Norma Curtis is a Welsh-born novelist and short story writer known for her warm, humorous, and character-driven narratives. Her debut novel, "Living It Up, Living It Down," published in 1994 by HarperCollins, earned her the Romantic Novelists' Association New Writers’ Award and was featured in the WH Smith Fresh Talent promotion. She has since authored additional works, including "The House Husband (Quality Time)" and "The Last Place You Look," also published by HarperCollins. Her short fiction has appeared in publications such as "Woman", "Woman and Home", and "Woman’s Own", as well as various anthologies and teenage magazines.
Curtis’s writing is distinguished by its dry wit, optimism, and exploration of human relationships, often focusing on themes of love, friendship, and resilience. She served as Chairman of the Romantic Novelists' Association from 1999 to 2001, further cementing her influence in the genre. Her recent work, including the dual-timeline novel "The Bridge Between Friends," published by Boldwood Books, continues her tradition of blending heartfelt storytelling with historical elements, particularly wartime experiences. Raised near Wrexham, North Wales, Curtis now resides in London with her family.