Madeline Baker is a successful American author, born in 1963 in California. She is well-known for her historical and western romance novels, which she writes under the name Madeline Baker. In addition, she has authored paranormal romance novels under the name Amanda Ashley. Baker was raised in Southern California and married her high school sweetheart. They have three sons together. Growing up, she enjoyed horseback riding and watching movies on Saturdays. Her love for horses remained with her into adulthood, eventually leading her to purchase her own horse, which she named Candy.
Baker's writing career began while her children were still at home. She would write late into the night after her children had gone to bed and her husband was at work. For several years, she kept her writing a secret, until a friend encouraged her to pursue her dream. After receiving over 30 rejections, she finally sold her first novel, Reckless Heart, to Leisure Books. In addition to her Westerns, Baker has also ventured into writing vampire romances under the name Amanda Ashley. She has written over 75 novels and short stories and has had many of her books appear on various bestseller lists, including the New York Times Bestseller List and USA Today.
Baker is an animal lover and has had numerous pets over the years, including dogs, cats, fish, hamsters, turtles, birds, and a horse. Currently, she has a Pomeranian named Teddi, six goldfish, a catfish, and a betta. In her free time, she enjoys going to movies and the theater, reading, and spending time with her family. She is an avid Star Wars fan and has a large collection of Star Wars memorabilia, as well as Phantom of the Opera and Beauty and the Beast collectibles. Her favorite movie hero is Thor, and her favorite singer is Gary Allan. She also has a sweet tooth and loves dark chocolate.