Order of Wendy Cartmell Books
Wendy Cartmell is an English author of crime thriller novels. She writes the Sgt. Major Crane series. Prior to becoming an author, Wendy was a primary school teacher and had also worked in sales, marketing and public relations. She picked up her love of reading from parents, and discovered her ability to write at Reading University at the age of 40. Wendy lives in Spain with her husband. (more…)
Order of Jacqueline Woodson Books
Jacqueline Woodson is an American author of children’s books and young adult novels. Jacqueline grew up saying she’d be either a teacher, a lawyer or a hairdresser, but always knew that writing was what made her happiest. Her books tackle many issues such as interracial couples, teenage pregnancy and homosexuality. She likes to place both physical and psychological boundaries for her characters to conquer. Jacqueline lives with her family in Brooklyn, New York. (more…)
Order of Secrets Of Droon Books
The Secrets of Droon is a series of children’s fantasy novels by American novelist Tony Abbott. The series follows three kids – Eric, Julie and Neal – who find an enchanted stairway to the magical world of Droon. Droon is a place of wonders where adventure is never too far away. The trio often help adults out with whatever problems they may be having. The series is aimed towards elementary school children. (more…)
Order of Tony Abbott Books
Tony Abbott is an American author of children’s books. He writes the Secrets of Droon series. As the son of the university professor, Tony had access to a large home library to choose from. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in English and his Major’s degree in Music and Psychology from the University of Connecticut. After post-college travels to Europe, Tony worked at several bookstores and for a publishing company. Tony lives in Connecticut with his wife and two daughters. (more…)
Order of John Joseph Adams Books
John Joseph Adams is an American editor of science fiction and fantasy anthologies. In addition to that, he is also a critic and publisher. He is a USA Today bestselling editor. John edits John Joseph Adams Books, an imprint of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. He also edits the magazines Nightmare and Lightspeed and produces the podcast The Geek’s Guide to the Galaxy from WIRED. (more…)
December 2017 Newsletter
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Reader Mailbag: Short Story Recommendations
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Order of Karan Mahajan Books
Karan Mahajan is an Indian-American author of literary fiction. He was born in Stamford, Connecticut, but grew up in India. He earned his MFA in fiction from the Michener Center for Writers. Aside from witing, he has worked as an editor in San Francisco, an economic and urban planning consultant in New York City and a resarcher in Bangalore, India. Karan now lives in Austin, Texas. (more…)
Order of Inspector Green Books
Inspector Green is the protagonist in a series of mystery novels by Canadian novelist Barbara Fradkin. Inspector Michael Green is an Ottawa police inspector who has a passion for justice and loves his work, which conflicts with his family, friends and police protocol. Although based in Ottawa, cases can take Inspector Green to places like Halifax, Montreal, Gananoque, and even the Northwest Territories. (more…)
Order of Barbara Fradkin Books
Barbara Fradkin is a Canadian author of mystery novels. She writes the Inspector Green series. Barbara earned her B.A. from McGill University and her M.A. from the University of Toronto – two of the top universities in the country. She also has her Ph.D in clinical psychology from the University of Ottawa. Barbara is a former president of Crime Writers of Canada, and a member of Sisters in Crime and Capital Crime Writers. She lives in Ottawa, Ontario. (more…)