Cindy Anstey

There are so many different ways to see the world. I sometimes use my artistic eye, and when I do, I see that the billowing clouds are not white but varying grays. I notice that forests are many shades of green and tree trunks are more grey than brown. When I use my photographer’s eye, I am drawn by scenes … Read More

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My dream of being published was decades old before Love, Lies and Spies was released. I hoped that I would eventually feel vindicated for all the years I had spent learning—grammar, history, character psychology and how to commit murder. Just one published book would be enough. Or so I thought.I imagined that as soon as I crossed that published-author magical … Read More

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It’s bleak outside—probably in more ways than just the weather. Your energy is drained, and a nap is looking very appealing. Time to take a holiday? A vacation in sun? Absolutely! But the cost is not negligible. What if you could go away at no cost? Impossible, you say. Not at all; sit at your desk and start imagining. Writing … Read More

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Hello Swoon Readers,Exciting news! A new Cindy Anstey Historical Mystery will be on the shelves of your local bookstore next April. Yes!! It’s called Deadly Curious and the gorgeous cover, as you would expect, evokes mystery and drama, and danger… with a touch of romance.A sharp, intense pain in his neck stilled his hands. He felt a warm cascade of … Read More

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I have been working on The Hummingbird Dagger for quite some time—years, actually. I might save some dignity if I confess that this book was my first complete manuscript. Yes, I began my writing career with high drama: blood dripping and mysterious persons causing havoc. It was a lark and since I thought the manuscript would never see the light … Read More

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