Copyright 2001-05 by Patricia Kay

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Patricia Kay taught fiction writing classes at the University of Houston, Cinco Ranch, for three years. She has given workshops on a variety of writing-related subjects at dozens of local, regional, and national conferences. She is a former national board member of Romance Writers of America. If you would like information about her availability to speak to your chapter or appear at your conference, you can contact her at P.O. Box 441603, Houston, TX 77244-1603 or e-mail her by clicking here.