.  When I finally made the decision to jump off that bridge and submit, I think I didn’t sleep for weeks waiting for responses.  When the rejections […]

[Repost] Can You Really Make a Living Doing What You Love?

~ By Angela Kay Austin Have you ever scrolled through the Amazon Bestsellers’ list and wondered, “Will my book ever be listed?”  Well, I have.  I walk through bookstores picturing what my books would look like placed on display throughout various points in the stores, or imagine picking up USA Today to find to my […]