Curtiss Ann Matlock

Curtiss Ann Matlock is an American writer of 36 novels, among them the beloved Valentine series of books set in the fictitious town of the same name. She has written contemporary and historical fiction for Silhouette Books, Harlequin Historical, Avon, and Mira Books. Her novels have placed on the USA TODAY best seller lists and received numerous awards, among them The University of Oklahoma Professional Writing Award, two National Readers’ Choice Awards, and three nominations for the Romance Writers of America’s prestigious RITA® Award. Her books are published world-wide in twenty languages. Told with a strong Southern voice, her warm and insightful stories portray the human comedy and uncommon valor of everyday people striving to deal with heartbreak, to live with faith, and to love well.

Born in North Carolina into a military family, Curtiss Ann traveled widely until she and her husband settled in rural Oklahoma, where they raised their son and a few horses, the church was just up the road, and everyone managed to know everyone and help out when necessary.

Curtiss Ann currently resides in south Alabama, where she is busy with family, writing, gardening, and RVing.

On the Web

• Website [1]

Awards

• 1990 RT Reviewers Choice Award Winner - Crossover Romance, The Forever Rose

Recognitions

• 1993 RITA Award Finalist - Long Contemporary Romance, Last Of The Good Guys
• 1992 RITA Award Finalist - Long Contemporary Romance, Annie In The Morning