Since Helen so often receives e-mail from her readers asking questions about her writing, she's decided to post a "question and answer" type section here on her website to share with other visitors.

If you have a question you'd like to ask Helen, or a comment to make about one of her books, please visit the contact page and fill out the e-mail form posted there. While we can't promise to use all of your queries, we will try to post as many as possible!

Q: I have read all 40 novels by Ms. Myers and am an avid fan! Whether romance or suspense, (I call them romantic suspense), from the first page until the last, I literally can’t put her books down... I always look forward to the new novels from John Grisham, Nelson DeMille and Helen R. Myers. Can’t wait until the latest one arrives! Sincerely, Norma L. Wilkinson

A: What a generous message, thanks so much, Norma. To other website visitors, if anyone is passing through East Texas or in need of a retreat or R&R, I’d like to encourage you to stop or stay at Norma’s bed and breakfast. You can get a tantalizing peek of the estate at her website, www.oakleamansion.com. Tours are also available for groups. Just call ahead for rate information and appointments.

Q: I keep checking...when is your next release? Margie L., AL.

A: Thanks for watching, Margie. 2005 was one of those “heap on” years with critical family surgery, a few expected and unexpected passings, and a health scare for my husband. Thankfully, hopefully, we’ve found “calm seas” again.

Happily, I’m proud to report I have a Silhouette Special Edition coming out in May. What Should Have Been is an amnesia story, topical as It deals with our brave military, immigration dilemmas, and small-town powerplays that complicate a romance for a second time. As usual there are elements of suspense for those diehard fans.

As for single-title suspense, I beg your patience. Something is in the works there, too, but I’m too experienced to share too much prematurely.

Q: Would you share more pictures? Dee, Dallas, TX.

A: Are you with the DPD, Dee? Seriously, I’ve respected Leslie’s time too much to bother with a photo page, but I’m told I’m a dinosaur so will soon add to her workload, and you can send aspirin for her Christmas stocking...or bones to her Weimer boy, Charlie.

Q: What’s the best lesson you’ve learned in the business?

A: The same one I suspected coming into the profession: that no one understands the business coming in, and few will respect it as they leave; that the trick is to love it so much that struggling for words, seeking perfect phrasing, and sharing the story is enough.