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Linda Lael Miller
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Linda Lael Miller
Biography of a Renowned Author
Full Name and Common Aliases
Linda Lael Miller is the pen name of Linda Lael Day, an American author known for her contemporary and historical romance novels.
Birth and Death Dates
Born on August 30, 1950, in Jamestown, North Dakota. As of this writing, she is still alive.
Nationality and Profession(s)
American Romance Author
Miller's work spans multiple genres within the romance category, including contemporary and historical fiction. Her novels often blend elements of suspense, drama, and humor, making her a beloved figure in the literary world.
Early Life and Background
Growing up on a ranch in North Dakota, Miller developed a deep appreciation for the land and its people. This upbringing would later influence her writing style and choice of settings in her novels. After graduating from Jamestown College, she began working as a nurse's aide before turning to full-time writing.
Major Accomplishments
Miller has written over 100 books across various series, including Rough Riders, Paradise Valley, and Big Sky. Her work often explores themes of family, community, and the resilience of women in the face of adversity. She has received numerous awards for her writing, including the RITA Award from Romance Writers of America.
Notable Works or Actions
Some of Miller's most notable works include:
The Rough Riders series, which follows a group of cowboys as they navigate love and loss in the American West.
The Paradise Valley series, set against the backdrop of a small Montana town where romance blossoms among its residents.
* The Big Sky series, exploring themes of family, friendship, and love in the context of ranch life.
Impact and Legacy
Miller's writing has had a significant impact on the romance genre. Her stories often focus on strong women who face challenges head-on, making her a champion for female empowerment. Through her novels, she has transported readers to diverse settings across America, from rural landscapes to bustling cities.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
Linda Lael Miller is widely quoted and remembered for her dedication to storytelling, her ability to craft relatable characters, and the impact of her work on readers worldwide.
Quotes by Linda Lael Miller

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Courage, like so many other things, was not something one did or didn’t have; it was a decision, a choice.

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But we do have other choices, my dear. We can turn our backs on all that we know is right, sit ourselves down, fold our hands and allow wickedness to go unchallenged and therefore to prevail. We can run away and hide. Or we can stand our ground and fight inequality to our last heartbeat, knowing that if we perish, we have done all that we could and others will carry on, just as those who came before us have done.

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Won’t I be showing?” Libby fretted, looking from Julie to Paige. “Looking like a pillow smuggler in my wedding dress wasn’t part of the fantasy, ladies.

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Everybody’s heart is like a cup. They stumble from place to place and person to person, trying to get them filled. They get cracked, those cups, and even broken. Some people throw them away, thinking that it will stop the pain. Poor fools. Nobody can fill a cup but Almighty God Himself. Nobody.

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Her fatigue was gone; she felt vital and strong, like a tree coming back to life in the springtime, vibrant with sap, ready to put out buds and then blossoms.

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I tell you that there are eighty-plus-year-old nudists cavorting on your property, Ashley O’Ballivan, and all you can do is laugh?

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Sometimes, everything in the world seems to be lined up against you. All the evidence says you ought to run the other way. Make the bravest choice, not the safest. It’s not the best advice, but it’s all I have to offer.

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Nostalgia is a way of remembering people and places and things, and wishing things hadn’t changed. It has a sweetness to it. Sadness is just – well – being sad.

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Sometimes, everything in the world seems to be lined up against you. All the evidence says you ought to run the other way. Make the bravest choice, not the safest. It's not the best advice, but it's all I have to offer
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