Darlene Scalera Papers

Collection

Identifier: MS-0193

Staff Only

Collection Overview

Abstract

The Darlene Scalera Papers consist of manuscript materials, and other items related to the publication of romance novels, dating from 1999-2002.

Dates

Creation: 1999-2002, undated

Extent

1.11 Cubic Feet (3 archives boxes.)

Creator

Scalera, Darlene (Person)

Scope and Contents

The Darlene Scalera Papers consist of edited manuscripts, proofs, author outlines and notes, cover art, character information and a small amount of correspondence regarding Man in a Million.

This collection gives researchers a glimpse into the process of writing and publishing category romance novels.

Biographical / Historical

Darlene Scalera made her publishing debut with A Man for Megan in 1999 for Harlequin American Romance. She published 11 books with Harlequin, the most recent being the Harlequin Pink manga novel Three Wishes, in 2006. Her 2002 release, Help Wanted: Husband? was a Romantic Times Reviewer's Choice finalist for Best Harlequin American 2002.

Scalera grew up in New York and graduated magna cum laude from Syracuse University with a degree in public communications. She worked in a variety of fields, including telecommunications and public relations, before devoting herself full-time to writing fiction.

She is a charter member of the Saratoga chapter of Romance Writers of America, having served on its board for five years. She has presented writing workshops at national and regional writers' conferences, as well as at local universities and colleges.

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.

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The materials in this collection were transferred to the Browne Popular Culture Library by Darlene Scalera in March 2000 with additional materials donated in July 2002.