Order of David Goodis Books
David Goodis (1917-1967) was an American author of noir fiction novels. He grew up in a Philadelphia household where his dreams of writing were encouraged. After a short stint at the University of Indiana, David returned home to earn a degree in journalism in 1937. (more…)
Order of Catherine Fisher Books
Catherine Fisher is a Welsh author of YA fantasy novels and poetry. She graduated from the University of Wales with a degree in English. In addition to her degree, she also has a fascination for myth and history. he has worked in education and archaeology and as a lecturer in creative writing at the University of Glamorgan. She is a Fellow of the Welsh Academy. Catherine lives in Newport, South Wales. (more…)
Order of Delia James Books
Delia James is an American author of cozy mystery novels. She writes the Witch’s Cat Mysteries series. Delia was born in California and raised in Michigan. She writes mysteries from her hundred-year-old bungalow home. When she isn’t writing, Delia hikes, swims, gardens, cooks, reads, and raises her son. (more…)
Order of Kris Longknife Books
Kris Longknife is the protagonist in a series of military science fiction novels by American author Mike Shepherd. Born into wealth and royalty, Kris Longknife joined the marines to help fight for humanity against aliens and pirates in a system that has been colonized. (more…)
Order of Mike Shepherd Books
Mike Shepherd is the pen name of American novelist Mike Moscoe, who writes science fiction novels. He writes the Jump Universe, Kris Longknife, and other series. Mike was born in the Philadelphia Navy Yard Hospital – and left the city at three days old. He did not return until he was drafted. Despite most of Mike’s own war stories focusing around “How I flunked boot camp,” it doesn’t limit his military SF writing abilities. He enjoys reading, writing, watching grandchildren for story ideas and upgrading his computer. Mike lives in Vancouver, Washington, with his wife Ellen, his mother-in-law and any grandkids that come for a visit. (more…)
Order of Curtis Sittenfeld Books
Curtis Sittenfeld is an American author. She won a Seventeen magazine contest for fiction writing in 1992, and since then, her work has appeared in such publications as The Atlantic Monthly, Salon, and Glamour. She is a graduate of Stanford University and the Iowa Writers’ Workshop, and was the 2002-2003 writer in residence at St. Albans School in Washington, D.C. Originally from Cincinnati, Curtis now resides in St. Louis, Missouri. (more…)
Order of Mike Moscoe Books
Mike Moscoe is an American author of science fiction novels and stories. He writes the Lost Millennium series and the Jump Universe series. Mike grew up in the Navy, and lived anywhere you could find an aircraft carrier. Needless to say, he got an education in U.S. geography and constant change. Mike is trained in International Relations, and has also studied history and salary administration, theology and counseling. He also writes as Mike Shepherd. He lives in Vancouver, Washington with his wife, Ellen. (more…)
Order of Suzanne Woods Fisher Books
Suzanne Woods Fisher is an American author of Amish fiction and non-fiction books. She graduated from Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California, and was a freelancer writer for magazines while her children were growing up. Suzanne lives with her family in the San Francisco Bay Area. (more…)
Order of Colum McCann Books
Colum McCann is an Irish-American author of literary fiction. After studying journalism at College of Commerce, Rathmines, Colum began writing for various newspapers in Ireland; this gave him an excellent platform to start his fiction-writing career. Since then, he has been a recipient of such honours as the National Book Award, the International Dublin Impac Prize, a Chevalier des Arts et Lettres from the French government, the 2010 Best Foreign Novel Award in China, and an Oscar nomination. Colum lives in New York with his wife, Alison, and their three children. (more…)
Order of Lanny Budd Books
Lanny Budd is the protagonist in a series of historical fiction novels by American novelist Upton Sinclair. Lanny is the son of an American arms manufacturer, and is known by world leaders and has their confidence. He is a sophisticated socialite, but is not afraid to mingle with people from other cultures and classes. The series is set during the first half of the 20th century. (more…)