Katherine Sutcliffe

Background

Katherine Sutcliffe was born an only child in East Texas.

Career

Many of her books are considered to be "dark" romances, examining issues traditionally not mentioned in the romance genre. After working for a time at an oil company and as a headhunter for a computer personnel company, Sutcliffe decided in 1982 to quit her job and attempt to write a novel. Three years later she sold her first book, Desire and Surrender to Avon Books.

She works eight hours a day, five to seven months a year.

Sutcliffe also attempts to find a single Civil Defense that will provide inspiration during the writing of each book In the past, she has used the soundtrack to Somewhere in Time and Kitarō"s Silk Road.

In 1995 and 1996, Sutcliffe worked as the Consultant Head Writer for the soap operas As the World Turns and Another World. During her time as a soap opera writer, she concentrated on developing the six-month story lines, which the breakdown writers would then develop into dialogue and individual scenes for the show.

During this time frame, Sutcliffe also made a guest appearance on Another World, playing herself.

She resigned from her position after the networks began to insist that she move to New York City to be more accessible. Her historical romance, Notorious, sold out its first printing in a mere four days. Sutcliffe lives near Dallas, Texas.

They have three children, Bryan, Rachel, and Lauren.

Sutcliffe also raises and shows Arabian horses.

Achievements

• Romantic Times Career Achievement Award for Storyteller of the Year Romance Writers of America Write Touch Readers Award for Best Historical of the Year Reviewers" International Organization"s Dorothy Parker Award for Best Romantic Suspense of 2001, Darkling I Listen Francis Reader"s Award for Best Romantic Suspense of 2001, Darkling I Listen Romantic Times Award Winner in January 2004 for Obsession Romance Writers of America RITA Finalist for Best Romantic Suspense of 2001, Darkling I Listen Daphe du Maurier Finalist for Best Single Title Romantic Suspense of 2001, Darkling I Listen.

Works

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  • Once a Hero

    (Bronte Haviland is sadly disillusioned when her childhood...)

  • A Heart Possessed

    (Reunited with Lord Nicholas Wyndham, raven-haired Ariel R...)

  • Shadow Play

    (A god to the Indians of Brazil, handsome rogue Morgan Kan...)

  • Darkling I Listen

    ("Katherine Sutcliffe is one of the best writers of romanc...)

  • A Fire in the Heart First Avon Books Printing, March 1990 (a rebellious waif... a brooding earl)

    (Romance.)

  • Darkling I Listen by Katherine Sutcliffe (2001-05-03)
  • Bad Moon Rising by Katherine Sutcliffe (2003-05-27)
  • Dream Fever by Katherine Sutcliffe (1991-11-03)