Luanne Rice is a renowned American author, best known for her works in the romance and women's fiction genres. She was born in New Britain, Connecticut, and spent her childhood in a coastal community, which has served as the inspiration for many of her novels. Rice's love for the sea and nature is a recurring theme in her books, and she is a passionate environmentalist and advocate against domestic violence.
Rice is the author of the Hubbard's Point series, and some of her most popular novels include "Crazy in Love," "Blue Moon," "Follow the Stars Home," and "Silver Bells," all of which have been adapted into television movies. Her novel "Beach Girls" was adapted into a Lifetime mini-series. In addition to her work as a novelist, Rice has also written plays, and two of her pieces have been featured in off-Broadway theatre productions.
Rice has written 36 novels in her career, many of which have been New York Times bestsellers, and five of which have been adapted for movies and television. She has received the 2014 Connecticut Governor's Arts Award for excellence and lifetime achievement in the Literary Arts category. Rice is a prolific writer and has translated her works into more than 24 foreign languages. She is also excited to start writing young adult novels, with her first novel in the genre published in February 2016.
Living on the Connecticut shoreline, Rice is surrounded by the inspiration for her writing. She often writes about love, family, nature, and the sea. Rice has a unique way of finding inspiration, as she communicates with her four cats, who she considers her muses. She speaks their language and believes they help her in her writing works. Rice's deep connection to her natural surroundings and her love for animals have made her a beloved author in the romance and women's fiction genres.