Clare considers herself a “nearly normal writer.” She admits some eccentricity and has made it her New Year’s resolution every year to foster this quality. She says it’s going swimmingly.

Her early memories were of her mother reading the “All of a Kind” series to the first five girls born in rapid succession. Eventually her parents had eight daughters and they remain Clare’s closest friends.

Clare’s been married longer than most readers have been alive, however she can still remember her first kiss, her first batch of chocolate chip cookies, and a two-piece crimson swimsuit with pineapples on the butt. She and her hubby raised three amazing kids who rewarded them with seven grandchildren and even a tiny great-grandchild. They are eternally grateful for each of them.

She’s the author of two historical novels based on true stories. Mountains of Trouble was published in 2020, and the sequel, Mending Helen’s Heart, was published in 2021.

Her first book with Midwestern Books, Stay Out of That Room, is available and the second book in her House of Girls series is on its way.

If you’d like to be included in Clare’s newsletter list to learn updates about her next book and free book giveaways, please email clarebills@live.com.

She occasionally blogs at www.clarebills.com where there are dozens of recipes and updates about her books.