Reader Mailbag: Favourite Book Settings
In the May 2023 newsletter, I asked the readers what their favourite settings in books are.
Here were their responses:
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Order of Rachel Beanland Books
Rachel Beanland is an American author. She graduated from the University of South Carolina and received her MFA in creative writing from Virginia Commonwealth University. Rachel lives in Richmond, Virginia with her family. (more…)
Order of Sarah Morgenthaler Books
Sarah Morgenthaler is a romance author best known for writing the Moose Springs, Alaska series of books. The series began with The Tourist Attraction and continues with Mistletoe and Mr. Right and Enjoy the View. (more…)
Order of Mary Lancaster Books
Mary Lancaster is a Scottish author of historical fiction and historical romance novels. She writes the Blackhaven Brides series, Gentlemen of Pleasure series, Pleasure Garden series, Season of Scandal series, Unmarriageable series, and much more. She is a USA Today bestselling author. Her first love in the literary world is historical fiction, thus she often includes real historical figures in her novels. Mary lives in Scotland with her husband, and has three adult children. (more…)
Order of Opal Reyne Books
Opal Reyne is an Australian author of paranormal romance novels. She writes the Duskwalker Brides series. With a penchant for all things spicy, smutty, and delightfully on the edge of embracing the monstrous, Opal embarked on her writing journey driven by her love for the written word. Her desire was to craft a rich and diverse world filled with mythological creatures, while simultaneously celebrating the beauty and diversity of humanity in all its ethnicities. Her mission is to create plot-driven stories that unfold with intricacy, allowing her characters to evolve and grow, while weaving enchanting imagery throughout the narrative. Opal Reyne’s tales transport readers to fantastical realms, where passion intertwines with the supernatural, and the boundaries of desire are explored. (more…)
Order of Laura Pavlov Books
Laura Pavlov is an author of contemporary romance novels. She writes the Cottonwood Cove series, Honey Mountain series and Willow Springs series, and is a USA Today bestselling author. She aims to write sweet and sexy romance that will make you laugh one moment and cry the next. Laura is married with two adult kids and a dog. (more…)
Order of K.J. Charles Books
K.J. Charles is a British author of gay historical romance novels. She writes the A Charm of Magpies series, Society of Gentlemen series, and several others. K.J. had a career in publishing for twenty years prior to becoming a novelist. She lives next to a park in London, England with her husband, two teens, and a cat that cannot be trusted. (more…)
Order of Jill Santopolo Books
Jill Santopolo is an American author of women’s fiction and romance novels and children’s books. She is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author. Jill has a BA in English Literature from Columbia University, an MFA in Writing for Children from the Vermont College of Fine Arts, and a certificate in Intellectual Property Law from NYU. She has worked as a thesis advisor at The New School in their MFA program in Writing for Children and Young Adults and was on the faculty of the Columbia Publishing Course. Jill has also traveled extensively to speak about writing and storytelling throughout the US, Canada, and Europe. In addition to her career as an author, Jill is also the publisher of Philomel, an imprint of Penguin Young Readers Group, where she edits critically-acclaimed, award-winning, and bestselling books. Jill lives in Washington, DC and New York with her husband and daughter. (more…)
Order of H.Y. Hanna Books
H.Y. Hanna is an author of cozy mystery novels. She writes the Oxford Tearoom Mysteries, Barefoot Sleuth Cozy Mysteries, Bewitched by Chocolate Mysteries, English Cottage Garden Mysteries, and other series. She is a USA Today bestselling author. Hanna earned her BA in Biological Sciences and her MSt in Social Anthropology from Oxford University. After trying several different jobs, she landed on what she considers her first love – writing. Originally from Taiwan, Hanna has lived in several different countries, but now makes her home in Australia with her husband and cat. (more…)