Type Of Business:
Romance-novel author
Expertise:
Western and regency romance; Modern day mystery and suspense
Major Product/SVS:
Electronic and print romance-novels
Favorite Business Publication:
Official Publication of Romance Writers of America; Writer's Digest
Hobbies/Sports:
Reading; Computer research and games; Making miniature dollhouses and roomboxes; Knitting; Crocheting
Education Degrees:
Master's Degree in Nursing, Psychiatric and Mental Health, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (1991)
Affiliations Awards:
Tampa Area Romance Authors; Romance Writers of America, Inc.
Place of Birth:
New York City, New York
Children's Names:
Julia Gerson, Christine Cartwright, Kathryn Natale
Work History:
Trauma Nurse; Cardiovascular ICU; Renal Transplant ICU; Home Care Hospice; Nursing Insturctor, UT Health Science Center-Houston; Medicaid Call Center, Hospice
Career Achievements:
Quarter Finalist, Screenwriters of America Competition; Selling Two Novels; Completing Seven Novels
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
Receiving the e-mail asking to contract for the sale of my book, Heart of Gold.
Charity:
Manager, Transportation Ministry, First United Methodist Church of Brandon
Number Of Years In Profession:
26
Number Of Years In Current Position:
26
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to the turn in market towards western romance novels.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession in 1986 when her husband peaked her interest in writing by finding the local Romance Writer's of America Chapter in Houston, TX. where she learned the basics of writing a book.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Natale is a retired registered nurse. She has been married for 47 years and has raised three daughters.
Her book Heart of Gold is available at Amazon at http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?field-keywords=Heart+of+Gold+Laurel+Natale&url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&x=16&y=24 and on Wild Rose Press at http://www.thewildrosepress.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=176_146&products_id=4425. A review of her book can be found at www.lovewesternromances.com
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Writing for The Wild Rose Press; Working with her editor
Education Certifications:
Registered Nurse (1978); Certified Critical Nurse; Certified Neurosurgical Nurse; Certified Emergency Room Nurse; Certified Palliative/Hospice Care Nurse
Awards/Honors:
Biography, Who's Who in American Nursing; Who's Who in American Women; Cambridge Who's Who
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Natale will be finishing her western trilogy and plans to publish her other seven complete novels.