Linda Lael Miller
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Linda 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.
and witnessing a gunfight involving the Dalton Brothers. Lael graduated from high school in Northport, WA but did not attend college. After her marriage, Miller spent 10 years living in Spokane before moving away. She has lived in Italy
and in London
. After five years living in Arizona, Miller moved back to Washington in 2006.
Miller has established a foundation, the Linda Lael Miller Scholarships for Women. These scholarships are intended to allow women who are struggling to further their education, either through a trade school or a traditional college or university. The scholarships are funded by the fees Miller commands at speaking engagements, and winners are allowed to spend the proceeds on any expense (including childcare and transportation) that will allow her to attend school.
. Since then, she has published over 77 novels,
subgenres, including contemporary, suspense, time-travel, and paranormal. The historical romances have been set in a range of time frames, from the Medieval period to the American West.
Miller is best known for her romances set in the Western United States
. One of these, McKettrick's Choice, reached number 15 on the New York Times Bestseller List. In an interview, Miller stated that: "I love westerns best of all. To me, the cowboy is the great North American myth, the ideal of honor, courage and persistence we need to live up to." She has also described her western settings as "naturally romantic, from the big sky to the lonely prairie, and it's the perfect backdrop for adventure, danger, grand passion, joy, and sorrow—the whole gamut of human emotions".
The heroines of Miller's novels are known for being strong, independent women. Miller has stated that she wants her heroines to be good examples, proving that they can take care of themselves.
She has been nominated six times for the Romance Writers of America
RITA Award, the highest honor given to a romance author. She has won the Silver Pen Award as well as the Romantic Times award for Most Sensual Historical Romance.
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 novels. She has also written under the pen name
Pen name
A pen name, nom de plume, or literary double, is a pseudonym adopted by an author. A pen name may be used to make the author's name more distinctive, to disguise his or her gender, to distance an author from some or all of his or her works, to protect the author from retribution for his or her...
Lael St. James.
Personal life
Linda Lael was born in 1949 in Washington. Her father was a town marshal, although he, along with her uncle Jake "Jiggs" Lael also competed on the rodeo circuit. A voracious reader, Linda began writing her own stories when she was 10. As a child, Linda often visited with an elderly neighbor and listened to stories of her neighbor's experiences meeting outlaw Jesse JamesJesse James
Jesse Woodson James was an American outlaw, gang leader, bank robber, train robber, and murderer from the state of Missouri and the most famous member of the James-Younger Gang. He also faked his own death and was known as J.M James. Already a celebrity when he was alive, he became a legendary...
and witnessing a gunfight involving the Dalton Brothers. Lael graduated from high school in Northport, WA but did not attend college. After her marriage, Miller spent 10 years living in Spokane before moving away. She has lived in Italy
Italy
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and in London
London
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. After five years living in Arizona, Miller moved back to Washington in 2006.
Miller has established a foundation, the Linda Lael Miller Scholarships for Women. These scholarships are intended to allow women who are struggling to further their education, either through a trade school or a traditional college or university. The scholarships are funded by the fees Miller commands at speaking engagements, and winners are allowed to spend the proceeds on any expense (including childcare and transportation) that will allow her to attend school.
Works
Her first manuscripts were rejected, but publishers finally purchased Fletcher's Woman, a historical romanceHistorical 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...
. Since then, she has published over 77 novels,
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...
subgenres, including contemporary, suspense, time-travel, and paranormal. The historical romances have been set in a range of time frames, from the Medieval period to the American West.
Miller is best known for her romances set in the Western United States
Western United States
.The Western United States, commonly referred to as the American West or simply "the West," traditionally refers to the region comprising the westernmost states of the United States. Because the U.S. expanded westward after its founding, the meaning of the West has evolved over time...
. One of these, McKettrick's Choice, reached number 15 on the New York Times Bestseller List. In an interview, Miller stated that: "I love westerns best of all. To me, the cowboy is the great North American myth, the ideal of honor, courage and persistence we need to live up to." She has also described her western settings as "naturally romantic, from the big sky to the lonely prairie, and it's the perfect backdrop for adventure, danger, grand passion, joy, and sorrow—the whole gamut of human emotions".
The heroines of Miller's novels are known for being strong, independent women. Miller has stated that she wants her heroines to be good examples, proving that they can take care of themselves.
She has been nominated six times 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, the highest honor given to a romance author. She has won the Silver Pen Award as well as the Romantic Times award for Most Sensual Historical Romance.
Springwater Series
- Springwater (Pocket, 1998) ISBN 0-671-02751-4
- Rachel (Pocket, 1999) ISBN 0-671-02684-4
- Savannah (Pocket, 1999) ISBN 0-671-02685-2
- Miranda (Pocket, 1999) ISBN 0-671-02686-0
- Jessica (Pocket, 1999) ISBN 0-671-02687-9
- A Springwater Christmas (Pocket, 1999) ISBN 0-671-02752-2
- Springwater Wedding (Pocket, 2002) ISBN 0-671-04249-1
Primrose Series
- Bridget (Pocket, 2000) ISBN 0-671-04244-0
- Christy (Pocket, 2000) ISBN 0-671-04245-9
- Skye (Pocket, 2000) ISBN 0-671-04246-7
- Megan (Pocket, 2000) ISBN 0-671-04247-5
- Last Chance Cafe (Pocket Star, 2003) ISBN 0-671-04251-3
Vampire Series
- Forever and the Night (Berkley, 1993) ISBN 0-425-14060-1
- For All Eternity (Berkley, 1994) ISBN 0-425-14456-9
- Time Without End (Berkley, 1995) ISBN 0-425-15042-9
- Tonight and Always (Berkley, 1996) ISBN 0-425-15541-2
Orphan Train Series
- Lily and the Major (Pocket, 1990) ISBN 0-671-67636-9
- Emma and the Outlaw (Pocket, 1991) ISBN 0-671-67637-7
- Caroline and the Raider (Pocket, 1992) ISBN 0-671-67638-5
McKettrick Series
- High Country Bride (Pocket, 2002) ISBN 0-7434-2273-2
- Shotgun Bride (Pocket Star, 2003) ISBN 0-7434-2274-0
- Secondhand Bride (Pocket, 2004) ISBN 0-7434-2275-9
- McKettrick's Choice (HQN Books, 2005) ISBN 0-373-77029-4
- Sierra's Homecoming (Silhouette, 2006) ISBN 0-373-24795-8
- McKettrick's Luck (Harlequin Books, 2007) ISBN 0-373-77185-1
- McKettrick's Pride (Harlequin Books, 2007) ISBN 0-373-77190-8
- McKettrick's Heart (Harlequin Books, 2007) ISBN 0-373-77194-0
- The McKettrick Way (Harlequin Books, 2007) ISBN 0-373-24867-9
- A McKettrick Christmas (Harlequin Books, 2008)
- McKettrick's Of Texas: Tate (HQN Books, 2010) ISBN 978-0-37377436-4
- McKettrick's Of Texas: Garrett (HQN Books, 2010)
- McKettrick's Of Texas: Austin (HQN Books, 2010)
Stone Creek Series
- The Man From Stone Creek (HQN Books, 2007) ISBN 0-373-77198-3
- A Wanted Man (HQN Books, 2007) ISBN 0-373-77296-3
- The Rustler (HQN Books, 2008) ISBN 0-373-77330-7
- A Stone Creek Christmas (Silhouette, 2008) ISBN 0-373-24939-X
- The Bridegroom, due Aug 2009 (HQN Books, 2009) ISBN 978-0-373-77388-6
- At Home in Stone Creek,due Dec 2009 (Silhouette Special Edition) ISBN 978-0-373-65487-1
Montana Creed Series
- Logan, (HQN Books 2009) ISBN 978-0-373-77353-4
- Dylan, (HQN Books 2009) ISBN 978-0-373-77358-9
- Tyler, (HQN Books 2009) ISBN 978-0-373-77364-0
- A Creed Country Christmas, (HQN Books 2009)
- A Creed in Stone Creek, (HQN Books 2011)
- Creed's Honor, (HQN Book 2011)
- The Creed Legacy, (HQN Book 2011)
Time-Travel
- Here and Then (Silhoette, 1992) ISBN 0-373-09762-X
- There and Now (Silhoette, 1992) ISBN 0-373-09754-9
- Knights (Pocket, 1996) ISBN 0-671-87317-2
- Pirates (Pocket, 1996) ISBN 0-671-87316-4
Clare Westbrook
- Don't Look Now (Pocket Star, 2004) ISBN 0-671-04253-X
- Never Look Back (Pocket Star, 2005) ISBN 0-7434-7049-4
- One Last Look (Pocket, 2006) ISBN 0-7434-7051-6
Mojo Sheepshanks Series
- Deadly Gamble, (HQN Books, 2008) ISBN 0-373-77200-9
- Deadly Deception, (HQN Books, 2008) ISBN 0-373-77256-4
Australian Series
- Moonfire (Pocket, 1988) ISBN 0-671-62198-X
- Angelfire (Pocket, 1991) ISBN 0-671-73765-1
The Corbins
- Banner O'Brien (Pocket, 1991) ISBN 0-671-73766-X
- Corbin's Fancy (Pocket, 1991) ISBN 0-671-73767-8
- Memory's Embrace (Pocket, 1991) ISBN 0-671-73769-4
- My Darling Melissa (Pocket, 2008) ISBN 1-4165-7058-6
The Quade Series
- Yankee Wife (Pocket, 1993) ISBN 0-671-73755-4
- Taming Charlotte (Pocket, 1993) ISBN 0-671-73754-6
- Princess Annie (Pocket, 1994) ISBN 0-671-79793-X
Writing as Lael St. James
- My Lady Wayward (Pocket, 2001) ISBN 0-671-53788-1
- My Lady Beloved (Pocket, 2001) ISBN 0-671-53787-3
Other
- Queen of the Rodeo as part of More than Words Vol 4 (Harlequin, 2008) ISBN 0-373-83622-8
- The Leopard's Woman (Silhouette, 2002) ISBN 0-373-48475-5
- Two Brothers (Pocket, 2001) ISBN 0-671-00401-8
- Courting Susannah (Pocket, 1998) ISBN 0-671-00400-X
- One Wish (Pocket, 2000) ISBN 0-671-53786-5
- The Vow (Pocket, 1998) ISBN 0-671-00399-2
- My Outlaw (Pocket, 1997) ISBN 0-671-87318-0
- Together (HarperTorch, 1996) ISBN 0-380-78405-X
- The Legacy (Pocket, 1994) ISBN 0-671-79792-1
- Daniel's Bride (Pocket, 1992) ISBN 0-671-73166-1
- Wild About Harry (Silhouette, 1991) ISBN 0-373-48340-6
- Glory, Glory, (Silhoette, 1990) ISBN 0-373-05607-9
- Escape From Cabriz, (Silhouette, 1990) ISBN 0-373-21881-8
- Mixed Messages (Mira, 1996) ISBN 1-55166-164-0
- Daring Moves, (Silhouette, 1990) ISBN 0-373-05547-1
- Just Kate, (Harlequin, 2005) ISBN 0-373-77091-X
- Only Forever (Mira, 1995) ISBN 1-55166-073-3
- Used-to-be-Lovers (Mira, 2002) ISBN 1-55166-896-3
- Wanton Angel (Pocket, 1991) ISBN 0-671-73772-4
- Lauralee (Pocket, 1986) ISBN 0-671-60049-4
- Ragged Rainbows (Mira, 1998) ISBN 1-55166-467-4
- State Secrets, (Mira, 1994) ISBN 1-55166-014-8
- State Secrets, Reissue(Harlequin Famous Firsts, due June 2009) ISBN 978-0-373-20004-7
- Part of the Bargain, (Silhouette, 1994) ISBN 0-373-45176-8
- Willow (Pocket, 1990) ISBN 0-671-66772-6
- Snowflakes on the Sea, (Silhouette, 1989) ISBN 0-373-57596-3
- Desire and Destiny (Pocket, 1990) ISBN 0-671-70635-7
- Fletcher's Woman (Pocket, 1991) ISBN 0-671-73768-6
Awards
- 1990-1991 - Romantic Times Career Achievement Award for Series Love and Laughter
- 1990-1991 - Romantic Times Reviewers' Choice Award for Best Historical Romance Sequel, Emma and the Outlaw
- 1991-1992 - Romantic Times Reviewers' Choice Award for Best Historical Romance, Daniel's Bride
- 1992-1993 - Romantic Times Career Achievement Award finalist for Historical Romance
- 1992-1993 - Romantic Times Reviewers' Choice Award finalist for Best Historical Romance, Yankee Wife
- 1993-1993 - Romantic Times Career Achievement Award finalist for Contemporary Fantasy
- 1993 - The Talisman Book of the Year, Forever and the Night
- 1993 - Affaire de Coeur Reader-Writer Award finalist for Outstanding Achiever
- 1993 - Affaire de Coeur Reader-Writer Award finalist for Best American Historical, Yankee Wife
- 1993-1994 - Romantic Times Reviewers' Choice Award finalist for Best Historical Romantic Adventure, Taming Charlotte'
- 1993-1994 - Romantic Times Reviewers' Choice Award finalist for Best Contemporary Romantic Suspense, Forever and the Night
- 1994 - Waldenbooks Bestselling Trend Title (Vampire), For All Eternity
- 1995 - Romance Writers of America RITA Award finalist for Time Without End
- 1995 - Waldenbooks Bestselling Paranormal Title, Time Without End
- 1995-1996 - Romantic Times Reviewers' Choice Award for Best Historical Time-Travel, Knights
- 1996-1997 - Romantic Times Reviewers' Choice Award finalist for Best Contemporary Fantasy Romance, Tonight and Always
- 1997-1998 - Romantic Times Reviewers' Choice Award for Best Heroes
- 1997-1998 - Romantic Times Reviewers' Choice Award finalist for Best Innovative Historical Romance, The Vow
- 1997-1998 - Romantic Times Career Achievement Award for Historical Fantasy
- 1998 - Barnes & Noble.com Historical Romance Editor's Pick, Two Brothers
- 1998-1999 - Romantic Times Career Achievement Award finalist for Historical Storyteller of the Year
- 1998-1999 - Romantic Times Reviewers' Choice Award finalist forBest Historical Romance in a Series, A Springwater Christmas
- 1999-2000 - Romantic Times Reviewers' Choice Award finalist for Best Historical Romance of the Year, One Wish
- 1999 - Greater Detroit Romance Writers of America Booksellers' Best Award for Best Long Historical Romance, A Springwater Christmas
- 2000 - Reviewers International Organization Dorothy Parker Award of Excellence Finalist for Favorite Historical Romance, Courting Susannah
- 2002 - Reviewers International Organization Dorothy Parker Award of Excellence Finalist for Favorite Contemporary Romance, Last Chance Cafe
- 2002 - The Word on Romance Reviewer's Rose Award finalist for Best Contemporary Romance, Last Chance Cafe
External links
- Linda Lael Miller's Official Web Site
- Linda Lael Miller 2007 Interview on Sidewalks EntertainmentSidewalks EntertainmentSidewalks Entertainment is a long-running, weekly American television series that is a combination of a talk show, magazine show and variety show featuring celebrity interviews, music, artistic and novelty acts, and rising performers...