Order of Robert Olen Butler Books
Robert Olen Butler is an American author who is one of the most decorated living authors today. He was recognized in 1993 for his book A Good Scent from a Strange Mountain and that book won the 1993 Pulitzer Prize for fiction. He was also a recipient of the F. Scott Fitzgerald Award for Outstanding Achievement in American Literature as well as the Richard and Hinda Rosenthal Foundation Award from the American Academy of Arts and Letters. (more…)
Order of Roisin Meaney Books
Roisin Meaney is an Irish writer who has written extensively for children and adults. Her books have reached bestseller status and she has become a prominent voice in the publishing industry, both in Ireland and abroad. (more…)
Order of Priscilla Royal Books
Priscilla Royal is an author of medieval and historical fiction. Royal grew up in New Westminster, British Columbia, but is now a native of Washington State where she has retired to write medieval mysteries full time. (more…)
Order of Philip Friedman Books
Philip Friedman is an American author and New York Times bestseller, best known for his cold war thriller, Termination Order. He also wrote numerous books under the pen name of Phillip Chase which saw him release his popular William Kendall series of books. (more…)
April 2019 Newsletter
Welcome to the April 2019 newsletter!
Hope everyone had a great reading month.
I read quite a few books this month – good to have the reading bug back. There wasn’t a point in the month at all where I didn’t have a book on the go so that’s always good. Although my reading pace was different depending on the book. (more…)
Reader Mailbag: Books That Give a “Feel” for a Location
In the March 2019 newsleter we asked readers for a list of books or book series that give a real “feel” for a location.
Here are their responses: (more…)
Order of Natasha Solomons Books
Natasha Solomons is an English author and screenwriter. She is best known as the author of The Gallery of Vanished Husbands and The House at Tyneford. She has written numerous New York Times best selling books and also writes screenplays with her husband, David. (more…)
Order of Patricia C. Wrede Books
Patricia C. Wrede is an American author of YA fantasy novels. She writes the Lyra and the Enchanted Forest series, and co-authors the Cecelia and Kate series. She majored in Bilogy at Carleton College in Minnesota, and started writing after she finished college. She also got her MBA from the University of Minnesota. Patricia had finished her first novel in 1978 while working as an accountant/financial analyst. Two years later, she founded the Scribblies with Pamela Dean, Emma Bull, Will Shetterly, Steven Brust, and Nate Bucklin. Patricia is a vegetarian, and currently resides in Minneapolis, Minnesota with her cats. (more…)
Order of Mike M.W. Craven Books
Mike M.W. Craven is an English author of The Puppet House and the creator of the Washington Poe series of books. (more…)
Order of Kevin J. Anderson Books
Kevin J. Anderson is an American author of science fiction and fantasy novels. He writes several series, including the Saga of Seven Suns, Dan Shamble, Zombie P.I., Clockwork Angels, and much more. He has also contributed to such series as Star Wars, The X-Files, Dune, and much more. Kevin is married to fellow author and frequent collaborator, Rebecca Moesta. They live in Colorado. (more…)