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Lynne Burke, like many other authors, enjoyed a rather typical life before publishing her latest book, In Small Measures - that is if you consider typical being a wife, mother of two, running a children's boutique, coffee lounge, and a tavern (to name a few).

The Early Years
She discovered her passion for the written word at an early age. Many days, she would hide herself to read and write (and of course avoid household chores). She continued to hone her skill by writing letters back and forth with the 17 penpals she accumulated by the age of 12. She was also able to form a relationship with Willard Motley (author of Knock on Any Door, 1949) when she was 11 years old. Motley served as her mentor in writing and inspired her to continue to pursue her dream of being a famous author. This relationship continued until his death.

Inspiration for this Book
Lynne spent many of her younger years in Sydney, Australia watching the service men and women enjoying their leave and often wondered about the feelings of the families they left behind. This is how the idea for In Small Measures was born. The book and characters evolved many times before she made the final decision to move forward and publish. From this experience, she learned that characters take on a life of their own. So, as you turn the pages of In Small Measures, you will notice the development of Kris (the main character) and be able to see Lynne's ideas unfold right before your eyes.

Personal Life
In her spare time, Lynne enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, watching movies, reading/writing books, dining out with friends, and going to the horse races. According to her, "there is nothing more exciting than watching those beautiful 500 pound athletes thundering down the straight and watching their delight as they thrill to the crowds when they have won."

Future Plans
In addition to In Small Measures, Lynne has two books forthcoming. One is a how-to book on the topic of fundraising (an industry she spent a good portion of her professional life in) and the other she affectionately refers to as "a mystery with a difference".

You can learn more about Lynne Burke by visiting her website at LynneBurke.com.