Governance

K. BERRITT - President ​K. Berritt loves to write stories that have a humorous slant although occasionally she writes something serious.  She loves not-so-perfect heroes, quirky heroines and secondary characters that you would like to disown if they are relatives but unfortunately are stuck with.  Whether romantic comedy or something more serious, she hopes all her stories bring a bit of LIFE, LOVE, and LAUGHTER into your life.​  ​K. Berritt lives in New York City, a city rich in history, weird residents and fantastic neighborhoods, a treasure trove to draw upon when writing.

M. Cox - Treasurer ​M. Cox is an award-winning romance writer.  M. Cox has been writing short stories since childhood. M.Cox read her first romance novel when she was just eleven years old and has loved the genre ever since. The heroines in her stories are often smart, strong, sassy characters, and Maria enjoys writing about the softer side of successful independent women.  While living in the American Southwest M. Cox served two terms as President of the Phoenix Writers Club. Today, she’s actively involved with the Romance Writers of America, New York City chapter a.k.a. RWA/NYC.  When not writing fiction, M. Cox works for an international bank in New York City. She lives in Queens, New York.

L. O'Connor - Secretary L.G. O’Connor is a Wellness Coach who spends her free time spinning stories that touch the heart with themes of family, redemption, forgiveness, and most of all, hope. She’s the author of the award-winning romantic women’s fiction trilogy: Caught Up in Raine, Shelter My Heart, and Surrender My Heart, which follows a family of three women who must confront ghosts of the past to find redemption and second chances. A native ‘Jersey Girl,’ L.G. is passionate about health & wellness, interior design, and loves a great cup of coffee. Find her books on Amazon and all things L.G. at https://www.lgoconnor.com

 
J. Joachim - Past President ​J. Joachim is an award-winning, USA Today best-selling romance author whose books have hit the Amazon Top 100 list in the U.S. and abroad since 2012. She writes sports romance, small town romance, big city romance, and romantic suspense. J. Joachim has over 60 books in ebook, print and audio. She writes fulltime, never far from her secret stash of black licorice. An avid bird and dog fan, she has a fondness for chickadees and pugs. A music lover, especially classical, she’s married, has two grown sons and lives in New York City.

Email the Board Members at info@rwanyc.com