Steve Berry (novelist) facts for kids
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Steve Berry
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Steve Berry
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| Born | September 2, 1955 |
| Occupation | Attorney, author |
| Language | English |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Juris Doctor (J.D.) |
| Alma mater | Walter F. George School of Law |
| Period | 2003–present |
| Genre | Thriller, suspense |
Steve Berry was born on September 2, 1955. He is a well-known American author. Before becoming a full-time writer, he worked as a lawyer. Today, he lives in St. Augustine, Florida.
Steve Berry studied law at Mercer University's Walter F. George School of Law. He worked as a trial lawyer for 30 years. For 14 of those years, he also held elected public office. He helped start a group called International Thriller Writers. This group has over 4,200 thriller writers from all over the world. Steve Berry was also a co-president of this group for three years.
Becoming an Author
Steve Berry's first books were The Amber Room and The Romanov Prophecy. These historical thrillers came out in 2003 and 2004. He had been writing stories since 1990. It took him 12 years to get a book published. He received 85 rejections before Ballantine Books finally bought one of his stories.
Steve Berry says that the nuns who taught him in Catholic school helped him a lot. They taught him the discipline he needed. This discipline helped him write novels and keep trying to find a publisher.
Steve Berry's Books
Steve Berry's novels have become very popular. They have appeared on many bestseller lists. These include The New York Times and USA Today.
More than 25 million copies of his books have been printed. His stories have been translated into 40 different languages. They are sold in 51 countries around the world.
Awards and Recognition
Steve Berry has received many awards for his work. In 2012 and 2013, the American Library Association honored him. They chose him as a spokesperson for National Preservation Week. This shows his work in helping to preserve history.
He has also won other important awards. These include the Royden B. Davis Distinguished Author Award. In 2013, he received the Barnes & Noble Writers for Writers Award. He also got the Anne Frank Human Writes Award that same year.
International Thriller Writers gave him the Silver Bullet award in 2013. This award was for his charity work. Steve Berry was also asked to join the Smithsonian Libraries Advisory Board. He helps libraries share information with everyone. This includes scientists, students, and the public.
In 2010, a survey by NPR (National Public Radio) named one of his books. The Templar Legacy was listed as one of the top 100 thrillers ever written.
