RITA nominated author, C. J. Carmichael, has published over 40 novels and has twice been nominated for a career achievement award by RT Book Club. She likes to write stories about romance, family and intrigue, usually in small town or rural settings. When it’s time to take a break from the computer, she heads to the Rocky Mountains near her home in Calgary where she lives with her partner Michael. If you’d like to learn more about her books, sign up for her newsletter on her website. C.J. likes to reward her loyal readers on this list with regular draws for free, autographed books.)