Linda Howard American writer, author of contemporary romance novels and thrillers. Date of Birth: 03.08.1950 Country: USA

Biography of Linda Howard

Linda S. Howington, known by her pen name Linda Howard, is an American author of contemporary romance novels and thrillers. Born in Gadsden, Alabama in 1950, Howard has written approximately 70 books in a variety of genres including traditional road books, historical romances, contemporary mysteries, cowboy stories, and supernatural tales. Her works have appeared on numerous bestseller lists, and she has been a finalist for the RITA Award twice. She has also been honored with awards from Romantic Times and Dalton Bestseller magazine.

Career and Achievements
- Co-founder and early member of the Romance Writers of America
- Managed the regional chapter of the organization
- Film adaptation of one of her thrillers in 1995
- Over 10 million copies of her books sold to date

Writing Style and Popular Works
- Known for unconventional main characters
- Strong, self-assured male protagonists who are wary of relationships
- Heroines who are selfless and capable, yet also determined and independent
- Bestselling novels include "Reapers" (a fantasy romance) and vampire series co-authored with Linda Winstead Jones
- Highly acclaimed "Sarah" series, particularly the first book "Sarah's Child"
- "Mr. Perfect" garnered significant discussion as an ironic detective novel with elements of romance, featuring a list of qualities of an ideal man

Personal Life
- Linda met her future husband, Gary Howard, while working at a transportation company
- Gary suggested she try writing her own novel, which inspired her to pen her first book, "All That Glitters"
- Currently resides in Alabama with Gary and their three adopted children, three grandchildren, and two golden retrievers named Honey Drop and Sweetie Pie
- Gary, a professional fisherman, occasionally reads Linda's novels but jokingly expresses suspicion toward his wife's connection to her fictional heroines
- Linda often accompanies Gary on fishing trips, bringing her laptop to continue writing