Lynn Kerstan Papers

Collection

Identifier: MS-0167

Staff Only

Collection Overview

Abstract

The Lynn Kerstan Papers consist of copy-edited manuscripts of two Lynn Kerstan books, Celia’s Grand Passion and A Midnight Clear.

Dates

Creation: 1998

Extent

0.37 Cubic Feet (1 archives box.)

Scope and Contents

The Lynn Kerstan Papers consist of copy-edited manuscripts of two Lynn Kerstan books, Celia’s Grand Passion and A Midnight Clear.

Biographical / Historical

Lynn Kerstan (1942-2018) was a college professor, folksinger, professional bridge player, and nun before turning to writing Regency romances. Her first book, A Spirited Affair was nominated for the Romance Writers of America RITA Award for both Best Regency Romance and Best First Book. In 1996, she took home a prestigious RITA Award for Gwen's Christmas Ghost, written with Indianapolis resident Alicia Rasley. A pioneer of on-line collaboration, she had previously collaborated with Rasley and Julie Caille on Lessons in Love.

A four-time RITA finalist and regularly featured on awards lists, Kerstan won the CRW Award of Excellence, the Golden Quill Award, two San Diego Book Awards, two Romance Communications Awards, and was a finalist for the National Readers' Choice Award, several Romantic Times awards, and the Holt Medallion.

Lynn Kerstan Horobetz passed away on February 9, 2018.

This interview provides more information about Lynn Kerstan's background and writing style.

Conditions Governing Access

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Conditions Governing Use

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