Welcome to October! Reader Mailbag: Last Book You DNF’d
In the September 2025 newsletter we asked readers what the last book was that they didn’t finish.
Here were the responses:
Order of Cassandra Khaw Books
Cassandra Khaw is a Malaysian author of horror and science fiction novels and stories. Cassandra has written for video games and tabletop RPGs, as well. Their articles have appeared in numerous publications, such as Tor.com, Clarkesworld, Uncanny Magazine, Eurogamer, and many others. Cassandra has won the Bram Stoker Award for Best Fiction Collection (for Breakable Things). (more…)
Order of Carla Kelly Books
Carla Kelly is an American author of historical romance novels. Carla writes “dukeless” Regency romances about ordinary people with ordinary problems. She has also written western romance in her earlier works, as well as some with LDS themes. Carla earned her master’s degree in American history from the University of Louisiana-Monroe. (more…)
Order of Cate Tiernan Books
Cate Tiernan is the pen name of American author Gabrielle Charbonnet, who writes YA fantasy novels under this pen name. She writes the Balefire series, Immortal Beloved trilogy, and the Sweep series. Cate earned a degree in Russian from Loyola University, and then began a career working at Random House. After writing children’s books under her real name, she began the Sweep series writing as Cate Tiernan. She says that while she isn’t Wicca herself, she can relate to it. (more…)
Order of Caroline Kepnes Books
Caroline Kepnes is an American author of psychological thriller novels. She writes the You series. Caroline grew up in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, and received an undergraduate degree in American Civilization. Her novel You was made into a TV series by the same name. (more…)
Order of K.M. Ashman Books
K.M. Ashman is a Welsh author of historical fiction, science fiction, horror, and dystopian fiction novels. He writes the Blood of Kings series, the Brotherhood series, Dark Eagle series, and others. Kevin began writing in 2011, and after having success, he decided to quit his job and become a full-time novelist. He lives in Wales and is married with four adult children. (more…)
Order of S.J.A. Turney Books
S.J.A. Turney is the pen name of English novelist Simon Turney, who writes historical fiction novels. He writes the Knights Templar series, Marius’ Mules series, Praetorian series, Tales of the Empire series, Wolves of Odin series, and much more. Simon earned his honours degree in classical history from the Open University, while writing his novel The Invasion of Gaul. Simon is also a historian of the Roman Empire and a public speaker. He lives in North Yorkshire with his family. (more…)
Order of Maxine Morrey Books
Maxine Morrey is an author of romantic comedy novels. Maxine always wanted to be a writer – having wrote her first short book when she was 10 years old for a school contest. She would continue to write as much as she could, but “real life” got in the way. She’s written articles on various subjects, but her first love has always been writing novels. Maxine lives on the south coast of England. She enjoys reading, sewing, and going for walks. (more…)
Order of Beth Moran Books
Beth Moran is an English author of women’s fiction novels. She often sets her novels in and around Sherwood Forest – the same area where she enjoys walking her dog. Before becoming a full-time writer, she worked as a biochemist in cancer research and as an antenatal educator. Beth has adult children who have left home and is also a dedicated foster carer, bringing her compassion and life experience into her storytelling. (more…)