Delphine Dryden

Delphine Dryden (born December 1, 1967) is an American author of contemporary romance, erotic romance and steampunk romance fiction.

Career
Dryden was first published in 2008 and has since published over twenty novels and novellas. She currently writes for Berkley Publishing and Harlequin (Carina Press and Cosmo Red Hot Reads from Harlequin). Dryden’s work, in particular the award-winning novel The Theory of Attraction, has frequently been cited as an example of nerd romance  Dryden has also received critical praise for her steampunk novels. Dryden has been a speaker at events such as the Romantic Times Booklovers Convention, the Romance Writers of America National Conference, and Comicpalooza. Dryden is also a founding member of and regular contributor to the romance, writing and culture blog Wonkomance.com.

Personal life
Dryden currently lives near her hometown of Houston, Texas.

Honors

 * 2012 Romantic Times Magazine July Seal of Excellence Winner (The Theory of Attraction)
 * 2012 Romantic Times Magazine Reviewers’ Choice Award Winner (The Theory of Attraction)
 * 2012 Colorado Romance Writers Award of Excellence Winner (The Theory of Attraction)
 * 2013 Phoenix Romance Writers Golden Quill Contest Finalist (The Theory of Attraction)
 * 2013 EPIC (Electronic Publishing Industry Coalition) Ebook Award Winner (Love With a Chance of Zombies)
 * 2013 EPIC (Electronic Publishing Industry Coalition) Ebook Award Finalist (The Lamplighter’s Love)
 * 2013 Romantic Times Magazine Reviewers’ Choice Award Nominee (The Seduction Hypothesis)