Order of Gillian Linscott Books
Gillian Linscott is an English author of mystery novels. She writes the Nell Bray series. She also writes the Liberty Lane series as Caro Peacock. In addition to being a novelist, Gillian has also worked as a journalist. She won the CWA’s Ellis Peters Historical Dagger in 2000 for her novel Absent Friends. (more…)
Order of Rafael Sabatini Books
Rafael Sabatini (1875–1950) was an Italian-born British author renowned for his historical adventure novels. Born in Italy to an Italian father and a British mother, he moved to England as a young man and became a prolific writer. His works often featured swashbuckling heroes, romance, and action. Sabatini’s stories, filled with daring exploits and vivid characters, have inspired numerous film adaptations. He is considered one of the great masters of adventure fiction, his work still captivating readers with its blend of history, adventure, and intrigue. (more…)
Order of Michael Malone Books
Michael Malone (1942-2022) was an American author as well as a television writer. Michael earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1964, and his master’s degree in 1966 (also from UNC-Chapel Hill). Aside from his novels, Michael wrote for the soap opera One Life to Live from 1991 to 1996 and from 2003 to 2004. Michael was married to his wife, Maureen, for 47 years. They had one daughter, Maggie. Michael passed away on August 19th, 2002 after suffering from pancreatic cancer. (more…)
Order of Jean Stone Books
Jean Stone is an American author of women’s fiction and romance novels. She writes the Martha’s Vineyard series and the Vineyard series. Jean Stone writes about the complex dynamics of friendships between women, exploring the good, the bad, and the sometimes unfortunate aspects with a touch of wit. She also writes under the pen name Abby Drake. (more…)
Order of Louis Bayard Books
Louis Bayard is an American author known for his historical fiction novels. Raised in Virginia, he earned a Bachelor of Arts from Princeton University and a Master’s degree in journalism from Northwestern University. Before turning to writing full time, he worked for two members of the U.S. House of Representatives. In addition to his novels, Louis has taught fiction writing at George Washington University and lives in Washington, D.C. (more…)
Order of Maddie Dawson Books
Maddie Dawson is an American author of women’s fiction novels. Maddie Dawson grew up in the South, surrounded by a family of wild storytellers who swore their most outrageous tales were true—from alligator attacks to a love-struck pilot buzzing the house in a stolen jet. With a childhood steeped in drama, humor, and everyday chaos, storytelling became second nature. Along the way, she worked a string of odd jobs—cat-sitter, Taco Bell taco-maker, medical typist—always dreaming up stories in the background. Though she dabbled in journalism, Maddie found her voice writing about the emotional truths of relationships, regrets, and the messiness of life. Now living in Connecticut, she spends her days crafting novels filled with vivid characters and echoes of the unforgettable stories that shaped her. (more…)
Order of Steve Demaree Books
Steve Demaree is an author of cozy mystery novels. He writes the Dekker Cozy Mystery, Off the Beaten Path Mystery, and Aylesford Place series. Steve loved mysteries from childhood, but did not decide to become an author until his 50s. (more…)
Order of Melanie Cellier Books
Melanie Cellier is an author of YA fantasy novels. She writes the Four Kingdoms series and the Spoken Mage series. Melanie grew up reading all the books she could. She’s always loved children’s and young adult books, and when she started writing herself, YA is what she chose to write. Melanie lives in Adelaide, Australia, where she looks out for koalas. (more…)
Order of Matt Braun Books
Matt Braun (1932-2016) was an American author of Western novels. Matt was from Oklahoma, and he grew up among the Cherokee and Osage people. Having been around them for many years, he learned about their traditions and culture, and even took on much of their philosophy in life. (more…)
Order of Gabriel García Márquez Books
Gabriel García Márquez (1927-2014) was a Colombian author and journalist. He earned the Neustadt International Prize for Literature in 1972 and the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1982. His writing is considered part of the Latin American Boom and the magic realism movements. In his fiction, Márquez would leave out key elements in order to allow the reader the chance to participate in the story’s development. Carlos Fuentes referred to Márquez as “the most popular and perhaps the best writer in Spanish since Cervantes.” When he died, Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos said he was “the greatest Colombian who ever lived.” (more…)