Penny Jordan

About

A prolific writer in the romance genre, she wrote under numerous pseudonyms, including Penny Jordan, Annie Groves, and Melinda Wright. She is known for both contemporary and historical romance novels.

Before Fame

She worked as a typist for over a decade. In 1979, she published her first novel, Duchess in Disguise.

Trivia

She first began writing stories at the age of eight as amusement for herself and her younger siblings.

Family Life

Her birth name was Penelope Jones. She was married to Steve Halsall, an accountant. The couple had many nieces and nephews, but no children.

Associated With

Alan Titchmarsh is another famous author from England.