Order of A.C. Crispin Books
Ann Carol Crispin (1950-2013) was an American author of science fiction novels. She writes the Starbridge series, and several movie tie-in novels (such as works set in universes such as Star Wars, Star Trek, and more). She is a New York Times bestselling author, and was named a Grandmaster in 2013 by the International Association of Media Tie-In Writers. Ann earned her Bachelor’s degree in English Literature in 1972 from the University of Maryland. She began her career as a novelist in 1983. Eventually, she would become known for her ability to create backstories for characters from other mediums, and was nicknamed the “Queen of the Backstory.” Ann passed away in 2013, but not before she got the opportunity to write a farewell message to her fans. (more…)
Order of Vicki Lewis Thompson Books
Vicki Lewis Thompson is an American author of romance novels. She writes the Sons of Chance, Thunder Mountain Brotherhood, McGavin Brothers, and several other series. She is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author. Vicki earned her B.A. and M.A. in English from the University of Arizona, working as a journalist and a high school English teacher prior to becoming an author. She has two children. (more…)
Order of Zoe Dawson Books
Zoe Dawson is an American author of romance novels. She writes the Going to the Dogs series and the Hope Parish series. She also writes as Karen Anders. Zoe has always dreamed of writing romance on a full-time basis. Besides writing, she also loves travelling, owning a beach house, seeing her books in movies, painting and playing World of Warcraft. Zoe lives in North Carolina, and has two adult children and a cat. (more…)
Order of Lorraine Heath Books
Lorraine Heath is an American author of historical romance novels. She is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author. She also writes YA novels as Rachel Hawthorne, Jade Parker and J.A. London (with her son). Lorraine is the daughter of British mother and a Texan father, which led to her gaining a love for both. She loves to use both of her heritages in her stories. She earned her BA in psychology from the University of Texas, which helped lay the foundation for the characters she writes about today. (more…)
Order of Karen Anders Books
Karen Anders is an American author of romance novels. She also writes as Zoe Dawson. Karen got interested in romance through her grandmother, and began reading every single subgenre of romance available. It wasn’t until she tried reading contemporary romance that she couldn’t find one she really liked, so she decided to try writing them herself. Karen is originally from Vermont, but now lives in North Carolina. She has two daughters. (more…)
Order of Amy Stewart Books
Amy Stewart is an American author of historical mystery and contemporary fiction novels and non-fiction books. She is a New York Times bestselling author. Aside from writing, Amy runs an independent bookstore in Eureka, California with her husband, Scott Brown. She also speaks at bookstores, libraries, botanical gardens, universities, museums, and more. Amy lives with her husband in Portland, Oregon. (more…)
Order of Melissa F. Olson Books
Melissa F. Olson is an American author of urban fantasy and mystery novels. She writes the Scarlett Bernard series. Melissa was born and raised in Wisconsin. She studied film at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. Following graduation, she spent time in Hollywood before returning to Wisconsin, where she earned her Master’s degree from UW-Milwaukee. Along the way, she also found a husband and had two kids. Melissa loves living in Madison, Wisconsin, but misses the food in LA. (more…)
Order of Amy Sandas Books
Amy Sandas is an American author of historical romance novels. Amy fell in love with romance when she was 13 and bored during the summer. She got a hold of one of her mother’s Barbara Cartland novels. The interest grew, and she ended up getting her Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts from the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities. Amy writes part-time, while working a day job and looks forward to writing full-time one day. She lives in Wisconsin with her husband, three children and dog. (more…)
Order of David Willis McCullough Books
David Willis McCullough is an American author of mystery novels and non-fiction books. David grew up in Albany, New York and graduated from the University of Rochester. Following graduate school at Stanford University and spending a brief amount of time at the Oakland Tribune, David went back home to New York and spent the remainder of his career in publishing. (more…)
Order of Jasinda Wilder Books
Jasinda Wilder is an American author of erotic romance, paranormal romance and romantic suspense novels. She writes the Big Girls Do It, Falling, Badd Brothers, and other series. She is a New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author. Jasinda loves writing stories involving sexy men and strong women. She lives on a farm in Northern Michigan with her husband and fellow author, Jack Wilder, six children, and a menagerie of animals. (more…)