PCL MS 175 Kay Hooper Collection

MLA Citation

“PCL MS 175 Kay Hooper Collection.” Finding Aids. BGSU University Libraries, 15 Aug. 2016, lib.bgsu.edu/finding_aids/items/show/2603. Accessed 7 Dec. 2023.

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TitlePCL MS 175 Kay Hooper Collection
Introduction

The Kay Hooper Collection contains approximately 2 linear feet of literary manuscripts, representing ten of the author’s more than 60 novels.  The collection contains literary manuscripts dating from 1991-1998. The materials were donated by Kay Hooper in 1998 and 1999. There are no restrictions placed on the collection for scholarly use, however all copyright and related interests remain with the author or her assigns. The finding aid was completed by Steve Ammidown, Manuscripts & Outreach Archivist, in July 2016.

Biographical Sketch

Kay Hooper is the author of more than 60 books in the thriller, romantic suspense, paranormal romance, and contemporary romance genres. She is well known for her series of thrillers featuring FBI Agent Noah Bishop. Her first book was published in 1980 at the age of 22, and she has since won a number of awards in both the romance and suspense/thriller categories.

Scope and Content

The collection features manuscripts dating from 1991-1999. For each of the ten novels, there is one or more of the following: copy-edited manuscripts, hardcover edition galley proofs, paperback (mass market) edition galley proofs. In some instances, the manuscript is accompanied by a cover letter from the editor of the novel.

Series Description

Manuscripts, Literary
1991-1999
Arranged chronologically, then by novel
Files include one or more of the following for each novel: copy-edited manuscripts, hardcover edition galley proofs, paperback (mass market) edition galley proofs

Inventory

Box 1
Folder Description Date
Crime of Passion
1 Copy-edited manuscript, 1 of 2 undated
2 Copy-edited manuscript, 2 of 2 1994
The Trouble With Jared
3 Copy-edited manuscript 1992
4 Paperback galley proof 1993
The Touch of Max
5 Paperback galley proof 1993
6 Copy-edited manuscript undated

 

Box 2
Folder Description Date
Hunting the Wolfe
1 Paperback galley proof 1993
All for Quinn
2 Copy-edited manuscript undated
3 Paperback galley proof 1993
The Haunting of Josie
4 Copy-edited manuscript 1994
5 Paperback galley proof 1994
6 Copy-edited manuscript (photocopy) undated

 

Box 3
Folder Description Date
Amanda
1 Paperback galley proof 1996
After Caroline
2 Hardcover galley proof (1 of 2) 1996
3 Hardcover galley proof (2 of 2) 1996
4 Paperback galley proof 1997

 

Box 4
Folder Description Date
Finding Laura
1 Copy-edited manuscript (1 of 2) 1997
2 Copy-edited manuscript (2 of 2) 1997
3 Hardcover galley proof (1 of 2) 1997
4 Hardcover galley proof (2 of 2) 1997
5 Paperback galley proof 1998

 

Box 5

    
Folder Description Date
Haunting Rachel
1 Copy-edited manuscript (1 of 2) 1998
2 Copy-edited manuscript (2 of 2) 1998
3 Hardcover galley proof (1 of 2) 1998
4 Hardcover galley proof (2 of 2) 1998
5 Paperback galley proof 1999

 

 

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