Rochelle Alers facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Rochelle Alers
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Alers at the 2009 Brooklyn Book Festival
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| Born | August 7, 1943 New York City, U.S. |
| Pen name | Susan James Rena McLeary |
| Occupation | Novelist |
| Nationality | American |
| Period | 1988–present |
| Genre | romance |
Rochelle Alers (born August 7, 1943) is an American writer. She is famous for writing many romance novels. She has also used the pen names Susan James and Rena McLeary for some of her books.
About Rochelle Alers
Rochelle Alers was born in Manhattan, New York, on August 7, 1943. She also grew up in New York City. After finishing her studies, she worked as a preschool teacher. Later, she moved into the business world.
How She Started Writing
Rochelle Alers loved reading romance novels for about ten years. In 1984, she decided to try writing her own book. She finished her first story, called Hideway, in 1985. At first, some publishers said no because her book was different. But Rochelle kept working on her writing style.
Her first book was finally published in 1988 by Doubleday Books. This was a big step for her writing career!
Her Success as a Writer
Rochelle Alers has become a very successful author. Almost two million copies of her novels have been sold. Her books often appear on popular bestseller lists. These include lists from Waldenbooks, Borders, and Essence magazine.
She has also won many awards for her writing. Some of these include the Gold Pen Award and the Emma Award. She also received the Romantic Times Career Achievement Award. This shows how much her work is appreciated.
Today, Rochelle Alers writes full-time. Before becoming a full-time writer, she worked helping people in her community.
See also
- In Spanish: Rochelle Alers para niños
