Patricia McLinn papers, 1991-2006
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- McLinn, Patricia
- Title
- Patricia McLinn papers
- Dates
- 1991-2006 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
Websites: 2025-ongoing (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection - Quantity
- 0.10 cubic ft. (1 box) + websites
- Collection Number
- 12947
- Summary
- Patricia McLinn was an author and sports journalist. This collection contains character and book idea research notes, a novella manuscript, and the websites for Patricia McLinn and her podcast “Authors Love Readers.”
- Repository
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American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu - Access Restrictions
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There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Patricia McLinn was an author and sports journalist. Born in Illinois, she earned a bachelor’s degree in English Composition and a master’s degree in Journalism from Northwestern University. McLinn began her journalism career as a sportswriter for the Rockford Register Star, later becoming assistant sports editor at The Charlotte Observer and then an editor at The Washington Post, where she served as copy chief for the sports department and worked on the news service. In 1990, she published her first novel, Hoops, which became a RITA award finalist and won the New Jersey Romance Writers Golden Leaf Award. Over the years, she wrote more than 40 titles, many influenced by her background in sports writing and her research trips to Wyoming, which served as a setting for several of her romance series. She published with Harlequin Enterprises, Delphi Books, and Belle Books, later branching into mystery with a series launched in 2012. In 2018, McLinn created the podcast “Authors Love Readers.”
Content Description
This collection contains character and book idea research notes, a novella manuscript, and the websites for Patricia McLinn and her podcast “Authors Love Readers.”
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
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Preferred Citation
Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative Information
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Description: Christmas Princess notesDates: 2002-2004Container: Box 1
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Description: Divorce Convenience notes (became "First Date: Divorce")Dates: 2002Container: Box 1
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Description: Drago character inspiration (became Seamus in "Small Town")Dates: 1991-2006Container: Box 1
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Description: "Millenium Bbaies -- Plus One" Anthology of Four Novellas by Celeste Hamilton, Gina Wilkins, Patricia McLinn, and Barbara McMahonDates: undatedContainer: Box 1
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Description: Website: Authors Love Readers (podcast)Dates: 2025-ongoingContainer: Box Digital
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Description: Website: Patricia McLinnDates: 2025-ongoingContainer: Box Digital
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Authors.
- Romance stories.
- Sports journalism.
- Women.
Form or Genre Terms
- Podcasts.
