February 2023 Newsletter
Hi everyone and a slightly late welcome to February!
It’s continuing to be a busy time for me due to the launch of BookNotification.com. Not complaining though! Love seeing so many new users signing up for the site, following authors, tracking and printing their book lists, etc.
For each OOB newsletter, I’ll probably do a small blurb about what is going on there to keep everyone updated, then move on – although this month is a tad longer. Since the last newsletter, we set up a calendar that displays in the sidebar or below the book list on mobile, to show upcoming books only by authors that you follow. (more…)
Reader Mailbag: Has A Book Ever Inspired You To Do Something?
In the January 2023 newsletter I asked readers if they have ever been inspired by a book to do something.
Here were the responses:
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Order of Dinah Jefferies Books
Dinah Jefferies is a Malayasian-born British novelist of historical fiction novels. Dinah moved to England when she was nine years old, and missed the heat of Malaysia. She studied Fashion Design, and lived in places like Tuscany (where she worked as an au pair for a countess), a hippie commune in Suffolk, and later Andalusia. Dinah suffered the loss of her young son, and draws on that experience in her writing. Her novels mix rich settings with history and human nature. Dinah lives in England with her husband. (more…)
Order of Humphrey Hawksley Books
Humphrey Hawksley is an English journalist as well as an author best known for writing the Rake Ozenna and the Future History series of books. (more…)
Order of Elie Wiesel Books
Elie Wiesel was a Romanian-American author, professor, and political activist. He was a Holocaust survivor and wrote over fifty books during his life. Elie is best known as the the author of Night which was based on his own experiences as a Jewish prisoner during the Holocaust at the Auschwitz and Buchenwald concentration camps. (more…)
Order of Alessandra Hazard Books
Alessandra Hazard is an author known for writing MM Romance series. She is the author of the Straight Guy series, the Calluvia’s Royalty series, and the Wrong Alpha series. (more…)
Order of Wendy Vella Books
Wendy Vella is a New Zealand author of historical romance novels. She also writes contemporary romance (as Lani Blake). Wendy writes the Deville Brothers series, Langley Sisters series, and Sinclair and Raven series as well as the Lake Howling and the Ryker Falls series as Lani Blake. She is a USA Today bestselling author. Wendy writes compelling stories that mix humour, sensuality, and intrigue. She is married with two adult children and four grandchildren. (more…)
Order of Sheridan Anne Books
Sheridan Anne is an Australian author of romance and romantic suspense novels. She writes Broken Hill High, Haven Falls, and several other series. Her novels often fall into the dark contemporary romance subgenre, and into fantasy as well. When she isn’t writing, Sheridan spends time with her husband and two daughters. (more…)
Order of Craig Halloran Books
Craig Halloran is an American author of fantasy and science fiction novels. He writes the Chronicles of Dragon series, the Darkslayer series, the Dragon Wars series, and more. Halloran’s writing style is characterized by fast-paced action, vivid world-building, and relatable characters. His love for fantasy, science fiction, and horror is evident in his works, which often blend elements of all three genres. In addition to writing, Halloran is also an avid gamer and enjoys playing role-playing games, which often influences his writing. He also enjoys spending time with his family, reading, and watching movies. (more…)
Order of Ellie Masters Books
Ellie Masters is an American author of romantic suspense novels. She writes the Angel Fire, Guardian Hostage Rescue Specialists, The One I Want (with Jet Masters), and more series. Ellie is a USA Today bestselling author, in addition to being a doctor and retired colonel. In her books, she aims to fill the pages with sexy alphas, while tugging at the reader’s heartstrings and all the while making their heart pound. (more…)