Order of Emma V. Leech Books
Emma V. Leech is an English author of historical romance and paranormal fantasy novels. She writes the Daring Daughters, Girls Who Dare, Rogues & Gentlemen, and other series. Having wanted to write since youth, Emma struggled to finish anything in her teens. However, since the move to Dordogne, France, inspiration flowed effortlessly. She became a full-time writer in 2017. Emma has lived in rural France since 1998, which has brought both challenges and inspiration. From French plumbing to marauding cows, falling through floorboards to home births, she now shares her life with three daughters, four cats, and a patient husband. Music, chocolate, and English teabags are her essentials. (more…)
Order of Alec Hutson Books
Alec Hutson is an author of fantasy novels. Alec spent his formative years in a geodesic dome and a bookstore. Currently residing in Shanghai, China, Alec continues to pursue his passion for crafting imaginative worlds through his writing. (more…)
Order of Giulia Lagomarsino Books
Giulia Lagomarsino is an author of romance novels. She writes the Cortell Brothers, For the Love of a Good Woman, Good Run of Bad Luck, Owens Protective Services, and Reed Security series. Giulia is a dedicated stay-at-home mom and avid reader who finds solace in literary worlds such as Pride and Prejudice, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and Horatio Hornblower. The journey into writing unfolded when Giulia, searching for ways to contribute financially, considered donating plasma for an extra $500/month. However, her husband suggested more creative outlets, urging her to explore blogging or writing a book. Initially unsure about the uniqueness of her perspective for a blog, Giulia took the challenge seriously and began her writing venture with the creation of her first book, Jack. Surprising herself with the joy she found in the process, the stories have continued to flow, and she hasn’t looked back since. Amidst the delightful chaos of caring for three young children, Giulia’s days are brimming with the pleasures of reading and writing. She hopes her readers derive as much enjoyment from her books as she does from crafting them. (more…)
Order of Tom Meschery Books
Tom Meschery is an American author of mystery novels and poetry. He is a former basketball player. During World War II, Meschery, along with his mother and sister, spent the war in a Japanese internment camp in Tokyo. Post-war, they were reunited with his father in San Francisco. Meschery attended Lowell High School and Saint Mary’s College, where he played basketball and earned All-American honors. Drafted by the Philadelphia (now Golden State) Warriors in 1961, he played in the NBA for the Warriors and the Seattle Sonics from 1961 to 1971. After retiring from basketball, he obtained an MFA in creative writing from the University of Iowa and taught literature and creative writing for 26 years in high school and community college. Meschery, who coached basketball extensively in West Africa, now resides in Sacramento, California, with his wife, the painter Melanie Marchant. In retirement, he remains active in writing poetry and fiction. (more…)
Order of E.C. Land Books
E.C. Land is an author of romantic suspense and dark romance novels. She writes the De Luca Crime Family, Devil’s Riot MC, Inferno’s Clutch MC, Satan’s Keepers MC, and many other series. E.C. Land’s roots are firmly embedded in the rural landscape where she spent her formative years. Whether engaged in ball games under the open sky or exploring the woods, she also found solace with her nose buried in the pages of a book. Today, she channels her passion into crafting romantic suspense tales, with a focus on the intriguing world of MC romance. Looking ahead, she envisions expanding her literary repertoire to embrace various forms of romantic suspense. Outside the realm of writing, E.C. Land dedicates time to her husband, three children, and beloved fur companions. (more…)
Order of Elisa Braden Books
Elisa Braden is an author of historical romance novels. She writes the Rescued from Ruin series and the Midnight in Scotland series. She has degrees in creative writing and history. Elisa has always loved reading romance novels, but it took her longer to start writing them. In the mean time, she wrote copy for t-shirts, other people’s resumes, and articles on giftware displays. Elisa lives in the Pacific Northwest. (more…)
Reader Mailbag: Favourite Autobiographies
In the November 2023 newsletter, we asked readers what their favourite autobiographies were. Here are the responses:
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Order of Lillian Lark Books
Lillian Lark is an American author of paranormal romance novels. She writes the Monstrous Matches series. Lillian is from Utah. She loves to read, has cats, and enjoys writing spicy stories. (more…)
Order of James E. Wisher Books
James E. Wisher is an author of science fiction and fantasy novels. He writes the Aegis of Merlin, Dragonspire Chronicles, Portal Wars Saga, Soul Bound Saga, and Soul Force Saga series. He has been an avid reader for as long as he can recall, and started writing in high school. (more…)