Joanna Bourne
Joanna W. Bourne | |
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 Joanna Bourne at Romance Writers of America Conference, July 22, 2015, New York, NY | |
| Citizenship | United States |
| Alma mater | Goucher College Georgetown University |
| Occupation | Author |
| Writing career | |
| Language | English |
| Period | Contemporary |
| Genre | Romance novels |
| Notable works | My Lord and Spymaster, The Black Hawk |
| Notable awards | RITA award – Regency Historical Romance 2009 My Lord and Spymaster RITA award – Historical Romance 2012 The Black Hawk |
Joanna Watkins Bourne is an American, best-selling author of historical romance novels set in Europe during the Napoleonic wars. Her novels about a group of spies have won numerous awards.[1][2] Her books have been described as "witty, beautifully descriptive, [and] cleverly plotted".[3] The Spymaster's Lady is frequently cited as a reader favorite, with a spy hero who is both 'alpha' and 'beta' and a spy heroine who is "brave and clever".[4] Rogue Spy, which features a code-breaker and a British service agent, was listed by Library Journal as one of the ten best romances of 2014.[5]
Biography
Joanna Bourne graduated from Goucher College and Georgetown University. After working as a research analyst for the Congressional Research Service in Washington, D.C., she taught English in Africa. Then she joined the State Department as a Foreign Service Officer. She has lived in England, France, Germany, Nigeria, Iran, and Saudi Arabia. She currently lives in the Blue Ridge Mountains.[6]
Bourne's first novel, Her Ladyship’s Companion, was published in 1983 by Avon. She did not write her second novel until 25 years later.[7][8]
Bibliography
- Her Ladyship's Companion (1983)
- Spymaster's Lady (2008)
- My Lord and Spymaster (2008)
- The Forbidden Rose (2010)
- The Black Hawk (2011)
- Rogue Spy (2014)
- Beauty Like the Night (2017)
Awards and reception
| Year | Nominated work | Category | Award | Result | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | My Lord and Spymaster | Regency Historical Romance | Romance Writers of America RITA Award | Won | [9] | |
| The Spymaster's Lady | Best Historical Romance | Romance Writers of America RITA Award | Finalist | |||
| Romance | RUSA Reading List | Won | [10] | |||
| 2011 | The Forbidden Rose | Best Historical Romance | Romance Writers of America RITA Award | Finalist | ||
| 2012 | The Black Hawk | Historical Romance | Romance Writers of America RITA Award | Won | [9] | |
| 2014 | Rogue Spy | Top Ten Best Romances of 2014 | Library Journal Best Books 2014 | Listed | [5] |
References
- ↑ "Excerpt: 'Rogue Spy' by Joanna Bourne". Usatoday.com. 2014-11-04. Retrieved 2015-03-08.
- ↑ "Interview: Joanna Bourne, author of 'The Black Hawk' - USATODAY.com". Books.usatoday.com. 2012-08-09. Retrieved 2015-03-08.
- ↑ Ramsdell, Kristin (1999). Romance fiction : a guide to the genre (2nd ed.). Englewood, Colo.: Libraries Unlimited. p. 217. ISBN 978-1563083358. Retrieved 9 March 2015.
- ↑ Neary, Lynn (27 June 2015). "Alpha, Beta, Heathcliff — an Alphabet of Romance Heroes". NPR.
- 1 2 Ramsdell, Kristin (22 October 2014). "Best Books 2014: Romance". Library Journal. Archived from the original on 25 July 2015. Retrieved 6 May 2026.
- ↑ Chung, Kathy (March 25, 2010). "Meet the Presenters 2010 - Joanna Bourne". 23rd Annual Surrey International Writers Conference.
- ↑ Latham, Kat (31 October 2011). "Interview with Joanna Bourne – and giveaway!". Kat Latham. Retrieved 9 March 2015.
- ↑ "Website for Author Joanna Bourne". Joannabourne.com. Retrieved 2015-03-08.
- 1 2 "Past RITA Winners". Romance Writers of America. Archived from the original on 20 April 2026. Retrieved 30 April 2026.
- ↑ "The Reading List 2009". RUSQ: A Journal of Reference and User Experience. 48 (4): 350–351. Summer 2009. doi:10.5860/rusq.48n4.350.