Valerie Parv
Valerie Parv | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1951 Australia |
| Died | (aged 69) Canberra |
| Occupation | Novelist |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Period | 1982–2021 |
| Genre | Romantic novel |
| Spouse | Paul (1970–2008) |
| Website | |
| www | |
Valerie Christine Parv AM (1951 – 25 April 2021) was a popular Australian writer of over 70 romance novels, with more than 34 million sales.[1] She published her novels in Mills & Boon's since 1982.
Biography
[edit]Valerie married Paul Parv, who was a crocodile hunter in the tropical north of Australia. They lived for some years in Sydney. Her husband became a cartoonist, and they moved to the capital city, Canberra. They were married for 38 years prior to her husband's death in 2008.[2]
Valerie published her first novels in 1982. She was recognised as a media spokesperson for all things romantic in Australia.
Awards and honours
[edit]Parv was an Australia Day Ambassador for the National Australia Day Council from 2006. She has also been awarded the Romantic Times Book Reviews New York Pioneer of Romance Award.[3]
In 2015 Parv was made a member of the Order of Australia for "significant service to the arts as a prolific author, and as a role model and mentor to young emerging writers".[4][5]
Bibliography
[edit]Single Novels
[edit]- Love's greatest gamble (1982)
- Bound for Kosciusko (1982)
- Remember Me, My Love (1983)
- The Tall Dark Stranger (1983)
- Dreaming Dunes (1984)
- Man and Wife (1985)
- Heartbreak Plains (1985)
- Ask Me No Questions (1985)
- The Love Artist (1986)
- Return to Faraway (1986)
- Boss of Yarrakina (1986)
- The Leopard Tree (1987)
- Snowy River Man (1987)
- Man Shy (1987)
- Sapphire Nights (1987)
- Centerfold (1988)
- Man without a Past (1988)
- Crocodile Creek (1988)
- Tasmanian Devil (1989)
- Lightning's Lady (1990)
- That Midas Man (1990)
- A Fair Exchange (1991)
- Far from Over (1991)
- Island of Dreams (1992)
- Love Like Gold (1992)
- Lovers' Moon (1993)
- Flight of Fancy (1993)
- Outback Temptation (1994)
- Flight of Fantasy (1994)
- P.S. I Love You (1995)
- A Reluctant Attraction (1995)
- Sister of the Bride (1996)
- A Royal Romance (1996)
- Kissed by a Stranger (1997)
- The Princess and the Playboy (1998)
- Interrupted Lullaby (2001)
- The Prince's Proposal (2002)
- Desert Justice (2006)
Baby Chase Series
[edit]- The Billionaire's Baby Chase (1997)
- Baby Wishes and Bachelor Kisses (1998)
Carramer Crown Series
[edit]Carramer Crown Sub-Series
[edit]- The Monarch's Son (2000)
- The Prince's Bride-To-Be (2000)
- The Princess's Proposal (2000)
Carramer Legacy Sub-Series
[edit]- Crowns and a Cradle (2002)
- The Baron and the Bodyguard (2002)
- The Marquis and the Mother-To-Be (2002)
Carramer Trust Sub-Series
[edit]- The Viscount and the Virgin (2003)
- The Princess and the Masked Man (2003)
- The Prince and the Marriage Pact (2003)
- Operation: Monarch (2004)
Code of the Outback Series
[edit]- Deadly Intent (2004)
- Heir to Danger (2004)
- Live to Tell (2004)
Beacon Series
[edit]- 1. Birthright (2012)
- 1.5. Starfound (2016)
- 2. Earthbound (2016)
- 2.5. Continuum (2016)
- 3. Homeworld (2016)
Fabulous Fathers Series Multi-Author
[edit]- The Billionaire's Baby Chase (1997)
Royally Wed Series Multi-Author
[edit]- Code Name: Prince (2001)
Older Man Multi-Author
[edit]- Booties and the Beast (2001)
Romancing the Crown Series Multi-Author
[edit]- Royal Spy (2002)
Collections
[edit]- Forget Me Not (2006)
Omnibus In Collaboration
[edit]- To Wed a Royal (2002) (with Carla Cassidy)
- Operation – Monarch / Bulletproof Bride (2004) (with Diana Duncan)
- Shotgun Honeymoon / Heir to Danger (2004) (with Terese Ramin)
- Live to Tell / Racing Against the Clock (2004) (with Lori Wilde)
- Dangerous Memories / Deadly Intent (2005) (with Barbara Colley)
Non fiction
[edit]- The changing face of Australia: The impact of 200 years of change on our environment (1984)
- The Art of Romance Writing: How to Create, Write And Sell Your Contemporary Romance Novel (1993)
- The Idea Factory: A Guide to More Creative Thinking And Writing (1996)
- 34 million books: Australia's Queen of Romance Shares Her Life and Writing Tips (2020)
References
[edit]- ^ McAlister, Jodi. "'I believe in romance': remembering Valerie Parv, the Australian author who sold 34 million books". The Conversation. Retrieved 11 May 2021.
- ^ Stephens, Andrew (26 November 2011). "Enduring love: a work in progress". Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 20 January 2016.
- ^ Bagshaw, Eryk (8 June 2015). "Queen's birthday honours: Valerie Parv AM". Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 20 January 2016.
- ^ "Queen's Birthday honours 2015: full list". Sydney Morning Herald. 8 June 2015. Retrieved 20 January 2016.
- ^ "Ms Valerie Christine Parv". It's An Honour. Retrieved 11 May 2021.
