Biography

Katie Fforde, born 27 September 1952 as Catherine Rose Gordon-Cumming, is known for her numerous British romance novels. She is married to Desmond Fforde, whose cousin includes writer Jasper Fforde, and they have 3 children. Her sister, Jane Gordon-Cumming, is also a writer.

Katie started writing after her 3rd child, daughter Briony, was born. Her novels have been published since 1995. She's been a committee member of the Romantic Novelists' Association and was chairperson from 2009-2011. She also became its 4th president.