About Tina

The writing is so vivid …the reader will forget Lucy and Kitty are just characters in a novel.” -BlogCritics Magazine 
 
“The daughter-mother-grandmother theme in Ruby Among Us pulled me in. Wonderful story-telling.” -Jordin Sparks, Music Artist
 
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Tina Ann Forkner is the author of two novels, Ruby Among Us and Rose House, both published by Waterbrook Press, a division of Random House. In addition to writing fiction, Tina enjoys freelancing from time to time and has had several stories appear in various publications, most recently in Homecoming Magazine. She grew up in Oklahoma and graduated with honors from CSU Sacramento before settling in Wyoming where she lives with her husband, three bright children and two loveable dogs. Tina has a passion for libraries and is honored to serve as Vice President of the Laramie County Library Foundation Board of Directors. Tina enjoys presenting at writing conferences and also speaks to women’s groups and book clubs about the writing journey and themes related to her novels.  
 
Book Clubs: If your club is reading Rose House or Ruby Among Us, thank you! If you are in my area and would like for me to visit, let me know! Or if your club would like to schedule a phone call with me, email to make an appointment.

 Speaking Schedule: I love to meet readers and often speak on topics related to my novels and the writing journey. If you are interested in having me speak at your event, please email for more information. Fees are negotiable based on your group’s budget, but travel expenses are appreciated. atforkner @ yahoo . com

Latest Book Release: See pictures of the May 19th Rose House release Party: Rose House Launch

Publisher: Waterbrook Press, a Division of Random House

Email me: atforkner@yahoo.com

Publicity: jeane@wynnwynnmedia.com

Learn More About Tina at these Links:

Appearances

Featured in WLA’s Wyoming Library Roundup: Wyoming Women Writers

Interview at Words to Mouth

Interview at TitleTrakk 

Tina’s MySpace 

Connect with Tina on  www.facebook.com: Tina Ann Forkner or Twitter: tinaannforkner

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