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…)
Order of Naomi Alderman Books
Naomi Alderman is an English novelist. She attended South Hampstead High School and Oxford University, studying Philosophy, Politics and Economics. She later studied creative writing at University of East Anglia. She was named one of the 25 Writers of the Future by Waterstones. She became a protégée of Margaret Atwood through the Rolex Mentor and Protégé Arts Initiative. (more…)
Order of Louise Bay Books
Louise Bay is an author of contemporary romance novels. She writes the Doctors, Mister, Royals, and other series. She is a USA Today bestselling author. She loves London, rain, not having to wear make-up, and champagne. (more…)
Order of Amber Smith Books
Amber Smith is an author of YA and middle-grade novels. She is a mental health, gendered violence and LGBTQIA+ equality advocate, and looks to write books that will help initalize dialogue and foster change. Originally from Buffalo, New York, Amber now resides in Charlotte, North Carolina with her wife and rescue pets. (more…)