Bernadette Marie - Independent Writer of the Year Finalist Apr 22, 2019

For the third year in a row, Bernadette Marie is one of three finalists for the Independent Writer of the Year. With some 35 books in print and many more in the pipeline, Bernadette Marie is the definition of prolific. She also runs a publishing company that has helped shepherd 100-plus titles into the daylight. On the podcast, part of our ongoing series with Writer of the Year and Independent Writer of the year finalists, Bernadette Marie talks about how she has strengthened her approach to developing and writing characters with strong personalities. She also talks about how she fits writing around a busy of schedule that includes raising five sons. Bestselling Author Bernadette Marie is known for building families readers want to be part of. Her series The Keller Family has graced bestseller charts since its release in 2011. Obsessed with the art of writing and the business of publishing, she established her own publishing house, 5 Prince Publishing, in 2011 to bring her own work to market as well as offer an opportunity for fresh voices in fiction to find a home as well. Bernadette Marie is a lover of a good stout craft beer and might be slightly addicted to chocolate.