Welcome to July! Reader Mailbag: Do You Binge A Series?
In the June 2025 newsletter, we asked readers if they binge a series from start to finish. Here are the responses:
Order of Hazel Gaynor Books
Hazel Gaynor is an English author of historical fiction, fantasy, and romance novels. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Studies from Manchester Metropolitan University. After being laid off from her job as a learning and development exec, Hazel decided to try her hand at writing as a career. She launched a blog called Hot Cross Mum and interviewed authors for other websites. Then, she self-published her novel The Girl Who Came Home and received the Cecil Day Lewis Literary Bursary Award, leading to a publishing deal with HarperCollins. (more…)
Order of Liv Constantine Books
Liv Constantine is the collaborative pen name of sisters Lynne Constantine and Valerie Constantine, who co-write psychological thrillers. Together, they are New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling authors, best known for their Mrs. Parrish series. Each sister brings her own unique background and life experiences to their storytelling, blending suspense, intrigue, and emotional depth into their novels. (more…)
Order of Freya Sampson Books
Freya Sampson is a British author of cozy mystery and women’s fiction novels. She is a USA Today bestselling author. Freya studied history at Cambridge University before going on to produce television documentaries on a range of subjects, including the Royal Family and bad neighbors. She now lives in London with her family, where she writes heartwarming and uplifting stories filled with charm, community, and second chances. (more…)
Order of Avina St. Graves Books
Avina St. Graves is a romance author. Avina grew up daydreaming about fantasy worlds, morally grey heroines, and dangerously irresistible love interests. Her stories are known for their deliciously chaotic characters, emotional trauma, and a healthy dose of bloodshed. By day, she works a white-collar job, but she dreams of writing full time – and unleashing even more red flags for readers to fall in love with. (more…)
Order of Chris Fabry Books
Chris Fabry is an American author of Christian fiction novels for kids and adults, as well as non-fiction books. He is a co-author on the Left Behind: The Kids series, Red Rock series, and The Wormling series, and has written many solo standalone novels. A three-time Christy Award winner and member of the Christy Award Hall of Fame, he has also written novelizations of major faith-based films like War Room, Overcomer, and The Forge. A graduate of Marshall University and Moody Bible Institute, Fabry has also had a career in radio. He lives in Arizona with his wife, Andrea, and their nine children. (more…)
Order of Alma Katsu Books
Alma Katsu is an American author of historical fiction, Gothic fiction, and dark fantasy novels. Alma grew up in Concord, Massachusetts, which she credits for helping develop her interest in U.S. history. She earned a bachelor’s degree in literature and writing from Brandeis University, and a master’s degree in fiction from Johns Hopkins University. In 2022, she received the Bram Stoker Award for Best Long Fiction for her short story The Wehrwolf. (more…)
Order of Seth Hunter Books
Seth Hunter is the pen name of British novelist Paul Bryers, who writes nautical historical fiction under this pen name. He writes the Nathan Peake series. The stories are set during the War of the First Coalition, a conflict between revolutionary France and a European alliance later known as the First Coalition. (more…)
Order of Russell Banks Books
Russell Banks (1940-2023) was an American author. His works often explored major events in American history and working-class life. His novels have been translated into twenty languages, received numerous international awards, and two were adapted into acclaimed films. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. (more…)