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After a short career in elementary education, Deeanne Gist retired to raise her four children. Over the course of the next fifteen years, she ran a home accessory and antique business, became a member of the press, wrote freelance journalism for national publications such as People, Parents, Parenting, Family Fun, Houston Chronicle and Orlando Sentinel, and acted as CFO for her husband’s small engineering firm--all from the comforts of home.

Squeezed betwixt-and-between all this, she read romance novels by the truckload and even wrote a couple of her own. While those unpublished manuscripts rested on the shelf, she founded a publishing corporation for the purpose of developing, producing and marketing products that would reinforce family values, teach children responsibility and provide character building activities.

After a few short months of running her publishing company, Gist quickly discovered being a "corporate executive" was not where her gifts and talents lie. In answer to Gist’s fervent prayers, God sent a mainstream publisher to her door who licensed her parenting I Did It!^® product line and committed to publish the next generation of her system, thus freeing Gist to return to her writing.

Eight months later, she sold A Bride Most Begrudging to Bethany House Publishers. Since that debut, her very original, very fun romances have rocketed up the bestseller lists and captured readers everywhere.  Add to this two consecutive Christy Awards, three RITA nominations, rave reviews, and a growing loyal fan base, and you’ve got one recipe for success.

Her latest releases, Beguiled, Maid To Match , and Love on the Line are now available.

Gist lives in Texas with her husband of twenty-eight years and their border collie. They have four grown children. Click here to find out the most up-to-the-minute news about Dee.

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Author's Schedule

 2012 Schedule

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EVENT: RomCon 2012
LOCATION:  Denver, CO
DATE:  Friday, June 22, through Sunday, June 24, 2012
TIME: All day and all night

Annual Conference for Romance Readers

This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for romance readers to mix and mingle and play games with their favorite romance authors.  All romance genres are represented, and the reader-to-author ratio is amazing.  Lots of great interaction with your favorite authors.  Dee will be doing a Titanic Tea Party with your favorite historical authors.  This whole weekend is tons of fun.  More details at GetawayWithDee.com.

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EVENT: RWA National Conference
LOCATION:  Anaheim, CA
DATE:  Wednesday, July 25, through Saturday, July 28, 2012
TIME: All day and all night

Annual Conference for Romance Writers

If you are an author -- published or unpublished -- this is a fantastic opportunity.  Romance writers from all over the nation will gather at the Anaheim Marriott to share tips and techniques, catch up on the latest industry news, meet with editors and agents and, of course, relax.  The workshops are invaluable, and the relationships formed here can last a lifetime.  If you're a romance writer, this is the place to be!  Details at RWA.org

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This schedule is updated regularly, so check back for new events.

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