Delphine Dryden
Delphine Dryden | |
|---|---|
| Born | Delphine Dryden December 1, 1967 |
| Occupation | American Author |
| Known for | Award-Winning Novels |
Delphine Dryden (born December 1, 1967) is an American author of contemporary romance, erotic romance and steampunk romance fiction.
Career[edit]
Dryden was first published in 2008 and has since published over twenty novels and novellas [1]. She currently writes for Berkley Publishing[1] and Harlequin (Carina Press and Cosmo Red Hot Reads from Harlequin).[2] Dryden’s work, in particular the award-winning novel The Theory of Attraction, has frequently been cited as an example of nerd romance[3][4][5] Dryden has also received critical praise for her steampunk novels.[6][7][8] Dryden has been a speaker at events such as the Romantic Times Booklovers Convention, the Romance Writers of America National Conference, and Comicpalooza. Dryden is also a founding member of and regular contributor to the romance, writing and culture blog Wonkomance.com.[9]
Personal life[edit]
Dryden currently lives near her hometown of Houston, Texas.
Honors[edit]
- 2012 Romantic Times Magazine July Seal of Excellence Winner (The Theory of Attraction)[10]
- 2012 Romantic Times Magazine Reviewers’ Choice Award Winner (The Theory of Attraction)[11]
- 2012 Colorado Romance Writers Award of Excellence Winner (The Theory of Attraction)[12]
- 2013 Phoenix Romance Writers Golden Quill Contest Finalist (The Theory of Attraction)[13]
- 2013 EPIC (Electronic Publishing Industry Coalition) Ebook Award Winner (Love With a Chance of Zombies)[14]
- 2013 EPIC (Electronic Publishing Industry Coalition) Ebook Award Finalist (The Lamplighter’s Love)
- 2013 Romantic Times Magazine Reviewers’ Choice Award Nominee (The Seduction Hypothesis)[15]
Bibliography[edit]
The Science of Temptation series (Carina Press):
- The Theory of Attraction (January 2012)
- The Seduction Hypothesis (May 2013)
- The Principle of Desire (December 2013)
The Steam and Seduction series (Berkley Sensation):
- Gossamer Wing (November 2013)
- Scarlet Devices (February 2014)
- Gilded Lily (July 2014)
The Tropical Trysts series (Cosmo Red Hot Reads from Harlequin):
- Mai Tai for Two (May 2014)
- Sex on the Beach (July 2014)
The Truth and Lies series (Ellora’s Cave):
- How to Tell a Lie (November 2009)
- Art of the Lie (September 2010)
- Naked Truth (October 2010)
- Tangled Truth (June 2011)
- Tell Me No Lies (November 2012)
Other Titles (Ellora’s Cave):
- Snow Job (November 2008)
- When in Rio (February 2009)
- Xmas Spark (December 2010)
- Roses and Chains (April 2011)
- The Lamplighter’s Love (September 2011)
- Love With a Chance of Zombies (September 2011)
- Toy Box (September 2012)
- Intermezzo (March 2013)
References[edit]
- ^ "Delphine Dryden". berkleyjoveauthors.com. Archived from the original on 12 August 2014. Retrieved 18 June 2014.
- ^ "Delphine's Bio". www.harlequin.com. Retrieved 18 June 2014.
- ^ "10 Dirty Romance Novels". publishersweekly.com. Retrieved 18 June 2014.
- ^ "Podcast Transcript". smartbitchestrashybooks.com. Retrieved 18 June 2014.
- ^ "Mandi recs 'The Story Guy,' 'Making It Last,' 'The Seduction Hypothesis'". www.usatoday.com. Retrieved 18 June 2014.
- ^ "Scarlet Devices". www.publishersweekly.com. Retrieved 18 June 2014.
- ^ "Gilded Lily". www.publishersweekly.com. Retrieved 18 June 2014.
- ^ "The Rec League: Adventure Romance". smartbitchestrashybooks.com. Retrieved 18 June 2014.
- ^ "Wonk-o-Mance". wonkomance.com/. Retrieved 18 June 2014.
- ^ "2014 RT SEAL OF EXCELLENCE WINNERS". www.rtbookreviews.com. Archived from the original on 15 June 2014. Retrieved 18 June 2014.
- ^ "RT AWARD NOMINEES & WINNERS". www.rtbookreviews.com. Retrieved 18 June 2014.
- ^ "2013 Award of Excellence WINNERS!". crw-rwa.ning.com. Archived from the original on 8 April 2015. Retrieved 18 June 2014.
- ^ "CONTESTS :: GOLDEN QUILL WINNERS". www.desertroserwa.org. Archived from the original on 28 May 2014. Retrieved 18 June 2014.
- ^ "EBOOK AWARD WINNERS". epicorg.com. Archived from the original on 3 June 2014. Retrieved 18 June 2014.
- ^ "RT AWARD NOMINEES & WINNERS". www.rtbookreviews.com. Retrieved 18 June 2014.