Loree Lough

Loree Lough is a bestselling author with millions of copies of her books in circulation. At one point in her life, she sang for her supper, even performing as an opening act for well-known artists like Tom Jones and Dottie West. However, these days she has mostly set aside her six-string guitar to focus on her writing.

Over the course of her career, Lough has earned more than one hundred awards for her work, which has been compared to that of Nicholas Sparks and Mary Jo Putney. Her writing has touched the hearts of many, and she is known for creating stories that can change lives. With the upcoming release of her new series with Kensington, Lough will have a total of 121 books on the shelves. She takes pride in her personal connection with her readers and makes it a point to answer every letter sent to her website.

Lough's accomplishments as an author are extensive. She has nearly 17 million copies of her books in circulation and has received hundreds of industry awards. In addition to her work as a novelist, Lough has also had seven of her books optioned for movies. She has written 71 short stories and nearly 3,000 nonfiction articles. Lough has been a published author for 25 years and is often invited to speak at writers' organizations, colleges, universities, corporations, and government agencies in the U.S. and abroad.

Lough is a prolific writer who loves to share her insights about the craft and the industry with others. She and her husband split their time between a home in the Baltimore suburbs and a cabin in the Allegheny Mountains. When she's not writing, Lough enjoys spending time with her grandchildren and honing her skills in identifying critter tracks. She can be connected with on various social media platforms and at her website, where she personally answers every letter sent to her.