Kay Hooper Papers

Collection

Identifier: MS-0175

Staff Only

Collection Overview

Abstract

The Kay Hooper Papers consist of literary manuscripts representing ten of the author’s more than 60 novels, dating from around 1992-1998.

Dates

Creation: 1992-1999, undated

Extent

1.85 Cubic Feet (5 archives boxes.)

Creator

Hooper, Kay (Person)

Scope and Contents

The collection features manuscripts for ten of Kay Hooper's romance titles dating from 1991-1999. For each of the novels, there is one or more of the following: copy-edited manuscripts, hardcover edition galley proofs, paperback (mass market) edition galley proofs. In some instances, the manuscript is accompanied by a cover letter from the editor of the novel.

Biographical / Historical

Kay Hooper is the author of more than 60 books in the thriller, romantic suspense, paranormal romance, and contemporary romance genres. Her first book, Lady Thief, was published as a Dell Candlelight Regency Romance in 1981. She wrote contemporary, fantasy and historical category romances for Dell, Silhouette and Loveswept before shifting towards single title paranormal and romantic suspense in the 1990s. Hooper also wrote romances under the pen name Kay Robbins.

Kay Hooper now mainly writes thrillers and mysteries, primarily in the world of FBI Profiler Noah Bishop.

Conditions Governing Access

No known access restrictions.

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright and other restrictions may apply to the materials in this collection. Researchers using this collection assume full responsibility for conforming to the laws of libel, privacy, and copyright, and are responsible for securing permissions necessary for publication or reproduction.