Laura Kinsale
Encyclopedia
Laura Kinsale is an award-winning and New York Times bestselling American
writer
of historical
romance novel
s since 1985.
from the University of Texas at Austin
. She worked in the petroleum industry
before beginning to write. Now, she is a winner and multiple nominee for the Best Book of the Year award given by the Romance Writers of America
.
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 historical
Historical romance
Historical romance is a subgenre of two literary genres, the romance novel and the historical novel.-Definition:Historical romance is set before World War II...
romance novel
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...
s since 1985.
Biography
Laura Kinsale has a Master of Science in GeologyGeology
Geology is the science comprising the study of solid Earth, the rocks of which it is composed, and the processes by which it evolves. Geology gives insight into the history of the Earth, as it provides the primary evidence for plate tectonics, the evolutionary history of life, and past climates...
from the University of Texas at Austin
University of Texas at Austin
The University of Texas at Austin is a state research university located in Austin, Texas, USA, and is the flagship institution of the The University of Texas System. Founded in 1883, its campus is located approximately from the Texas State Capitol in Austin...
. She worked in the petroleum industry
Petroleum industry
The petroleum industry includes the global processes of exploration, extraction, refining, transporting , and marketing petroleum products. The largest volume products of the industry are fuel oil and gasoline...
before beginning to write. Now, she is a winner and multiple nominee for the Best Book of the Year award given by 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:...
.
Awards
- The Prince of Midnight: 1991 Rita Awards Best Novel winner
- Shadowheart: 2005 Rita Awards Best Historical Novel winner
Victorian Hearts Series
- The Hidden Heart, (1986/Apr)
- The Shadow and the Star, (1991/Oct)