Lyn Cote

When Lyn Cote became a mother, she gave up teaching. While raising a son and a daughter, she began working on her first novel. Years of rejection followed. In 1997, Lyn got "the call." Her first book, Never Alone, was chosen by Steeple Hill. Lyn has had over thirty novels published since then. In 2006 Lyn's book, Chloe, was a finalist for the Romance Writers of America's (RWA)highest award, the RITA. And in 2010, Her Patchwork Family, a Love Inspired Historical, was a finalist for American Christian Fiction Writer's Carol Award.

Lyn helped found two RWA chapters: Heart of Iowa Fiction Authors in 1994 and Faith, Hope & Love Inspirational Chapter in 1997. She served as president of both. She is also an active member of Wisconsin Romance Writers and American Christian Fiction Writers. Lyn has also written three articles for the Romance Writers Report (RWA's journal) on the inspirational romance market and one on Classic Romantic Conflicts. Lyn has taught regional and national workshops for RWA. Lyn also compiles a Christian fiction market update every spring which she posts on her website www.LynCote.net.

Lyn’s brand “Strong Women, Brave Stories,” always includes three elements: a strong heroine who is a passionate participant in her times, authentic historical detail and a multicultural cast of characters.
To read stories of true life and fictional strong women, drop by her blog www.BookbyLynCote.com.

To keep up on Lyn's Love Inspired releases, drop by Love Inspired Authors

Lyn also regularly blogs with the Craftie Ladies of Romance at their blog Craftie Ladies of Romance

Living in northern Wisconsin in a lake cottage with her husband and four cats, Lyn spends her days writing books that show the power of divine as well as human love.

To purchase any of Lyn's books drop by Lyn Cote's site and click the button, "Buy Books." Or click "Printable Book List," print the list and take to local bookseller or library.