Ruth C. Wharton

Ruth C. Wharton lives in a suburb near Dallas, TX, with her family which includes three cats. She has won local contests with her short stories and poetry. In addition to writing, Ruth volunteers at the local Senior Center and a nearby senior assisted living facility.

Her debut novel, The Valentine Symphony, was inspired by a real incident that occurred several years ago when she attended the Dallas Symphony.

Ruth says the authors' group she regularly attends is essential for providing encouragement and critiques of her work.She urges new writers to find a writers' guild in their city and get involved.

Visit Ruth's website www.ruthcwharton.com