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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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''New York Times'' bestseller [http://www.vickilewisthompson.com Vicki Lewis Thompson] believes love makes the world go around and laughter makes the trip worth taking. An eight-time [[RITA]] nominee, the 2008 recipient of RWA’s Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award , and author of more than ninety books, Vicki pioneered a new kind of romance hero with '''[[Nerd In Shining Armor]]''', Kelly Ripa’s book club pick in 2003.
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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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Following the success of her nerd stories, Vicki launched a boisterous [[paranormal]] series for ''NAL'' in 2007. 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.
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==See Also==
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* [[Cory Kenyon]] (with Mary Tate Engels)
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'''The series continues with ''Blonde with a Wand'', in stores February 2010.'''
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* [[Corey Keaton]] (with Mary Tate Engels)
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Thompson also co-authored two [[Harlequin Temptation]] novels with [[Mary Tate Engels]] under the name [[Corey Keaton]]. The duo also wrote as [[Cory Kenyon]].
 
  
 
==Books==
 
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*Blonde with a Wand - February 2010 from NAL
 
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[[Image:hex4.jpg|left]]Sexy witch Anica Revere has one absolutely unwavering rule: Never, under any circumstances, get involved with a man before telling him she's a witch. Still, what's one silly rule? Especially when the guy in question is as cute as Jasper Danes. But when Anica and Jasper have a spat, she breaks an even bigger rule of witchcraft and turns him into a cat. Bad news for him. Worse for her.
 
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With Anica stripped of her powers for the witchy infraction, it's up to Jasper to undo the hex, but he never expects the hardest part of the bargain to be resisting Anica. The stakes are high, and the chemistry is off the charts. But what'll happen if Anica and Jasper both fall under the strongest spell of all: love?
 
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*Casual Hex - March 2009 from NAL
 
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[[Image:hex3.jpg|left]]Gwen Dubois lives in Indiana, but her heart is in France with Marc Chevalier. Now he’s come to Big Knob to show Gwen the real meaning of amour and coax her back to Paris. But stiff competition is coming from another part of the world—if not exactly this world. Prince Leo of the Atwood fairy kingdom has his own plans for Gwen.
 
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As Marc and Leo battle for Gwen’s affections, Big Knob’s resident matchmaking witch and wizard move in to help true love triumph in the best way they know how: with a little magic. But when the rivalry puts Gwen in danger, the men in her life are asked to prove their love in ways no one could have imagined.
 
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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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*''[[Better Naughty Than Nice]]'' - December 2009: Blaze Anthology
 
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*''[[Winter Heat]]'' - January 2009: Anthology
 
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*''[[A Fare to Remember]]'' - June 2006: Signature Select Anthology
 
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*''[[Forever Mine, Valentine]]'' - January 2006: Reprint of [[Harlequin Temptation]] #288
 
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*''[[Talking About Sex]]'' - October 2005: [[Harlequin Blaze]] #210
 
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*''[[Getting Real]]'' - January 2005: Signature Select Anthology
 
  
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== Honors/Awards ==
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==Recognitions==
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* [[2000 Career Achievement Award Winners|2000 Career Achievement Award Winner]] - [[Romantic Times Magazine]] - Series Romance
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*1990  [[Romance Writers of America (RWA) Awards|RITA Award]] Finalist - Short Contemporary Romance, ''[[Be Mine, Valentine]]''
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* [[2002 Career Achievement Award Winners|2002 Career Achievement Award Winner]] - [[Romantic Times Magazine]] - Series Romance
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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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* 2008 Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award Winner - Romance Writers of America
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*1986  [[Romance Writers of America (RWA) Awards|Golden Medallion]] Finalist - Long Contemporary Romance, ''[[When Angels Dance]]''
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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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*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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