Katherine Sutcliffe

Infobox Writer


imagesize = 150px
name = Katherine Sutcliffe
birthdate = 1952
birthplace = Texas
occupation = novelist
nationality = United States
period = 1986-present
genre = historical romance, romantic suspense

Katherine Sutcliffe (born 1952 in Texas) is a best-sellingFact|date=July 2007 U.S. author of romance novels. Many of her books are considered to be "dark" romances, examining issues traditionally not mentioned in the romance genre. [http://www.romantictimes.com/authors_tip.php?tip=447]

Biography

Katherine Sutcliffe was born an only child in East Texas. After working for a time at an oil company and as a headhunter for a computer personnel company, Sutcliffe decided in 1982 to quit her job and attempt to write a novel. Three years later she sold her first book, "Desire and Surrender" to Avon Books. She works 8 hours a day, five to seven months a year. Sutcliffe also attempts to find a single CD that will provide inspiration during the writing of each book. In the past, she has used the soundtrack to "Somewhere in Time" and Kitarō's "Silk Road".

In 1995 and 1996, Sutcliffe worked as the Consultant Head Writer for the soap operas "As The World Turns" and "Another World". Sutcliffe was offered the job after Bill Graham, who searched for writers for Proctor and Gamble, mentioned to his wife that they wanted to refocus the soap opera stories on romance. His wife, who loved Sutcliffe's book, insisted that he contact her. During her time as a soap opera writer, she concentrated on developing the six-month story lines, which the breakdown writers would then develop into dialogue and individual scenes for the show. During this time frame, Sutcliffe also made a guest appearance on "Another World", playing herself. She resigned from her position after the networks began to insist that she move to New York City to be more accessible.

Her historical romance, "Notorious", sold out its first printing in a mere four days. [http://www.bookreporter.com/authors/au-sutcliffe-katherine.asp]

Sutcliffe lives near Dallas, Texas. She met her husband, an English geologist, while they worked for the same oil company. They have three children, Bryan, Rachel, and Lauren. Sutcliffe also raises and shows Arabian horses.

Awards

*Romantic Times Career Achievement Award for Storyteller of the Year
*Romance Writers of America Write Touch Readers Award for Best Historical of the Year
*Reviewers' International Organization's Dorothy Parker Award for Best Romantic Suspense of 2001, "Darkling I Listen"
*Francis Reader's Award for Best Romantic Suspense of 2001, "Darkling I Listen"
*Romantic Times Award Winner in January 2004 for "Obsession"
*Romance Writers of America RITA Finalist for Best Romantic Suspense of 2001, "Darkling I Listen"
*Daphe du Maurier Finalist for Best Single Title Romantic Suspense of 2001, "Darkling I Listen"

Bibliography

de Batistas

*"Desire and Surrender" (1986)
*"Renegade Love" (1989)
*"Jezebel" (1997)

Hawthornes

*"Miracle" (1995)
*"Devotion" (1996)
*"Obsession" (2004)

Novels

*"Windstorm" (1987)
*"A Heart Possessed" (1988)
*"Fire in the Heart" (1990)
*"Shadow Play" (1991)
*"Love's Illusion" (1991)
*"Dream Fever" (1991)
*"My Only Love" (1993)
*"Once a Hero" (1994)
*"Whitehorse" (1999)
*"Notorious" (2000)
*"Darkling I Listen" (2001)
*"Fever" (2001)
*"Bad Moon Rising" (2003)

Omnibus

*"Tis the Season" (1997) (with Elaine Coffman, Lisa Jackson, Kat Martin)
*"Secret Valentines" (1998) (with Kate Freiman, Rachel Lee, Sherry Lewis)
*"Moonglow" (1998) (with Lindsay Longford, Angie Ray, Maggie Shayne)
*"Five Golden Rings" (2000) (with Jo Beverley, Brenda Joyce, Fern Michaels)
*"Lover Beware" (2003) (with Fiona Brand, Christine Feehan and Eileen Wilks)

ources

*cite web
last = Engle
first = Jamie
title = Interview with Katherine Sutcliffe
publisher =Bookreporter.com
url =http://www.bookreporter.com/authors/au-sutcliffe-katherine.asp
accessdate = 2007-01-29
*cite web
last = W.
first = Angela
title = Interview with Katherine Sutcliffe
publisher =Die Romantische Bucherecke
date = March 2000
url =http://www.die-buecherecke.de/sutclif2.HTM
accessdate = 2007-01-29
*cite web
last = Sutcliffe
first = Katherine
title = KATHERINE SUTCLIFF ON WRITING DARK ROMANCES
publisher =Romantic Times Magazine
url =http://www.romantictimes.com/authors_tip.php?tip=447
accessdate = 2007-01-29
*cite web
last = Gold
first = Laurie
title = Laurie's News and Views, Issue 47
publisher =All About Romance
date = 1998-02-25
url =http://www.likesbooks.com/47.html#ksutcliffe
accessdate = 2007-01-29
*cite web
last = Ward
first = Jean Marie
title = Interview with Katherine Sutcliffe
publisher =Crescent Blues
date = 1998
url =http://www.crescentblues.com/4_4issue/int_katherine_sutcliffe.shtml
accessdate = 2007-01-29

External links

* [http://berkleyjoveauthors.com/author68 Berkley Jove Author Profile]