Order of Carolyn Brown Books
Carolyn Brown is an American novelist of contemporary, historical and western romance and women’s fiction novels. She writes the Oklahoma Land Rush, Promised Land, Love’s Valley, Broken Roads, Spikes & Spurs and several other series. She is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author. Carolyn has loved reading since she was five years old. It doesn’t matter if it’s literary fiction or the back of a cereal box – Carolyn loves reading it. She loves writing romance because it’s about emotions and relationships. Whether the story is set in present time, 100 years ago or 1000 years ago, human nature has never changed. Carolyn became serious about writing when her third child was born and her days and nights were reversed. Carolyn is married to her husband, Charles, and has three children along with fifteen grandchildren. (more…)
Order of Erik Larson Books
Erik Larson is an American author of non-fiction books. He has written features for The Wall Street Journal and Time. His stories have been published in The New York, The Atlantic Monthly, Harper’s and more. Erik has taught non-fiction writing at San Francisco State University, the Johns Hopkins Writing Seminars, and the University of Oregon. He lives in Seattle, Washington with his wife. They have daughters who live in various locations. (more…)
Order of Tim Stevens Books
Tim Stevens is an English-South African author of action and spy thriller novels. He writes the John Purkiss, Joe Venn and Martin Calvary series. Besides writing, Tim works as a doctor with the National Health Service. He lives in London, England with his wife and daughters. (more…)
Order of Linda Byler Books
Linda Byler is an American author of Amish fiction. She writes the Buggy Spoke, Lizzie Searches for Love, Sadie’s Montana, Lancaster Burning and several other series. Linda grew up Amish and continues to be an active member of the Amish church. Growing up, Linda loved to read and write and that has never changed. She is well known within the Amish community as a columnist for a weekly Amish newspaper. Linda and her husband, their children, and grandchildren live in central Pennsylvania. (more…)
Order of Sharon Shinn Books
Sharon Shinn is an American author of science fiction and fantasy novels. She writes the Samaria, Safe-Keepers, Twelve Houses, Elemental Blessings and Shifting Circle series. Sharon has been writing since she was eight years old. She has a degree in journalism from Northwestern University that she used to support herself while she honed her fiction writing craft. Sharon won the William C. Crawford Award for Outstanding New Fantasy Writer and was nominated for the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer. (more…)
Order of Sabrina York Books
Sabrina York is an author of romance novels. She is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author. Sabrina’s books can be sweet and snarky, or they can be scorching hot romance. She has won the 2015 TARA Contest, 2014 Golden Ankh Winner, 2014 Carolyn Reader’s Choice Award, Celtic Hearts Novellas Need Love Too Contest, Celtic Hearts Distinguished Novella Award, Golden Rose, NOLA Stars Suzannah Contest, Emerald City Opener and Pacific Northwest Writers Association Literary Contest (Zola Award). In addition to those wins, she has been a finalist for several other awards. (more…)
Order of Peter Clines Books
Peter Clines is an American author of horror and science fiction novels. He writes the Ex-Heroes series. Growing up in Maine (home of Stephen King), Peter began writing science fiction and fantasy stories when he was 8 years old. He sold his first work at 17. His first screenplay allowed him to pitch story ideas for Star Trek TV shows. After working in TV & film for 15 years, he writes for Creative Screenwriting Magazine. Peter lives and writes in Southern California. (more…)
Order of Rita Herron Books
Rita Herron is an American author of romance and romantic suspense novels. She is a USA Today bestselling author. She fell in love with reading when she read her first Trixie Belden book at age 8. Rita wanted to be a writer, but didn’t think it was a real job that real people did, so she became a kindergarten teacher. Now, instead of telling stories in class, she writes them on paper so she doesn’t need a “real” job. Rita enjoys romantic suspense stories that combine murder, mystery and romance as well as some romantic comedies. (more…)
Order of 5th Wave Books
The 5th Wave is a trilogy of YA dystopian science fiction novels by American author Rick Yancey. Few remain left on Earth. Beings who look to be human are killing anyone in sight. Cassie is led to believe that she must go it alone in order to survive. And then she meets the mysterious Evan. The series has been optioned for film adaptation, starring Chloe Grace Moretz. (more…)
Order of Matthew Betley Books
Matthew Betley is an American author of thriller novels. He writes the Logan West series. Matthew grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio and earned his B.A. in psychology and minors in political science and sociology from Miami University. After graduating, he joined the Marine Corps, where he spent 10 years. He was trained as a scout sniper platoon commander, an infantry officer, and a ground intelligence officer. His experiences include deployments to Djibouti after 9/11, and Fallujah, Iraq, prior to the surge, both in staff officer support billets. Matthew is a recovering alcoholic, which he uses to help authenticate his Logan West character’s personal demons. (more…)