Order of Siobhan Dowd Books
Siobhan Dowd (1960-2007) was an English author of children’s and young adult novels. She was born in London to Irish parents. Siobhan earned her B.A. Honours degree in Classics from Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford University, and her M.A. with distinction from Greenwich University in Gender and Ethnic Studies. She was a member of International PEN as a researcher and then as a program director. Siobhan established the Siobhan Dowd Trust in order to help disadvantaged children with their reading skills. She was diagnosed with breast cancer in September 2004, but still continued to write. She passed away almost three years later in August 2007, survived by her husband, Geoff. (more…)
Order of Yvonne Ventresca Books
Yvonne Ventresca is an American author of YA novels. She grew up in Long Island, New York. Yvonne majored in the unusual combination of English and Computer Science. She graduated with honours from Hofstra University, and got her MBA from NYU’s Stern School of Business. Throughout her writing career, she has written about careers in publishing and a biography of Avril Lavigne (both aimed at teens). However, her passion has always been for writing fiction. (more…)
Order of Bill Beverly Books
Bill Beverly is an American author of crime fiction novels and non-fiction books. He grew up in Kalamazoo, Michigan, where he attended Kalamazoo Central High School. He attended post-secondary at Oberlin College and the University of Florida, where he earned his Ph.D in American literature. Currently, he teaches American literature and writing at Trinity University in Washington DC. Bill lives in Hyattsville, Maryland with his wife, poet/writer Deborah Ager. (more…)
Order of Alexander Gordon Smith Books
Alexander Gordon Smith is an English author of young adult and children’s novels. He writes the Escape From Furnace series. When he was a teenager, Alexander would hang out with a bad crowd. He lost a tooth in a fight. Part of what inspired his “Furnace” series is what would have occurred if he had never stopped hanging around these types of people. Alexander studied English literature at the University of East Anglia. He lives in England. (more…)
Order of Rachel Hawthorne Books
Rachel Hawthorne is an American author of YA romance novels. She also writes historical romances as Lorraine Heath. Rachel has her B.A. in psychology from the University of Texas, but had no idea at the time how much it would help her write characters in her future career. (more…)
Order of Jodi Thomas Books
Jodi Thomas is an American author of romance novels. She writes the Whispering Mountain, Harmony, and Ransom series. She is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author. Jodi is a fifth generation Texan, and sets her novels in Texas in both historical and contemporary settings. She was honoured as a Distinguished Alumni by Texas Tech University, is currently serving as Writer in Residence at West Texas A&M University. Jodi loves travelling with her husband, renovating her house and spending time with her adult sons and four grandchildren. (more…)
Order of Michael Kun Books
Michael Kun is an American author of contemporary fiction novels and non-fiction books. He is a graduate of Johns Hopkins University and the University of Virginia Law School. When not writing, Michael practices law, and when he is not practicing law, he is writing. He lives in Los Angeles, California with his wife and their daughter. (more…)
Order of David Arnold Books
David Arnold is an American author of contemporary fiction novels. Prior to becoming a novelist, David worked as a freelance musician/producer and preschool teacher, and also was a stay-at-home dad. Kindness and community are both very important to him – that and pesto. David lives in Lexington, Kentucky with his wife and son. (more…)
Order of Elizabeth Lennox Books
Elizabeth Lennox is an American author of contemporary romance novels. She writes the Attracelli Family, Alfieri Saga, War, Love, & Harmony, Boarding School, Samara Royal Family, Montana Men, Steele Brothers, and several other series. She is a USA Today bestselling author. Elizabeth has wanted to write romance novels since she was in the eighth grade. Her dream was realized in 2009, and she became a full-time novelist in 2012. Prior to that, she earned her B.S. in History, and worked in such fields as real estate and government consulting (while always writing on the side). Elizabeth lives in Virginia with her husband and two children. (more…)
Order of Steve P. Vincent Books
Steve P. Vincent is an Australian author of thriller novels. He writes the Jack Emery series, and is a USA Today bestselling author. Steve earned his B.A. (Hons) in Political Science, and spent a decade as a policy advisor with training from the FBI and the Australian Army. When he’s not writing his next novel, Steve may be drinking whisky or beer, watching sports or dreaming a new elaborate conspiracy theory. He also enjoys travelling. (more…)