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== Biography ==
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Writing for [[Loveswept]], Laura Taylor published 17 romance novels.
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[[Category:Golden Medallion Award Finalists]]
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“'''Laura Taylor''' writes with the power and sensuality that characterizes the best authors in the romance genre.”  Romantic Times Book Reviews
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Laura is the recipient of numerous writing awards, including:
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* RWA RITA Finalist Award – Mainstream Fiction
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* 2 Maggie Awards for Mainstream Fiction from GRW/RWA
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* Romantic Times Lifetime Achievement Award – Best New Contemporary Mainstream Fiction Author
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* Romantic Times Reviewer’s Choice Certificate of Excellence for Series Romance
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* Romantic Times Reviewer’s Choice Award for Best Bantam Loveswept Novel
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* Romantic Times Career Achievement Award for Best Series Romantic Adventure Novel
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* Romantic Times Career Achievement Certificate of Excellence as Series Storyteller of the Year
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* Romantic Times Career Achievement Certificate of Excellence for Best Series Romantic Suspense
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* RWA Golden Heart Series Romance Finalist
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* The 1st Golden Rose Award recipient from the RWA Gold Coast Chapter as the Chapter Co-Founder
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Laura Taylor’s books have been named an Alternate Selection at both the Literary Guild Book Club and the Doubleday Book Club. She is a permanent faculty member of the Southern California Writers Conference, a member of ITW, and a Founding Member and served on the Board of Directors of NINC.
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==On the Web==
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* Website [https://www.laurataylorbooks.com/]
  
 
== Books ==
 
== Books ==
*  [[Anticipation|''Anticipation '']] - August 1997,  [[Loveswept By The Numbers|Loveswept #846]]
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*  [[Cloud Dancer|''Cloud Dancer '']] - February 1997, [[Loveswept By The Numbers|Loveswept #822]]
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*  [[Dangerous Surrender|''Dangerous Surrender '']] - April 1996,  [[Loveswept By The Numbers|Loveswept #784]]
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==Series/Related Titles==
[[Desert Rose|''Desert Rose '']] - July 1992,  [[Loveswept By The Numbers|Loveswept #555]]
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*  [[Fallen Angel|''Fallen Angel '']] - August 1996,  [[Loveswept By The Numbers|Loveswept #799]]
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*  [[Heartbreaker|''Heartbreaker '']] - August 1993,  [[Loveswept By The Numbers|Loveswept #634]]
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*  [[Just Friends|''Just Friends '']] - March 1993,  [[Loveswept By The Numbers|Loveswept #600]]
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== Awards ==
*  [[Lonesome Tonight|''Lonesome Tonight '']] - November 1995, [[Loveswept By The Numbers|Loveswept #765]]
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*1993 [[RT Reviewers Choice Award]] Winner - Bantam Loveswept, ''[[Desert Rose]]''
*  [[Midnight Storm|''Midnight Storm '']] - November 1992,  [[Loveswept By The Numbers|Loveswept #576]]  
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*  [[Promises - Laura Taylor|''Promises '']] - February 1992,  [[Loveswept By The Numbers|Loveswept #527]]
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==Recognitions==
*  [[Seduced|''Seduced '']] - January 1996,  [[Loveswept By The Numbers|Loveswept #772]]
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*1989 [[Romance Writers of America (RWA) Awards|Golden Medallion]] Finalist - Single Title Contemporary Romance, ''[[Honorbound]]''
*  [[Slightly Scandalous|''Slightly Scandalous '']] - October 1996,  [[Loveswept By The Numbers|Loveswept #808]]
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* [[Smoke And Mirrors|''Smoke And Mirrors '']] - October 1998,  [[Loveswept By The Numbers|Loveswept #903]]
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==Awards (body of work)==
*  [[Starfire - Laura Taylor|''Starfire '']] - October 1991, [[Loveswept By The Numbers|Loveswept #502]]
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*1992-93 [[RT Career Achievement Award]] Winner - Series Romantic Adventure
*  [[The Christmas Gift|''The Christmas Gift '']] - December 1997,  [[Loveswept By The Numbers|Loveswept #863]]
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*1987-88 [[RT Career Achievement Award]] Winner - New Contemporary Romance
* [[Wilder's Woman|''Wilder's Woman '']] - November 1993,  [[Loveswept By The Numbers|Loveswept #652]]
 
* [[Winter Heart|''Winter Heart '']] - April 1994,  [[Loveswept By The Numbers|Loveswept #681]]
 

Latest revision as of 14:03, 18 November 2024


Laura Taylor writes with the power and sensuality that characterizes the best authors in the romance genre.” Romantic Times Book Reviews

Laura is the recipient of numerous writing awards, including:

  • RWA RITA Finalist Award – Mainstream Fiction
  • 2 Maggie Awards for Mainstream Fiction from GRW/RWA
  • Romantic Times Lifetime Achievement Award – Best New Contemporary Mainstream Fiction Author
  • Romantic Times Reviewer’s Choice Certificate of Excellence for Series Romance
  • Romantic Times Reviewer’s Choice Award for Best Bantam Loveswept Novel
  • Romantic Times Career Achievement Award for Best Series Romantic Adventure Novel
  • Romantic Times Career Achievement Certificate of Excellence as Series Storyteller of the Year
  • Romantic Times Career Achievement Certificate of Excellence for Best Series Romantic Suspense
  • RWA Golden Heart Series Romance Finalist
  • The 1st Golden Rose Award recipient from the RWA Gold Coast Chapter as the Chapter Co-Founder

Laura Taylor’s books have been named an Alternate Selection at both the Literary Guild Book Club and the Doubleday Book Club. She is a permanent faculty member of the Southern California Writers Conference, a member of ITW, and a Founding Member and served on the Board of Directors of NINC.

On the Web

Books

Series/Related Titles

Awards

Recognitions

Awards (body of work)