Cindy Anstey

Good morning. The author yawns and leaps out of bed ready to slay dragons (if she is working on a fantasy) or face down murderers (yes, working on a mystery). Breakfast means time to think while munching without jotting anything down. By the time she’s poured her coffee, the author is ready to deal with the 19th century. Powered ... Read More

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Publishing a book is not all that it’s cracked up to be… it’s better.I had no idea what I was getting into when I received the call. Yes, the "Surprise!-We-love-your-book-and-want-to-publish-it!" call. I was in shock for weeks. I walked through the grocery story chin high, strutting. Thinking, The published author is now picking up a ... Read More

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Christmas has come early this year, Swooners: Cindy Anstey's sweet Regency tale full of holiday shenanigans—and a dash of danger—is hitting shelves today! Treat yourself to an early stocking stuffer with Carols and Chaos.In which the Yuletide season includes mistletoe and mayhem in equal measure.1817. The happy chaos of the Yuletide season has descended upon the ... Read More

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Revisions are fun… No, perhaps satisfying would be a better descriptor. As happy as I am with the first draft of a manuscript, I know that it can be improved. Carols and Chaos was no exception to that rule. Fortunately, the revision did become fun… A timely and smoother narrative stepped out from that first draft—all shiny and covered ... Read More

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Hello Swoon Readers,The time has come to announce the upcoming release of my fifth book. Yes, indeed, The Hummingbird Dagger will be on the shelves April 16th, 2019. The gorgeous atmospheric cover (revealed below) hints that while the book is still imbued with mystery and romance, the heart of the story is darker, the tension higher and the danger ... Read More

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