Photo Credit:
Photo credit
Trina Koster
Barbara Kyle
BIO
Biography

Barbara Kyle is the author of the bestselling Thornleigh Saga series of historical novels and of acclaimed thrillers. Over half a million copies of her books have been sold worldwide. Barbara wrote the screenplay for the feature film "Saving Dinah," available on Amazon Prime. Before becoming an author, Barbara, trained at the National Theatre School of Canada, enjoyed a 20-year acting career in Canada and the U.S. An internationally acclaimed writing mentor, Barbara has coached hundreds of writers in her online classes and many have become award-winning authors. Barbara and her husband live in Guelph, Ontario. She is represented by Alec Shane of Writers House, New York.

"Riveting...adventurous...superb!" - Historical Novel Society on The Queen's Gamble

"A heart-stopping thriller. Kyle is a master at her craft." - RT Reviews on The Queen's Exiles

"Riveting Tudor drama" - USA Today on The Queen's Exiles

"A haunting thriller. Kyle keeps the cinematic action scenes and nail-biting suspense rolling throughout." - Publishers Weekly on The Experiment

ADDRESS
City: Guelph, Province/Territory: Ontario
EMAIL
GENRE
Thriller, Mystery, Historical
LANGUAGES
English
PUBLICATIONS
Publications
Title
The Deadly Trade
Publisher
Woodhall Press
Year
2023
Title
The Man From Spirit Creek
Publisher
Rosethorn Books
Year
2020
Title
Page-Turner: Your Path to Writing a Novel that Publishers Want and Readers Buy
Publisher
Rosethorn Books
Year
2016
Title
The Traitor's Daughter
Publisher
Kensington Books
Year
2015
Title
The Queen's Exiles
Publisher
Kensington Books
Year
2014
Title
Blood Between Queens
Publisher
Kensington Books
Year
2013
Title
The Queen's Gamble
Publisher
Kensington Books
Year
2011
Title
The Queen's Captive
Publisher
Kensington Books
Year
2010
Title
The King's Daughter
Publisher
Kensington Books
Year
2009
Title
The Queen's Lady
Publisher
Kensginton Books
Year
2008
Title
The Experiment (writing as Stephen Kyle)
Publisher
Warner Books
Year
2003
AWARDS
Awards
Name
The Dorothy Shoemaker Literary Award
LINKS
Links
Barbara's Website
Barbara's Video Course
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS AND WORKSHOPS
Programs & Interests
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