Anita Stansfield

Anita Stansfield is a highly respected and prolific American author, best known for her LDS (Latter-day Saints) fiction and romance novels. She has been writing in this genre for nearly two decades, with her first book, "First Love and Forever," published in 1994. Stansfield's work has been credited with destroying romantic fiction stereotypes, as she brings intense psychological depth to her stories. Her writing focuses on the emotional struggles of the human experience, making her work relatable and impactful for her many readers.

Raised in Utah, Stansfield is a member of the Church of Latter-day Saints and currently resides in Alpine, Utah with her husband and five children. She has built a strong reputation in the LDS community and is often referred to as the "queen of LDS romantic fiction." With sales approaching half a million, Stansfield's work has clearly resonated with her target audience. She is known for her ability to empathize with and write about the issues that LDS women face on a daily basis, offering insight and solutions through the lens of gospel principles.

In addition to her LDS-focused work, Stansfield also writes mainstream historical fiction under the name Elizabeth D. Michaels. Her "Horstberg Saga" series, which includes titles like "Behind the Mask," has gained a following on Amazon and other retailers. Throughout her career, Stansfield has remained committed to creating characters and stories that leave a lasting impression on her readers, covering a wide range of topics and time periods in her work.