Nancy Gideon is an accomplished American author, well-known for her works in historical, contemporary, and paranormal romance, as well as romantic suspense. She graduated with honors from Western Michigan University with a major in journalism and minors in history and communications. Her journalism background has contributed to her discipline as a writer, which is evident in her prolific output of over 72 sales since her first publication in 1987.
Gideon's writing covers a wide range of genres, from historical and regency to contemporary suspense and paranormal. She has received significant acclaim for her "Midnight" series, a paranormal romantic fantasy. Her works have been published in several languages, including Romanian, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese, Czech, German, and even Icelandic. In addition to her success in literature, Gideon has also ventured into the film industry. She has screenwriting credits for the indie films "In the Woods" and "Savage," and has even played a small role in one of them.
Gideon's versatility as a writer is not limited to language or genre. She also writes under the pseudonyms Dana Ransom and Lauren Giddings. As Dana Ransom, she has won awards for her historical adventure and romantic suspense novels. As Rosalyn West, she has been nominated for best North American historical romance and best historical book in a series. Despite her busy schedule and prolific output, Gideon manages to maintain a disciplined writing routine, often starting her day between 4:30 and 5:00 a.m. to get a head start on her deadlines.