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United States Nora Roberts has established herself as a prolific and best-selling author, recognized for her extensive body of work in romance, suspense, and science fiction.
Nora Roberts' first novel, 'Irish Thoroughbred', was published by Silhouette Books under the pseudonym Nora Roberts in 1981. Between 1982 and 1984, she wrote 23 novels for Silhouette across various imprints.
Nora Roberts initially submitted her first six manuscripts to Harlequin, the leading publisher of romance novels, but was repeatedly rejected by them.
In 1987, Nora Roberts began writing single title books for Bantam.
Five years after joining Bantam, Nora Roberts moved to Putnam to write single title hardcovers and original paperbacks, where she continued to achieve bestseller status.
Lifetime Television adapted four of Nora Roberts's novels into TV movies in 2007 (Angels Fall, Montana Sky, Blue Smoke, Carolina Moon) and four more in 2009 (Northern Lights, Midnight Bayou, High Noon, Tribute).
Nora Roberts is a #1 New York Times bestselling author of over 200 novels, published by Penguin Random House. Her official presence on their website highlights her numerous books and series.
The Nora Roberts Foundation donated $250,000 to Holy Cross Health, a leader in women's health. Roberts envisioned her foundation as supporting organizations promoting literacy, children, arts, and humanitarian efforts.
Eleanor Marie Robertson, known professionally as Nora Roberts, was born on October 10, 1950, in Silver Spring, Maryland. The youngest of five children, Roberts grew up in a family of avid readers, fostering an early appreciation for storytelling. Despite imagining stories from a young age, her writing career did not begin until February 1979 during a blizzard. This period marked a turning point, leading her to write six manuscripts, though initially rejected by major romance publishers like Harlequin.
Roberts’s breakthrough came in 1981 with her first novel, “Irish Thoroughbred,” published under the pseudonym Nora Roberts by Silhouette Books. This initial success launched a highly productive career, leading to 23 novels for Silhouette between 1982 and 1984. By 1985, her MacGregor family series introduced “Playing the Odds,” which quickly became a bestseller. Her career continued to ascend, with a move to Bantam in 1987 for single-title books and then to Putnam in 1992, allowing her to release hardcover and original paperback titles. This prolific output eventually led her publisher to suggest a second pseudonym, resulting in the creation of J.D. Robb for her “In Death” series, further diversifying her literary contributions.
Roberts has authored over 225 novels, consistently appearing on The New York Times Best Seller list since 1991. By 1996, she published her hundredth novel, “Montana Sky,” and doubled that milestone in 2012 with “The Witness.” Her books have sold over 500 million copies globally and have been translated into 35 languages. She is a founding member of the Romance Writers of America (RWA) and the first inductee into its Hall of Fame, receiving the RWA Lifetime Achievement Award in 1997, which was later renamed in her honor. Her commitment to quality and professionalism in writing is evident in her disciplined approach and continuous critical acclaim, including multiple RITA Awards, the highest honor in the romance genre.
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