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'''Shirley Hailstock''' is the author of [[African American]] and [[Multicultural]] romances. She served as president of [[Romance Writers of America]].
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== Books ==
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'''Shirley Hailstock''', best-selling, award-winning novelist, holds a bachelors degree in Chemistry from Howard University in Washington, D.C. and an MBA in Chemical Marketing from Fairleigh Dickinson University in Teaneck, NJ, Shirley's initial wish was to join the space program.
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* [[White Diamonds|''White Diamonds'']] - 1996
 
  
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== Honors ==
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Shirley has been a member of the Romance Writers of America since 1988 and served on the national board Regional Director, RITA Contest Chairperson, Golden Heart Contest Chairperson, Publicity Chairperson and Industry Statistic Chairperson and president. Romance Writers of America is the largest genre writing organization in the world.  Shirley was previously president of the New Jersey Romance Writers and she is an officer of Women Writers of Color.  She writes contemporary and historical romance and mainstream women's fiction.
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* [[1997 Career Achievement Award Winners|1997 Career Achievement Award Winner]] - [[Romantic Times Magazine]] - Multicultural Romance
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* [[Romantic Times Magazine]] - [[Career Achievement Award]], 1998
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Living in Central New Jersey, Shirley has been an Adjunct Professor of Accounting at Rutgers University, New Brunswick campus and taught Novel Writing at Middlesex County College.  She enjoys traveling to many of her settings and if there is time at the end of the day she likes to sew, play tennis and read.
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In 2008, Shirley Hailstock was awarded the Pinnacle, the highest honor bestowed by Fairleigh Dickinson University on its alumni. Hailstock is also a recipient of the [[Emma Merritt Award]]. She served as president of [[Romance Writers of America]].
  
 
== On the Web ==
 
== On the Web ==
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* [http://www.geocities.com/shailstock/ Shirley Hailstock]
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* [http://www.shirleyhailstock.net/ Shirley Hailstock]
 
* [http://www.celebritycafe.blogspot.com/ Celebrity Cafe] with [[Michelle Monkou]] and Celeste O. Norfleet
 
* [http://www.celebritycafe.blogspot.com/ Celebrity Cafe] with [[Michelle Monkou]] and Celeste O. Norfleet
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== Books (by title)==
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* [[All He Needs]] - [[Kimani]], 2017
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* [[Blythe Cover Magic]] - [[Storytellers Unlimited]], 2016
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* [[Brush Strokes]] - [[Shirley T. Hailstock]], 2018
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* [[Christmas In Washington]] - [[Shirley T. Hailstock]], 2015
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* [[Clara's Promise]] - [[Pinnacle]], 1995
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* [[An Everlasting Bond]] - [[Shirley T. Hailstock]], 2016
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* [[A Family Affair]] - [[BET]], 2002
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* [[A Father's Fortune]] - [[Silhouette Special Edition]], 2003
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* [[Forever Bound]] - [[Shirley T. Hailstock]], 2016
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* [[Healing The Doctor's Heart]] - [[Harlequin Heartwarming]], 2020
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* [[His 1-800 Wife]] - [[BET]], 2001
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* [[His Love Match]] - [[Kimani]], 2014
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* [[Holding Up The World]] - [[Words, Ink]], 2011
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* [[Hot Nights In Honolulu]] - [[Shirley T. Hailstock]], 2019
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* [[I Do!]] - [[Smashwords]], 2015
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* [[It Only Happens in Christmas Town]] - [[Shirley T. Hailstock]], 2016
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* [[Joy Road]] - [[Shirley T. Hailstock]], 2012
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* [[The Last Peanut Butter And Jelly Sandwich]] - [[Shirley T. Hailstock]], 2016
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* [[Last Night's Kiss]] - [[Dafina]], 2008
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* [[Legacy]] - [[Pinnacle]], 1997
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* [[Love On Call]] - [[Silhouette Special Edition]], 2017
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* [[Love In Logan Beach]] - [[Kimani]], 2017
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* [[Love In New York]] - [[Kimani]], 2019
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* [[The Magic Shoppe]] - [[Words, Ink]], 2012
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* [[A Miracle For Christmas]] - [[Smashwords]], 2011
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* [[Mirror Image]] - [[Pinnacle]], 1998
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* [[More Than Gold]] - [[BET]], 2000
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* [[My Lover, My Friend]] - [[Kimani]], 2006
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* [[Nine Months With Thomas]] - [[Kimani]], 2009
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* [[The Obsidian Cat]] - [[Shirley T. Hailstock]], 2019
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* [[On My Terms]] - [[Dafina]], 2008
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* [[One Christmas Night]] - [[Shirley T. Hailstock]], 2014
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* [[Opposites Attract]] - [[BET]], 1999
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* [[Promises To Keep]] - [[Harlequin Heartwarming]], 2015
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* [[The Right Wedding Gown]] - [[Kimani]], 2009
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* [[Running Wild In Reno]] - [[Shirley T. Hailstock]], 2020
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* [[The Secret]] - [[Kensington]], 2006
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* [[Some Like Them Rich]] - [[Dafina]], 2011
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* [[Someone Like You]] - [[Kimani]], 2014
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* [[Something To Remember]] - [[Shirley T. Hailstock]], 2013
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* [[Summer On Kendall Farm]] - [[Harlequin Heartwarming]], 2015
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* [[Under The Sheets]] - [[Shirley T. Hailstock]], 2012
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* [[Whispers Of Love]] - [[Pinnacle]], 1994
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* [[White Diamonds]] - [[Pinnacle]], 1996
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* [[Wrong Dress, Right Guy]] - [[Kimani]], 2008
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* [[Wrong Turn]] - [[Shirley T. Hailstock]], 2014
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* [[You Made Me Love You]] - [[Dafina]], 2005
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==Anthologies==
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* "The Bad Penny" in [[Where There's A Will]] - [[Dafina]], 2004
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* "The Engagement" in [[I Do!]] - [[Pinnacle]], 1998
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* "An Estate of Marriage" in [[Island Magic]] - [[St. Martin's]], 2000
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* "Invitation To Love'' in [[Holiday Cheer]] - [[Pinnacle]], 1995
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* "Kwanzaa Angel" in [[Winter Nights]] - [[BET]], 1999
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==Series==
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* [[Capitol Chronicles]]
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* [[The Claytons]]
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* [[House Of Thorn]]
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* [[Tales From Blythe Cove Manor]]
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* [[Ticket To True Love]]
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* [[Weddings By Diana]]
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== Awards/Honors ==
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* 2008 - Pinnacle Award
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* [[Emma Merritt Award]]
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* [[1997 Career Achievement Award Winners|1997 Career Achievement Award Winner]] - [[Romantic Times Magazine]] - Multicultural Romance
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* [[Romantic Times Magazine]] - [[Career Achievement Award]], 1998

Latest revision as of 14:02, 5 November 2022


Shirley Hailstock, best-selling, award-winning novelist, holds a bachelors degree in Chemistry from Howard University in Washington, D.C. and an MBA in Chemical Marketing from Fairleigh Dickinson University in Teaneck, NJ, Shirley's initial wish was to join the space program.

Shirley has been a member of the Romance Writers of America since 1988 and served on the national board Regional Director, RITA Contest Chairperson, Golden Heart Contest Chairperson, Publicity Chairperson and Industry Statistic Chairperson and president. Romance Writers of America is the largest genre writing organization in the world. Shirley was previously president of the New Jersey Romance Writers and she is an officer of Women Writers of Color. She writes contemporary and historical romance and mainstream women's fiction.

Living in Central New Jersey, Shirley has been an Adjunct Professor of Accounting at Rutgers University, New Brunswick campus and taught Novel Writing at Middlesex County College. She enjoys traveling to many of her settings and if there is time at the end of the day she likes to sew, play tennis and read.

In 2008, Shirley Hailstock was awarded the Pinnacle, the highest honor bestowed by Fairleigh Dickinson University on its alumni. Hailstock is also a recipient of the Emma Merritt Award. She served as president of Romance Writers of America.

On the Web

Books (by title)

Anthologies

Series

Awards/Honors

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