Award-winning author Beth Cornelison received her bachelor's degree in Public Relations from the University of Georgia. After working in public relations for about a year, she decided to pursue her love of writing fiction.
Since that time, she has won numerous honors for her work including the coveted Golden Heart for unpublished authors awarded by Romance Writers of America. She has published romantic suspense novels with Silhouette Books, Five Star Expressions and Samhain Publishing, in addition to Sourcebooks.
Cornelison is active in her local RWA chapter and has presented writing workshops across the country. She lives in Louisiana with her husband and son.
What is your book about? Please provide a description.
Ladies' man Luke Morgan has the world at his feet until a freak explosion leaves him burned and bitter. Luke's family offers gutsy occupational therapist Abby Stanford a job facilitating Luke's physical therapy, but Luke wants no part of his family's schemes or Abby's help. When sparks fly between Luke and Abby, Luke must face his deepest fears in order to claim the woman who brought his family together and taught him the real meaning of love.
How long have you been at work on this book?
Healing Luke originally took about 6 months to write, but it has been revised many times since.
How did the idea originate?
Inspiration for the setting of the book and occupation of Luke and the Morgan men came following numerous family trips to the Destin area which included snorkeling trips and dining in the local restaurants.
Did the book entail any unusual writing habits or places?
