University of Wyoming American Heritage Center
12947
McLinn, Patricia
Patricia McLinn papers
1991-2006
Websites: 2025-ongoing
0.10 cubic ft. (1 box) + websites
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.”
English
Biography of Patricia McLinn
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.”
Scope and Content
This collection contains character and book idea research notes, a novella manuscript, and the websites for Patricia McLinn and her podcast “Authors Love Readers.”
There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes,
and the collection is open to the public.
Copyright Information
The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright,
property, and libel laws as they apply.
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Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection
Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
This material was received from Patricia McLaughlin in 2024.
The collection was processed by Brittany Heye in June 2025.
Copies of Patricia McLinn's books are held by the Toppan Rare Book Library at the American Heritage Center.
Access Terms
Authors.
Romance stories.
Sports journalism.
Women.
Podcasts.
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1Christmas Princess notes2002-2004
1Divorce Convenience notes (became "First Date: Divorce")2002
1Drago character inspiration (became Seamus in "Small Town")1991-2006
1"Millenium Bbaies -- Plus One" Anthology of Four Novellas by Celeste Hamilton, Gina Wilkins, Patricia McLinn, and Barbara McMahonundated
DigitalWebsite: Authors Love Readers (podcast)2025-ongoing
DigitalWebsite: Patricia McLinn2025-ongoing