Jennifer Echols
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Jennifer Echols is an American writer of romantic fiction
for young adults. A former newspaper editor and college teacher, she currently works as a freelance copyeditor. She lives in Alabama
, where she was born, with her husband and son.
Her first novel, Major Crush, drew on her own experiences as the first female drum major
of her high school marching band
. Several of her novels are light romantic comedies, but later novels Going Too Far and Forget You are more intense and dramatic. Major Crush won the National Reader's Choice Award, and Going Too Far was a finalist in the RITA
, the National Reader's Choice Award, and the Book Buyer's Best, and was nominated by the American Library Association
as a Best Book for Young Adults.
The Romantic Times described Jennifer Echols as a "tremendously talented writer with a real gift for developing relationships".
Romance novel
The romance novel is a literary genre developed in Western culture, mainly in English-speaking countries. Novels in this genre place their primary focus on the relationship and romantic love between two people, and must have an "emotionally satisfying and optimistic ending." Through the late...
for young adults. A former newspaper editor and college teacher, she currently works as a freelance copyeditor. She lives in Alabama
Alabama
Alabama is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States. It is bordered by Tennessee to the north, Georgia to the east, Florida and the Gulf of Mexico to the south, and Mississippi to the west. Alabama ranks 30th in total land area and ranks second in the size of its inland...
, where she was born, with her husband and son.
Her first novel, Major Crush, drew on her own experiences as the first female drum major
Drum Major
A drum major is the leader of a marching band, drum and bugle corps, or pipe band, usually positioned at the head of the band or corps. The drum major, who is often dressed in more ornate clothing than the rest of the band or corps, is responsible for providing commands to the ensemble regarding...
of her high school marching band
Marching band
Marching band is a physical activity in which a group of instrumental musicians generally perform outdoors and incorporate some type of marching with their musical performance. Instrumentation typically includes brass, woodwinds, and percussion instruments...
. Several of her novels are light romantic comedies, but later novels Going Too Far and Forget You are more intense and dramatic. Major Crush won the National Reader's Choice Award, and Going Too Far was a finalist in the RITA
RITA Award
The RITA Award is the most prominent award given throughout the genre of romance novel and some other romantic fiction. It is presented by Romance Writers of America . It is named for the RWA's first president, Rita Clay Estrada. It signifies excellence in one of 13 categories of romantic fiction.-...
, the National Reader's Choice Award, and the Book Buyer's Best, and was nominated by the American Library Association
American Library Association
The American Library Association is a non-profit organization based in the United States that promotes libraries and library education internationally. It is the oldest and largest library association in the world, with more than 62,000 members....
as a Best Book for Young Adults.
The Romantic Times described Jennifer Echols as a "tremendously talented writer with a real gift for developing relationships".