After a long career working in corporate America, Florence Osmund retired to write novels. "I strive to craft stories that contain thought-provoking plots, and characters with depth and complexity--particularly ones that challenge readers to survey their own values," Osmund states. As an author who likes to help new and aspiring writers get started, Florence wrote a book titled "How to Write, Publish, and Promote a Novel." Her website also offers substantial advice on crafting stories, getting self-published, promoting books, and more. Osmund currently resides on a serene lake in northern Illinois where she is working on her next novel. Website: http://www.florenceosmund.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/FlorenceOsmundBooks Twitter: https://twitter.com/FlorenceOsmund LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/florenceosmund Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/8800692-florence-osmund WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT FLORENCE OSMUND'S BOOKS: THE RING Author Florence Osmund has crafted a compelling and emotive work of fiction with plenty of clever twists, intense pacing, and realistic dramatic scene-play to offer its readers. One of the features which I found particularly impressive about this piece was the realism that Osmund brings to her characters in their speech and thought presentation, as well as the descriptive details that underpin the choices they make and what they’re going through. The unraveling plot of the tale itself is exciting and intriguing, but so are Jessivel and Paige as women in their own right, which makes the reading experience feel all the more atmospheric. The dialogue was also highly effective, serving to display the unique traits of the characters whilst moving the plot forward in a natural way. Overall, I would highly recommend The Ring to fans of tense emotional dramas, cinematic and emotive writing styles, and for readers of accomplished literary fiction everywhere. --Readers' Favorite Book Reviews NINETEEN HUNDRED DAYS This story was compelling for a number of reasons. Florence Osmund has done an amazing job of building the scenarios that rushed through this young boy’s head and getting the reader to become invested in the two characters and, more importantly, in their survival. This story pulls at the heartstrings but it is very much character-driven as the author allows us into the center of the dilemmas faced by Ben as he seeks to be the “adult” in the situation. --Readers' Favorite Book Reviews THEY CALLED ME MARGARET An enjoyable read for those lazy summer afternoons and low-key winter nights. The chapters fly by as the plots are followed to the final, unusual reveal. --Windy City Reviews LIVING WITH MARKUS I loved LIVING WITH MARKUS. The characters, even the young boys, are complicated and believable, and the plot’s complexity allows the reader to see the characters from a myriad of angles. --Windy City Reviews REGARDING ANNA is an intelligent read, with a lot of heart and a dose of humor. Osmund is a master at weaving complicated, unexpected plot developments and twists and turns that readers just don't see coming. --Barbara J. Dzikowski, Amazon Reviewer RED CLOVER is a beautiful moving story that gently absorbs you into the lives of the characters. --Charlotte Foreman, BestChickLit.com DAUGHTERS. Civil rights, gender roles, and political postures are carefully, realistically, and sensitively present in this story. --Pens and Needles THE COACH HOUSE is a superbly written book that will leave the reader thinking about relationships, adversity, independence and growth, and prejudices. --Mary Crocco, Book Reviewer