Anne Rouen

Anne Rouen is an award-winning historical fiction author whose writing is inspired by the opulent operatic era of 19th century France. This passion was ignited from delving into her own French heritage, and a lifelong love of historical fiction writing. And so, inspiration for the Master of Illusion series was born.

Anne Rouen is the alter ego of Lynn Newberry: a country woman from the New South Wales New England region of Australia, who breeds Brangus cattle by day and is a dedicated, passionate horsewoman.

The lady behind Anne Rouen has completed a specialist teaching degree in the Rural Sciences department of the University of New England, and has spent most of her life involved in the agricultural industry--twenty of them as an educator.

Throughout her career, Lynn has escaped the everyday demands of work through the hand of Anne Rouen. Master of Illusion, her first published novel, was announced the winner of the Silver Medal for Historical Literature Fiction in the Global Ebook Awards for 2014. She has also seen success with her short story writing, achieving a Highly Commended in the Rolf Boldrewood Literary Awards (2011) for 'The Scent of a Criminal'.

With a broad range of interests, Anne Rouen writes a regular blog at: www.AnneRouen.com/blogspot/, where she chats about her firsthand experience beating breast cancer and other current issues that are close to her heart.

You can also keep up with the latest information about her work on facebook, at http://www.facebook.com/Anne.Rouen or her website http://www.annerouen.com.