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| + | [[Susan Elizabeth Phillips]] has been writing romance since the 1980s with an unique mix of humor and emotion. In 2001, she was inducted into the [[Romance Writers of America]] Hall of Fame. In 2006, [[Susan Elizabeth Phillips]] was honored by the [[Romance Writers of America]] who presented her with the [[Lifetime Achievement Award]], which celebrates an author's entire body of work. | ||
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| + | One of her most beloved series is the "Chicago Stars" books beginning with ''[[It Had To Be You]]'' introducing Phoebe Calebow who inherits a football team. Bucking the trend in romances, Ms. Philips has successfully writen about athletes -- football players, golfers -- and their world since 1994. | ||
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== On the Web == | == On the Web == | ||
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== Books == | == Books == | ||
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Match Me If You Can|''Match Me If You Can'']] (2005) |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Ain't She Sweet|''Ain't She Sweet'']] (2004) |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Breathing Room|''Breathing Room'']] (2002) |
| − | + | * [[This Heart of Mine|''This Heart Of Mine'']] (2001) | |
| − | * [[Kiss An Angel|''Kiss An Angel'']] | + | * [[Just Imagine|''Just Imagine'']] (2001) reissue of a historical romance ''Risen Glory'' |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[First Lady|''First Lady'']] (2000) - won the [[2001 RITA® Winners|2001 RITA®]] in the [[RITA®: Best Contemporary Single Title|Contemporary Single Title]] category. |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Lady Be Good|''Lady Be Good'']] (1999) |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Dream A Little Dream|''Dream A Little Dream'']] (1998) - won the [[1999 RITA® Winners|1999 RITA®]] in the [[RITA®: Best Contemporary Single Title|Contemporary Single Title]] category. |
| + | * [[Nobody's Baby But Mine|''Nobody's Baby But Mine'']] (1997) - won the [[1998 RITA® Winners|1998 RITA®]] in the [[RITA®: Best Contemporary Single Title|Contemporary Single Title]] category. The title also won in the [[1998 RITA® Winners|1998 RITA®]] in the [[RWA's Favorite Book|RWA's Favorite Book]] of 1997 category. | ||
| + | * [[Kiss An Angel|''Kiss An Angel'']] (1996) | ||
| + | * [[Heaven, Texas|''Heaven, Texas'']] (1995) | ||
| + | * [[It Had To Be You|''It Had To Be You'']] (1994) - won the [[1995 RITA® Winners|1995 RITA®]] in the [[RWA's Favorite Book|Best Romance]] of 1994 category. | ||
| + | * [[Honey Moon|''Honey Moon'']] (1993) | ||
| + | * [[Hot Shot|''Hot Shot'']] (1991) | ||
| + | * [[Fancy Pants|''Fancy Pants'']] (1989) | ||
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== Honors == | == Honors == | ||
* [[Lifetime Achievement Award]], Romance Writers of America - 2006 | * [[Lifetime Achievement Award]], Romance Writers of America - 2006 | ||
| + | * Inducted into [[Romance Writers of America]] [[RWA Hall Of Fame|Hall of Fame]], 2001 | ||
* [[1996 RRA Awards Winners|1996 RRA Awards Nominee]] - Best All-Time Romance Author | * [[1996 RRA Awards Winners|1996 RRA Awards Nominee]] - Best All-Time Romance Author | ||
* [[1994 RRA Awards Winners|1994 RRA Awards Nominee]] - Best Contemporary Author | * [[1994 RRA Awards Winners|1994 RRA Awards Nominee]] - Best Contemporary Author | ||
* [[1994 RRA Awards Winners|1994 RRA Awards Nominee]] - Best All-Around Romance Author | * [[1994 RRA Awards Winners|1994 RRA Awards Nominee]] - Best All-Around Romance Author | ||
Revision as of 22:29, 8 December 2006
Susan Elizabeth Phillips has been writing romance since the 1980s with an unique mix of humor and emotion. In 2001, she was inducted into the Romance Writers of America Hall of Fame. In 2006, Susan Elizabeth Phillips was honored by the Romance Writers of America who presented her with the Lifetime Achievement Award, which celebrates an author's entire body of work.
One of her most beloved series is the "Chicago Stars" books beginning with It Had To Be You introducing Phoebe Calebow who inherits a football team. Bucking the trend in romances, Ms. Philips has successfully writen about athletes -- football players, golfers -- and their world since 1994.
On the Web
Books
- Match Me If You Can (2005)
- Ain't She Sweet (2004)
- Breathing Room (2002)
- This Heart Of Mine (2001)
- Just Imagine (2001) reissue of a historical romance Risen Glory
- First Lady (2000) - won the 2001 RITA® in the Contemporary Single Title category.
- Lady Be Good (1999)
- Dream A Little Dream (1998) - won the 1999 RITA® in the Contemporary Single Title category.
- Nobody's Baby But Mine (1997) - won the 1998 RITA® in the Contemporary Single Title category. The title also won in the 1998 RITA® in the RWA's Favorite Book of 1997 category.
- Kiss An Angel (1996)
- Heaven, Texas (1995)
- It Had To Be You (1994) - won the 1995 RITA® in the Best Romance of 1994 category.
- Honey Moon (1993)
- Hot Shot (1991)
- Fancy Pants (1989)
Honors
- Lifetime Achievement Award, Romance Writers of America - 2006
- Inducted into Romance Writers of America Hall of Fame, 2001
- 1996 RRA Awards Nominee - Best All-Time Romance Author
- 1994 RRA Awards Nominee - Best Contemporary Author
- 1994 RRA Awards Nominee - Best All-Around Romance Author
