Rochelle Alers is a highly accomplished author, particularly known for her romantic fiction novels. She has been recognized as one of the top African-American romance novel writers of recent times. Alers was born in 1963 in Manhattan, New York, and went on to pursue higher education, obtaining degrees in Sociology and Psychology.
Alers has a varied range of interests, including gourmet cooking, traveling, and crafts such as knitting, crocheting, and needlepoint. She has traveled extensively across North, Central, and South America, and Europe. Her experiences and interests often influence her writing, adding depth and authenticity to her characters and storylines.
Alers has been publishing since 1988 and has become a full-time writer, much to the delight of her many readers. She has written over sixty titles, with nearly two million copies of her novels in print. Her works are regularly featured on bestseller lists, including Waldenbooks, Borders, and Essence. She has also been recognized with numerous awards for her contributions to the genre, including the Gold Pen Award, the Emma Award, the Vivian Stephens Award for Excellence in Romance Writing, the Romantic Times Career Achievement Award, and the Zora Neale Hurston Literary Award.
In addition to writing under her own name, Alers has also used the pseudonyms Susan James and Rena McLeary. She is a member of the Iota Theta Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., and is known for her dedication to her craft and her many contributions to the world of romance and women's fiction. Alers currently resides in a charming hamlet on Long Island, where she continues to write and create engaging and memorable stories for her many fans.