Lori J. Ness aka Christine Arness
Writes: Romantic Suspense, Mystery, Inspirational
Lori is also a member of RWA, Midwest Fiction Writers and Sisters in Crime. Rosemary for Remembrance, published by HarperCollins, was nominated for Romantic Times award for Best Contemporary Romantic Novel. Lori's second contribution to literature (tongue in cheek!) is Wedding Chimes, Assorted Crimes. She's also published in non-fiction and short fiction. 
Lauri Robinson
Writes: Historical, Western, Time Travel
Lauri lives a few miles outside of Big Lake, Minnesota with her husband. They have three grown sons and one granddaughter. (Yes, finally a girl!) She is the Resource Development Manager for the local United Way and volunteers for several other area non-profits. Besides writing and spending time with her family, Lauri likes to read, fish, watch NASCAR (yes, she’d been to a live race) and is a lifelong Elvis fan (yes, she’s been to Graceland). Her novels include A Message of Love and Mail Order Husband. Other published works include magazine articles and children’s activities. See what’s happening by visiting her blog at laurirobinson.blogspot.com.
Nancy Schumacher aka Nancy Pirri/Natasha Perry
Writes: Historical Romance, Contemporary Erotica
Nancy is a member of Romance Writers of America and local Minnesota chapter, Midwest Fiction Writers She is also one of the founders of the second Minnesota RWA chapter, Northern Lights Writers (NLW). Nancy is also one of twelve authors (writing as Dame Sapphire) in the author-promo organization, Jewels of the Quill. www.jewelsofthequill.com.
Her latest release is an erotic historical, RUINED HEARTS, writing under the pseudonym, Natasha Perry. Visit Nancy at www.nancypirri.com or at www.natashaperry.com, or www.natashaperry.blogspot.com
Diane Pearson
Writes: Contemporary Romance, Mystery
"Altoids at High Altitude," a romantic comedy, published by Soul Mate Publishing is about a stressed out project manager with an inner voice that gets her into trouble. She meets the handsome IT contractor who intends to de-stress her. Their gray cube wall is not the only thing that separates them. Problems arise when she is whisked away in his private jet for lunch thinking it’s a joke.
A short story, "Counting the Days," appears in "Mystery and Romance Under the Northern Lights." The story is about a woman who never expected her life in a north woods resort to turn to isolation and oppression. When she gets a birthday card reconnecting to an old friend, the door opens to revenge, murder, and escape. Letters tell the story.
Diane is currently working on her second mystery, "In Plain Site, A Janet Darcy Mystery" now that she has her first novel hiding under the bed. Some day she plans to rewrite “510 Groveland.”
Besides writing about quirky characters in tight situations, Diane lives in Lake Elmo, Minnesota close to the Gateway Trail where she can be found bicycling, inline skating, or just walking—anything to get out of cooking and cleaning. See more at www.dianepearsonwriter.com
LuAnn Nies
Writes: Contemporary Romance, Contemporary Western
The saying, “You can take the girl out of the country, but you can’t take the country out of the girl,” describes LuAnn.
Some of her favorite things to do are herding cattle while on horseback in Montana, snowmobiling in Wyoming, diggin’ in the garden and writing romance novels. Many of her stories stem from a combination of past experiences and a lot of wishful thinking. Tracey Cramer-Kelly
Writes: Romance, Historical, Mystery
Tracey Cramer-Kelly is an author and singer/musician. Her work fuses writing, music and visual imagery and includes novels, short stories, essays and music videos. Her first novel, Last Chance Rescue, was a Finalist in the Romance category of the Next Generation Indie Book Awards. Her second, True Surrender, was released in October 2011 in tandem with her first full-length music video.Tracey's writing draws from her experience as an Army Reserve paramedic and exposure to helicopter medivac. She obtained her helicopter pilot license in 2001. She owns a motorcycle accessories business and lives in small-town Minnesota with her husband and two young children. Web site/blog: http://www.TraceyCramerKelly.com
Twitter: http://twitter.com/TraceyCramerKel
Edna Curry
Writes: Contemporary Romance, Historical, Suspense, Mystery, Inspirational, Paranormal
Edna Curry lives with her husband in the scenic St. Croix River Valley in Minnesota where she sets most of her stories. She will have 5 new novels out in 2011: Double Trouble, Dead in Bed, I’ll Always Find You, Never Love a Logger and My Sister’s Keeper. Check out her website for details about her current novels and about her backlist titles of novels, short stories and articles once again available on many e-book sales sites. www.ednacurry.com, www.facebook.com
Other members are: Becca Barnes, Jill Ann Dalton, Joyce Harrison, Kristina Jacobson, Jenny Jai, Tammy Matte, Robin Nelson, Sandy Probst
Denise Meinstad (aka Denise Annette Devine)
Writes: Contemporary Mainstream, and Inspirational Romance
Denise has had a passion for books since the second grade when she discovered 'Little House on the Prairie' by Laura Ingalls Wilder. She wrote her first book, a mystery, at age thirteen and has been writing ever since. She joined Romance Writers of America (RWA) in 1991 and has won or placed in numerous contests. In 2008, her contemporary inspirational romance, 'This Time Forever,' was a finalist in RWA's Golden Heart Contest. Her first publication, 'Romance and Mystery Under the Northern Lights,' is a compilation of short stories written by members of Northern Lights Writers. Denise's contribution to the anthology is 'Hotshot,' a light, romantic contemporary story. Denise lives on six wooded acres in East Bethel, Minnesota, with her husband, Steve, and her two problem (feline) children, Mocha and Lambchop. She loves to read, write, study and travel. Visit her at www.deniseannettedevine.com or her blog at www.deniseannette.blogspot.com. Shirley Kalpin-Olson
Writes: Non-fiction, Inspirational Christian
Shirley has been writing for many years and has published in newspapers and anthologies. She has three books in print: The Truth Shall Set You Free, Train Wreck in the Sierras, and Life after Death. The fourth book, Bitter Betrayal Sweet Revenge, is available as an e-book.She worked as an RN for many years, recently retired. She was widowed in 1999 and remarried in 2002 and lives in Cambridge MN and enjoys many grandchildren. She says, "life is great!" For more check out: www.skalpinolson.comMEMBERS
Jeannie Hamilton
Writes: Non-fiction, How-to
Jeannie writes “How-to” books about animals, for example “Soft Hands for Riders” and “Cowdog Training.” She creates her own illustrations and pictures for her books. She also writes children’s animal books. She has had many articles in professional magazines and has won a historical award.
Mary Jane Schultz
aka Leandra Logan
Writes: Young Adult Fiction, Romance and Romance/Fantasy
An author since childhood, She's always known she was destined to pursue a writing career. She says, "It's been a fantastic ride. Writing for both adult and teenage audiences. Making bestseller lists such as B Dalton and Waldenbooks. Being nominated for numerous Romantic Times awards and sometimes winning!" Visit her at www.leandralogan.com
Founding members are Lori Ness, Edna Curry, Denise Meinstad and Nancy Schumacher
