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Rachel Spangler

Remember what they taught you, how much of it was fear, refuse to hand that down, and the legacy sto

About Me

I'm and student, a writer, and a lover, but rarely in that order.My first book, Learning Curve , was released by Bold Strokes Books in January. My next book, Trails Merge , is slated for release in December 2008. For more information check out www.boldstrokesbooks
Learning Curve (2008) Available from www.Boldstrokesbooks.com and bookstores everywhere.


Ashton Clarke, a local Casanova with a long history of falling into bed with a different woman every night, is perfectly content with her free and easy existence until she gives in to her best friend’s request to spend an evening helping out at the local gay and lesbian youth center. There, Ash meets Carrie Fletcher, a women’s studies professor who not only intrigues Ash but causes her to question the direction her life has taken.As if this disquieting attraction isn’t aggravating enough, Ash is forced to deal with Carrie’s teenage neighbor Tess, whose bad attitude and biting wit seem to complicate every situation.Ash doesn’t want to be attracted to Carrie, who isn’t looking for a relationship with anyone, and Tess is angry at the world, but especially, it seems, with Ash. Despite resistance on the part of all three women, it soon becomes obvious that the trio’s destinies are hopelessly intertwined and the lessons in store will change all their lives.Trails Merge (Dec. 2008) Available at www.BoldStrokesBooks.com and bookstores everywhere.
Every skier knows that anything can happen when trails merge without warning.
After a devastating ultimatum from her lover, Campbell Carson returns to her childhood home, Bear Run Ski Resort, seeking her family’s unconditional solace and support. Parker Riley escapes to the mountain after the high-powered world of Chicago’s political machine leaves her questioning her judgment in both life and love. Despite their initial wariness, the women find their budding friendship snowballing toward romance. The idyllic mountain resort is the perfect setting for them to learn to rebuild trust, and perhaps to find a second chance at love. However, when Parker’s past resurfaces, Campbell is forced to face her own hard truths. As barely healed wounds reopen, the unexpected obstacles in their path threaten any hope for a future together.


I also have a short story entitled Baby Steps appearing in the anthology Romantic Interludes forthcoming from Bold Strokes Books September 2008. MySpace Slideshow Upload Images Random Backgrounds MySpace Editor Photo Collage

My Interests

Reading, Lesfic, Writing, Skiing, The St. Louis Cardinals, Politics, Women's Studies, GLBT Studies, My Family

I'd like to meet:

I'd love to meet a lot of people, but just to name a few, Yadier Molina, Reba McEntire, Mary Louise Parker, Rita Mae Brown, and Arron Sorkin. Is that random enough?
If not, here's a video from our recent Punk Rock Ski Trip. It's hard to see in this video but we got air off that last jump. I was a whole inch off the ground. :)

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Music:


Movies:

Gone with the Wind, Clueless, The American President, maybe I'm eclectic, maybe I just can't make up my mind.

Television:

Reba, Cold Pizza, Gilmore Girls, Friday Night Lights, Scrubs, PTI.

Books:

I'm burning my way through the Bold Strokes Books Catalogue. I also love, Rita Mae Brown, Karin Kallmaker, Virginia Woolf, Hemingway (I know that's an odd ball there) and never tire of the Great Gatsby. Oh and Dan Savage

Heroes:

Madeline Albright, Jackie Robinson, Che, My Wife

My Blog

Summer Travels

Summer's here!  Well, the weather isn't here.  The high is 50 degrees today, and my heat is out, so I am bundled up in a sweatshirt and fuzzy slippers as I write this, but it feels like summ...
Posted by Rachel Spangler on Fri, 23 May 2008 11:41:00 PST

First Came Mirriage

  I just finished my first draft of the manuscript for Trails Merge, and in many ways it has taken me four years to get to where I am now.   You see, the book takes place at a family-r...
Posted by Rachel Spangler on Mon, 05 May 2008 08:07:00 PST

Trails Merge To Edits

Hooray, I have just sent Trails Merge off to my editors!  This is both a joyous and stressful time for me.    On one hand, it feels good to have a manuscript "finished."  The cha...
Posted by Rachel Spangler on Fri, 02 May 2008 03:15:00 PST

Romantic Interludes 1: Discovery

Hey Folks, I am very excited to announce that I have a short story appearing in the new romance anthology Romantic Interludes 1: Discovery.  The anthology will be released in September by Bold St...
Posted by Rachel Spangler on Mon, 14 Apr 2008 10:27:00 PST

New Cover - Trails Merge

Hey Friends, I just posted the new cover for Trails Merge!  I am super excited about this one.  As always Sheri did a stellar job.  She really is awesome and I can’t thank her en...
Posted by Rachel Spangler on Tue, 08 Apr 2008 09:50:00 PST

New Music

Hey Friends, I just added a playlist to my profile.  I tried to showcase my wide range of music tastes by providing a few of my favorites in a lot of different genres.  I hope there is a lit...
Posted by Rachel Spangler on Tue, 19 Feb 2008 07:38:00 PST

I got tagged

I've been tagged (by several people)...and now you have too! If you already don't know, here's how to play: Once you've been tagged, you have to write a blog with 16 weird, random things, facts, habit...
Posted by Rachel Spangler on Thu, 31 Jan 2008 08:01:00 PST

Learning Curve Excerpt

A few people have asked for a text except of Learning Curve to match the MP3 reading and since I am eager to please, here you have it. Please pardon any roughness in the appearance, PDFs don't transl...
Posted by Rachel Spangler on Wed, 09 Jan 2008 12:10:00 PST

Learning Curve MP3

Hello Friends, I just wanted to let you know that the new "song" on my profile is me reading from the first chapter of Learning Curve which will be released next Monday, January 14th. I hope you enjoy...
Posted by Rachel Spangler on Wed, 09 Jan 2008 07:31:00 PST

Learning Curve Cover

Hello Friends, I am so very proud to announce the unveiling of the cover for my first novel, Learning Curve!  Sheri, the always awesome cover artist for Bold Strokes Books did an amazing job.&nbs...
Posted by Rachel Spangler on Mon, 22 Oct 2007 02:23:00 PST