Valerie Christine Parv AM (1951 – 25 April 2021) was a popular Australian writer of over 70 romance novels, with more than 34 million sales.
Valerie married Paul Parv, who was a crocodile hunter in the tropical north of Australia.
Her husband became a cartoonist, and they moved to the capital city, Canberra.
She was recognised as a media spokesperson for all things romantic in Australia.
[3] In 2015 Parv was made a member of the Order of Australia for "significant service to the arts as a prolific author, and as a role model and mentor to young emerging writers".