Karyn Monk

Karyn Monk is a Canadian author of historical romance novels. Her books have appeared on the USA Today Bestseller List, and have won numerous awards.

Biography

Personal life Monk is the fourth child of John and Lorraine (Spurrell) Monk. Because her parents had expected a boy, they had not chosen a girl's name, and decided to name their new daughter after the delivery room nurse. Neither parent was sure how to spell the name "Karen," though, leading to the unique spelling they chose.

Monk graduated from university with a degree in history. She planned to work in advertising and in her spare time perform in local musicals. While auditioning for a part in an original musical called "Last Tango in Fargo North Dakota," she met her future husband, Philip, who was that show's music director. and a Romantic Times Career Achievement Award.

Monk took a break from writing, beginning in 2005, to spend time with her three young children.

Awards and recognition 1995 - Romantic Times nominee for Best First Historical Romance, Surrender to a Stranger 1998 - Romantic times nominee for The Witch and the Warrior 2003 - Romantic Times Career Achievement Award for Historical Adventure 2004 - Daphne du Maurier Award winner for Mystery/Suspense for My Favorite Thief 2004 - Second place in the Barclay Gold Award for My Favorite Thief 2004 - Romance Writers of America RITA Award finalist for My Favorite Thief 2004 - Golden Quill Award finalist for My Favorite Thief 2004 - Aspen Gold Award finalist for My Favorite Thief 2004 - Orange Rose Award finalist for My Favorite Thief 2004 - Booksellers' Best Award finalist for My Favorite Thief 2005 - Aspen Gold Award winner for Every Whispered Word 2005 - Daphne du Maurier Award for Excellence in Mystery/Suspense winner for Every Whispered Word 2005 - Romantic Times Nominee, Every Whispered Word