Order of Laura E. Weymouth Books
Laura E. Weymouth is a Canadian author of YA fantasy novels. She grew up in the Niagara Region of Ontario, but now lives in the woods of Western New York. She is the sixth consecutive generation of her family to move from one country to another. Laura lives with her husband, two feral daughters, an anxious dog, several spoiled cats, an indeterminate number of chickens, and one small dragon. (more…)
Order of Ijeoma Oluo Books
Ijeoma Oluo is an American author best known for writing the books, So You Want to Talk About Race and Mediocre: The Dangerous Legacy of White Male America. (more…)
Order of Alton Rhode Mysteries Books
Alton Rhode is the protagonist in a series of thriller novels by American novelist Lawrence De Maria. Alton Rhode is a private investigator who tracks down murders, embezzlers, and other criminals. The series promises strong characterizations, great dialogue and lots of twists. (more…)
Order of Jake Scarne Thrillers Books
Jake Scarne is the protagonist in a series of thriller novels by American novelist Lawrence De Maria. Jake Scarne is a private investigator who looks into cases involving crooked billionaires, the mob, the FBI, media barons, and anyone else that his probes take him towards. (more…)
Order of Lawrence De Maria Books
Lawrence De Maria is an author of thriller novels. He writes the Alton Rhode Mysteries series, the Cole Sudden CIA Thrillers series, and the Jake Scarne Thrillers series. Prior to becoming a novelist, Lawrence wrote for The New York Times, covering the stock market, and also wrote about anything else involving finances. His start as a journalist was with The Staten Island Advance, which would have him bumping into Ray Cohn and John Gotti. He feels that his journalism career was the perfect training ground for writing the fiction he does today. (more…)
Order of Liara Tamani Books
Liara Tamani is an author of YA novels. She earned her BA from Duke University and MFA in writing from Vermont College. Prior to becoming a novelist, she worked as a marketing coordinator for the Houston Rockets and Comets, a production assistant for the TV show “Girlfriends,” and several other jobs. Liara lives in Houston, Texas with her family. (more…)
Order of Ishmael Beah Books
Ishmael Beah is a Sierra Leonean author of literary fiction and non-fiction books. He was born in Sierra Leone, and emigrated to the United States in 1998, where he finished high school. He earned a B.A. in political science from Oberlin College. Ishmael is a member of the Human Rights Watch Children’s Rights Division Advisory Committee and has spoken infront of many non-government organization panels about the affects of war on children. He lives in New York City. (more…)
Order of Ingrid Persaud Books
Ingrid Persaud is an Trinidadian author of literary fiction. Ingrid left Trinidad and Tobago in order to study in the UK. She studied law at the London School of Economics, and also studied fine art at Goldsmith College and Central St. Martins. Prior to becoming a novelist, Ingrid taught law at King’s College, London, and worked as a visual artist and project manager. She now splits her time between London, England and Barbados. (more…)
Order of Jennifer Dugan Books
Jennifer Dugan is an author of YA novels and comic books. She is a self-described geek and romantic, who writes the type of stories she wishes she could’ve read when she was growing up herself. Jennifer lives in New York with her family, dogs and cat. (more…)
Order of Bandy Papers Books
The Bandy Papers is a series of comic war novels by English-Canadian novelist Donald Jack. The series follows Canadian WWI fighter ace Bartholomew Bandy. He stands at over 6′ tall, with a horseface and a high-pitched whiny voice. Because of this, most people and animals tend not to like him. The books in the series are full of humour and wordplay, but they also contain a lot of technical and historical accuracy (most of the time). (more…)