Linda Howard

Linda Howard is a successful American author, born as Linda S. Howington on August 3, 1950, in Alabama. She chose the surname Howard as an artistic pseudonym, embarking on a journey that seemed predestined since her childhood. Howard's passion for writing began at the tender age of nine and continued throughout her life, even when she pursued journalism studies and later worked for a large transport operator. It wasn't until 1980 that her first publication arrived, marking the beginning of her professional writing career.

Howard's path to publication was not without its challenges. Before becoming a published author, she spent 21 years honing her craft, writing for her own enjoyment and learning the art of storytelling. Once she gathered the courage to submit her work for publication, she received a positive response and her first novel was published by Silhouette in 1982. Howard's work has been recognized by the Romance Writers of America, who awarded her the Career Achievement Award in 2005.

Living in Gadsden, Alabama, Linda Howard is married to Gary F. Howington and is a proud stepmother to three grown children and grandmother to three grandchildren. She shares her home with two golden retrievers. Her impressive bibliography includes many New York Times bestsellers, such as "Up Close and Dangerous," "Drop Dead Gorgeous," "Cover of Night," "Killing Time," "To Die For," "Kiss Me While I Sleep," "Cry No More," and "Dying to Please." Howard's ability to captivate readers with her romantic suspense novels has solidified her position as a beloved author in the genre.