Nancy Roberts (author)

Nancy Roberts (1924–2008) was often described as the "First Lady of American Folklore." She not only a best selling author but a superb storyteller, presenting storytelling programs and lectures on creative writing at clubs, public libraries, schools and universities. The author of over two dozen books, Roberts began her career in Charlotte, North Carolina writing ghost stories for the Charlotte Observer. Carl Sandburg encouraged her to publish her stories as a book. In 1958 she followed Sandburg's advice and her books have sold over one million copies earning her national recognition including a nomination for the Great Western Writers Spur Award and a certificate of commendation from the American Association for State and Local History.[1]

Southern Living magazine described her as the "custodian of the twilight zone."

Nancy Roberts was married to photographer, Bruce Roberts, from 1958 until the early 1980s. In addition to numerous books, the marriage produced two children, Nancy Lee and David. Her book, titled "David," chronicled Roberts' experiences raising a child with Down Syndrome. After Nancy's divorce from Bruce Roberts, she married Jim Brown. Married 30 years, the two enjoyed traveling together,often finding story material for her books. She was also a superb photographer in her own right. Nancy had a strong Christian faith you could see in her smile, and also became an ordained minister. Roberts continued writing books and stories until a few months before her death July 1, 2008. No doubt, if she were alive today, she would also be blogging. Roberts is survived by her husband, Jim Brown, her two children from her marriage to Bruce Roberts, and a grandson. Her daughter, Nancy Lee Roberts, is an attorney in South Carolina. Her final resting place is at Sharon Memorial Cemetery, Charlotte, North Carolina.

Books by Nancy Roberts

Visual Material by Nancy Roberts

References

  1. ↑ from page titled "About the Author" by Robert Stockton in Blackbeards Cat by Nancy Roberts, (Narwhal Press Inc., Miami/Charleston, 1999), ISBN 1-886391-40-8,
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