A former history and English teacher, Anita Mills turned to writing in the mid-1980s. After her regency romance Scandal Bound was published followed by her highly acclaimed Lady of Fire, Mills went on to enjoy an award filled career. Her historical novels and regency short stories are ranked among the best in their respective genres. The parents of four children, Mills and her husband, Larry, find peace on a small farm near Plattsburgh, Missouri. This former teacher has drawn upon her love for both history and English to enrich her novels.