Vicki Lewis Thompson is a renowned American author, best known for her romance novels. She has written several series, including Sons of Chance, Thunder Mountain Brotherhood, and McGavin Brothers. Thompson has earned a significant reputation in her genre, with many of her novels appearing on the New York Times and USA Today bestseller lists.
Born in the United States, Thompson developed an early interest in literature, particularly in the humor and fiction genres. She pursued her passion for English language and literature, earning a B.A. and M.A. in English from the University of Arizona. Before becoming an author, Thompson worked as a journalist and a high school English teacher. She has two children.
Thompson's writing career is marked by her use of pseudonyms, such as Corey Keaton and Corey Kenyon, which she uses in collaboration with author Mary Tate Engels. Her works are characterized by a blend of romance, humor, and a touch of the paranormal. She received RWA's Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award, a testament to her significant contributions to the romance genre.
In addition to her romance novels, Thompson has also written about her fascination with cowboys. She believes that cowboys embody the values of honor, honesty, and hard work, and she finds inspiration for her writing in the Arizona desert, where she lives. Thompson's love for cowboys started with the Lone Ranger and continued through Maverick and Zorro, and she hopes to do justice to these rugged men in her writing.
Thompson's approach to romance writing is unique, as she believes in the power of love and the importance of laughter. She pioneered a new kind of romance hero with Nerd in Shining Armor and launched a successful paranormal series featuring a matchmaking witch and wizard, an ADD dragon, and a black cat inspired by her own feline companion, Eve. With more than ninety books to her name, Thompson continues to captivate readers with her engaging storytelling and relatable characters.