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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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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.

M.M. Kaye (1908-2004) was a British author of historical fiction novels. Kaye was born in Simla, British India, into a British colonial family and went on to become best known for her bestselling historical novel The Far Pavilions, inspired by her early life in India. After publishing children’s books and mysteries set in various countries […]

Maggie O’Farrell is an Irish author of fiction and historical fiction novels. Born in Northern Ireland, Maggie grew up in Wales and Scotland. She studied English Literature at the University of Cambridge. She won the Betty Trask Award for her first novel, After You’d Gone; the Costa Novel Award for The Hand That First Held […]