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Nicholas Sparks was born on December 31, 1965 in Omaha, Nebraska. He graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 1988 and is one of the more critically acclaimed authors of the past 5 years. He is the author of 5 best-selling books, including "The Notebook" and "The Rescue". Four of his books, Message in a Bottle (1999), A Walk to Remember (2002), The Notebook (2004), and Nights in Rodanthe (2008) have been adapted into blockbuster movies. Sparks lives in North Carolina with his wife of 13 years; 3 sons, and twin daughters.

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Author of romantic stories where the main characters usually don't experience the typical happy ending

Trivia

Graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 1988.

Has a black belt in Tae Kwon Do

Is one of only two contemporary authors to have a novel spend more than a year on both the New York Times hardcover and paperback best-seller lists (the other author being J.K. Rowling)

Still holds a track & field record at Notre Dame

After receiving his first check for "The Notebook", he went out and bought his wife a new wedding ring

Was selected by "People Magazine" as the 'Sexiest Author'

Was a pharmaceutical sales rep until his writing career took off.

He is a major contributor to the Creative Writing Department at the University of Notre Dame

He recently donated a track to New Bern High School

Most of his novels are set in North or South Carolina.

Where Are They Now

(May 2006) Working on a new novel called Dear John, which is slated for release in either September or October 2006.

(May 2006) Volunteer coaching at New Bern High School and recently coached Karjuan Williams who was national champion in the 800 meter run with a time of 1:49, and coached another runner who ran 1:52.

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