Carolyn Ruffles is the author of both contemporary and historical fiction laced with mystery, romance and suspense. She loves reading books which tell a compelling story: books with drama and emotional depth; books which keep her reading late into the night and then have a satisfying ending. That is what she strives to write. She is fascinated by human interest stories – ordinary people embroiled in extraordinary situations and learning about themselves in the process.
The inspiration for her first book, The Girl in the Scrapbook, was an old photo of her grandmother, Nora, taken when she was a child in the 1920s. One half showed Nora standing beside her father; she had torn off the other half of her much-hated stepmother. This intrigued Carolyn and the germ of the story was born. She is a family-orientated person and the importance of family lies at the heart of all three of her novels.
Carolyn lives in Norfolk with her husband Mark. When she is not reading or writing, she loves dog walking, playing badminton, gardening (in moderation – no weeding and a little light pruning is her preference) and looking after her two beautiful grandsons. She also loves spending time with family and friends, especially if there’s a glass of wine involved!