Order of Kate (K.C.) Bateman Books
Kate Bateman is an author of historical romance novels. She writes the Secrets and Spies series. Kate’s books feature intelligent heroines, wickedly inappropriate banter, and heroes that readers love. Her Renaissance novel, The Devil to Pay, was a Romance Writer’s of America 2019 RITA Finalist, and A Counterfeit Heart won the 2018 Book Buyer’s Best contest for Best Historical Romance. Kate is also a fine art appraiser and an on-screen antiques expert for several TV shows in the UK. She splits her time between Illinois and England, despite the demands of her family, which includes her husband and three children. (more…)
Order of Eva Ashwood Books
Eva Ashwood is an author of New Adult romance novels. She writes the Black Rose Kisses, Dirty Broken Savages, and Filthy Wicked Psychos series as well as several others. Eva Ashwood has dedicated her life to reading, and over the past few years, she has also become an accomplished writer. Her writing typically features strong, dominant men who meet their match in equally fierce women who aren’t afraid to take charge. She has a particular soft spot for reverse harem, bully romance, and enemies-to-lovers stories, as well as tales of redemption where the hero overcomes his flaws and becomes a better man. Above all, she loves exploring the intense passion and drama that comes with New Adult romances. (more…)
Order of Julia Bartz Books
Julia Bartz is an American author of thriller novels. She is also a practicing therapist. Her fiction has appeared in publications including The South Dakota Review and InDigest Magazine. She lives in Brooklyn, New York. (more…)
Order of David J. Gatward Books
David J. Gatward is an English author of crime fiction novels. He writes the DCI Harry Grimm series. David was born in the Cotswolds and grew up in Wensleydale and Lincolnshire, where he developed a love of reading and writing. His first book was published when he was eighteen, and he went on to work in publishing, become a dad, and write children’s and teen fiction. He also ran a small publishing firm before the pandemic hit, and he returned to writing, taking up crime fiction on the advice of writing friends. Gatward’s experiences and love of the Yorkshire Dales inspired his DCI Harry Grimm crime series. (more…)
Order of Julia Kelly Books
Julia Kelly is an author of historical fiction and historical mystery novels. Aside from being a writer, Julia has had a diverse career path that includes being an Emmy-nominated producer, journalist, marketing professional, and even working as a tea waitress for one summer. Julia has lived in Los Angeles, Iowa and New York City before ultimately settling down in London. (more…)
Order of Jasmine Mas Books
Jasmine Mas is an American author of paranormal and fantasy romance novels. She writes the Cruel Shifterverse series. Jasmine is passionate about crafting stories featuring Alphaholes and strong female protagonists. Jasmine attended Georgetown University and earned a law degree. When she’s not writing or reading, she enjoys spending time with her family. Jasmine lives with her husband and cat. (more…)
OrderOfBooks April 2023 Newsletter
Hi everyone and welcome to April! There are no April Fool’s jokes in this year’s edition. Although I have added a new section called “A.I. The Author” where just for fun, I ask it to create plots intertwining book universes. (more…)
Reader Mailbag: Recent Book Adaptations
In the March 2023 newsletter, I asked readers if they had watched any recent adaptations of books, and if so what they thought of them.
Here were their responses: (more…)
Order of Connor Sullivan Books
Connor Sullivan is an American author of spy thriller novels. Connor was awarded the Edward W. Moses Award for Creative Writing during his time as a student at the University of Southern California. While in college, he also gained experience in the film industry by interning for Warner Brothers, where he read and evaluated screenplays. After finishing his studies, Connor moved with his family to Montana’s Gallatin Valley. (more…)
Order of Rebecca Alexander Books
Rebecca Alexander is a British author of crime fiction, supernatural contemporary, historical thriller, and women’s fiction novels. Rebecca Alexander had a successful career as a psychologist before taking a break to raise and educate her six children at home. During this time, she pursued her passion for writing and earned an MA in Creative Writing. Her novel, The Secrets of Life and Death, was a finalist in the Mslexia novel writing competition in 2011, and she subsequently secured a book deal for a trilogy. Besides her writing, Rebecca teaches creative writing and makes art. She lives with her husband and cat in Devon, England overlooking the sea. She has two grandchildren. (more…)