Romance Writers of America Charter Members
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In 1980, the Romance Writers of America was established with 37 charter members and founded by editor Vivian Stephens. The following authors were part of that first group of members:
- Rosalyn Alsobrook
- Florence C. Ayre
- Jennifer Blake
- Parris Afton Bonds
- Rebecca Brandewyne
- Jillian Dagg
- Rita Clay Estrada/Rita Clay
- Rita Gallagher
- Phyllis Halldorson
- Amanda Harte
- Donald Hawley (1)
- Nancy Holder
- Linda Howard/Linda Howington
- Marian Jones
- Ruth Langan
- Ann Major / Margaret Cleaves
- Janis Susan May
- Teresa Medeiros
- Amy Padgett/Amy Corwin
- Nora Roberts
- June Lund Shiplett
- Suzanne Simmons Guntrum
- Sondra Stanford (2)
- Cathy Gillen Thacker
- Phylis Warady
- Carolyn Williamson
- Linda Randall Wisdom
(1) - Based on a blog comment. Could not find additional information about Mr. Hawley and RWA. (2) - Based on email comment. Have not found other verification.
