Order of Evelyn Waugh Books
Evelyn Waugh (1903-1966) was an English author of literary fiction and non-ficton books. Evelyn was the son of a successful editor/publisher. In addition, his brother Alec also became a writer. After getting expelled from a boarding school due to his novel The Loom of Youth, he ended up at Lancing College – where the entire focus of English class was to produce prose writers. He also attended Hertford College, Oxford. When World War II broke out, he served in the Royal Marines and Royal Horse Guards. Following the war, he would once again focus on his writing, which became known for their sardonic wit and technical brilliance. (more…)
Order of April Hunt Books
April Hunt is an American author of romantic suspense novels. She writes the Alpha Security series and the Steele Ops series. April grew up near Hershey, Pennsylvania, and wrote her first book when she was 10. While her stories and writing style have both changed over the years, her imagination hasn’t. She enjoys writing about cowboys, military men and alphas that are looking to corrupt the good girl. April lives with her husband and two kids. (more…)
Order of Julie Anne Lindsey Books
Julie Anne Lindsey is an American author best known for writing mystery novels and young adult fiction. She is the author of the Cider Shop Mysteries series, the Fortress Defense series, and the Calypso series. (more…)
Order of Courtney Maum Books
Courtney Maum is an American author of literary fiction novels. She graduated from Brown University with a degree in Comparative Literature. Aside from being a novelist, Courtney also works as a creative brand strategist, corporate namer, and humor columnist. She splits her time between the Berkshires in New England, New York City, and Paris. (more…)
Order of Conrad Williams Books
Conrad Williams is an English author of horror and fantasy novels. His novel One won the August Derleth award for Best Novel in the 2010 British Fantasy Awards, and The Unblemished won the International Horror Guild Award for Best Novel in 2007. Conrad also won the British Fantasy Award for Best Newcomer in 1993. He is an associate lecturer at Edge Hill University and an external moderator for St. Mary’s University. Conrad lives in Manchester, England, with his wife, three sons and dog. (more…)
Order of Sara Driscoll Books
Sara Driscoll is a pseudonym of authors Jen J. Danna and Ann Vanderlaan. They write the FBI K-9 mystery/thriller series. Jen researches infectious diseases at a university near Toronto. Ann lives in Texas with five rescued pitbulls – including a certified therapy dog. (more…)
Order of Libba Bray Books
Libba Bray is an American author who is the author of The Diviners series as well as the Gemma Doyle trilogy. She got her start writing romance novels under a pseudonym before debuting with her first novel under her own name, A Great and Terribly Beauty in 2006. She would write Going Bovine in 2009 that won her the Michael L. Printz Award for literary excellence in young adult literature. (more…)
Order of Heather Fawcett Books
Heather Fawcett is a Canadian author of YA fantasy novels. She writes the Even the Darkest Stars series. Prior to becoming a novelist, Heather worked as an archaeologist, a technical writer, and a backstage assistant for a Shakespearean theatre company. She has her Master’s degree in English Literature. Heather lives on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. (more…)
Order of Cynthia Kadohata Books
Cynthia Kadohata is an American author of YA and children’s novels. Cynthia is of Japanese descent, and writes coming-of-age stories involving Asian American women. She spent some of her time growing up in the South, and has set some of her novels there. Cynthia earned her B.A. in journalism from the University of Southern California. She also attended graduate programs at the University of Pittsburgh and Columbia University. She lives in Los Angeles, California with her boyfriend, son, and dogs. (more…)
Order of Kate Parker Books
Kate Parker is an American author of cozy and historical mystery novels. She writes the Victorian Bookshop Mysteries series. Kate has had a variety of careers, including as a microbiologist, insurance fraud investigator, office clerk, telephone line repair person, and EMT. Her favourite career of all is her latest – a writer. She now writes historical mysteries with romantic elements, and has taken inspiration from some of her favourite mystery novels, such as Robert Barnard, Simon Brett, Margaret Frazer, Susanna Gregory, and Deanna Raybourn. Kate lives in North Carolina. (more…)