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[[Image:Way_valleyofthemoon.jpg|thumb|150px|Valley of the Moon by Margaret Way]]
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== Biography ==
 
== Biography ==
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Australian author  '''Margaret Way''', a definite Leo, was born and raised in the sub-tropical river city of Brisbane. A Conservatorium trained pianist, teacher, accompanist and vocal coach, her musical career came to an unexpected end when she took up writing, initially as a fun thing to do. She wrote over a hundred books for [[Mills and Boon|Mills & Boon]] and writes for the [[Harlequin Presents]] and [[Harlequin Romance]] imprint in North America. In a statement to [[Mills and Boon|Mills & Boon's]] Centenary Celebration  in 2008 she wrote (in the anthology ''[[The Boss's Proposal]]''):
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Margaret Way was born and educated in the river city of Brisbane, Australia. Before her marriage she was a well-known pianist, teacher, vocal coach and accompanist, but her hectic musical career came to a halt when her son was born and the demands of motherhood dictated a change of pace.
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On a fortuitous impulse she decided to try her hand at romance writing and was thrilled when [[Mills & Boon]] accepted her first effort, [[The Time Of The Jacaranda]], which they published less than a year later in 1970; a feat that brought tears to her father's eyes. Some one hundred and thirty odd books have followed resulting in a loyal readership whose letters provide a source of support and encouragement. A driving force in all her writing has been the promotion of her much loved country, Australia. She delights in bringing it alive for her readers; its people, way of life, environment, flora and fauna. Her efforts so far have not excited official recognition, but she expects one day she will be awarded the "Order of Australia."
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Her interests remain with the arts. She still plays the piano seriously, but her "top Cs" have gone. She is still addicted to collecting antiques and paintings and browsing through galleries. She now lives within sight and sound of beautiful Moreton Bay and its islands, inspiration for some of her books. Her house is full of books, spectacular plants, Chinese screens and pots. She is devoted to her garden and spends much time "directing the design and digging and providing cold drinks and chocolates."
  
 
<blockquote>It's a source of great pride and wonder to me that I've been very much a part  of one of the world's most successful and iconic publishing houses, Mills and Boon, As a young mother with an infant son, when I sat down at the kitchen table an wrote my first book (in longhand!), little did I know I was embarking on a career that was to sustain, reward and offer me fulfilment for just about my entire adult life. I would say Mills & Boon has ''been'' my life...It should be said Mills & Boon not only offers pleasure to our readership but comfort in times of family grief, turmoil and stress. My own readership has told me this in so many touching ways.</blockquote>
 
<blockquote>It's a source of great pride and wonder to me that I've been very much a part  of one of the world's most successful and iconic publishing houses, Mills and Boon, As a young mother with an infant son, when I sat down at the kitchen table an wrote my first book (in longhand!), little did I know I was embarking on a career that was to sustain, reward and offer me fulfilment for just about my entire adult life. I would say Mills & Boon has ''been'' my life...It should be said Mills & Boon not only offers pleasure to our readership but comfort in times of family grief, turmoil and stress. My own readership has told me this in so many touching ways.</blockquote>
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== Bibliography ==
 
== Bibliography ==
 
=== Books ===
 
=== Books ===
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[[Image:Way_valleyofthemoon.jpg|thumb|150px|Valley of the Moon by Margaret Way]]
 
[[Image:Way_girlatcobaltcreek.jpg|thumb|150px|The Girl at Cobalt Creek by Margaret Way]]
 
[[Image:Way_girlatcobaltcreek.jpg|thumb|150px|The Girl at Cobalt Creek by Margaret Way]]
 
[[Image:Way_diamondvalley.jpg|thumb|150px|Diamond Valley by Margaret Way]]
 
[[Image:Way_diamondvalley.jpg|thumb|150px|Diamond Valley by Margaret Way]]
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* [[Australia's Maverick Millionaire|''Australia's Maverick Millionaire'']] - October, 2011 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #4268]]
 
* [[Australia's Maverick Millionaire|''Australia's Maverick Millionaire'']] - October, 2011 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #4268]]
 
* [[The Awakening Flame|''Awakening Flame, The'']] - October, 1978 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #2203]]
 
* [[The Awakening Flame|''Awakening Flame, The'']] - October, 1978 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #2203]]
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* [[Bauhinia Junction|''Bauhinia Junction'']] - May 1975 [[Presents]], [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#94]]
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* [[Bauhinia Junction|''Bauhinia Junction'']] - May 1975 [[Presents]], [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#94]]
 
* [[Beresford's Bride|''Beresford's Bride'']] - June, 1998 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #3507]]
 
* [[Beresford's Bride|''Beresford's Bride'']] - June, 1998 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #3507]]
 
* [[Black Ingo|''Black Ingo'']] - January, 1978 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #2132]]
 
* [[Black Ingo|''Black Ingo'']] - January, 1978 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #2132]]
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* [[Blaze Of Silk|''Blaze Of Silk'']] - June, 1971 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #1500]]
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* [[Blaze Of Silk - Margaret Way|''Blaze Of Silk'']] - June, 1971 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #1500]]
 
* [[Blue Lotus|''Blue Lotus'']] - April, 1980 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #2328]]
 
* [[Blue Lotus|''Blue Lotus'']] - April, 1980 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #2328]]
 
* [[Boardroom Proposal|''Boardroom Proposal'']] - February, 1999 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #3540]]
 
* [[Boardroom Proposal|''Boardroom Proposal'']] - February, 1999 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #3540]]
 
* [[The Bridesmaid's Wedding|''Bridesmaid's Wedding, The'']] - June, 2000 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #3607]]
 
* [[The Bridesmaid's Wedding|''Bridesmaid's Wedding, The'']] - June, 2000 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #3607]]
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* [[Broken Rhapsody|''Broken Rhapsody'']] - November 1982 [[Presents]], [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#549]]
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* [[Broken Rhapsody|''Broken Rhapsody'']] - November 1982 [[Presents]], [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#549]]
 
* [[The Butterfly And The Baron|''Butterfly And The Baron, The'']] - July, 1980 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #2346]]
 
* [[The Butterfly And The Baron|''Butterfly And The Baron, The'']] - July, 1980 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #2346]]
 
* [[The Carradine Brand|''Carradine Brand, The'']] - October, 1994 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #3331]]
 
* [[The Carradine Brand|''Carradine Brand, The'']] - October, 1994 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #3331]]
 
* [[The Cattle Baron's Bride|''Cattle Baron's Bride, The'']] - May, 2006 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #3891]]
 
* [[The Cattle Baron's Bride|''Cattle Baron's Bride, The'']] - May, 2006 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #3891]]
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* [[The Cattle King's Bride - Margaret Way|Cattle King's Bride, The'']] - April 2012 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #4303]]
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* [[The Cattle King's Bride - Margaret Way|''Cattle King's Bride, The'']] - April 2012 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #4303]]
 
* [[Claiming His Child|''Claiming His Child'']] - October, 1999 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #3571]]
 
* [[Claiming His Child|''Claiming His Child'']] - October, 1999 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #3571]]
 
*  [[Copper Moon|''Copper Moon'']] - February 1975 [[Presents]], [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#82]]
 
*  [[Copper Moon|''Copper Moon'']] - February 1975 [[Presents]], [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#82]]
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* [[Diamond Valley|''Diamond Valley'']] - April, 1987 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #2832]]
 
* [[Diamond Valley|''Diamond Valley'']] - April, 1987 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #2832]]
 
* [[Eagle's Ridge|''Eagle's Ridge'']] - October, 1985 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #2724]]
 
* [[Eagle's Ridge|''Eagle's Ridge'']] - October, 1985 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #2724]]
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* [[The English Bride|''English Bride, The'']] - September, 2000 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #3619]]
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* [[The English Bride - Margaret Way|''English Bride, The'']] - September, 2000 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #3619]]
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* [[The English Lord's Secret Son - Margaret Way|''English Lord's Secret Son, The'']] - October 2012 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #4339]]
 
* [[Fallen Idol|''Fallen Idol'']] - June, 1985 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #2700]]
 
* [[Fallen Idol|''Fallen Idol'']] - June, 1985 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #2700]]
 
* [[A Faulkner Possession|''Faulkner Possession, A'']] - January, 1996 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #3391]]
 
* [[A Faulkner Possession|''Faulkner Possession, A'']] - January, 1996 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #3391]]
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=== Novellas ===
 
=== Novellas ===
 
* ''[[Master of Mallarinka]]'' in "[[The Boss's Proposal]]", May 2008 ([[Mills and Boon|Mills & Boon]])
 
* ''[[Master of Mallarinka]]'' in "[[The Boss's Proposal]]", May 2008 ([[Mills and Boon|Mills & Boon]])
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== Author Series ==
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==='''Legends Of The Outback'''===
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#[[The English Bride - Margaret Way|''The English Bride'']] - September 2000, ([[Harlequin Romance]] [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|#3619]])
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==='''The Langdon Dynasty'''===
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#[[The Cattle King's Bride - Margaret Way|''The Cattle King's Bride'']] - April 2012, ([[Harlequin Romance]] [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|#4303]])
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==Series Contributed To==
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==='''[[The Australians]]'''===
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* # 22 [[Mistaken Mistress - Margaret Way|''Mistaken Mistress'']] - September, 2002 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #3715]]
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== Books (By Release Date)==
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{| class="wikitable sortable" border="1" style="border:1px solid darkgray;"
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! width="50" | Order of Release !! Novella/Book Title !! Release Date !! width="140" | Publisher !! width="300" | Note
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| align="center" | 1
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|| ''[[The Time Of The Jacaranda]]''
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| align="center" | 1970, November
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|| [[Harlequin Romance|HR]] [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|#1446]]
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| align="center" | 2
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|| ''[[King Country]]''
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| align="center" | 1971, February
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|| [[Harlequin Romance|HR]] [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|#1470]]
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|-
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| align="center" | 3
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|| ''[[Blaze Of Silk - Margaret Way|Blaze Of Silk]]''
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| align="center" | 1971, June
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|| [[Harlequin Romance|HR]] [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|#1500]]
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|-
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| align="center" | 4
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|| ''[[The English Bride - Margaret Way|The English Bride]]''
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| align="center" | 2000, September
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|| [[Harlequin Romance|HR]] [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|#3619]]
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|| Book Three in the [[Legends Of The Outback]] Series
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| align="center" | 5
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|| ''[[Mistaken Mistress - Margaret Way|Mistaken Mistress]]''
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| align="center" | 2002, September
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|| [[Harlequin Romance|HR]] [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|#3715]]
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|| Book 22 of [[The Australians]] Series

Latest revision as of 06:30, 9 November 2012

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Margaret Way

Biography

Margaret Way was born and educated in the river city of Brisbane, Australia. Before her marriage she was a well-known pianist, teacher, vocal coach and accompanist, but her hectic musical career came to a halt when her son was born and the demands of motherhood dictated a change of pace.

On a fortuitous impulse she decided to try her hand at romance writing and was thrilled when Mills & Boon accepted her first effort, The Time Of The Jacaranda, which they published less than a year later in 1970; a feat that brought tears to her father's eyes. Some one hundred and thirty odd books have followed resulting in a loyal readership whose letters provide a source of support and encouragement. A driving force in all her writing has been the promotion of her much loved country, Australia. She delights in bringing it alive for her readers; its people, way of life, environment, flora and fauna. Her efforts so far have not excited official recognition, but she expects one day she will be awarded the "Order of Australia."

Her interests remain with the arts. She still plays the piano seriously, but her "top Cs" have gone. She is still addicted to collecting antiques and paintings and browsing through galleries. She now lives within sight and sound of beautiful Moreton Bay and its islands, inspiration for some of her books. Her house is full of books, spectacular plants, Chinese screens and pots. She is devoted to her garden and spends much time "directing the design and digging and providing cold drinks and chocolates."

It's a source of great pride and wonder to me that I've been very much a part of one of the world's most successful and iconic publishing houses, Mills and Boon, As a young mother with an infant son, when I sat down at the kitchen table an wrote my first book (in longhand!), little did I know I was embarking on a career that was to sustain, reward and offer me fulfilment for just about my entire adult life. I would say Mills & Boon has been my life...It should be said Mills & Boon not only offers pleasure to our readership but comfort in times of family grief, turmoil and stress. My own readership has told me this in so many touching ways.

Bibliography

Books

Valley of the Moon by Margaret Way
The Girl at Cobalt Creek by Margaret Way
Diamond Valley by Margaret Way

Novellas

Author Series

Legends Of The Outback

  1. The English Bride - September 2000, (Harlequin Romance #3619)

The Langdon Dynasty

  1. The Cattle King's Bride - April 2012, (Harlequin Romance #4303)

Series Contributed To

The Australians

Books (By Release Date)

Order of Release Novella/Book Title Release Date Publisher Note
1 The Time Of The Jacaranda 1970, November HR #1446
2 King Country 1971, February HR #1470
3 Blaze Of Silk 1971, June HR #1500
4 The English Bride 2000, September HR #3619 Book Three in the Legends Of The Outback Series
5 Mistaken Mistress 2002, September HR #3715 Book 22 of The Australians Series
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