Delphine Dryden (born December 1, 1967) is an American author of contemporary romance, erotic romance and steampunk romance fiction.

Delphine Dryden
Born
Delphine Dryden

(1967-12-01) December 1, 1967 (age 56)
OccupationAmerican Author
Known forAward-Winning Novels

Career

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Dryden was first published in 2008 and has since published over twenty novels and novellas [1]. She currently writes for Berkley Publishing[1] and Harlequin (Carina Press and Cosmo Red Hot Reads from Harlequin).[2] Dryden’s work, in particular the award-winning novel The Theory of Attraction, has frequently been cited as an example of nerd romance[3][4][5] Dryden has also received critical praise for her steampunk novels.[6][7][8] Dryden has been a speaker at events such as the Romantic Times Booklovers Convention, the Romance Writers of America National Conference, and Comicpalooza. Dryden is also a founding member of and regular contributor to the romance, writing and culture blog Wonkomance.com.[9]

Personal life

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Dryden currently lives near her hometown of Houston, Texas.

Honors

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  • 2012 Romantic Times Magazine July Seal of Excellence Winner (The Theory of Attraction)[10]
  • 2012 Romantic Times Magazine Reviewers’ Choice Award Winner (The Theory of Attraction)[11]
  • 2012 Colorado Romance Writers Award of Excellence Winner (The Theory of Attraction)[12]
  • 2013 Phoenix Romance Writers Golden Quill Contest Finalist (The Theory of Attraction)[13]
  • 2013 EPIC (Electronic Publishing Industry Coalition) Ebook Award Winner (Love With a Chance of Zombies)[14]
  • 2013 EPIC (Electronic Publishing Industry Coalition) Ebook Award Finalist (The Lamplighter’s Love)
  • 2013 Romantic Times Magazine Reviewers’ Choice Award Nominee (The Seduction Hypothesis)[15]

Bibliography

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The Science of Temptation series (Carina Press):

  • The Theory of Attraction (January 2012)
  • The Seduction Hypothesis (May 2013)
  • The Principle of Desire (December 2013)

The Steam and Seduction series (Berkley Sensation):

  • Gossamer Wing (November 2013)
  • Scarlet Devices (February 2014)
  • Gilded Lily (July 2014)

The Tropical Trysts series (Cosmo Red Hot Reads from Harlequin):

  • Mai Tai for Two (May 2014)
  • Sex on the Beach (July 2014)

The Truth and Lies series (Ellora’s Cave):

  • How to Tell a Lie (November 2009)
  • Art of the Lie (September 2010)
  • Naked Truth (October 2010)
  • Tangled Truth (June 2011)
  • Tell Me No Lies (November 2012)

Other Titles (Ellora’s Cave):

  • Snow Job (November 2008)
  • When in Rio (February 2009)
  • Xmas Spark (December 2010)
  • Roses and Chains (April 2011)
  • The Lamplighter’s Love (September 2011)
  • Love With a Chance of Zombies (September 2011)
  • Toy Box (September 2012)
  • Intermezzo (March 2013)

References

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  1. ^ "Delphine Dryden". berkleyjoveauthors.com. Archived from the original on 12 August 2014. Retrieved 18 June 2014.
  2. ^ "Delphine's Bio". www.harlequin.com. Retrieved 18 June 2014.
  3. ^ "10 Dirty Romance Novels". publishersweekly.com. Retrieved 18 June 2014.
  4. ^ "Podcast Transcript". smartbitchestrashybooks.com. Retrieved 18 June 2014.
  5. ^ "Mandi recs 'The Story Guy,' 'Making It Last,' 'The Seduction Hypothesis'". www.usatoday.com. Retrieved 18 June 2014.
  6. ^ "Scarlet Devices". www.publishersweekly.com. Retrieved 18 June 2014.
  7. ^ "Gilded Lily". www.publishersweekly.com. Retrieved 18 June 2014.
  8. ^ "The Rec League: Adventure Romance". smartbitchestrashybooks.com. Retrieved 18 June 2014.
  9. ^ "Wonk-o-Mance". wonkomance.com/. Retrieved 18 June 2014.
  10. ^ "2014 RT SEAL OF EXCELLENCE WINNERS". www.rtbookreviews.com. Archived from the original on 15 June 2014. Retrieved 18 June 2014.
  11. ^ "RT AWARD NOMINEES & WINNERS". www.rtbookreviews.com. Retrieved 18 June 2014.
  12. ^ "2013 Award of Excellence WINNERS!". crw-rwa.ning.com. Archived from the original on 8 April 2015. Retrieved 18 June 2014.
  13. ^ "CONTESTS :: GOLDEN QUILL WINNERS". www.desertroserwa.org. Archived from the original on 28 May 2014. Retrieved 18 June 2014.
  14. ^ "EBOOK AWARD WINNERS". epicorg.com. Archived from the original on 3 June 2014. Retrieved 18 June 2014.
  15. ^ "RT AWARD NOMINEES & WINNERS". www.rtbookreviews.com. Retrieved 18 June 2014.
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