Annette Reynolds

Annette Reynolds was born March 21st, 1954 in Athens, Greece.

“My mother always encouraged me to read, and since that moment when I first opened a book on my own, I’ve never been without one at my side. I love the world of possibility each new book offers. And so, later, writing became a place to create my own world.”

Ms. Reynolds grew up in Monterey, California (“A magical place just begging to be put on paper.”) and went to high school in La Mesa, California. Married, for a time, to a U.S. Army officer, she traveled extensively before settling in Tacoma, Washington. On one of their assignments, Ms. Reynolds spent 5 years in Virginia.

Her first novel, Remember The Time, is a contemporary love story set in Staunton, Virginia. This town in the Shenandoah Valley is home to Mary Baldwin College, where Ms. Reynolds received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Arts Management.

“Many times, what inspires me to write is not an event, but a place. My second novel (unpublished) came about when a friend invited me to spend a day on Salmon Beach, a hidden community in Tacoma, Washington. When I walked down the 200 steps and came to the eclectic collection of houses built over the water of the Narrows, a story literally rushed into my brain.”

Over the last several years Ms Reynolds has received many letters asking when her next book will be published. “I went through a very rough period in which I lost my dearest friend to cancer,” she states. “And when I lost her, I simply lost my will and ability to create. I couldn’t even read a book, let alone write one. But suddenly, after four years of inactivity, I find myself wanting to stretch my creative muscles again, and I’m thrilled. Thrilled, but scared!”

Annette Reynolds is now at work on a new novel, and is also working on a short story. Remember The Time enjoyed three printings and only recently has gone out of print. It can be found, used, at Amazon.com and Half.com.

Ms. Reynolds still resides in Tacoma, Washington. She lives in a 90 year old house, with three cats, Kokkie, the dog, many goldfish, and life partner, Michael Milligan.