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  <name><![CDATA[Scarlett Rains]]></name>
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  <about><![CDATA[&lt;b&gt;A Bio!  I can't write a Bio! My books are much more interesting then me!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;p&gt;Having said that, I'll share that I adore 18th century English history and imagine I'm transported back to that period when I'm writing. I make every attempt to represent the period authentically when I write of it and don't pull punches. As a result,you may find some of my content unusual, even objectionable, but I believe strongly in representing likely characters of the period with realism.&lt;/p&gt; 
&lt;b&gt;How do I create my characters?&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Character inspirations come to me after reading of a particular event, during the period, that interests me. I often awaken from a sound sleep with a poem or segment of a story telling itself to me quite clearly.  I jump up (scare my hubby half to death) and run to my desk to write it all out. At other times, mostly when I'm gardening or just allowing my mind to wander, a character will reveal itself to me with such clarity that I feel as if they are real. When I write of them it's more a sharing of their thoughts then a telling, if you understand my meaning.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;I'll close with this tidbit,...a segment from my dream the other night.&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;i&gt;Fear is a rabid beast with gaping  mouth, blood-drenched teeth and a voracious apetite for dreams.&lt;/i&gt; &lt;/blockquote&gt;
Scarlett

  
 

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  <title><![CDATA[Promises of the Heart (Book One of Sisters of the Heart Series)]]></title>
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      <name><![CDATA[Scarlett Rains]]></name>
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  <average_rating>4.33</average_rating>
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  <published>2009</published>  
  
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