Welcome to August! Reader Mailbag: Do You Read Outside?
In the July newsletter I asked readers if they read outside, or if they only read at home. And if so – where? Here are the responses:
Order of Amy Daws Books
Amy Daws is an American author of romance novels and non-fiction books. She writes the Harris Brothers series, London Lovers series, and Wait With Me series. She is a USA Today bestselling author. She sets her novels not only in the United States, but also in England. Besides writing, Amy enjoys making charcuterie boards. She lives in South Dakota with her husband and daughter. (more…)
Order of Hailey Edwards Books
Hailey Edwards is an American author of urban fantasy and paranormal romance novels. She writes several series, including (but not limited to) Araneae Nation, Beginner’s Guide to Necromancy, Black Dog, Black Hat Bureau, Foundling, Gemini, and the Potentate of Atlanta. She is a USA Today bestselling author. Hailey Edwards writes about the questionable use of perfectly good magic, the transformative power of love, found family, and the occasional well-timed explosion – not always at the same time, of course. Her stories blend heart, humour, and high-stakes adventure, offering readers a wild ride through magical worlds where love and chaos often go hand in hand. (more…)
Order of Bianca Marais Books
Bianca Marais is a South African novelist. She began her career with coming-of-age novels like Hum If You Don’t Know the Words, and later moved to the paranormal with The Witches of Moonshyne Manor, and then to mysteries with A Most Puzzling Murder. Bianca co-hosts the podcast The S*** No One Tells You About Writing, which aims to help new writers get published. She earned a creative writing certificate from the University of Toronto – where she later taught, receiving an Excellence in Teaching Award for Creative Writing for her contributions. Bianca lives in Toronto, Ontario with her husband. (more…)
Order of Magda Alexander Books
Magda Alexander is an American author of historical mystery, contemporary romance, and romantic suspense novels. She writes the Kitty Worthington Mysteries, and is a USA Today bestselling author. Magda graduated from the University of Maryland, majoring in Business Administration. When she’s not working on her next novel, Magda enjoys baking. (more…)
Order of Jagger Cole Books
Jagger Cole is an author of dark romance novels. He writes the Bratva Captive, Dark Bratva Academy, Dark Hearts, Kings & Villains, and Venomous Gods series. Jagger began writing romantic fanfiction years ago, but gave up in order to focus on an advertising career. After getting married and having two children, Jagger jumped back into writing. When not reading or writing, he enjoys woodworking, drinking whiskey, and grilling. (more…)
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…)