Barbara Edwards is a native New Englander who grew up in Connecticut. She claims to be a “Jill of All Trades”, doing everything from crossing guard to sales manager before graduating from the University of Hartford with a Master’s degree in Public Administration. She writes poetry for herself and novels when she needs to tell a longer tale. She is fascinated by the past so naturally turned to writing historical romance. The romance comes from her belief in people’s basic goodness and longing for love.

 She lived in Florida for several years and was president of the Central Florida Romance Writers. She is a member of Romance Writers of America.

When she returned to Connecticut, she founded the Charter Oak Romance Writers, a Chapter of Romance Writers of America, along with several close friends.

She is married to a retired Police Sergeant. They share an interest in target shooting and camping. An avid Civil War re-enactor, Barbara has traveled the eastern states to participate in events. She loves to visit museums, galleries and battle sites, gathering information for her stories.

She taught Romance Writing at Manchester Community college for three years.

She is fond of gardening and is growing antique roses with limited success.

Most of her exercise is when her Belgian Malinois demands a walk.