About the Author

Laurie Lonsdale is a Toronto-based author/ journalist/lyricist, who has written for such magazines as Bloom, Moxie, Fazer, Toronto Exclusive, Divorce Mag, Chicken Soup, and even The Enquirer. Among her published credits, she counts five women's fiction/thriller novels currently on the market, including Chasing Rainbows, Neon Nights, Hollywood Blues, Four of Hearts (recently voted among the Top Ten novels of '07 in the Preditors and Editors Readers' Poll), and now the re-release of Wild Side- a rock 'n' roll romp that was loosely based on her experiences in concert promo in the late 80's/early 90's. The book was voted among the Top Five fiction novels of 2004 in an international publishers' and readers' survey during its original release, and it is now accompanied by a rock/powerpop music CD, entitled: Strong and Wild. The music acts as a soundtrack to the story, and was co-written by Lonsdale and award-winning vocalist Heidi Propp. All songs were sung by Propp, who was named 'Best Female Vocalist' at New York City's 2002 IMTA Awards, as well as 'Best Female Rock Artist' in the Toronto On-Line Music Awards of 2007. While Laurie works on her sixth novel, a thriller entitled Revelations, she continues to freelance for various publications, providing concert coverage, interviews, CD reviews, and entertainment news. As well, she has segued into band management, and provides PR for musicians and bands via her company Poison Pen Productions. As a member of SOCAN and ASCAP, Laurie enjoys participating in various music conferences, in addition to promoting her written works at an assortment of book venues. Find Laurie at myspace.com/laurielonsdale or authorsden.com/laurielonsdale