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Diana PalmerAmerican writer
Date of Birth: 12.12.1946
Country:  USA |
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Biography of Diana Palmer
Diana Palmer is an American writer who is known for her numerous pen names, including Susan Eloise Spät, Susan S. Kyle, Katie Carrie, and Diana Blayne. However, she is most popularly known as Diana Palmer, one of the top ten romance novelists in America. She has written over 200 novels and novellas, beloved by fans of romance, as well as science fiction, contemporary fiction, and westerns.
Early Life
Susan Eloise Spät was born on December 12, 1946, in Catbert, Georgia, USA. Her family later moved to Chamblee, where Susan and her younger sister, Dennis, attended school. Susan's mother, Maggie Elois, initially worked as a nurse and later pursued a career in journalism, while her father, William Olin Spät, taught in college. The family had many books, and young Susan developed a love for westerns, particularly the enduring bestsellers by Zane Grey that romanticized the Wild West. At the age of thirteen, Susan wrote her first novel, the contents of which remain unknown to everyone but herself.
Writing Career
After graduating from school, Susan Spät began working as a reporter for local newspapers. In 1972, after a five-day acquaintance, she married Edward Kyle. It was during this time that she made her first serious attempts at writing. In 1979, the 'Macfadden Romance' publishing company published three novels one after another, all attributed to Diana Palmer. The easy style and passionate feelings of the characters in these works sparked the interest of both readers and publishers, and Susan Kyle immersed herself in her new career. She went on to sign contracts with other publishing houses and dabbled in different genres. In 1980, under the pseudonym Susan S. Kyle, she released the science fiction novel 'The Morcai Battalion', followed by its sequel 28 years later. In the same year, Susan and Edward welcomed their son Blayne, whose name became a pseudonym for seven novels written between 1982 and 1990.
Literary Success
Diana Palmer frequently changed her literary names as she signed contracts with various publishers. Her bibliography includes several romantic series within the beloved cowboy genre, such as the 'Big Spur, Texas series' and the 'Whitehall series', as well as standalone novels covering diverse themes, including fantasy and history. She has also co-authored numerous books. Her novel 'Diamond Girl' was adapted for the screen and subsequently turned into a television film. Palmer has consistently appeared on the bestseller lists of various prestigious publishing houses, and many of her novels have been recognized as 'books of the year'.
Current Life
Currently, Diana Palmer resides in Northern Georgia with her husband. Her active literary work does not hinder Susan Kyle's involvement in other fields of activity. She actively collaborates with various organizations, including public and charitable foundations, the American Museum of Natural History, the National Cattlemen's Association, the Archaeological Institute, and the Society of Astronomers. Diana Palmer even joined the Georgia Sheriff's Association, as what western would be complete without a sheriff? In memory of her mother, the writer established a scholarship at a nursing school in South Dakota. Following in her husband's footsteps, Susan pursued a degree in programming later in life and started her own computer business. At the age of 49, she completed college in Piemonte, earning excellent grades in history. Currently, she is working on her master's thesis at the University of California. In her spare time, Diana Palmer enjoys collecting and driving large cars and horseback riding, which she shares with her husband, who has become quite serious about shooting sports. She takes pleasure in tending to her garden and filling her home with dogs, cats, birds, and lizards. Susan also dotes on her grandchildren and nieces and nephews, and like many grandmothers, she knits and watches television in her rare moments of free time.
