RITA Award
1 appearances
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Edition 9 (1990) Winner
Mary Jo Putney
メアリージョー・プートニー
Mearī Jō Pūtonī
Pen Names:
M.J. Putney（Used for romantic fantasy novels）
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- New York, United States
- Nationality
- American
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- New York → London → California → Baltimore, Maryland
Career
- Occupations
- Novelist, Author
- Active Years
- 1987-
- Memberships
- Romance Writers of America Honor Roll
- Nominations
- RITA finalist nine times
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse University | — | English literature and Industrial design | — | — | United States |
Syracuse University
English literature and Industrial design
Country:
United States
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | RITA Award | Dancing on the Wind | — | Romance Writers of America | Winner |
| — | RITA Award | The Rake and the Reformer | — | Romance Writers of America | Winner |
| — | Romantic Times Career Achievement Award | — | — | Romantic Times | Winner |
| — | Golden Leaf Award | — | — | — | Winner |
RITA Award
Work:
Dancing on the Wind
Organization:
Romance Writers of America
Result:
Winner
RITA Award
Work:
The Rake and the Reformer
Organization:
Romance Writers of America
Result:
Winner
Romantic Times Career Achievement Award
Organization:
Romantic Times
Result:
Winner
Golden Leaf Award
Result:
Winner
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
The Diabolical Baron
1987 RomanceHer first traditional Regency romance novel
RomanceHistory
Dark Mirror
2011 Romantic fantasyFirst book in Dark Mirror series
FantasyMagic
Thunder and Roses
1993 Historical romanceFirst book in Fallen Angels series
RomanceRedemption
Bibliography
- The Diabolical Baron (1987)
- Dark Mirror (2011)
- Thunder and Roses (1993)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Known for unusual subject matter, including alcoholism, death, and domestic abuse
- Recurring Motifs
- RedemptionComplex relationships
Legacy
Prolific American author of over twenty-five historical and contemporary romance novels, known for unique themes. Twice winner of RITA Award.
Trivia
- Married consulting engineer John Rekus (IUP alumni 1990) on April 14, 2012. Resides in Ruxton, Maryland with four cats.