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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 While those unpublished manuscripts rested on the shelf, she founded a publishing corporation for the purpose of developing, producing and marketing products that would reinforce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 novels have rocketed up the bestseller lists and captured readers everywhere.  Add to this two consecutive Christy Awards, four 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

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EVENT: West Houston RWA
LOCATION: Houston, TX
DATE:  Saturday, January 12, 2013
TIME:  9:00 am - Noon

SPELUNKING FOR HIDDEN JEWELS: A Guided Tour of Research with Deeanne Gist

Join Dee as she reveals ways to transport your readers to the very pages of your books. Find out what types of research is the most productive for Contemporary and Historical novelists, along with how to slip it smoothly into your work.  

WHRWA meets at Memorial Drive Christian Church, 11750 Memorial Drive, Houston, TX  77024.

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EVENT: Montgomery County Book Festival
LOCATION: Lone Star College - Montgomery
DATE:  Saturday, February 2, 2013
TIME:  9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Keynote Presentation by Deeanne Gist

Dee will be the lunchtime keynote speaker and will be doing her now-famous presentation on Victorian underwear. She starts out in her chemise and bloomers and dresses in complete Victorian regalia on-stage.  If you haven't seen it, this is a great chance to see it for free and to attend a great book festival to boot!  

Advanced Writing Workshop by Deeanne Gist

The festival is packed with author panels, keynote presentations, exhibitors and writing workshops.  Dee will be doing an advanced writing workshop in the afternoon.  And you can't beat the price -- it's free!

The Book Festival is being held at the Lone Star College - Montgomery at 3200 College Park Drive, Conroe, TX 77384.  Click here for more info on the festival. 

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EVENT: Book Talk Nation Video Booktalk
LOCATION: Online and via phone
DATE:  Thursday, May 9, 2013
TIME:  6:00 pm Central Time/7:00 pm Eastern Time

Deeanne Gist talks about "It Happened at the Fair"

Join Dee for as she shares behind-the-scenes inspiration and fascinating tidbits about her brand new release, It Happened at the Fair. Dee will be interviewed by Karen Holt, a freelance writer and editor who reviews books for O, The Oprah Magazine, Parade and other publications. It should be an interesting discussion!

Reserve your spot at BookTalkNation.com/author/gist.  There's no charge to participate, but you do need to reserve a spot. Books purchased during the talk will be autographed by Dee.

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EVENT: Facebook Party and iPad Mini Giveaway
LOCATION: Dee's Facebook Page
DATE:  Wednesday, May 22, 2013
TIME:  7:00 pm Central Time/8:00 pm Eastern Time

It's a party - and you're invited

This is a live webcast event streamed directly from Dee's Facebook page. Dee will discuss more of the story behind It Happened at the Fair and she'll answer your questions. There will be prizes throughout the evening, so join in the discussion for a chance to win.

YOU HAVE TO ENTER THE iPAD MINI CONTEST IN ADVANCE.  Dee will be announcing the winner at the Facebook Party.  Click here to enter the iPad Mini contest!

Then show up and join in the fun on Wednesday. The link is already up. Join the party here.