Paralegal Writes Romance Novel Set in Annapolis
Roxanne Winkler's first self-published novel uses a criminal trial as the setting for her story about infidelity and forgiveness.
Drawing on more than 20 years of experience as a paralegal, Annapolis resident Roxanne Winkler tackles the subject of infidelity against a courtroom backdrop in her first self-published novel entitled "Admissions of Guilt." Winkler described the book as a contemporary romance novel set in Annapolis and Kent Island. The story follows Alexa Kincaid, a criminal trial lawyer, who soon discovers that her client is also carrying her husband's baby. "Alexa learns some powerful lessons about love, jealousy and forgiveness" Winkler said. Winkler started writing the book in 1997 after the sudden death of her boss Fred Joseph, a leading Maryland trial lawyer and former president of the Maryland Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. "This started as …
