Order of Anna Smith Books
Anna Smith is a Scottish author of crime drama novels. She writes the Rosie Gilmour series. Anna has spent most of her writing career in journalism, reporting about ugly conflicts all over the world. She has also worked on investigations on drug dealers, pedophiles and terrorists. Anna is now a full-time novelist. She splits her time between her homes in Scotland and the West of Ireland. (more…)
Order of Anthony Quinn Books
Anthony Quinn is an English author of historical fiction novels. Anthony was born in Liverpool, where he also grew up and is rather fond of. He has worked for The Independent as their film critic since 1998. Prior to that, he has been a freelance writer and reviewer since 1987, writing for such publications as The Daily Telegraph, The Observer and The New York Times. Anthony’s preferred hobby is reading, which is probably for the best. (more…)
Order of Dandy Gilver Books
Dandy Gilver is the protagonist in a series of historical mystery novels by Scottish novelist Catriona McPherson. Set in between the World Wars in Scotland, Dandy Gilver is a bored wife and mother who ends up snooping around, which leads to her becoming an amateur sleuth. Prior to this, she was a volunteer nurse during the war. (more…)
Order of Catriona McPherson Books
Catriona McPherson is a Scottish author of mystery and thriller novels. She writes the Dandy Gilver series. Catriona studied for her MA in English Language and Linguistics at Edinburgh University, before getting a job with the Edinburgh City Library. After a couple of years, she returned to university to study for her Ph.D. in semantics. In her final year, she opted to start her writing career rather than getting an academic job. When she isn’t writing, she enjoys reading, gardening, cooking, baking, cycling and running through walnut orchards. Catriona lives in Davis, California. (more…)
Order of Fredrik Backman Books
Fredrik Backman is an Swedish author of contemporary fiction novels. He writes for the publications Helsingborgs Dagblad and Moore Magazine. After being top sellers in Sweden, Fredrik’s novels have been translated into over 25 languages. Thus far, his novel A Man Called Ove has been adapted to film and Beartown is set to be adapted for television. Fredrik is married with two children. (more…)
Order of Sandy Hall Books
Sandy Hall is an American author of YA romance novels. Born and raised in New Jersey, Sandy is a teen librarian. She earned her BA in Communication and her Master of Library and Information Science from Rutgers University. When she isn’t writing or working in the library, she loves to read, binge-watch TV shows and scroll through Tumblr. (more…)
Order of Pat Barker Books
Pat Barker is an English author of historical fiction and contemporary fiction novels. The subjects of her fiction involve memory, trauma, survival and recovery. Her writing is considered direct, blunt and plainspoken. Pat grew up in a working class family in Thornaby-on-Tees, Yorkshire. She never knew her father (nor did her mother), and because illegitimate children were frowned upon, her mother introduced Pat as her younger sister rather than her daughter. Pat was largely raised by her grandmother and step-grandfather. She attended King James Grammar School and Grangefield Grammar School, before going on to study international history at the London School of Economics. Pat lives in Durham, England. (more…)
Order of Liz Jensen Books
Liz Jensen is an English novelist of multiple genres. She is the product of a Danish father and an Anglo-Moroccan mother. Liz has worked as a journalist in the Far East as well as for the BBC, producing TV and radio. She has also worked in France as a sculptor before becoming a novelist. Liz has two children and is married to fellow writer, Carsten Jensen. (more…)
Order of Ausma Zehanat Khan Books
Ausma Zehanat Khan is a Canadian author of mystery and fantasy novels. She writes the Rachel Getty and Esa Khattak series. Ausma was born in the United Kingdom, grew up in Canada, and currently resides in the United States. Her background is even more complicated, involving three different continents. Ausma is a former adjunct professor at both Canadian and U.S. universities. She holds her Ph.D. in International Human Rights Law. Ausma counts Ngaio Marsh and Amin Maalouf among her influences. (more…)
Order of Jay Asher Books
Jay Asher is an American author of YA novels. While growing up, Jay was encouraged to pursue all of his interests, whether it be playing guitar to writing. During the time he attended Cuesta College, he wrote two children’s books and decided he wanted to be an elementary school teacher. He then transferred to California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo where he left his senior year in order to focus on writing. Jay has had several different jobs, including being a shoe salesman and working in bookstores and libraries. (more…)