DeAnna Cameron writes romance and historical fiction featuring feisty heroines transformed by true love and belly dance -- the oldest and most exciting dance form in the world. Her novels have been translated into Japanese, Polish, and Serbian, and her work has been praised for its "deft prose, energetic characters and . . . colorful images" by RT Book Reviews and called "most entertaining" by the Historical Novel Review.She's also the founder of O.C. Writers, a welcoming network of more than 200 published and aspiring authors in Southern California. And she's the founder and editor of Lit Central O.C., an e-magazine written by O.C. writers for O.C. writers and others.Before turning to fiction, DeAnna worked as a journalist, writing and editing for several Southern California newspapers and magazines. She's a member of the Romance Writers of America, as well as its Orange County chapter. When she isn't working on her next novel, she can usually be found at her jeweler's bench, creating new wire-wrap, bead and multimedia designs for Odd Alchemy Jewelry. She lives in Orange County, Calif. with her family.For more, visit www.DeAnnaCameron.com.