Suzanne Brockmann
Encyclopedia
Suzanne 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. She has also penned works under the name Anne Brock.
's School of Broadcasting and Film
majoring in film and minoring in creative writing before dropping out to join a band. Afterwards she met her husband and started a family. It was after having her second child that Brockmann started writing. Initially she focused on television scripts, screen plays and Star Trek
novels but after doing research Brockmann decided to focus her efforts on the Romance genre. Her first published novel, Future Perfect in 1993, was written along with nine other manuscripts in 1992 after her decision to publish a romance novel.
In 1996, Brockmann published the first in her Tall, Dark & Dangerous series. The series develops among a fictional group of Navy SEALs
. The books following in the series, and that of the Troubleshooters, Inc. series are all classified in a sub genre known as 'military/romantic suspense'.
Brockmann has garnered the attention of magazines such as Out
and Bay Windows, both of which serve the gay community
, due to a subplot dealing with the romance of an openly gay character in her Troubleshooters, Inc. series. Brockmann has stated that she is a PFLAG
mom, supporting her gay son, Jason, and dedicating her 2004 book Hot Target to him. In 2007 Brockmann donated the profits of her holiday novella, All Through the Night, to MassEquality.
from the Romance Writers of America
. She has also appeared on the Romance Writers of America Honor Roll for having appeared on both the USA Today and the New York Times Best Sellers list. She has been the recipient of the Romantic Times Reviewers' Choice Awards in 1996, 1998, and 1999, as well as the Romantic Times Career Achievement Award for Series Romance in 1997, 2000, and 2002.
Troubleshooters
Stand alone novels
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....
. She lives outside of Boston, Massachusetts with her husband, Ed Gaffney, and their two children, Melanie and Jason. She has also penned works under the name Anne Brock.
Biography
Brockmann attended Boston UniversityBoston University
Boston University is a private research university located in Boston, Massachusetts. With more than 4,000 faculty members and more than 31,000 students, Boston University is one of the largest private universities in the United States and one of Boston's largest employers...
's School of Broadcasting and Film
Boston University College of Communication
Boston University's College of Communication was founded on May 27, 1947, then called the School of Public Relations. Since 1947, the college has gone through many changes in both name and location Boston University's College of Communication was founded on May 27, 1947, then called the School of...
majoring in film and minoring in creative writing before dropping out to join a band. Afterwards she met her husband and started a family. It was after having her second child that Brockmann started writing. Initially she focused on television scripts, screen plays and Star Trek
Star Trek
Star Trek is an American science fiction entertainment franchise created by Gene Roddenberry. The core of Star Trek is its six television series: The Original Series, The Animated Series, The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, Voyager, and Enterprise...
novels but after doing research Brockmann decided to focus her efforts on the Romance genre. Her first published novel, Future Perfect in 1993, was written along with nine other manuscripts in 1992 after her decision to publish a romance novel.
In 1996, Brockmann published the first in her Tall, Dark & Dangerous series. The series develops among a fictional group of Navy SEALs
United States Navy SEALs
The United States Navy's Sea, Air and Land Teams, commonly known as Navy SEALs, are the U.S. Navy's principal special operations force and a part of the Naval Special Warfare Command as well as the maritime component of the United States Special Operations Command.The acronym is derived from their...
. The books following in the series, and that of the Troubleshooters, Inc. series are all classified in a sub genre known as 'military/romantic suspense'.
Brockmann has garnered the attention of magazines such as Out
Out (magazine)
Out is a popular gay and lesbian fashion, entertainment, and lifestyle magazine, with the highest circulation of any gay monthly publication in the United States. It carries itself in a similar editorial manner to Details, Esquire, and GQ. Out was published by PlanetOut Inc...
and Bay Windows, both of which serve the gay community
Gay community
The gay community, or LGBT community, is a loosely defined grouping of LGBT and LGBT-supportive people, organizations and subcultures, united by a common culture and civil rights movements. These communities generally celebrate pride, diversity, individuality, and sexuality...
, due to a subplot dealing with the romance of an openly gay character in her Troubleshooters, Inc. series. Brockmann has stated that she is a PFLAG
Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays
Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays is a socio-political group of family members and friends of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people. Its mission statement describes the goals of PFLAG as promoting health and well being of LGBT persons as well as actively supporting...
mom, supporting her gay son, Jason, and dedicating her 2004 book Hot Target to him. In 2007 Brockmann donated the profits of her holiday novella, All Through the Night, to MassEquality.
Awards
Brockmann is a two time winner of the RITA AwardRITA 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.-...
from 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:...
. She has also appeared on the Romance Writers of America Honor Roll for having appeared on both the USA Today and the New York Times Best Sellers list. She has been the recipient of the Romantic Times Reviewers' Choice Awards in 1996, 1998, and 1999, as well as the Romantic Times Career Achievement Award for Series Romance in 1997, 2000, and 2002.
List of works
Tall, Dark and Dangerous- Prince Joe, Silhouette Intimate Moments, June 1996, Reissued by Mira, May 2002
- Forever Blue, Silhouette Intimate Moments, October 1996, Reissued by Mira, February 2003
- Frisco's Kid, Silhouette Intimate Moments, January 1997, Reissued by Mira, June 2003
- Everyday, Average Jones, Silhouette Intimate Moments, August 1998
- Harvard's Education, Silhouette Intimate Moments, October 1998
- It Came Upon a Midnight Clear, Silhouette Intimate Moments, December 1998
- Admiral's Bride, Silhouette Intimate Moments, November 1999
- Identity: Unknown, Silhouette Intimate Moments, January 2000
- Get Lucky, Silhouette Intimate Moments, March 2000
- Taylor's Temptation, Silhouette Intimate Moments, July 2001
- Night Watch, Silhouette Intimate Moments, September 2003
Troubleshooters
- Unsung Hero, Ivy, June 2000
- Defiant Hero, Ivy, March 2001
- Over the Edge, Ivy, September 2001
- Out of Control, Ballantine, March 2002
- Into the Night, Ballantine, November 2002
- Gone Too Far, Ballantine, July 2003
- Flashpoint, Ballantine, March 2004
- Hot Target, Ballantine, December 2004
- Breaking Point, Ballantine, July 2005
- Into the Storm, Ballantine, November 2006
- Force the Nature, Ballantine, August 2007
- All Through the Night, Ballantine, October 2007
- Into the Fire, Ballantine, July 2008
- Dark of Night, Ballantine, 2009
- Hot Pursuit, Ballantine, July 2009
- Breaking the Rules, Ballantine, March 2011
Stand alone novels
- Future Perfect, Meteor Kismet, August 1993
- Hero Under Cover, Silhouette Intimate Moments, June 1994
- Embraced By Love, Pinnacle, January 1995
- Not Without Risk, Silhouette Intimate Moments, June 1995
- A Man to Die For, Silhouette Intimate Moments, December 1995
- No Ordinary Man, Harlequin Intrigue, April 1996
- Kiss and Tell, Bantam Loveswept, May 1996
- The Kissing Game, Bantam Loveswept, December 1996
- Otherwise Engaged, Bantam Loveswept, February 1997
- Forbidden, Bantam Loveswept, April 1997
- Stand-In Groom, Bantam Loveswept, June 1997
- Ladies' Man, Bantam Loveswept, August 1997
- Time Enough For Love, Bantam Loveswept, November 1997
- Give Me Liberty, Precious Gems, Fall 97 (as Anne Brock)
- Love With the Proper Stranger, Silhouette Intimate Moments, January 1998
- Freedom's Price, Bantam Loveswept, February 1998
- Body Language, Bantam Loveswept, May 1998
- Heart Throb, Fawcett, March 1999
- Undercover Princess, Silhouette Intimate Moments, December 1999
- Bodyguard, Fawcett, December 1999
- Letters to Kelly, Silhouette Intimate Moments, April 2003
- Scenes of Passion, Silhouette Desire, July 2003
- Infamous, Ballantine, July 2010