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Linda Howard
Linda S. Howington (born August 3, 1950 in Alabama, United States) is an American best-selling romance/suspense author under her pseudonym Linda Howard. Biography She began to write at nine years old, and wrote for twenty years for her own enjoyment. She worked at a trucking company where she met her husband, Gary F. Howington, and then decided to try to get her work published in 1980.Interview with Linda HowardAll About Romance, 2000, retrieved February 15, 2007 After 21 years of penning stories for her own enjoyment, she submitted a novel for publication which was very successful. She currently lives in Gadsden, Alabama with her husband, Gary F. Howington, and two golden retrievers. She has three grown stepchildren and three grandchildren. Her first work was published by Silhouette in 1982. She is a charter member of Romance Writers of America, joining in 1981 shortly after it was formed. She served as Region 3 Director (until 31 October 2008). Her husband is a professiona ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alabama
(We dare defend our rights) , anthem = "Alabama (state song), Alabama" , image_map = Alabama in United States.svg , seat = Montgomery, Alabama, Montgomery , LargestCity = Huntsville, Alabama, Huntsville , LargestCounty = Baldwin County, Alabama, Baldwin County , LargestMetro = Birmingham metropolitan area, Alabama, Greater Birmingham , area_total_km2 = 135,765 , area_total_sq_mi = 52,419 , area_land_km2 = 131,426 , area_land_sq_mi = 50,744 , area_water_km2 = 4,338 , area_water_sq_mi = 1,675 , area_water_percent = 3.2 , area_rank = 30th , length_km = 531 , length_mi = 330 , width_km = 305 , width_mi = 190 , Latitude = 30°11' N to 35° N , Longitude = 84°53' W to 88°28' W , elevation_m = 150 , elevation_ft = 500 , elevation_max_m = 735.5 , elevation_max_ft = 2,413 , elevation_max_point = Mount Cheaha , elevation_min_m = 0 , elevation_min_ft = 0 , elevation_min_point = Gulf of Mexico , OfficialLang = English language, English , Languages = * English ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Suzanne Carey
Suzanne may refer to: People * Suzanne (given name), a feminine given name (including a list of people with the name) * S. U. Zanne, pen name of August Vandekerkhove (1838–1923), Belgian writer and inventor * Suzanne, pen name of Renée Méndez Capote (1901–1989), Cuban writer * Suzanne (television personality) (born 1986), Japanese variety ''tarento'', actress, and singer * Suzanne Lynch (born 1951), New Zealand singer who performed as "Suzanne" Places * Suzanne, Ardennes, France, a commune * Suzanne, Somme, France, a commune Films * ''Suzanne'' (1932 film), a French film * ''Suzanne'' (1980 film), a Canadian film * ''Suzanne'' (2013 film), a French film * '' Suzanne, Suzanne'', a 1982 documentary film Music * "Suzanne" (Leonard Cohen song), a 1966 poem and 1967 song, covered by numerous artists * "Suzanne" (Creeper song), a 2016 song by English band Creeper * "Suzanne" (VOF de Kunst song), 1983 * "Suzanne" (Journey song), a song from ''Raised on Radio'' by Journey ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stella Cameron
Stella or STELLA may refer to: Art, entertainment, and media Comedy *Stella (comedy group), a comedy troupe consisting of Michael Showalter, Michael Ian Black and David Wain Characters *Stella (given name), including a list of characters with the name Films *''Miss Stella'', 1991 Indian Malayalam film, directed by I. Sasiand * ''Stella'' (1921 film), directed by Edwin J. Collins * ''Stella'' (1943 film), with Zully Moreno * ''Stella'' (1950 film), with Ann Sheridan and Victor Mature * ''Stella'' (1955 film), directed by Michael Cacoyannis, starring Melina Mercouri * ''Stella'' (1976 film), written and directed by Luigi Cozzi * ''Stella'' (1983 film), directed by Laurent Heynemann, see Victor Lanoux * ''Stella'' (1990 film), starring Bette Midler * ''Stella'' (2008 film), directed by Sylvie Verheyde Literature *Stella, novel attributed to Haitian author Emeric Bergeaud * ''Stella'' (novel), by Jan de Hartog, made into the 1958 film '' The Key'' * ''Stella'' (Norwegian magazine), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carla Neggers
Carla is the feminized version of Carl, Carlos or Charles, from ''ceorl'' in Old English, which means "free man". Notable people with the name include: * Carla, French singer and former member of the children's music group Kids United * Carla Abellana, Filipina actress and commercial model * Carla Azar, drummer and singer for the band Autolux * Carla Barbarino, retired Italian sprinter and hurdler * Carla Beck, Canadian politician * Carla Berrocal (born 1983), Spanish comics illustrator * Carla Berube, American college basketball coach * Carla Beurskens, prominent long-distance runner from the Netherlands * Carla Blank, American choreographer, writer, and editor * Carla Bley Carla Bley (born Lovella May Borg; May 11, 1936) is an American jazz composer, pianist, organist and bandleader. An important figure in the free jazz movement of the 1960s, she is perhaps best known for her jazz opera '' Escalator over the Hill'' ..., American jazz composer, pianist, organist and bandleader ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kasey Michaels
Kasey is a unisex given name, nickname and ring name which may refer to: Women * Kasey Boucher (born 1990), American ice hockey player * Kasey Brown (born 1985), Australian squash player * Kasey Campbell, an early member of the group The Pussycat Dolls * Kasey Carlson (born 1991), American swimmer * Kasey Chambers (born 1976), Australian country singer-songwriter * Kasey Evering (born 1983), Jamaican netball player * Kasey Rogers (1925–2006), American actress born Josie Imogene Rogers * Kasey Smith (born 1990), Irish singer Men * Kasey Green (born 1979), former Australian rules footballer * Kasey James, ring name of former professional wrestler Kurt Sellers (born 1982) * Kasey Kahne (born 1980), American stock car racer * Kasey Keller (born 1969), American former soccer player * Kasey Palmer (born 1996), English footballer * Kasey Peters (born 1987), American football player * Kasey Studdard (born 1984), American football offensive guard * Kasey Wehrman (born 1977), Australia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Linda Lael Miller
Linda Lael Miller (born 1949 as Linda Lael), is a best-selling American author of more than 100 contemporary and historical romance novels. She has also written under the pen name Lael St. James. Personal life Linda Lael was born in 1949 in Washington. Her father was a town marshal, although he, along with her uncle Jake "Jiggs" Lael also competed on the rodeo circuit. A voracious reader, Linda began writing her own stories when she was 10. As a child, Linda often visited with an elderly neighbor and listened to stories of her neighbor's experiences meeting outlaw Jesse James and witnessing a gunfight involving the Dalton Brothers. Lael graduated from high school in Northport, WA but did not attend college. After her marriage, Miller spent 10 years living in Spokane before moving away. She has lived in Italy and in London. After five years living in Arizona, Miller moved back to Washington in 2006. Miller has established a foundation, the Linda Lael Miller Scholarships for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jayne Ann Krentz
Jayne Ann Krentz, née Jayne Castle (born March 28, 1948 in Cobb, California, United States), is an American writer of romance novels. Krentz is the author of a string of ''New York Times'' bestsellers under seven different pseudonyms. Now, she only uses three names. Under her married name she writes contemporary romantic-suspense. She uses Amanda Quick for her novels of historical romantic-suspense. She uses her maiden name for futuristic/paranormal romantic-suspense writing. Over 35 million copies of Krentz's novels are in print. With ''Sweet Starfire'', she created the futuristic romance subgenre, and further expanded the boundaries of the genre in 1996 with ''Amaryllis'', the first paranormal futuristic romantic suspense novel. She is an outspoken advocate for the romance genre and has been the recipient of the Susan Koppelman Award for Feminist Studies. Biography Personal life Jayne Ann Castle was born on March 28, 1948 in Cobb, California, United States. She and her two b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mariah Stewart
Mariah Stewart is an author of romantic fiction whose titles have appeared on the ''New York Times'' and ''USA Today'' bestsellers lists. Stewart's books have won, or been nominated for, various major awards, including three-time recipient of the New Jersey Romance Writers' (NJRW) ''Golden Leaf Awards'' for ''The President's Daughter'' (Best Single Title Romance 2002), ''Voices Carry'' (Best Single Title Romance 2001), and for her very first novel, ''Moments in Time'' (Best Contemporary Novel 1998). NJRW also awarded Stewart a ''Lifetime Achievement Award'' and inducted her into their Hall of Fame. Other awards include the Reviewers International Organization ''Award of Excellence'' for ''Priceless'' (Favorite Contemporary Romance 1999), the ''Reviewers Choice Awards'' from ''Romantic Times'' for ''Moon Dance'' (Best Contemporary Romance 1999), [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stef Ann Holm
Stef is a given name or nickname, and a surname. Notable people and characters with the name include: People with the name Given name or nickname * Stef Bos (born 1961), Dutch singer * Stef Blok (born 1964), Dutch politician, Minister for Housing and the Central Government Sector * Stef Kamil Carlens (born 1970), Belgian singer for Zita Swoon * Stephen Carpenter (born 1970), American guitarist for Deftones * Steph Carse (born 1966), French-Canadian pop singer formerly credited as Stef Carse * Stef Chura (born 1988), American indie rocker * Stef Clement (born 1982), Dutch road bicycle racer * Stef Curtis (born 1983), English footballer * Stef Doedée (born 1987), Dutch football goalkeeper * Stef Driesen (born 1966), Belgian artist * Stef Dusseldorp (born 1989), Dutch racing driver * Stef Nijland (born 1988), Dutch footballer * Stef Peeters (born 1992), Belgian footballer * Stef Penney (born 1969), Scottish novelist and short-film director * Stef Wertheimer (born 1926), Israeli entre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jude Deveraux
Jude Deveraux (born September 20, 1947; née Jude Gilliam) is an American author of historical romances. Deveraux has written over 40 novels, many of which have been on ''The New York Times'' Best Seller list, including such titles as ''A Knight in Shining Armor'' and ''Remembrance''; she has sold over 50 million copies as of 2016. Deveraux appeared as herself in the 1987 romance novelist documentary ''Where the Heart Roams''. Literary work Known for her historical romances with storylines centered on strong, capable heroines, Deveraux has written stories set in several time periods, including post-Revolutionary America, nineteenth century Colorado, and nineteenth century New Mexico. Many of her books follow the Montgomery and Taggert families and contain recurring characters. She has written several time-travel romances, and her later novels have had a contemporary setting. Many of her more recent books feature paranormal storylines. In 2009, she was one of four authors who ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Margaret Allison
Margaret is a female first name, derived via French () and Latin () from grc, μαργαρίτης () meaning "pearl". The Greek is borrowed from Persian. Margaret has been an English name since the 11th century, and remained popular throughout the Middle Ages. It became less popular between the 16th century and 18th century, but became more common again after this period, becoming the second-most popular female name in the United States in 1903. Since this time, it has become less common, but was still the ninth-most common name for women of all ages in the United States as of the 1990 census. Margaret has many diminutive forms in many different languages, including Maggie, Madge, Daisy, Margarete, Marge, Margo, Margie, Marjorie, Meg, Megan, Rita, Greta, Gretchen, and Peggy. Name variants Full name * (Irish) * (Irish) * (Dutch), (German), (Swedish) * (English) Diminutives * (English) * (English) First half * (French) * (Welsh) Second half * (English), (Ger ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Barbara Delinsky
Barbara Delinsky (born August 8, 1945, in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. as Barbara Ruth Greenberg. ''JacketFlap'', 2005-10-27. Retrieved on 2009-11-05.) is an American of s, including 19 ''New York Times'' bestsellers. She has also been published under the pen names Bonnie Drake and Billie Douglass. Biography Delinsky was born on August 9, 1945 near[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
