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== Biography ==
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Writing for [[Loveswept]], ''Deborah Smith'' published fifteen romance novels. Her first novel, ''[[Proud Surrender]]'', was published by [[Second Chance At Love Series|Second Chance At Love]] in 1986. After a long, well-loved career as a [[category]] writer, Deborah Smith moved to writing big novels with romantic elements. The mainstream novels continue to focus on romance, but also offer a broad look at Southern life -- and allowed Smith to achieve '''New York Times''' bestselling status. Smith also writes fantasy novels.
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Writing for [[Loveswept]], Deborah Smith published fifteen romance novels. Her first novel, ''[[Proud Surrender]]'', was published by [[Second Chance At Love Series|Second Chance At Love]] in 1986. After a long, well-loved career as a [[category]] writer, Deborah Smith moved to writing big novels with romantic elements. The mainstream novels continue to focus on romance, but also offer a broad look at Southern life -- and allowed Smith to achieve '''New York Times''' bestselling status. Smith also writes fantasy novels.
 
  
 
She has written over thirty novels and been honored with a [[Romantic Times Magazine]] [[Career Achievement Award]]. Her novel ''[[Sweet Hush]]'' was optioned by Disney for a feature film.
 
She has written over thirty novels and been honored with a [[Romantic Times Magazine]] [[Career Achievement Award]]. Her novel ''[[Sweet Hush]]'' was optioned by Disney for a feature film.
  
 
She is also a founding partner of [[BelleBooks]] together with authors like [[Debra Dixon]] and [[Sandra Chastain]]. Visit Deborah at www.deborah-smith.com and also www.bellebooks.com. email: bellebooks@bellebooks.com. Current title: The Crossroads Cafe, available via Amazon and other online retailers or direct from BelleBooks. Next book: A Gentle Rain, Spring 2007.
 
She is also a founding partner of [[BelleBooks]] together with authors like [[Debra Dixon]] and [[Sandra Chastain]]. Visit Deborah at www.deborah-smith.com and also www.bellebooks.com. email: bellebooks@bellebooks.com. Current title: The Crossroads Cafe, available via Amazon and other online retailers or direct from BelleBooks. Next book: A Gentle Rain, Spring 2007.
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Deborah Smith was a ''[[2008 RITA® Winners|2008 RITA® finalist]]'' in the [[RITA®: Novel With Strong Romantic Elements]] category with her novel ''[[A Gentle Rain]]''.
 
  
 
== Books ==
 
== Books ==
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* [http://www.likesbooks.com/debsmith.html Deborah Smith] - Discussion about how her novel [[A Place To Call Home - Deborah Smith|A Place To Call Home]] came into being.
 
* [http://www.likesbooks.com/debsmith.html Deborah Smith] - Discussion about how her novel [[A Place To Call Home - Deborah Smith|A Place To Call Home]] came into being.
 
* [http://www.patricialewin.com/deborah.cfm Deborah Smith] - Featured guest author
 
* [http://www.patricialewin.com/deborah.cfm Deborah Smith] - Featured guest author
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== Honors ==
 
  
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== Awards/Honors ==
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* [[1990-1991 Career Achievement Award Winners|1990-1991 Career Achievement Award Winner]] - [[Romantic Times Magazine]] - Series Romantic Suspense
 
* [[1994 RRA Awards Winners|1994 RRA Awards Nominee]] - Best Contemporary Author
 
* [[1994 RRA Awards Winners|1994 RRA Awards Nominee]] - Best Contemporary Author
 
* [[1998 RRA Awards Winners|1998 RRA Awards Nominee]] and [[2002 RRA Awards Winners|2002 RRA Awards Nominee]] - Best All-Time Contemporary Romance for [[A Place To Call Home - Deborah Smith|A Place To Call Home]]
 
* [[1998 RRA Awards Winners|1998 RRA Awards Nominee]] and [[2002 RRA Awards Winners|2002 RRA Awards Nominee]] - Best All-Time Contemporary Romance for [[A Place To Call Home - Deborah Smith|A Place To Call Home]]
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* [[2008 RITA® Winners|2008 RITA® finalist]] in the [[RITA®: Novel With Strong Romantic Elements]] category with her novel ''[[A Gentle Rain]]''

Revision as of 19:44, 7 September 2008

Writing for Loveswept, Deborah Smith published fifteen romance novels. Her first novel, Proud Surrender, was published by Second Chance At Love in 1986. After a long, well-loved career as a category writer, Deborah Smith moved to writing big novels with romantic elements. The mainstream novels continue to focus on romance, but also offer a broad look at Southern life -- and allowed Smith to achieve New York Times bestselling status. Smith also writes fantasy novels.

She has written over thirty novels and been honored with a Romantic Times Magazine Career Achievement Award. Her novel Sweet Hush was optioned by Disney for a feature film.

She is also a founding partner of BelleBooks together with authors like Debra Dixon and Sandra Chastain. Visit Deborah at www.deborah-smith.com and also www.bellebooks.com. email: bellebooks@bellebooks.com. Current title: The Crossroads Cafe, available via Amazon and other online retailers or direct from BelleBooks. Next book: A Gentle Rain, Spring 2007.

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