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Mary Lawrence is an American author of historical thriller/mystery novels. She writes the Bianca Goddard Mysteries series. Mary grew up in Southern Indiana. She graduated from Indiana University with a specialty degree in Cytotechnology. Since then, she has spent the vast majority of her life in Maine. She has long since been interested in the […]

Lewis B. Patten (1915-1981) was an American author of western novels. He also wrote as Lewis Ford, Joseph Wayne, and Lee Leighton – the latter two pen names being collaborations with Wayne D. Overholser, a frequent collaborator of his. He was from Denver, Colorado, and was educated at the University of Denver. He served in […]

Mary Jean Chan is a Chinese-British poet, editor and critic. She is originally from Hong Kong, but now resides in London. She graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Swarthmore College in 2012 with a BA in Political Science, with a minor in English Literature. She also earned an MPhil in International Development from Oxford University, and […]

Marisa Kanter is an American author of YA novels. She was born and raised in the Boston suburbs, and earned her degree in Media Studies and Creative Writing from New York University. In addition to being a novelist, Marisa works in the publishing industry. She is also an amateur baker and enjoys reality TV.

Martha Waters is an American author of historical romantic comedy novels. She grew up in South Florida, reading British children’s books and scribbling in her notebooks. She studied history and international studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and earned her Master’s degree in library science. During the day, Martha works as […]

Margaret Sidney was the pen name of American author Harriet Lothrop (1844-1924), who wrote children’s books. She wrote the Five Little Peppers series. She was brought up exposed to culture and free access to her father’s extensive library. During childhood, she was always creating imaginary people. As she grew older, she would continue to write, […]

Madeline Stevens is an American author. She earned her MFA from Columbia University. Her work has been published in many different literary magazines. Aside from being a writer, she works as a consulting editor and teaches creative writing to adults and children. Madeline is originally from Boring, Oregon, but now resides in Los Angeles, California.

Linda P. Kozar is an American author of Christian-themed cozy mystery, women’s fiction and romance novels and non-fiction books. She offers Southern-style storytelling, mixing tradition, charm, faith and characters you’ll never forget. Linda was named American Christian Fiction Writers Mentor of the Year in 2007 and founded The Woodlands Texas Chapter of the ACFW. She […]

Lesley Horton (1939-2018) was an English author of crime fiction novels. She writes the DI Handford series. Prior to becoming a novelist, Lesley worked as a teacher. She also worked as a village correspondent for two local newspapers. Lesley resided in West Yorkshire, and was married with three adult children and four grandchildren.

Leah Weiss is an American author of Southern fiction novels. She was raised in Virginia, and graduated from Dunbarton College in Washington, D.C. with a degree in music. She also received an education degree from Kent State University. Leah worked as the Executive Assistant to the Headmaster at Virginia Episcopal School for 24 years, prior […]