Cindy Anstey

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 ... Read More

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Writing The Hummingbird Dagger was an adventure on its own. I loved describing high drama and placing my characters in dire situations that they had to overcome. I was able to use words like "thundering hooves" and the "shrill sounds of distress." *rubbing hands together* Yes, it was exciting. Powered by Giphy Now, onto editing. Having been through the ... Read More

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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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