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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 While those unpublished manuscripts rested on the shelf, she founded a publishing corporation for the purpose of developing, producing and marketing products that would reinforce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, two RITA nominations, rave reviews, and a growing loyal fan base, and you’ve got one recipe for success. Her new release, A Bride In The Bargain, is now available! Gist lives in Texas with her husband of twenty-six years and their two border collies. They have four grown children. Visit her blog to find out the most up-to-the-minute news about Dee. Click here to view interviews with Dee.
Author's Schedule
Remaining 2009 Schedule ---------------------------------------------
EVENT: Online Guest Host
LOCATION: Bustles 'N Spurs
DATE: Saturday, July 4, 2009
TIME: All Day
Check out Deeanne's online guest blog at Bustles 'N Spurs, a site dedicated to inspirational romance in the Old West. --------------------------------------------- EVENT: Book Signing
LOCATION: Washington, D.C.
DATE: Wednesday, July 15, 2009
TIME: 5:30-7:30 pm EDT Deeanne will be signing books at the Romance Writers of America's "Readers for Life" Literacy Autographing . Autographing is open to the public and the event is located in the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in the Exhibit Hall. -------------------------------------------- EVENT: Speaking
LOCATION: Washington, D.C.
DATE: Saturday, July 18, 2009
TIME: 9:45-10:45 am EDT Deeanne will be presenting UNVEILING THE MYSTERY: How Book Covers Come About at Romance Writers of America's National Convention. The event is located at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel. The convention runs from July 15-18, 2009. -------------------------------------------- EVENT: Live Online Interview
LOCATION: Wow! That Changes Everything! Radio Show
DATE: Thursday, July 23, 2009
TIME: 11:00 am CDT Deeanne will be interviewed live online by Melody, a licensed family and marriage psychologist. They will be discussing the "perfect romance." Just click the link to party934.com and scroll to the bottom of the page to select your system preference. ---------------------------------------------
EVENT: Online Guest Host
LOCATION: Bustles 'N Spurs
DATE: Tuesday, August 4, 2009
TIME: All Day
Check out Deeanne's online guest blog at Bustles 'N Spurs, a site dedicated to inspirational romance in the Old West. --------------------------------------------- Looking Ahead to 2010 --------------------------------------------- EVENT: Talk
LOCATION: West Houston Romance Writers Association (WHRWA)
DATE: Saturday, January 9, 2010
TIME: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm CST Deeanne will be speaking about "Collaboration" the West Houston RWA
meeting. The event will be held at Memorial Drive Christian Church, 11750 Memorial Drive, Houston, TX 77024. --------------------------------------------- This schedule is updated regularly, so check back for new events. To schedule Deeanne as a speaker or for a book signing please email Ron Smith with Smith Management Partners.
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