Order of Joy Ellis Books
Joy Ellis is an English author of crime thriller novels. She writes the DI Nikki Galena and DS Joe Easter series, as well as the DI Rowan Jackman and DS Maria Evens series. Joy was born in Kent, but spent the majority of her adult life in London and Surrey. She worked as an apprentice florist at Constance Spry, Ltd. in Mayfair. She would later go on to work a variety of different jobs, including being a bookshop manager. Joy has been writing mysteries for years, but didn’t focus on it until later. She sets her novels in the Lincolnshire Fens, which she loves due to its remote location and the beauty of the marshlands. It is also where she makes her home, with her partner, Jacqueline (a retired police officer). (more…)
Order of Brian Aldiss Books
Brian W. Aldiss (1925-2017) was an English author of science fiction novels and short stories. Aldiss grew up reading the works of H.G. Wells, Robert Heinlein and eventually Philip K. Dick. Prior to becoming an author, he served in the Royal Signals in World War II (where he saw action). Following the war, he worked as a bookseller. During this time, he wrote short stories for a trade journal, which got the attention of an editor at Faber and Faber. His career was decorated with such awards and accolades as being named a Grand Master by the Science Fiction Writers of America, being inducted into the Science Fiction Hall of Fame, two Hugo Awards, one Nebula Award and one John W. Campbell Memorial Award. (more…)
Order of Susan Johnson Books
Susan Johnson is an American author of romance novels. She also writes as C.C. Gibbs. She is a New York Times bestselling author. Susan prefers to write about “larger than life” characters. Her heroes, the real focus of her stories, are always rich. The heroines put up a good fight and manage to cure the hero of a little of his arrogance by the end of the story. (more…)
Order of Steve Allen Books
Steve Allen (1921-2000) was an American author, in addition to being a late night talk show host, comedian, TV personality, musician and composer and more. After starting out in radio, Allen was the first host of The Tonight Show. Allen wrote a series of mystery novels featuring himself and his wife, Jayne Meadows, as amateur sleuths (although in actuality they were ghostwritten by Walter J. Sheldon and later Robert Westbrook). (more…)
Order of Maria Semple Books
Maria Semple is an American author and screenwriter. She has written for such television shows as Beverly Hills, 90210, Mad About You, Saturday Night Live, Arrested Development, Suddenly Susan and Ellen. Her father, Lorenzo Semple, Jr., was also a screenwriter; he wrote the pilot for Batman in the ’60s. Maria was born in Santa Monica, California, but her family quickly moved to Spain for a couple of years. She then lived in Los Angeles, and Aspen, Colorado. She earned her B.A. in English from Barnard College. Maria lives in Seattle, Washington with her partner, writer/producer George Meyer. They have one daughter. (more…)
Order of Adam Christopher Books
Adam Christopher is a New Zealand author of science fiction, fantasy, adventure and mystery novels. He writes the Spider Wars and the Raymond Electromatic series. Adam grew up watching Doctor Who (Pertwee-era) and listening to The Beatles. When not writing or spending time on social media, Adam enjoys drinking tea and obsessing over DC Comics, Stephen King, and The Cure. He lives in Northwest England with his wife. (more…)
Order of 3:AM Kisses Books
3:AM Kisses is a series of contemporary romance novels by American author Addison Moore. The series is considered romantic comedy for 17+ readers. Each novel in the series can be read as a standalone romance. (more…)
Order of Celestra Books
Celestra is a series of YA paranormal romance novels by American novelist Addison Moore. The series spins off into the Celestra Forever After series. (more…)
Order of Addison Moore Books
Addison Moore is an American author of contemporary and paranormal romance novels. She writes the Celestra series and the 3:AM Kisses series, and is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author. Prior to becoming a novelist, Addison worked as a therapist for nearly a decade. Now, when she’s not writing, she can be found reading. She lives on the West Coast with her husband, four children and two dogs. (more…)
Order of Barbara Erskine Books
Barbara Erskine is an English author of historical fiction, supernatural and romance novels. Barbara has always been interested in history, which started with her own family history and later became studying Scottish history at Edinburgh University. She began writing short stories in her spare time. Eventually, she would begin researching and developing the idea of Lady of Hay. (more…)