Cynthia Tyler

Shadow Work, Haworth Press, 2006
"...a wonderful slice of daily life in Southern California in the 21st century, with political bloggers, right-wing Christians, and credit card-addicted lesbians...reads like a long, realistic installment of Dykes to Watch Out For, with all the sharp observation and political acumen, only fewer jokes. And that's high praise."
--Nan Cinnater, Books to Watch Out For

Descanso, Haworth Press, 2005
"Although published by a small press to a niche market, Descanso, Cynthia Tyler’s debut novel, has already been awarded with some rave reviews. With her spot-on characterisation, elegant prose and compelling plot, Tyler is clearly one to watch..."
--Charlotte Cooper, Author of Cherry

"Cynthia Tyler is a writer to watch. Her work is as funny as it is moving." -- Sandra Scoppettone, Author of the Lauren Laurano series

"All of Tyler's characters are solidly alive, engaging, assertive, and making their way in this difficult world as well as they can. Wanting to see what happens to them is a large part of what makes this story such good reading." - Diane M. McPherson, MFA, PhD Associate Professor, Writing, and Coordinator of Women's Studies, Ithaca College

"Once again we are shown an example of how important laughter is for keeping one's marbles in the box." -- Hal Campbell, GaySonoma.com

"The novel offers insights about love and healing that are as wide-open and fascinating as its Southern California landscape." -- Mary Vermillion, Author of Death by Discount and Murder by Mascot