Bio

Ursula Renée writes historical fiction set in the early to mid-twentieth century, when people began challenging society's conventions and expressing their individuality.

Her first novel, Sweet Jazz, has been called “a sweet romantic story that like jazz has propulsive rhythms played out in harmonic freedom" and its sequel, Bitter Blues, is considered “a realistic plot that a lot of people can relate too.” 

Ursula is a member of Romance Writers of America and Sisters in Crime. She has twice served as the president of Romance Writers of America/New York City, Inc.. 

Ursula has conducted workshops at the RWA National Conference on research techniques. In her classes "I Can't Believe This Is History" and "Using Genealogical Resources to Research Your Historical," she discussed the resources available to learn more about people, places and events. She has also conducted the workshop, "Writing Outside the Box: Creating the Diverse Character Not a Stereotype."  

Besides writing, Ursula enjoys stone carving and photography.