Jackie Diamond Hyman
Jackie Diamond Hyman (born 1949) is an American author and former Associated Press reporter and columnist. She has published under the names Jacqueline Diamond, Jacqueline Topaz, Jacqueline Jade, and Jackie Hyman. She has written more than eighty novels in genres including romance, horror, fantasy and mystery. She is a two-time finalist for the Romance Writers of America's Rita Award and received a career achievement award from Romantic Times Book Club magazine. Her book publishers include Harlequin Enterprises Ltd, William Morrow, St. Martin's Press, Five Star Press, Walker and Company, DAW Books and Berkley Books.