Gaelen Foley
Encyclopedia
Gaelen Foley is an American
writer
of romance novels.
, U.S.A.
, and she has three sisters. She holds a B.A. in English literature with a minor in philosophy from the State University of New York
, College at Fredonia, New York
. After college Foley continued to write in her free time while waitressing to earn money. In that time she wrote four manuscripts before her fifth one was picked up by the publishing house, Bertelsmann
. In 1998 her first novel The Pirate Prince was published and since has penned 11 bestselling historical novels. She has been noted for her "complex, subtly shaded characters, richly sensual love scenes, and elegantly fluid prose." (Booklist)
Gaelen has known her husband Eric since their college days.
United States
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writer
Writer
A writer is a person who produces literature, such as novels, short stories, plays, screenplays, poetry, or other literary art. Skilled writers are able to use language to portray ideas and images....
of romance novels.
Personal life
Gaelen Foley was born on November 16 in Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaPennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
, U.S.A.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, and she has three sisters. She holds a B.A. in English literature with a minor in philosophy from the State University of New York
State University of New York
The State University of New York, abbreviated SUNY , is a system of public institutions of higher education in New York, United States. It is the largest comprehensive system of universities, colleges, and community colleges in the United States, with a total enrollment of 465,000 students, plus...
, College at Fredonia, New York
Fredonia, New York
Fredonia is a village in Chautauqua County, New York, United States. The population was 11,068 as of 2009.The Village of Fredonia is in the Town of Pomfret south of Lake Erie...
. After college Foley continued to write in her free time while waitressing to earn money. In that time she wrote four manuscripts before her fifth one was picked up by the publishing house, Bertelsmann
Bertelsmann
Bertelsmann AG is a multinational media corporation founded in 1835, based in Gütersloh, Germany. The company operates in 63 countries and employs 102,983 workers , which makes it the most international media corporation in the world. In 2008 the company reported a €16.118 billion consolidated...
. In 1998 her first novel The Pirate Prince was published and since has penned 11 bestselling historical novels. She has been noted for her "complex, subtly shaded characters, richly sensual love scenes, and elegantly fluid prose." (Booklist)
Gaelen has known her husband Eric since their college days.
Awards
- National Readers' Choice Award
- Booksellers' Best
- Golden Leaf
- Award of Excellence
- Laurie
- Romantic Times Reviewers' Choice Award for Best First Historical Romance
- the Holt Medallion
Ascension Trilogy
- The Pirate Prince (1998)
- Princess (1999)
- Prince Charming (2000)
Knight Miscellany
- The Duke (2000)
- Lord of Fire (2002)
- Lord of Ice (2002)
- Lady of Desire (2003)
- Devil Takes a Bride (2004)
- One Night of Sin (2005)
- His Wicked Kiss (2006)
Spice Trilogy
- Her Only Desire (2007)
- Her Secret Fantasy (2007)
- Her Every Pleasure (2008)
Inferno Club
- My Wicked Marquess (2009)
- My Dangerous Duke (2010)
- My Irresistible Earl (2011)
- My Ruthless Prince (Jan, 2012)