Author: Helen Van Slyke
Alternate names: Sharon Aston; Slyke Helen Van; Helen van Slyke
Born: July 9, 1919
Died: 1979
Bio: Helen Van Slyke headed the fashion section of the Washington Star at age 19, eventually becoming a vice president at Helena Rubinstein. Adept at identifying women's tastes, she decided in 1970 to apply her talent to writing. She authored about a dozen books, including eight hugely successful modern romances.