Tina L. Coates . . . AKA ‘Texas’, was born and raised in Ft. Worth, Tx. She lives with her husband Dave in Tacoma, WA. She is a licensed optician and business manager by day and Lancer addict by night that loves to read and write in her spare time.

Her favorite authors are Leigh Greenwood and Ralph Compton. An avid collector of antique western books, Tina also likes to paint and collect old western prints. Favorite pastimes include horseback riding, camping and fishing.

 Zine contributions:

Zenith of His Desire : The Great Room Bookshelf, Vol. II
Johnny's Prayer : The Great Room Bookshelf, Vol. II
Scott's Prayer: The Great Room Bookshelf, Vol. II

Always and Forever: The Great Room Bookshelf, Vol. I