Cheryl Norman grew up in Louisville, Kentucky.  At the age of 13, she wrote her first mystery, inspired by Trixie Belden stories, in #2 pencil. 

Although life sidetracked her writing ambitions, she eventually returned to fiction writing and won the 2003 EPPIE award for her contemporary romance, Last Resort.  Her debut with Medallion, Restore My Heart, earned her a mention in Publisher's Weekly as one of ten new romance authors to watch.  Her follow-up novel, Running Scared, scored a Perfect 10 with RomRevToday.com. 

In addition to romantic mysteries, Cheryl has combined her passion for writing and healthful cooking by publishing three cookbooks.  Her favorite activities— walking, sewing, cooking, reading, classic cars, and motor home travel—figure prominently in her stories. A survivor of breast cancer, Cheryl also participates in events to raise money and awareness for the American Cancer Society. 

Having visited all fifty states, plus parts of Canada and Mexico, she and her husband have settled in northeastern Florida (quite near her fictional Drake Springs) with their spoiled poodle. Their modest home is surrounded by pines, oaks, and magnolias, and they’re often visited by deer, raccoon, rabbits, and hawks.  It's a perfect writers retreat.

Cheryl blogs as

the Grammar Cop

 

Cheryl and her poodle in her office at tea time.