Nora Roberts
American author of romance novels
Born
October 10th, 1950
74 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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An author specializing in the romance genre, notable for writing under her own name and the pseudonym J.D. Robb. Published over 200 novels, with millions of copies sold worldwide. Works include the 'In Death' series and standalone novels such as 'The Bride Quartet'. Received numerous awards, including the RITA Award and the Romance Writers of America's Lifetime Achievement Award.
Published over 200 novels
Wrote the 'In Death' series
Received the RITA Award multiple times
Won the Romance Writers of America's Lifetime Achievement Award
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