Order of Gail Godwin Books
Gail Godwin is an American author. Gail grew up in Asheville, North Carolina, raised by her mother and grandmother. A lifelong writer, she earned a journalism degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and worked as a reporter for The Miami Herald before spending six years in Europe. She later returned to the U.S. to earn her master’s and Ph.D. degrees while teaching English. (more…)
Order of SJ Bennett Books
SJ Bennett is an English novelist of cozy mystery novels. She writes the Her Majesty the Queen Investigates series, featuring Queen Elizabeth II. Bennett holds a PhD in Modern Italian Literature from Cambridge University, and also attended London University. She hosted a podcast called “Prepublished,” where she talked to various authors about their journey getting published. Bennett also writes as Sophia Bennett. (more…)
Order of Philip Gwynne Jones Books
Philip Gwynne Jones is a Welsh author of crime thriller novels. He writes the Nathan Sutherland series. Originally from Swansea, he first traveled to Italy while working for the European Space Agency. After two decades in IT, he decided to pursue a more fulfilling path in writing. In his spare time, Philip enjoys cooking, watching classic horror films, and listening to Italian prog rock. He now lives in Venice with his wife, Caroline, and their cat. (more…)
Order of Adam Croft Books
Adam Croft is a British author of crime thriller novels. He writes the Knight and Culverhouse series, the Kempston Hardwick Mysteries series, and the Rutland Crime series. He is a USA Today bestselling author. Adam is an independent author, and an expert on the subject – having appeared on BBC television and radio, and in publications such as The Guardian, The Huffington Post, and The Bookseller. In 2018, he received an Honorary Doctor of Arts by the University of Bedfordshire for his contributions to literature. (more…)
Order of Elizabeth Penney Books
Elizabeth Penney is an American author of cozy mystery and women’s fiction novels. She writes the Cambridge Bookshop series. Elizabeth likes to write about vintage summer cottages, past/present mysteries, and the arts. Elizabeth was raised in Maine, but also spent some of her early years in England and France. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree and a Master of Business Administration degree. (more…)
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…)