Linda Howard
Encyclopedia
Linda S. Howington is an American
best-selling romance
/suspense
author
under her pseudonym Linda Howard. Before she became a writer, she was an avid reader and fond of Gone With the Wind
by Margaret Mitchell
. After 21 years of penning stories for her own enjoyment, she submitted a novel for publication which was very successful. She currently lives in Gadsden, Alabama
with her husband, Gary F. Howington, and two golden retrievers. She has three grown stepchildren and three grandchildren.
, United States
. She began to write at nine years old, and wrote for twenty years for her own enjoyment. She worked at a trucking company where she met her husband, Gary F. Howington, and then decided to try to get her work published in 1980. Her first work was published by Silhouette
in 1982. She is a charter member of Romance Writers of America
, joining in 1981 shortly after it was formed. She currently serves as Region 3 Director (until 31 October 2008).
Her husband is a professional bass
tournament fisherman, and she travels with him to some very unglamorous locations where she works on her laptop. Linda and her husband live in a big house on a farm in Alabama, where they raise cattle and have two dogs.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
best-selling romance
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...
/suspense
Suspense
Suspense is a feeling of uncertainty and anxiety about the outcome of certain actions, most often referring to an audience's perceptions in a dramatic work. Suspense is not exclusive to fiction, though. Suspense may operate in any situation where there is a lead-up to a big event or dramatic...
author
Author
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under her pseudonym Linda Howard. Before she became a writer, she was an avid reader and fond of Gone With the Wind
Gone with the Wind
The slaves depicted in Gone with the Wind are primarily loyal house servants, such as Mammy, Pork and Uncle Peter, and these slaves stay on with their masters even after the Emancipation Proclamation of 1863 sets them free...
by Margaret Mitchell
Margaret Mitchell
Margaret Munnerlyn Mitchell was an American author and journalist. Mitchell won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1937 for her epic American Civil War era novel, Gone with the Wind, which was the only novel by Mitchell published during her lifetime.-Family:Margaret Mitchell was born in Atlanta,...
. After 21 years of penning stories for her own enjoyment, she submitted a novel for publication which was very successful. She currently lives in Gadsden, Alabama
Gadsden, Alabama
The city of Gadsden is the county seat of Etowah County in the U.S. state of Alabama, and it is located about 65 miles northeast of Birmingham, Alabama. It is the primary city of the Gadsden Metropolitan Statistical Area, which has a population of 103,459. Gadsden is closely associated with the...
with her husband, Gary F. Howington, and two golden retrievers. She has three grown stepchildren and three grandchildren.
Biography
Linda S. Howington was born on August 3, 1950 in AlabamaAlabama
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...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. She began to write at nine years old, and wrote for twenty years for her own enjoyment. She worked at a trucking company where she met her husband, Gary F. Howington, and then decided to try to get her work published in 1980. Her first work was published by Silhouette
Silhouette
A silhouette is the image of a person, an object or scene consisting of the outline and a basically featureless interior, with the silhouetted object usually being black. Although the art form has been popular since the mid-18th century, the term “silhouette” was seldom used until the early decades...
in 1982. She is a charter member of 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:...
, joining in 1981 shortly after it was formed. She currently serves as Region 3 Director (until 31 October 2008).
Her husband is a professional bass
Bass (fish)
Bass is a name shared by many different species of popular gamefish. The term encompasses both freshwater and marine species. All belong to the large order Perciformes, or perch-like fishes, and in fact the word bass comes from Middle English bars, meaning "perch."-Types of basses:*The temperate...
tournament fisherman, and she travels with him to some very unglamorous locations where she works on her laptop. Linda and her husband live in a big house on a farm in Alabama, where they raise cattle and have two dogs.
Awards
2005 - Romance Writers of America. Career Achievement AwardSingle Novels
- All That Glitters (1982)
- An Independent Wife (1982)
- Against the Rules (1983)
- Come Lie With Me (1984)
- Lake of Dreams (1985)
- Tears of the Renegade (1985)
- The Cutting Edge (1985)
- The Way Home (1991)
- Overload (1993)
- Heart of Fire (1993)
- Dream Man (1995)
- Night Moves (1998)
- After the Night (1995)
- Shades of Twilight (1996)
- White Out (1997)
- Son of the Morning (1997)
- Lake of Dreams (1998)
- Now You See Her (1998)
- Blue Moon (1999)
- Mr. Perfect (2000)
- Open Season (2001)
- Strangers In the Night (2001)
- Dying to Please (2002)
- Cry no More (2003)
- Killing Time (2005)
- Cover Of Night (2006)
- Up Close and Dangerous (2007)
- Death Angel (2008)
- Burn (2009)
- Blood Born (2010)(with Linda Jones)
- Ice (2010)
- Veil of Night (2010)
- Warrior Rising (2011)(with Linda Jones)
- Prey (2011)
Spencer-Nyle Co. series
- Sarah's child (1985)
- Almost forever (1986)
- Bluebird winter(1987)
Rescues (Kell Sabin) series
- Midnight rainbow (1986)
- Diamond Bay (1987)
- Heartbreaker (1987)
- White lies (1988)
MacKenzie Family Saga series
- MacKenzie's mountain (1989)
- MacKenzie's mission (1992)
- MacKenzie's pleasures (1996)
- MacKenzie's magic (1996)
- A game of chance (2000)
A Lady Of The West series
- A lady of the west (1990)
- Angel creek (1991)
- The touch of fire (1992)
CIA's Spies (John Medina) series
- Kill and tell (1998)
- All the Queen's men (1999)
- Kiss me while I sleep (2004)
Vampire (with Linda Jones)
Vampire (with Linda Jones)- Blood Born (2010)
- Warrior Rising (2012)
Collections
- Linda Howard Collection, Vol 1: Midnight Rainbow / Diamond Bay (1992)
- Night Moves: Dream Man / After the Night (1998)
- Strangers in the Night: Lake of Dreams / Blue Moon / White Out (2001)
- Shades of Twilight / Son of the Morning (2005)
- Angel Creek / Lady of the West (2005)
Omnibus in collaboration
- "Raintree: Inferno", (Silhouette Nocturne) by Linda Howard, "Raintree: Haunted", by Linda Winstead Jones, "Raintree: Sanctuary", by Beverly Barton
- Silhouette Christmas Stories, 1987 (1987) (with Dixie BrowningDixie BrowningDixie Browning, née Burrus is an American artist and writer of over 100 romance novels. She also has published under the pen name Zoe Dozier, and with her sister Mary Burrus Williams, she writes historical romance under the name Bronwyn Williams.-Biography:Dixie Burrus was born in 1930 on North...
, Ginna Gray and Diana PalmerDiana Palmer (author)Susan Kyle, née Susan Eloise Spaeth is an award winning American writer well-known as Diana Palmer, who has published romantic novels since 1979. She has also written romances as Diana Blayne, Katy Currie, and under her married name Susan Kyle and a science fiction novel as Susan S...
) (Bluebird Winter / Henry the Ninth / Season of Miracles / Humbug Man) - To Mother with Love (1993) (with Robyn CarrRobyn CarrRobyn Carr is a best-selling American author of over twenty-five romance novels.-Biography:Carr never intended to become a writer. She studied nursing in college. She married her high school sweetheart just before he left for the US Air Force as a helicopter pilot during the Vietnam War...
and Cheryl Reavis) (Way Home / Backward Glance / So This Is Love) - Silhouette Summer Sizzlers, '93 (1993) (with Carole Buck and Suzanne Carey) (Overload, Hot Copy, Steam Bath)
- Christmas Kisses (1996) (with Debbie MacomberDebbie MacomberDebbie Macomber is a best-selling American author of over 150 romance novels and contemporary women's fiction. Over 140 million copies of her books are in print throughout the world, and four have become made-for-TV-movies...
and Linda Turner) (Mackenzie's Magic / Silver Bells / Wild West Christmas) - Forever Yours (1997) (with Catherine CoulterCatherine CoulterCatherine Coulter is an American author of romantic suspense thrillers and historical romances who currently resides in Northern California with her husband Anton Pogany.-Early years:...
and Barbara DelinskyBarbara DelinskyBarbara Delinsky is an American writer of nineteen New York Times bestsellers. She has also been published under the pen names Bonnie Drake and Billie Douglass.-Biography:Delinsky was born on August 9, 1945 near Boston, Massachusetts...
) (Threats and Promises / The Aristocrat / Loving Evangeline) - Harlequin (1997) (with Debbie MacomberDebbie MacomberDebbie Macomber is a best-selling American author of over 150 romance novels and contemporary women's fiction. Over 140 million copies of her books are in print throughout the world, and four have become made-for-TV-movies...
and Diana PalmerDiana Palmer (author)Susan Kyle, née Susan Eloise Spaeth is an award winning American writer well-known as Diana Palmer, who has published romantic novels since 1979. She has also written romances as Diana Blayne, Katy Currie, and under her married name Susan Kyle and a science fiction novel as Susan S...
) - Upon a Midnight Clear (1997) (with Margaret Allison, Jude DeverauxJude DeverauxJude Deveraux is an American Romance novel author who is well-known for her historical romances. As of 2010, 36 of her novels had been on The New York Times Best Seller list according to Forbes, including among the dozens such titles as 2009's Lavender Morning and Days of Gold...
, Stef Ann Holm and Mariah StewartMariah StewartMariah Stewart is an author of romantic fiction whose titles have appeared on the New York Times andUSA Today bestsellers lists. Stewart's books have won, or been nominated for, various major awards, including three-time recipient of the New Jersey Romance Writers' Golden Leaf Awards for The...
) (Teacher / Christmas Magic / Jolly Holly / If Only In My Dreams / White Out) - Heart's Desire (1998) (with Jayne Ann KrentzJayne Ann KrentzJayne Ann Krentz, née Jayne Castle is an American writer of romance novels. Krentz is the author of a string of New York Times bestsellers under seven different pseudonyms. Now, she only uses three names. As Jayne Ann Krentz she writes contemporary romantic-suspense. She uses Amanda Quick for her...
and Linda Lael MillerLinda Lael MillerLinda Lael Miller , is a best-selling American author of more than seventy contemporary and historical romance novels. She has also written under the pen name Lael St. James.-Personal life:...
) (Connecting Rooms / Lake of Dreams / Resurrection) - Everlasting Love (1998) (with Jayne Ann KrentzJayne Ann KrentzJayne Ann Krentz, née Jayne Castle is an American writer of romance novels. Krentz is the author of a string of New York Times bestsellers under seven different pseudonyms. Now, she only uses three names. As Jayne Ann Krentz she writes contemporary romantic-suspense. She uses Amanda Quick for her...
, Kasey Michaels, Linda Lael MillerLinda Lael MillerLinda Lael Miller , is a best-selling American author of more than seventy contemporary and historical romance novels. She has also written under the pen name Lael St. James.-Personal life:...
and Carla Neggers) (Connecting Rooms / Resurrection / Lake of Dreams / Role of a Lifetime / Tricks of Fate) - Heart and Soul (1998) (with Stella Cameron, Barbara DelinskyBarbara DelinskyBarbara Delinsky is an American writer of nineteen New York Times bestsellers. She has also been published under the pen names Bonnie Drake and Billie Douglass.-Biography:Delinsky was born on August 9, 1945 near Boston, Massachusetts...
) (Dream / All that Sparkles / Independent Wife) - Summer Sensations (1998) (with Heather GrahamHeather Graham PozzessereHeather Graham Pozzessere is a best-selling US writer, who writes primarily romance novels...
and Linda Lael MillerLinda Lael MillerLinda Lael Miller , is a best-selling American author of more than seventy contemporary and historical romance novels. She has also written under the pen name Lael St. James.-Personal life:...
) (Overload / Leopard's Woman / Lonesome Rider) - Always and Forever (1998) (with Heather GrahamHeather Graham PozzessereHeather Graham Pozzessere is a best-selling US writer, who writes primarily romance novels...
and Linda Lael MillerLinda Lael MillerLinda Lael Miller , is a best-selling American author of more than seventy contemporary and historical romance novels. She has also written under the pen name Lael St. James.-Personal life:...
) (Heartbreaker / Used-to-be-lovers / Strangers in Paradise) - Through the Years (1999) (with Debbie MacomberDebbie MacomberDebbie Macomber is a best-selling American author of over 150 romance novels and contemporary women's fiction. Over 140 million copies of her books are in print throughout the world, and four have become made-for-TV-movies...
and Fern MichaelsFern MichaelsFern Michaels is an American author of romance and thriller novels, including nearly 50 best selling books with more than 70 million copies in print...
) (Tears of the Renegade / Golden Lasso / Baby Blessed) - Under the Boardwalk (1999) (with Geralyn DawsonGeralyn DawsonGeralyn Dawson is a USA Today bestselling author of romance novels. She is a graduate of Texas A&M University, and has written fifteen novels and contributed two novellas to anthologies, one of which was on the New York Times Best Seller list. In 1996 her novel The Wedding Raffle was named as one...
, Jillian HunterJillian HunterJillian Hunter is an American author of historical romance novels.-Awards:*1995 - Romantic Times Award Nominee for Glenlyon's Bride*1997 - Romantic Times Award Nominee for Fairy Tale...
, Miranda Jarrett and Mariah StewartMariah StewartMariah Stewart is an author of romantic fiction whose titles have appeared on the New York Times andUSA Today bestsellers lists. Stewart's books have won, or been nominated for, various major awards, including three-time recipient of the New Jersey Romance Writers' Golden Leaf Awards for The...
) (Blue Moon / Castaway / Ruined / Buried Treasure / Swept Away) - A Bouquet of Babies (2000) (with Stella Bagwell and Paula Detmer Riggs) (Way Home / Family by Fate / Baby on her Doorstep)
- MacKenzie's Pleasure / Defending His Own (2001) (with Beverly BartonBeverly BartonBeverly Marie Beaver , better known as Beverly Barton, was an American author, known for her romantic suspense novels. She has written over thirty contemporary romance novels and created the popular The Protectors series for Harlequin Enterprises owned Silhouette’s Intimate Moments lines...
) - Come Lie with Me / Part of the Bargain / Yesterday's Love (2001) (with Linda Lael MillerLinda Lael MillerLinda Lael Miller , is a best-selling American author of more than seventy contemporary and historical romance novels. She has also written under the pen name Lael St. James.-Personal life:...
and Sherryl WoodsSherryl WoodsSherryl Woods is an American writer of over 110 romance and mystery novels since 1982. She also signed her novels as Alexandra Kirk and Suzanne Sherrill.-Biography:...
) - Finding Home (2001) (with Elizabeth Lowell and Kasey Michaels) (Duncan's Bride / Chain Lightning / Popcorn and Kisses)
- Summer Heat (2001) (with Lindsay McKenna and Ann MajorAnn MajorMargaret Major Cleaves is popular writer of over 45 romance novels since 1980 as her real name and under the pseudonym Ann Major....
) (Game of Chance / Midnight Fantasy / Heart of the Warrior) - Unlikely Alliances (2002) (with Diana PalmerDiana Palmer (author)Susan Kyle, née Susan Eloise Spaeth is an award winning American writer well-known as Diana Palmer, who has published romantic novels since 1979. She has also written romances as Diana Blayne, Katy Currie, and under her married name Susan Kyle and a science fiction novel as Susan S...
and Sharon Sala) (Independent Wife / Diamond Girl / Annie and the Outlaw) - Overload / If a Man Answers (2002) (with Merline Lovelace)
- Delivered by Christmas (2002) (with Joan HohlJoan HohlJoan Hohl is a popular U.S.American writer of over 60 romance novels since 1980. She also signed her novels as Paula Roberts and Amii Lorin.-Biography:Joan Hohl was born June 13, 1935 in United States...
and Sandra Steffen) (Bluebird Winter / Gift of Joy / Christmas to Treasure) - What the Heart Can't Hide (2003) (with Ann MajorAnn MajorMargaret Major Cleaves is popular writer of over 45 romance novels since 1980 as her real name and under the pseudonym Ann Major....
and Susan MallerySusan MallerySusan Mallery is the author of over 80 books for Harlequin and Silhouette as well as full length novels. She lives in the Los Angeles Area with her husband and cats.- Booklist by Years:2010s:*Completely Smitten...
) (All that glitters / Goodbye Child / Best Bride) - On His Terms (2003) (with Allison Leigh) (Loving Evangeline / One More Chance)
- 100 Per Cent Hero (2003) (with Suzanne BrockmannSuzanne BrockmannSuzanne Brockmann is an award-winning American romantic fiction writer. She lives outside of Boston, Massachusetts with her husband, Ed Gaffney, and their two children, Melanie and Jason...
) (MacKenzie's Pleasure / Forever Blue) - A Mother's Touch (2005) (with Emilie RichardsEmilie RichardsEmilie Richards is an American author of over 50 contemporary romance and mystery novels.- Early years :Emilie Richards was born in Bethesda, Maryland and raised in St. Petersburg, Florida. After receiving an undergraduate degree in American studies from Florida State University, Richards earned a...
and Sherryl WoodsSherryl WoodsSherryl Woods is an American writer of over 110 romance and mystery novels since 1982. She also signed her novels as Alexandra Kirk and Suzanne Sherrill.-Biography:...
) (Way Home / Stranger's Son / Paternity Test) - Irresistible (2005) (with Diana PalmerDiana Palmer (author)Susan Kyle, née Susan Eloise Spaeth is an award winning American writer well-known as Diana Palmer, who has published romantic novels since 1979. She has also written romances as Diana Blayne, Katy Currie, and under her married name Susan Kyle and a science fiction novel as Susan S...
) (Beloved / A Game of Chance) - Way Home / Cowboy's Christmas Miracle / Because a Husband is Forever (2005) (with Marie FerrarellaMarie FerrarellaMarie Ferrarella, née Rydzynski is a popular and prolific American writer of over 150 romance novels as Marie Ferrarella, which have been translated into at least seven languages...
and Anne McAllisterAnne McAllisterAnne McAllister is a best-selling United States writer of over 55 romance novels since 1985.-Biography:Anne McAllister was born in California, but spent time on her grandparents' ranch in Colorado and visiting relatives in Montana...
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