Mary M. Forbes

Born and bred on western stories by Zane Grey and Louis L'Amour, Forbes grew up in the middle of nowhere Saskatchewan. Although modern life intervened on her parents farm, she soon realized the similarities between her life and North American western past. From riding horses, playing cowboys and Indians with real Indians combined with the scenery of vast, open prairies and endless horizons she was living her dream. She has never forgotten her past or her love of anything country regardless of where she roams. Forbes belongs to the Alberta Romance Writer's Association and has attended many conventions in both Canada and the USA. She has four books published - "Hawk's Gift", "Alberta Wild Rose" both historical romance and - "One Dance with a Stranger", a contemporary romance. She has also written a 'memoirs' book - Life Changing Days - a nostalgic look at growing up on an isolated farm. She is presently working on an inspirational romance - "Our Darkest Hour" She is also working on a series - Crystal Ridge - western romance. The first 'Never Pick a Pretty Woman' should be available June, 2014. The other two 'Sophisticated Cowboy' and 'This Princess Wears Cowboy Boots' are in the writing, planning stages. "Writing for Children and Teenagers" - Redding Ridge, Connecticut; "The Writing School" - Ottawa, Ontario; DeVry Institute of Technology - Calgary, Alberta; State of Washington University - Adobe Photoshop; Certified General Accountant Certified Weather Observer (NAV CANADA -Cornwall, Ontario) To learn more please visit http://www.marymforbes.wordpress.com