Order of Karen Blixen Books
Karen Blixen (1885-1962) was a Danish author of gothic fiction and non-fiction books. Karen grew up in a wealthy family in Rungsted, Denmark – the daughter of a writer/army officer whose adventurous spirit helped cultivate Karen’s creativity. Her work mixed elements of the supernatural, aestheticism and eroticism with an aristocratic view on life. (more…)
Order of Lorimer & Brightman Books
Lorimer and Brightman is a series of Tartan Noir crime fiction novels by Scottish novelist Alex Gray. The title characters are DCI Lorimer and psychological profiler Solomon Brightman. The series is set in Glasgow, Scotland. (more…)
Order of Alex Gray Books
Alex Gray is a Scottish author of crime fiction novels. She writes the Lorimer and Brightman series. Alex was born and educated in Glasgow, Scotland – the same city she sets her novels in. She earned an honours degree in English from the University of Strathclyde. Alex is a member of Erskine Writers Group and enjoys the camaraderie and encouragement of fellow writers. She has a busy schedule as a visiting speaker and loves meeting other groups and schools around the country. Alex lives outside Glasgow with her husband and their cats. (more…)
Order of Robin McKinley Books
Robin McKinley is an American author of young adult fantasy novels. Robin grew up as an only child, whose father was in the U.S. Navy. Thus, she moved around a lot and credits as inspiration for her fiction. She always loved reading, and associated events, places and time periods based on the books she read. Besides being an author, Robin has worked as an editor/transcriber, researcher assistant, bookstore clerk, teacher and counselor, editorial assistant, barn manager, freelance editor, and full-time writer. She enjoys reading, walking her dogs, gardening, cooking, playing the piano, homeopathy and blogging. Robin has lived in Ohio, Maine, Massachusetts, New York and England – where she lives with her husband, Peter Dickinson. (more…)
Order of Tina Wainscott Books
Tina Wainscott is an American author of romantic suspense novels. She also writes YA fantasy novels as Jaime Rush. Tina is a USA Today bestselling author. She writes the Offspring, Hidden and Justiss Alliance series. Tina has been writing stories as long as she can remember. As a kid, she enjoyed reading books on unsolved mysteries and psychic phenomena, and loved the shows X-Files, Roswell and Highlander. (more…)
Order of Gregory Benford Books
Gregory Benford is an American author of science fiction novels. He writes the Galactic Center series. In addition to writing science fiction, he is also an astrophysicist who is on the faculty of the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of California, Irvine. (more…)
Order of Rachel Hawkins Books
Rachel Hawkins is an American author of YA paranormal romance novels. She writes the Hex Hall and Rebel Belle series. Rachel is from Dothan, Alabama. (more…)
Order of Scott Sigler Books
Scott Sigler is an American author of science fiction and horror novels. He is also a podcaster, and co-founded Empty Seat Entertainment, which publishes his Galactic Football League series. Originally from Michigan, Scott now resides in San Diego, California with his dog. (more…)
Order of Samantha Chase Books
Samantha Chase is an American author of romance novels. She writes the Montgomery Brothers, Shaughnessy Brothers, and many other series, and is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author. Samantha was published for the first time in her 40’s; after encouraging her students to follow her writing dreams, she gained enough confidence to do it herself. Samantha lives in North Carolina with her husband and their two sons. (more…)
Order of Maisey Yates Books
Maisey Yates is an American author of romance novels. She writes the Silver Creek and Copper Ridge series, and is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author. Maisey considers the daily trek from her office to her coffee maker to be a true example of pioneer spirit, which she makes several times per day. She writes about alpha males and happily-ever-afters, and enjoys every minute of it. Maisey divides her writing time between dark, passionate category romances set just about everywhere on earth and light sexy contemporary romances set practically in her backyard. She lives in rural Oregon with her husband and three children. (more…)