Growing up in Timmins,Ontario, in its gold mining heyday, gave Dee Lloyd her love of dramatic scenery, strong men and independent women. It taught her nothing is impossible with determination and hard work. Still in grade school, she told a reporter for the Timmins Daily Press that she was going to be a writer. Many careers--ranging from selling in a music store to teaching creative writing--later, she is doing just that.
Dee is now the award-winning author of seven romantic suspense and paranormal romance novels. Ties That Blind won the EPPIE Award for best contemporary romance. Her paranormal/reincarnation/ghost novel, Out of Her Dreams, is the EPIC award winner for Paranormal Romance. It was also a nominee for Romantic Times Reviewers Choice Award for best Paranormal Romance.
Dee was married to Terry Sheils, award-winning author of horror, mystery, and fantasy, for over forty years. Dee states, "Writing has always been as essential as breathing in our house."
Dee is a popular speaker at romance and mystery conferences. She teaches online courses (Putting the Suspense in Romantic Suspense and Keep those Pages Turning) at Savvy Authors and Outreach International RWA.
Dee's life is full. She lives with a wild and wonderful Mini-labradoodle named Meg. Her daughters are supportive and dynamic. And of course, the grandchildren are exceptional. The icing on the cake is the growing number of enthusiastic readers who write to tell her they enjoy her books. Visit Dee's website for news, free excerpts, short stories, and a free downloadable cookbook. Visit her website at http://www.deelloyd.com.
