Heather Graham

"She captures the readers’ hearts with her own special brand of magic."

New York Times and USA Today best-selling author Heather Graham majored in theater arts at the University of South Florida. After a stint of several years in dinner theater, back-up vocals, and bartending, she stayed home after the birth of her third child and began to write, working on short horror stories and romances. After some trial and error, she sold her first book, WHEN NEXT WE LOVE, in 1982 and since then, she has written over one hundred novels and novellas including category, romantic suspense, historical romance, vampire fiction, time travel, occult, and Christmas holiday fare. She wrote the launch books for the Dell's Ecstasy Supreme line, Silhouette's Shadows, and for Harlequin's mainstream fiction imprint, Mira Books.

Heather was a founding member of the Florida Romance Writers chapter of RWA and, since 1999, has hosted the Romantic Times Vampire Ball, with all revenues going directly to children's charity.

She is pleased to have been published in approximately twenty languages, and to have been honored with awards frorn Waldenbooks. B. Dalton, Georgia Romance Writers, Affaire de Coeur, Romantic Times, and more. She has had books selected for the Doubleday Book Club and the Literary Guild, and has been quoted, interviewed, or featured in such publications as The Nation, Redbook, People, and USA Today and appeared on many newscasts including local television and Entertainment Tonight.

Heather loves travel and anything have to do with the water, and is a certitified scuba diver. Married since high school graduation and the mother of five, her greatest love in life remains her family, but she also believes her career has been an incredible gift, and she is grateful every day to be doing something that she loves so very much for a living.

What genres does Heather Graham write?

Heather Graham writes across romance and suspense genres, including romantic suspense, historical romance, vampire and occult fiction, time travel, category romance, and holiday-themed stories.

Where should I start if I want to read Heather Graham?

Choose a book in the genre you prefer. Many of her novels are standalones, so a single title can be a good entry. If you prefer series, try one of her trilogies such as the MacAuliffe Vikings Trilogy for a historical-romance starting point.

Does Heather Graham write series, and how should I read them?

Yes. She has written multiple series as well as standalone novels. For the best experience, read a series in its publication or internal chronological order so character arcs and plot threads progress naturally.

What themes or elements recur in her work?

Frequent elements include romance and suspense blended with supernatural or paranormal material (vampires, occult), historical settings, and occasional time travel or holiday motifs.

Has Heather Graham received awards or recognition for her writing?

Yes. She is a New York Times and USA Today best-selling author and has received honors from organizations and retailers such as Waldenbooks, B. Dalton, Georgia Romance Writers, Affaire de Coeur, and Romantic Times. Some of her books have been selected for book-club editions.