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…)
Order of Camille Aubray Books
Camille Aubray is an author of women’s fiction novels. She also writes as C.A. Belmond. Camille pursued her writing studies at the University of London under the guidance of David Hare, Tom Stoppard, and Fay Weldon. She also trained with her mentor, Margaret Atwood, at the Humber College School of Creative Writing Workshop in Toronto. Aubray has worked as a staff writer for the daytime dramas One Life to Live and Capitol, taught writing at New York University, and written and produced content for ABC News, PBS, and A&E. She splits her time between Connecticut and the South of France. (more…)
Order of Kaci Rose Books
Kaci Rose is an author of romance and romantic suspense novels. She writes the Oakside Military Heroes and Mountain Men of Whiskey River series. She also writes contemporary western romance as Kaci M. Rose. She likes making her male characters dirty and tatted up with muscles and beards. Kaci has always loved romance, and has been coming up with ideas for novels since she was in high school. (more…)
Reader Mailbag: Where Do You Read?
In the May 2024 OOB Newsletter, I asked how and where people read?
By that I mean – do you listen to audiobooks or read books on your commute? Relax in a rocking chair with a cuppa? In bed at night? Out back on the front porch? Do you have a reading nook or corner in your house?
Where do you do the majority of your reading, and when?
Here are the answers:
Order of Raya Morris Edwards Books
Raya Morris Edwards is an author of New Adult romance and romantic suspense novels. She writes the King of Ice & Steel Trilogy, Captured series, and Sovereign Mountain series. Raya doesn’t hold back on the spice in her novels, nor does she tone down the sexiness of her heroes and heroines. Readers of her novels can also look forward to a story that’s captivating, and has a HEA. (more…)
Order of Summer Prescott Books
Summer Prescott is an American author of cozy mystery and thriller novels. She is a USA Today bestselling author. She writes the Frosted Love, Rocky Cove Culinary, Key Lime, Hawg Heaven Cozy Culinary, INNcredibly Sweet, Cupcakes in Paradise, Calgon Chronicles, 33rd Street Roastery, and Junkyard Dog cozy mystery series. In addition to writing her mysteries, Summer also enjoys reading thriller, horror, and suspense novels. She has four adult children and lives in Champaign, Illinois with her dogs. (more…)
Order of Damion Hunter Books
Damion Hunter is the pen name of American author Amanda Cockrell, who writes historical fiction under this pen name. She earned a Master’s degree in English and creative writing from Hollins College, and has been the director of the Hollins graduate program in children’s lit. She lives in Virginia with her husband and pets. (more…)