I've always been a dreamer, making up stories in my head ever since I was a little girl. As I’d stare out the window during history class, stories of romance, adventure and intrigue would distract me from lectures on the Civil War.Years later with a degree in journalism I started my career by writing for newspapers and magazines then working as public relations manager for various non-profit organizations.
But the stories continued to haunt me so in the late 90’s I decided to try my hand at fiction. I sold my first book, Practice Makes Mr. Perfect, to Silhouette Romance in 2002, followed by the sale of Got a Hold on You to Dorchester. Got a Hold on You is the first book in my romantic comedy series set in professional wresting. The second book, Ring Around My Heart (2004), received the Reviewer’s Choice Award for Best Contemporary Romance from Romantic Times Magazine, and book three, Love on the Ropes, was released in the fall of 2006 and received a 4 1/2 star review from RTBookclub Magazine.
While writing the comedies I also continued to think about romantic suspense story lines. In 2006 my debut Harlequin Intrigue, Silent Memories, hit the shelves with a rave Top Pick review from Romantic Times Magazine. I've written eight books for Intrigue and one for Silhouette Nocturne. In 2010 I branched out into Young Adult fiction with Out of My Mind about a teenage girl with a traumatic brain injury that causes frightening visions that sometimes come true, and Escape, about a teenager who discovers her life is at risk due to her hidden talents.
As Hope White I also write for Love Inspired Suspense (LIS). My first LIS, Hidden in Shadows, was released in 2010 followed by my Port Whisper series: Witness on the Run (2011), Christmas Haven (2011) and Small Town Protector (2012). My next LIS, Safe Harbor, will be released in May, 2013. My LIS novels are not only action-packed, suspenseful and emotional, but they also feature a faith element to round out the story.
In 2009 I pursued my passion for screenwriting by writing two romantic comedies, Sugar & Spies, and Got a Hold on You (adapted from my book). Sugar & Spies won the Sunbreak Award in the Northwest Screenplay Competition. More recently I've written two thrillers including Escape, which won the Grand Prize in the 2011 Page International Screenplay competition, and my current script, Hunted.
I'm proud to be President Emeritus of the Northwest Screenwriters Guild, a fantastic organization that brings Hollywood execs to Seattle to give Guild members a chance to learn about the biz and pitch their movies. (nwsg.org)
When not at my computer you’ll find me hiding out in a movie theater, hiking the Cascade Mountains, walking my cats and dogs, or investigating new forms of exercise (Kenpo, anyone -- and no, it's not a sushi dish.) For more information, visit http://www.patwhitewriter.com
FAVORITE BEACH READ:
One beach. One book. Well… that would have to be… The Scarlet Pimpernel. It has everything! Intrigue, drama, suspense, danger and romance. Talk about romantic conflict. I also LOVE the whole masked crusader archetype. I’ll never forget the scene where they Marguerite and Percy get into a highly charged, emotional argument, then she leaves and Sir Percy actually kneels and kisses the ground where she’d just stood. <SWOON> Yes, this would be my one book.LATEST NEWS & EVENTS:
May is book release month for my alter ego, Hope White. Hope’s inspirational romantic suspense, SafeHarbor, received a 4 Star review from Romantic Times Bookclub Magazine and has already garnered excellent reviews on Amazon.BOOKS:
The Ringside Romance series
“Once again White brings to life the world of wrestling
with a fast-paced story that has a delightful romance as well as an intriguing mystery...” Got A Hold On You: Book 1 Ringside Romance series When conservative number cruncher Frankie McGee offers to help her uncle save his wrestling promotion, she doesn’t sign on to dress as a scantily clad tigress and prance into the ring on the arm of a sexy cowboy wrestler. But Black Jack Hudson isn’t just any cowboy and pretty soon the chemistry sizzling between them threatens to unravel Frankie’s plans for a perfect life with her pre-fiancé. Will Frankie’s intellect win over her desire, or will she go down for the count, risking everything for love? |
 
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Ring Around My Heart: Book 2 Ringside Romance series How on earth was PR Pro Alexandra Hayes going to turn wrestling’s biggest bad boy into the hero the league craved, especially when looking at his chest made her want to take him down on the mats herself? Loverboy Luke needed a make over all right, and she desperately needed this job. Luke will do anything to keep his bad boy image—his armor—in place, even seduce the adorable publicist. When Lexy realizes his machismo is just an act to hide past failures, she’ll risk everything, even her heart, to help him find forgiveness and maybe even…love. |
 
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Got A Hold On You: Book 3 Ringside Romance series DEA agent Jason McBain, who goes way under cover as professional wrestler Jack the Stripper. It’s bad enough he has to hold his own against seasoned wrestlers, but the physical therapist for the promotion, Sandy Ryan, is setting his body on fire with her healing touch. Sandy’s been burned and knows not to mix business with pleasure, yet there’s something about The Stripper’s vulnerable eyes that tugs at her heart. Jason’s feelings for Sandy go beyond primal desire, but he fears she’ll never forgive him once she discovers his true identity and ultimate goal to take down the wrestling promotion she calls family. |
 
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AUTHOR CONTACTS:
http://www.patwhitewriter.comEmail patwhitebooks@aol.com
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