Leslie Esdaile Banks
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Leslie Ann Esdaile Banks (née Peterson; December 11, 1959 – August 2, 2011) was an American writer under the pen names of Leslie Esdaile, Leslie E. Banks, Leslie Banks, Leslie Esdaile Banks and L. A. Banks. She wrote in various genres, including African-American literature, romance, women's fiction, crime suspense, dark fantasy/horror and non-fiction.
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Born | Leslie Ann Peterson (1959-12-11)December 11, 1959 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Died | August 2, 2011(2011-08-02) (aged 51) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Pen name | Leslie Esdaile, Leslie E. Banks, Leslie Banks, Leslie Esdaile Banks, L. A. Banks |
Occupation | Writer |
Language | English |
Alma mater | Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania (Bachelor's degree) Temple University (Master's degree) |
Period | 1996–2010 |
Genre | African American literature, crime suspense, dark fantasy/horror, non-fiction, romance, women's fiction |
Notable awards | Essence Literary Awards Storyteller of the Year (2008) Best 50 Women in Business Award for the State of Pennsylvania (2008) Romantic Times Career Achievement Award for Paranormal Fiction (2009)[1] |
Spouse | Michael Esdaile, Aldean Banks |
Children | 1 |
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She won several literary awards, including the 2008 Essence Literary Awards Storyteller of the Year.[2][3]