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'''Ally Blake''' is an Australian writer of [[romance novels]].
'''Ally Blake''' is an Australian writer of contemporary [[romance novels]].


==Biography==
==Biography==
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Blake has tutored in English and mathematics, worked in fashion retail, and was a cheerleader for both the [[Brisbane Broncos]] football team and the Gold Coast Rollers basketball teams. She was a contracted dancer on ''[[The NRL Footy Show|The Footy Show]]'' for [[Nine Network|Channel Nine]] in [[Brisbane]]. For two years, she was the secretary of the Queensland branch of the [[Australian Cinematographers Society]].
Blake has tutored in English and mathematics, worked in fashion retail, and was a cheerleader for both the [[Brisbane Broncos]] football team and the Gold Coast Rollers basketball teams. She was a contracted dancer on ''[[The NRL Footy Show|The Footy Show]]'' for [[Nine Network|Channel Nine]] in [[Brisbane]]. For two years, she was the secretary of the Queensland branch of the [[Australian Cinematographers Society]].


After marrying her husband in [[Las Vegas, Nevada|Las Vegas]] in 2000, Ally moved to [[Melbourne]]. In 2007 her first child, Bridget, was born.
After marrying her husband in [[Las Vegas, Nevada|Las Vegas]] in 2000, Ally moved to [[Melbourne]]. Using Melbourne as her muse most of her stories have been set there. In 2010 she, her husband and their two daughters moved back to Brisbane.



==Career==
==Career==


In 2003, Ally's first romance novel, ''The Wedding Wish'', was published by Harlequin [[Mills & Boon]]. This book was nominated by industry magazine Romantic Times as Best First Series Romance of 2004. Since that time she has sold 16 novels, both for the [[Harlequin Romance]] and [[Modern Heat]] imprints. In 2007 she was nominated for the reader judged HOLT (Honoring Outstanding Literary Talent) Medallion for Best Traditional Romance published in 2006.
In 2003, Ally's first romance novel, ''The Wedding Wish'', was published by Harlequin [[Mills & Boon]]. This book was nominated by industry magazine Romantic Times as Best First Series Romance of 2004. Since that time she has sold twenty-one novels, both for the [[Harlequin Romance]] and [[Harlequin Presents (North America)/Modern Heat (UK)]] imprints. In 2007 she was nominated for the reader judged HOLT (Honoring Outstanding Literary Talent) Medallion for Best Traditional Romance published in 2006.

Her fifteenth novel ''The Magnate's Indecent Proposal'' took out several prestigious romance writing awards including the Romantic Times BOOKClub Reviewers' Choice Award for Best Harlequin Presents and the Cataromance Award for Best Modern Heat. It was a Waldenbooks Bestseller and besides many foreign language translations had been transformed into a [[Manga]].

Ally has gone on to sell over two million books worldwide in over thirty countries including France, Germany, South Africa, Israel and India.

She has taken courses at public libraries and romance writing conventions and has appeared in the print media and on ''[[A Current Affair]]''.


Ally has now sold over one million books worldwide in over twenty-five countries. She has taken courses at public libraries and romance writing conventions and has appeared in the print media and on ''[[A Current Affair]]''. She also designs romance author websites including those for award winners [http://www.lizfielding.com/ Liz Fielding], [http://www.lucy-gordon.com/ Lucy Gordon] and [http://www.trishwylie.com/ Trish Wylie] as well as [http://www.allyblake.com/ her own]
She designs romance author websites including those for [http://www.lizfielding.com/ Liz Fielding], [http://www.barbarahannay.com/ Barbara Hannay] and [http://www.christinedarcas.com/ Christine Darcas].


==Bibliography==
==Bibliography==
===Harlequin Presents (aka Modern Heat)===

*''The Wedding Date'' ~ March 2011
*''Getting Red-Hot With the Rogue'' ~ July 2009
*''A Night with the SOciety Playboy'' ~ October 2008
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*''The Magnate's Indecent Proposal'' ~ May 2008
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*''Steamy Surrender'' ~ September 2007
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*''Getting Down To Business'' ~ April 2007

===Harlequin Romances===
===Harlequin Romances===


*''Millionaire Dad's SOS'' ~ April 2010
*''Dating the Rebel Tycoon'' ~ July 2009
*''Hired: The Boss's Bride'' ~ October 2008
*''Hired: The Boss's Bride'' ~ October 2008
*''Falling for the Rebel Heir'' ~ March 2008
*''Falling for the Rebel Heir'' ~ March 2008
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*''A Mother For His Daughter'' ~ December 2006
*''A Mother For His Daughter'' ~ December 2006
*''How To Marry A A Billionaire'' ~ November 2006
*''How To Marry A A Billionaire'' ~ November 2006

===Modern Heat (aka Modern Extra Sensual Romances)===

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*''The Magnate's Indecent Proposal'' ~ May 2008
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*''Steamy Surrender'' ~ September 2007
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*''Getting Down To Business'' ~ April 2007


===Other===
===Other===
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* [http://www.allyblake.com/ Ally Blake's website]
* [http://www.allyblake.com/ Ally Blake's website]
* [http://www.allyblake.blogspot.com/ Ally Blake's blog]



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Revision as of 10:23, 10 August 2010

Ally Blake is an Australian writer of contemporary romance novels.

Biography

Blake was born in a small town in Outback Queensland, Australia. She graduated from St Peters Lutheran College in Brisbane, duxing Theatre. She earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Queensland, with a double English major.

Blake has tutored in English and mathematics, worked in fashion retail, and was a cheerleader for both the Brisbane Broncos football team and the Gold Coast Rollers basketball teams. She was a contracted dancer on The Footy Show for Channel Nine in Brisbane. For two years, she was the secretary of the Queensland branch of the Australian Cinematographers Society.

After marrying her husband in Las Vegas in 2000, Ally moved to Melbourne. Using Melbourne as her muse most of her stories have been set there. In 2010 she, her husband and their two daughters moved back to Brisbane.


Career

In 2003, Ally's first romance novel, The Wedding Wish, was published by Harlequin Mills & Boon. This book was nominated by industry magazine Romantic Times as Best First Series Romance of 2004. Since that time she has sold twenty-one novels, both for the Harlequin Romance and Harlequin Presents (North America)/Modern Heat (UK) imprints. In 2007 she was nominated for the reader judged HOLT (Honoring Outstanding Literary Talent) Medallion for Best Traditional Romance published in 2006.

Her fifteenth novel The Magnate's Indecent Proposal took out several prestigious romance writing awards including the Romantic Times BOOKClub Reviewers' Choice Award for Best Harlequin Presents and the Cataromance Award for Best Modern Heat. It was a Waldenbooks Bestseller and besides many foreign language translations had been transformed into a Manga.

Ally has gone on to sell over two million books worldwide in over thirty countries including France, Germany, South Africa, Israel and India.

She has taken courses at public libraries and romance writing conventions and has appeared in the print media and on A Current Affair.

She designs romance author websites including those for Liz Fielding, Barbara Hannay and Christine Darcas.

Bibliography

Harlequin Presents (aka Modern Heat)

  • The Wedding Date ~ March 2011
  • Getting Red-Hot With the Rogue ~ July 2009
  • A Night with the SOciety Playboy ~ October 2008
  • The Magnate's Indecent Proposal ~ May 2008
  • Steamy Surrender ~ September 2007
  • Getting Down To Business ~ April 2007

Harlequin Romances

  • Millionaire Dad's SOS ~ April 2010
  • Dating the Rebel Tycoon ~ July 2009
  • Hired: The Boss's Bride ~ October 2008
  • Falling for the Rebel Heir ~ March 2008
  • Millionaire To The Rescue ~ October 2007
  • Billionaire On Her Doorstep ~ June 2007
  • Meant-To-Be Mother ~ January 2007
  • Wanted: Outback Wife (Miniseries: Brides of Bella Lucia) ~ October 2006
  • A Father In The Making ~ April 2006
  • The Shock Engagement (Miniseries: Office Gossip) ~ November 2005
  • Marriage Make-Over ~ January 2005
  • Marriage Material ~ June 2004
  • The Wedding Wish ~ December 2003

Silhouette Romances

  • A Mother For His Daughter ~ December 2006
  • How To Marry A A Billionaire ~ November 2006

Other

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