Karen White
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Karen White is an American
author of more than ten romantic fiction novels.
and during her childhood lived in numerous states and also in Venezula and London
, England, where she graduated from The American School in London
. She attended college at Tulane University
in New Orleans, Louisiana, where she obtained a Bachelor of Science in Management, and was a member of Chi Omega
fraternity. It was in London where she developed her love for reading and writing.
Her first book, In the Shadow of the Moon was a double finalist for the Romance Writers of America
RITA Award
. The Girl on Legare Street hit The New York Times Best Seller list in November 2009, and On Folly Beach in May 2010, which was also a NYT bestseller. Most of White's novels are based in the low-country of the southeastern United States. White currently has 12 novels published with her next book, "The Beach Trees" hitting the shelves in May 2011.
White is married with two children. White is currently published by a division of Penquin Books.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
author of more than ten romantic fiction novels.
Life and career
White was born in Tulsa, OklahomaTulsa, Oklahoma
Tulsa is the second-largest city in the state of Oklahoma and 46th-largest city in the United States. With a population of 391,906 as of the 2010 census, it is the principal municipality of the Tulsa Metropolitan Area, a region with 937,478 residents in the MSA and 988,454 in the CSA. Tulsa's...
and during her childhood lived in numerous states and also in Venezula and London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
, England, where she graduated from The American School in London
The American School in London
The American School in London is an international, independent K-12 school in St John's Wood, London, England for students aged between 4 and 18 years. Established in 1951 by Princeton graduate Stephen Eckard, it is the oldest American school in the city and the only non-profit American school in...
. She attended college at Tulane University
Tulane University
Tulane University is a private, nonsectarian research university located in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States...
in New Orleans, Louisiana, where she obtained a Bachelor of Science in Management, and was a member of Chi Omega
Chi Omega
Chi Omega is a women's fraternity and the largest member of the National Panhellenic Conference. Chi Omega has 174 active collegiate chapters and over 230 alumnae chapters. Chi Omega's national headquarters is located in Memphis, Tennessee....
fraternity. It was in London where she developed her love for reading and writing.
Her first book, In the Shadow of the Moon was a double finalist for the Romance Writers of America
Romance Writers of America
Romance Writers of America is a national non-profit genre writers association. It provides networking and support to individuals seriously pursuing a career in romance fiction and supports top authors such as Nora Roberts and Judith McNaught.-History:...
RITA Award
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 Girl on Legare Street hit The New York Times Best Seller list in November 2009, and On Folly Beach in May 2010, which was also a NYT bestseller. Most of White's novels are based in the low-country of the southeastern United States. White currently has 12 novels published with her next book, "The Beach Trees" hitting the shelves in May 2011.
White is married with two children. White is currently published by a division of Penquin Books.