Order of Harper Lin Books
Harper Lin is an author of cozy mystery novels. She writes the Patisserie Mysteries, Wonder Cats Mysteries, Emma Wild, Cape Bay Cafe, Pink Cupcake Mysteries, and Secret Agent Granny Mysteries series. She is a USA Today bestselling author. When she’s not reading or writing, Harper attends yoga classes, goes hiking, and spends time with family and friends. (more…)
Order of Steve Cavanagh Books
Steve Cavanagh is an Irish author who is known for his very popular Eddie Flynn series of books. Despite his Irish background, the sereis is based in the United States and tells the story of a former con-artist turned trial lawyer. Many people have thought the character is based on Cavanagh, a lawyer, but he says despite some similarities Eddie is a different person than him. (more…)
Order of Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants Books
The history behind the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants is quite interesting. Ann Brashears, the author, was working as an editor when one of her co-workers suggested that a book about a pair of jeans that a group of friends shared. Brashears found this idea very interesting and decided to write the book herself. (more…)
Order of Elizabeth Camden Books
Elizabeth Camden is an American author and librarian who has written many standalone novels and novellas/short stories. She has worked as a research librarian for over 15 years and has her Master’s degree in Library Science from Indiana University. She considers herself to be a librarian by day who writes novels on the weekends. (more…)
Order of Kerry Lonsdale Books
Kerry Lonsdale is an American author of women’s fiction novels. She writes the Everything series. Kerry graduated from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. She likes to put her characters into different situations and settings, as she feels life (and fiction) is more exciting with twists. She is the a founder of the Women’s Fiction Writers Association, which includes over 1,000 writers. Kerry lives in Northern California with her family and pets. (more…)
Order of Opal Carew Books
Opal Carew is a Canadian romance author that has been publishing books since 1993. Her books tend to have a positive outlook on love and she has written dozens of books in the genre. The books are often known for their steamy nature which keeps readers of that genre coming back. She has also published books under the name Amber Carew which focused more on sci-fi style books involving the futuristic, urban fantasy, paranormal and contemporary romance genres. (more…)
Order of Elizabeth J. Duncan Books
Elizabeth J. Duncan is a Canadian author primarily known for her work in the cozy genre, specifically her Penny Brannigan Mystery series. The lead character in that series is a spa owner, manicurist and amateur sleuth who finds herself in the center of some big cases. (more…)
Order of Sandra Dallas Books
Sandra Dallas is an American author of adult, YA, and children’s fiction novels and non-fiction books. Sandra earned her Journalism degree from the University of Denver. She began her career as a writer working as a reporter for Business Week, and ended up working there for 25 years. During her time there, she wrote about topics including penny-stock scandals, hard-rock mining, western energy development, and contemporary polygamy. Many of her experiences have inspired her fiction. Sandra lives in Denver, Colorado with her husband, Bob, and has two adult daughters. (more…)
Order of Kevin Kwan Books
Kevin Kwan is a Singaporean-American author of contemporary fiction novels. He attended an Anglo-Chinese school in Singapore. When he was 11 years old, he moved to the United States, but he dreamed of living in New York. Kevin earned his degree in creative writing from the University of Houston and then moved to Manhattan for his BFA in Photgraphy. After working for magazines and in design, he started his own creative studio that boasted clients such as Ted.com, the Museum of Modern Art and the New York Times. These days, Kevin still lives in Manhattan, but now dreams of living in Italy. (more…)
Order of Tom Wolfe Books
Tom Wolfe (1931-2018) was an American author of fiction and non-fiction books. He was one of the founders of the New Journalism movement, and was famous for coining the term “fiction-absolute.” Wolfe was educated at Washington and Lee Universities, as well as Yale, where he earned his PhD in American studies. He spent the early part of his career as a beat reporter for the Washington Post. In some of his books, he explores the inner workings of the mind. The attention he paid the eccentricities of behaviour and language, as well as questioning social status, are considered to be unmatched in American writing. (more…)