Order of Debra Driza Books
Debra Driza is an author of YA science fiction/thriller novels. She writes the Mila 2.0 series. Prior to becoming a novelist, Debra worked as a physical therapist. She now writes young adult novels while at the same time, being a stay-at-home mom to two kids and three dogs. (more…)
Order of David C. Taylor Books
David C. Taylor is an American author of historical crime fiction novels. He writes the Michael Cassidy series. David was born and raised in New York City, and spent twenty years writing for television and film in Los Angeles. He’s had short stories and magazine articles published, and had a musical produced in New York (Off-Broadway). David splits his time between Boston and the Maine coast. (more…)
Order of Gladys Mitchell Books
Gladys Mitchell (1901-1983) was an English author of mystery novels and children’s books. She also wrote historical fiction as Stephen Hockaby. She is best known for her Mrs. Bradley mystery series. Gladys attended Goldsmiths College and University College, London. She taught English, history and games at St. Paul’s School, Brentford and then at St. Anne’s Senior Girls School. Gladys began to write novels in the mid-1920s, and continued to teach at various schools until 1961. She earned the CWA Silver Dagger Award in 1976. (more…)
Order of Beth Wiseman Books
Beth Wiseman is an American author of Amish and Christian fiction novels. She writes the Daughters of the Promise series and the Land of Canaan series. Beth has won the Inspirational Reader’s Choice Award, the INSPY Award, the Carol Award, and the Holt Medallion. She has also appeared on several bestseller lists. Beth and her husband live in Texas, where they are enjoying the country life. (more…)
Order of Stephanie Merritt Books
Stephanie Merritt is an English author of contemporary fiction and thriller novels. She also writes historical thrillers as S.J. Parris. Stephanie earned her English degree from Queens’ College, Cambridge. She has worked as a critic and feature writer for several different publications. She was Deputy Literary Editor of The Observer from 1998 to 2005; a publication she still writes for, along with The Guardian. She appears regularly as a critic and panellist for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Radio 4 Extra. (more…)
Order of Linda Evans Books
Linda Evans is an American author of science fiction and fantasy novels. She has co-authored novels alongside authors David Weber, John Ringo, and Robert Asprin. Linda attended Flagler College in St. Augustine, Florida. She worked in many different positions at the University of Florida for 28 years before retiring. (more…)
Order of Dan Smith Books
Dan Smith is a English author of thriller novels and children’s adventure novels. Besides his hometown of Newcastle, he has lived in such places as Sierra Leone, Sumatra, Brazil, Spain, and the Soviet Union. Each of these experiences have contributed to his writing. Dan has held jobs a dishwasher, in social security fraud detection, making large Christmas decorations, and various office jobs. He lives in Newcastle with his wife and two children. (more…)
Order of Amor Towles Books
Amor Towles is an American author of literary and historical fiction novels. He was raised in a suburb of Boston, Massachusetts and graduated from Yale College, and earned an M.A. in English from Stanford University as a Scowcroft Fellow. He is a principal at an investment firm in Manhattan, where he lives with his wife and two children. He is on the boards of the Library of America and the Yale Art Gallery. (more…)
Order of Mindy McGinnis Books
Mindy McGinnis is an American author of young adult novels. She is an Edgar Award-winning author for Best Young Adult Novel. Mindy graduated magna cum laude from Otterbein University, earning her BA in English literature and religion. She has worked as a librarian for more than 10 years. Mindy lives in Ohio, and has nine cats and two dogs. (more…)
Order of Dan Hampton Books
Dan Hampton is an American author of military fiction novels and non-fiction books. Dan is a retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Colonel, having flown more than 150 missions over 20 years. In the service, he received four Distinguished Flying Crosses with Valor, a Purple Heart, eight Air Medals with Valor, five Meritorious Service Medals, and more. He is a graduate of the USAF Fighter Weapons School, USN Top Gun School, and USAF Special Operations School. Having received several awards for his tactical innovation, Hampton pioneered now-standard tactics in air combat, and was named his squadron’s Instructor Pilot of the Year six times. Hampton served on the Air Combat Command staff in Langley, Virginia, during the 1999 Kosovo War and was behind the NATO campaign that destroyed the Yugoslav army’s air defenses around Sarajevo. (more…)