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[[Vicki Lewis Thompson]] is the ''New York Times'' Bestselling author of the "Nerd" Series.
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== Author Bio==
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A romance writing career has brought '''Vicki Lewis Thompson''' many wonderful things – New York Times bestseller status, an appearance on LIVE with Regis and Kelly, the Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award from Romance Writers of America, thousands of readers, many dear friends, and the cutest little yellow convertible in the world. Her career has also given her work she loves.
  
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Although she’s written more than 150 books, she continues to be fascinated by the many ways that a man and woman fall in love. The age-old story remains a challenging puzzle to be solved anew with each book. That makes her a very lucky person, indeed.
  
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Taking Dolly Parton’s advice to "find out who you are and do that on purpose," ''New York Times'' bestseller [http://www.vickilewisthompson.com Vicki Lewis Thompson] looked deep within herself and discovered Groucho Marx in drag.
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==On the Web==
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* Website [https://www.vickilewisthompson.com/]
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* Wikipedia [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vicki_Lewis_Thompson]
  
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Vicki’s an eight-time finalist for the [[RITA]] and has won many chapter contests. Her first mainstream romance, '''[[Nerd in Shining Armor]]''', became Kelly Ripa’s pick for her book club in 2003. That exposure shot Vicki onto all the bestseller lists and launched the popular nerd series.
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==See Also==
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* [[Cory Kenyon]] (with Mary Tate Engels)
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Instead of resting on her nerd laurels, Vicki’s writing [[paranormal]] romances for ''NAL''. Set in the fictional town of Big Knob, the series features a large granite spire, a matchmaking witch and wizard, and a dragon who’s ADD. Vicki’s credentials for writing paranormal include a New England ancestor accused of witchcraft, a love of potions – especially those concocted in a martini shaker – and a fondness for black cats.
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* [[Corey Keaton]] (with Mary Tate Engels)
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'''Wild & Hexy, the second book in Vicki's Hex series, is in stores June 3, 2008.'''
 
  
 
==Books==
 
==Books==
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=== Hex Titles ===
 
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*''[[Wild & Hexy]]'' - June 2008 from NAL
 
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Nerdy computer whiz Jeremy Dunstan has wanted Annie Winston since high school, but back then, he lacked the courage to woo her. Now fate has given him a second chance; Annie is returning to Big Knob for her younger sister's wedding, and Jeremy's the best man. Unfortunately, coming face to face with the woman of his dreams still has the power to turn his genius brain to mush. Perhaps what he really needs is a touch of magic.
 
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*''[[Over Hexed]]'' - October 2007 from NAL
 
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<i>Banished</i>. Until their unconventional techniques landed them in hot water, Dorcas and Ambrose were the matchmaking sex therapists for lovelorn witches and wizards. The Grand High Wizard has exiled them to the very conventional and unmagical town of Big Knob, Indiana, Pop. 947. But that doesn’t mean they’ve given up matchmaking…
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Now they’re doing it for mere mortals—although all agree: Sean Madigan is something of a god. Because he’s tired of being the town sex object, Dorcas and Ambrose strip him of his appeal and then introduce him to his destiny, Maggie Grady. This time winning a girl’s heart won’t be so easy for Sean. It means rediscovering the charms buried beneath a gorgeous surface.
 
  
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*''[[My Nerdy Valentine]]'' - January 2007 from [[St. Martin's Press]]
 
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*''[[Nerds Like It Hot]]'' - August 2006 from [[St. Martin's Press]]
 
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*''[[Talk Nerdy To Me]]'' - February 2006 from [[St. Martin's Press]]
 
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*''[[Gone With The Nerd]]'' - August 2005 from [[St. Martin's Press]]
 
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*''[[Nerd Gone Wild]]'' - February 2005 from [[St. Martin's Press]]
 
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*''[[The Nerd Who Loved Me]]'' - August 2004 from [[St. Martin's Press]]
 
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*''[[Nerd In Shining Armor]]'' - April 2003 from [[Bantam Dell]]
 
  
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===Recent Harlequin Titles===
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==Recognitions==
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*''[[A Fare to Remember]]'' - June 2006: Signature Select Anthology
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*1990  [[Romance Writers of America (RWA) Awards|RITA Award]] Finalist - Short Contemporary Romance, ''[[Be Mine, Valentine]]''
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*''[[Forever Mine, Valentine]]'' - January 2006: Reprint of [[Harlequin Temptation]] #288
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*1987  [[Romance Writers of America (RWA) Awards|Golden Medallion]] Finalist - Long Contemporary Romance, ''[[Butterflies In The Sun]]''
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*''[[Talking About Sex]]'' - October 2005: [[Harlequin Blaze]] #210
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*1986  [[Romance Writers of America (RWA) Awards|Golden Medallion]] Finalist - Long Contemporary Romance, ''[[When Angels Dance]]''
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*''[[Getting Real]]'' - January 2005: Signature Select Anthology
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*1985  [[Romance Writers of America (RWA) Awards|Golden Medallion]] Finalist - Short Contemporary Romance, ''[[Promise Me Sunshine]]''
  
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== Online ==
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==Awards (body of work)==
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* [http://www.vickilewisthompson.com Vicki Lewis Thompson]
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*2008  [[Lifetime Achievement Award]] - Romance Writers of America
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* [http://www.myspace.com/vickilewisthompson Vicki Lewis Thompson on MySpace]
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*2002  [[RT Career Achievement Award]] Winner - Series Romance
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* [http://www.soapboxqueens.com The Soapbox Queens Blog]
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*2000  [[RT Career Achievement Award]] Winner - Series Romance

Latest revision as of 04:13, 19 November 2024


A romance writing career has brought Vicki Lewis Thompson many wonderful things – New York Times bestseller status, an appearance on LIVE with Regis and Kelly, the Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award from Romance Writers of America, thousands of readers, many dear friends, and the cutest little yellow convertible in the world. Her career has also given her work she loves.

Although she’s written more than 150 books, she continues to be fascinated by the many ways that a man and woman fall in love. The age-old story remains a challenging puzzle to be solved anew with each book. That makes her a very lucky person, indeed.

On the Web

See Also

Books

Series/Related Titles

Recognitions

Awards (body of work)

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