Welcome to July! Reader Mailbag: How You Pick Your Next Book
How do YOU pick the next book you read? In the June newsletter, I asked the readers of OrderOfBooks how they decide. Here are the responses:
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Order of Tao Wong Books
Tao Wong is a Canadian author of LitRPG novels. He writes the System Apocalypse, Adventures on Brad, and Thousand Li series. He became a full-time novelist in 2019, and is a member of the SFWA and Novelists International. Tao lives in Toronto. (more…)
Order of Mario Escobar Books
Mario Escobar is a Spanish author of suspense and psychological thriller novels. He holds a master’s degree in modern history and has written many books and articles regarding church history, the struggle of sectarian groups, and the discovery and colonization of the Americas. Mario is passionate about history and its mysteries. He lives in Madrid, Spain. (more…)
Order of LynDee Walker Books
LynDee Walker is an American author of crime fiction novels. She writes the Nichelle Clark and the Faith McClellan series. Before venturing into fiction, LynDee was an award-winning journalist, covering everything from ribbon cuttings to high-level police corruption, and working closely with various law enforcement agencies. Her journalism has been featured in newspapers and magazines across the U.S. Beyond writing, LynDee cherishes her family, her readers, travel, and coffee. She resides in Richmond, Virginia, where she balances writing her next novel with managing laundry and her children’s sports schedules. (more…)
Order of Ellery Lloyd Books
Ellery Lloyd is the pseudonym for the London-based husband-and-wife writing duo Collette Lyons and Paul Vlitos. Collette is a seasoned journalist and editor, having served as features editor at Stylist, content director at Elle, and editorial director at Soho House. Her writing has appeared in The Guardian, The Telegraph, and The Sunday Times, and she has authored two travel books. Paul is the author of two novels, Welcome to the Working Week and Every Day is Like Sunday, and he currently serves as the program director for English Literature with Creative Writing at the University of Surrey. (more…)
Order of Riss M. Neilson Books
Riss M. Neilson is an American author of YA fantasy novels. Riss graduated Magna Cum Laude from Rhode Island College, where she received the English Department’s Jean Garrigue Award, judged by novelist Nick White. A proud Providence native, Riss is passionate about the city’s vibrant art and culture scene. When she’s not writing, she enjoys watching anime and playing video games with her two children. (more…)
Order of Annabel Monaghan Books
Annabel Monaghan is an American author of romance novels and non-fiction books. Annabel grew up in LA, and pretty much all of her relatives still reside in Southern California. She studied English at Duke University, and earned her MBA from The Wharton School of The University of Pennsylvania. Annabel has worked as an investment banker and has taught novel writing at The Writing Institute at Sarah Lawrence College. She lives outside of New York City with her family. (more…)
Order of Sarah Perry Books
Sarah Perry is an English author. She was raised a Strict Baptist, and didn’t grow up reading contemporary fiction. Instead, Sarah read classic novels and poetry, and listened to classical music. Her writing style became heavily influenced by classic literature and the Bible. Sarah earned a degree in English literature from Anglia Polytechnic University, and a PhD in creative writing from Royal Holloway University. Her accolades include the Waterstones Book of the Year and the British Book Award. (more…)
Order of Heather Marshall Books
Heather Marshall is a Canadian author of historical fiction novels. Prior to becoming a novelist, she worked in politics and communications. Heather lives outside of Toronto with her family. (more…)