"Words, language, books—all have held a lifelong fascination for me," says Patricia. "English is such a rich language, and part of the challenge of writing is in choosing the right word to portray the desired picture, or to achieve the desired effect."

Her first ambition was to become a librarian, then, in mid-stream as it were, she was drawn to teaching, graduating from Hamilton Teachers' College. After taking Primary Education at the University of Toronto, she found teaching in the primary grades a real high. "The children were so receptive, like little sponges. I tried to pass on to them my own love of reading and language."

After ten years, Patricia left teaching, and moved with husband Bill and their two daughters to Australia for several wonderful years. Back in Canada, she began to write "for real," and discovered the Regency Era of the early 1800s in England. This led to her first Regency, A Very Proper Thief. As more books follow, she enjoys adding mystery, murder, and intrigue to her stories. She joined EPIC, and is proud to be an EPIC award winner.

Now empty nesters, the Harrisons look forward to traveling more, visiting family, and getting involved in community activities. And more writing for Patricia, of course. There are many more plots to unravel, murderers to catch, and mysteries to solve.