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My Take
Nora Roberts is a phenomenon I genuinely respect, not just for the staggering output of 225-plus novels but for the discipline behind it. Plenty of writers dream; she actually sat down every day and built an empire from Maryland suburbia. What impresses me is her range across pen names, romance under her own name and gritty procedurals as J. D. Robb. Critics sometimes dismiss prolific genre writers, but craft at that volume is its own kind of mastery. She made romance a serious business and never apologized for it. That blend of artistry and work ethic is, to me, the real story.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Nora Roberts
- Name (Japanese)
- ノーラ・ロバーツ
- Reading
- のーら・ろばーつ
- Born
- October 10, 1950 (age 75)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Tiger
- Origin
- Silver Spring, Maryland, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- novelist / screenwriter / science fiction writer / writer / businessperson
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Montgomery Blair High School
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 1983 RITA Awards
- 1984 RITA Awards
- 1985 RITA Awards
- 1987 RITA Awards
- 1989 RITA Awards
- 1992 RITA Awards
- 1993 RITA Awards
- 1994 RITA Awards
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Nora Roberts born?
Born October 10, 1950 (age 75).
Where is Nora Roberts from?
Nora Roberts is from Silver Spring, Maryland, United States.
What does Nora Roberts do?
Nora Roberts works as novelist, screenwriter, science fiction writer, writer, businessperson.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.