Vanessa A. Newman

Are you ready for some wit? I write romantic comedies and children's books. My comedies are fast-paced like an intense gym work out, often include funny animals, and are definitely for adults. Think wordplay meets foreplay with a breathless pace. I am literate, but cannot say I write "literature."

My children's books have positive messages, include fun, and entertain children in busy public places like the doctor's office. "Tiny Tales" is a road trip must. I have three cats - Posey, Sparky, and Porkchop who have converted me from a dog-person only to a cat lover also.

I've been writing since I was eight years old, got some writing awards, and have not stopped yet. My repertoire includes lipstick names like "Moonbeam Pink" for a cosmetics company in Massachusetts; Six Sigma courses written in Ireland; health and wellness articles featured in Colorado and Oregon magazines; funny essays and even how to increase your vitamin D levels on Livestrong.com and eHow.

Signs, blackboards, magazines, and college student's papers all bear my mark. Currently, I am writing my third book, "Baklava, Bibs & Brouhaha" in the romantic comedy series, "Cardio Chronicles" and working on a historical fiction about my great grandmother - Rosie.