Madeline Hunter
American novelist
Madeline Hunter ((1952-06-08)June 8, 1952 – (2025-04-15)April 15, 2025) was the pen name of an American author of romance novels. She was a two time winner of the Romance Writers of America's prestigious RITA award.
Biography
Hunter was born on (1952-06-08)June 8, 1952 in Sharon Hill, Pennsylvania. Her parents were Joseph and Anna Cirillo.
Hunter's first book By Arrangement was published in 2000 and she received the award for Waldenbooks Bestselling Debut Author that year.
Hunter spoke at writers' conferences and events on craft and industry. She had a Ph.D. in Art History and was a professor at Duquesne University. She lived in Pennsylvania.
She died of cancer on (2025-04-15)April 15, 2025.
Bibliography
Awards and recognition
In 2000 Hunter received a rare starred review from Publishers Weekly for her book By Possession.
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