Order of William Deverell Books
William Deverell is a Canadian author of legal and crime thriller novels. He writes the Arthur Beauchamp series. Deverell worked as a journalist for the Canadian Press, Vancouver Sun, and Saskatoon Star-Phoenix, which got him through law school. As a lawyer, he worked over a thousand criminal cases. Deverell created the TV series Street Legal, and is a screenwriter. He splits his time between Pender Island, British Columbia and Quepos, Costa Rica. (more…)
Order of Tom Franklin Books
Tom Franklin is an American author of Southern literature and crime fiction novels. Tom was born and raised in Alabama. He earned his B.A. from the University of South Alabama and M.F.A. from the University of Arkansas. While being a struggling writer, he worked as a heavy-equipment operator in a grit factory, a construction inspector in a chemical plant and a clerk in a hospital morgue. Tom lives in Oxford, Mississippi with his wife, poet Beth Ann Fennelly, and their children. (more…)
Order of Corinne Michaels Books
Corinne Michaels is an American author of contemporary romance novels. She is a New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author. Corinne was a lonely wife whose husband was deployed in the Navy, and she found an escape in writing. She wants her characters to experience heartbreak, and then find a way to heal through struggles. She makes sure to include plenty of emotion, humour and love in her writing. Corinne is married with two children. (more…)
Order of Tessa Bailey Books
Tessa Bailey is an American author of contemporary romance novels. She is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author. She writes the Line of Duty, Crossing the Line, Romancing the Clarksons, Academy, and other series. Tessa grew up in Carlsbad, California, but immediately after high school graduation, she packed up and moved to New York City. She attended Kingsborough Community College and Pace University. She then tried to make it as a journalist, but ended up starting writing romance, where she found success. Tessa lives in Long Island, New York with her husband and daughter. (more…)
Order of Amber Benson Books
Amber Benson is an American author of fantasy novels. She writes the Ghosts of Albion, Calliope Reaper-Jones, and Echo Park Coven series. Amber is best known for playing the recurring role of Tara Maclay in the Buffy the Vampire Slayer television series. She also wrote, directed, produced, edited and starred in the film Chance in 2002. Amber lives in Los Angeles, California. (more…)
Order of Grace Lin Books
Grace Lin is an American author and illustrator of children’s books – from picture books to novels. She is a New York Times bestselling author. Grace grew up wanting to be an ice skater, but she didn’t have the attributes required to make it in that world. Instead, it was the pictures she drew that became her focus. She attended the Rhode Island School of Design, and set her goals on doing children’s books. Thus far in her career, she’s been awarded such honours as the American Booksellers Association’s “Pick of the List,” Bank’s Street College Best Books of the Year, Growing Good Kids Book Award Classic, Newbery Honor, Al Roker‘s Today Show Kid’s Book Club, Theodor Geisel Honor and many more. Aside from her books, Grace is a New York Times reviewer, an advocate for diversity, and a commentator for New England Public Radio. She lives in Florence, Massachusetts with her husband and daughter. (more…)
Order of Katharine McGee Books
Katharine McGee is an American author of YA fantasy novels. She writes the Thousandth Floor series, and is a New York Times bestselling author. Katharine studied English and French literature at Princeton University, and earned her MBA from Stanford. While in New York and working as an editor, she came up with the idea for The Thousandth Floor – about life in a skyscraper 100 years in the future. (more…)
Order of David Roberts Books
David Roberts is an English novelist of historical mystery novels, in addition to being an editor. He writes the Lord Edward Corinth and Verity Browne series. David has edited for such publishers as Chatto and Windus, Weidenfeld & Nicolson, and Michael O’Mara Books. As a novelist, his work builds off of historical events, and are well-researched. David splits his time between London and Wiltshire, England. (more…)
Order of N.J. Walters Books
N.J. Walters is an author of contemporary, paranormal and erotic romance novels. She is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author. N.J.’s dream was to quit her job working at the bookstore, sell everything, move away, and write a romance novel surrounded by strangers. And she did just that. After two years, she went back to her hometown and the bookstore for another seven years. Then, one day, N.J. gave notice, and two days later, her first novel was being accepted. (more…)
Order of Jessica Hall Books
Jessica Hall is a pen name of Sharon Lynn Viehl, who writes romantic suspense novels under this pen name. She also writes as S.L. Viehl, Lynn Viehl and Gena Hale. She lives in Coral Springs, Florida with her family. (more…)