In Memoriam
Members of The Inland Empire Chapter of Romance Writers of America are sad to report the death of our dear friend, member, and writing mentor, Bonnie Hamre, on April 24, 2010, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
We count ourselves lucky to have known Bonnie Hamre. She was a multipublished author for several publishers (Ellora's Cave, ImaJinn, Cerridwen Press, Red Sage, and Whiskey Creek Press), a travel blogger for South America at About.com, and so much more. Bonnie was a widow, a mother, a grandmother and a friend.
As sick as she was, Bonnie was still planning future books-her mind was filled with exciting plots-and she was hard at work on a memoir about life with her four sisters. Bonnie Hamre, writer extraordinaire, and it's our good fortune to be able to know and love her as our friend.
For those who knew Bonnie during her writing years in other cities, you are welcomed to contact our chapter. We will be happy to pass on your notes of condolence to Bonnie's family.
For anyone wishing to make a donation in Bonnie's name, the family would appreciate donations going to either Hospice of Spokane or the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.
The publishing world has lost a great writer and our chapter a great friend. Below is the bio Bonnie wrote for her page on this site.
"I've never been disappointed by a Bonnie Hamre book," said a reviewer and fans of this multi-published author of contemporary, historical and paranormal fiction agree.
Bonnie Hamre's character-driven novels strike a chord with readers who enjoy deeply emotional journeys with fitting, satisfying endings. Bonnie combines her love of travel and adventure with a soft, romantic heart, all combining to fuel her imagination as she writes her next book.
Her workshops on various writing issues are always popular, educational and entertaining.
Born and raised in South America, Bonnie was educated in Chile and in the USA, earning her degree in Latin American Affairs from Arizona State University. She spent many years in the Information Technology industry before resigning to pursue her writing career.
Visit Bonnie's website to find out more about her and her booklist.
By Honor Possessed from Cerridwen Press, available 12/31/2009
Unspoken Promises from Cerridwen Press
Alchemist's Potion, from Ellora's Cave
Thea's Goal, from Ellora's Cave
Joys of Home, from Whiskey Creek Press
El Trauco, from Ellora's Cave
Sweet Discipline, from Ellora's Cave
From Red Sage Publishing:
Secrets Volume 1: "A Lady's Quest"
Secrets Volume 2: "Snowbound"
Secrets Volume 9: "Flights of Fancy"
Secrets Volume 10: "The Ruination of Lady Jane"
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