Sir Julius Vogel Award
2 appearances
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Edition 20 (2008) Excellence Award
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Edition 21 (2009) Winner
Nalini Singh
ナリニ・シン
Nalini Singh
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- 1977-09-07 （Suva, Fiji）
- Nationality
- New Zealand
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- Suva (Fiji) — birthplace → Auckland (New Zealand) — moved at age 10 and raised → Japan — worked as an English teacher for several years
Career
- Occupations
- Author, Novelist, Writer, Former English teacher, Law graduate
- Active Years
- 1999-
- Affiliations
- Romance Writers of New Zealand
- Memberships
- Romance Writers of New Zealand
- Nominations
- 2022 Ngaio Marsh Awards finalist, Best Crime Novel — Quiet in Her Bones
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Auckland | Law and Arts (conjoint) | Law and English Literature | LLB (conjoint, honours) | — | New Zealand |
University of Auckland
Law and Arts (conjoint)
/ Law and English Literature
Degree:
LLB (conjoint, honours)
Year of Graduation:
2001
Country:
New Zealand
Graduated LLB (conjoint) with honours; studied Law and English Literature
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Clendon Award (Readers' Choice) | Coaxing the Sheik (published as Desert Warrior) | — | Romance Writers of New Zealand | 受賞 |
| 2001 | Jane Porter Award | Coaxing the Sheik (published as Desert Warrior) | — | Mills & Boon | 受賞 |
| 2008 | Sir Julius Vogel Award (Best Novella/Novelette) | — | Best Novella/Novelette | Science Fiction and Fantasy Association of New Zealand | 受賞 |
| 2009 | Sir Julius Vogel Award (Best Novella/Novelette) | — | Best Novella/Novelette | Science Fiction and Fantasy Association of New Zealand | 受賞 |
| 2020 | Australian Romance Readers Awards (Favourite Paranormal Romance) | Alpha Night | Favourite Paranormal Romance | Australian Romance Readers Association | 受賞 |
Clendon Award (Readers' Choice)
2001
Work:
Coaxing the Sheik (published as Desert Warrior)
Organization:
Romance Writers of New Zealand
Result:
受賞
Jane Porter Award
2001
Work:
Coaxing the Sheik (published as Desert Warrior)
Organization:
Mills & Boon
Result:
受賞
Sir Julius Vogel Award (Best Novella/Novelette)
2008
Category:
Best Novella/Novelette
Organization:
Science Fiction and Fantasy Association of New Zealand
Result:
受賞
Sir Julius Vogel Award (Best Novella/Novelette)
2009
Category:
Best Novella/Novelette
Organization:
Science Fiction and Fantasy Association of New Zealand
Result:
受賞
Australian Romance Readers Awards (Favourite Paranormal Romance)
2020
Work:
Alpha Night
Category:
Favourite Paranormal Romance
Organization:
Australian Romance Readers Association
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Stroke of Enticement
2008 Paranormal romance (short story)A Psy‑Changeling short story focusing on Zach and Annie; a holiday-themed romance.
RomanceParanormalPack dynamics
Desert Warrior (original manuscript: Coaxing the Sheik)
2003 RomanceAn early romance novel published under the Silhouette Desire imprint; originally the manuscript 'Coaxing the Sheik'.
RomanceCultural background
Slave to Sensation
2006 Paranormal romanceThe first novel in the Psy‑Changeling series, centered on Lucas and Sascha, blending psychic powers with romance.
PsychicsHealing relationships
Alpha Night
2020 Paranormal romanceA book from the Trinity series focusing on Ethan and Selenka; won a reader award in 2020.
Alpha/leadershipProtection and sacrifice
Quiet in Her Bones
2021 Crime novel / ThrillerA 2021 crime novel exploring dark aspects of society and complex relationships; finalist for the 2022 Ngaio Marsh Awards.
CrimeTraumaPursuit of truth
A Madness of Sunshine
2019 Thriller / MysteryA standalone thriller about events and hidden secrets in a small community.
MysterySmall-community secrets
Bibliography
- Desert Warrior (2003)
- Slave to Sensation (2006)
- Visions of Heat (2007)
- Caressed By Ice (2007)
- Alpha Night (2020)
- Quiet in Her Bones (2021)
- A Madness of Sunshine (2019)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Emotion-focused romance writingDetailed world-building with paranormal/fantasy elementsTight, suspenseful plotting in thriller works
- Recurring Motifs
- Pack/group dynamicsPsychic abilities and ethicsFound family
Legacy
An internationally bestselling author from New Zealand, best known for the Psy‑Changeling and Guild Hunter series. A leading figure in paranormal romance with a large, active fandom; in recent years she has also expanded into crime and thriller fiction.
Academic Societies
- Romance Writers of New Zealand
In Popular Culture
- The Psy‑Changeling series has an active fandom with abundant fan art and fan fiction.
Trivia
- Born 7 September 1977 in Suva, Fiji.
- Moved to Auckland, New Zealand at age 10.
- Studied Law and English Literature at the University of Auckland; graduated LLB (conjoint) with honours in 2001.
- Early career published with Mills & Boon / Silhouette Desire.
- Best known for the Psy‑Changeling and Guild Hunter series.
- Worked in Japan as an English teacher for several years.
- Won Sir Julius Vogel Awards in 2008 and 2009.
- Alpha Night won Favourite Paranormal Romance at the 2020 Australian Romance Readers Awards.
- Quiet in Her Bones was a finalist for the 2022 Ngaio Marsh Awards.