Order of Michael Sears Books
Michael Sears is an American author of financial thriller novels. He writes the Jason Stafford series. Prior to becoming a novelist, Michael was a Managing Director for two different Wall Street firms, where he worked in the bond market for twenty years as well as in foreign exchange and derivatives. Prior to returning to Columbia University for his MBA, he was a professional actor who appeared at the Shakespeare Theatre of Washington, Playwright’s Theater of Washington, New Jersey Shakespeare Festival, The Comedy Stage Co., and every soap opera shot in New York City (within the course of one year). Michael is married to artist/poet Barbara Segal and is the father of two sons. (more…)
Order of Paolo Bacigalupi Books
Paolo Bacigalupi is an American author of science fiction and fantasy novels, writing for young adults and adults. He writes in the biopunk subgenre. Paolo has won the Hugo, Nebula, Compton Crook, Theodore Sturgeon and Michael L. Printz awards, among others. His writing has appeared in High Country News, Salon.com, The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction, and Asimov’s Science Fiction Magazine. Paolo resides in Western Colorado with his wife and son, where he is working his next novel. (more…)
Order of Barbara Ross Books
Barbara Ross is an American author of cozy mystery novels. She writes the Maine Clambake Mysteries series. Barbara and her husband own the former Seafarer Inn at the head of the harbor in Boothbay Harbor, Maine. From her perch on the Seafarer’s wide front porch, Barbara’s had a chance to observe the quirks of life in a small resort town, along with the stunning harbour views. Prior to running the inn, Barbara was a co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of two successful start-ups in educational technology. Barbara and her husband split their time between Boothbay and Somerville, Massachusetts. (more…)
Order of Marty Wingate Books
Marty Wingate is an American author of cozy mystery novels and non-fiction books. She writes the Potting Shed Mysteries and Birds of a Feather Mysteries. Besides writing, Marty speaks about gardens and travel. Her garden articles appear in publications such as Fine Gardening, American Gardener, Country Gardens, and Gardening How-to. She also appears on the A Dry Rain podcast. Marty leads garden tours to European and North American destinations. (more…)
Order of Wayne Simmons Books
Wayne Simmons is an Irish author of horror novels. The road to becoming a horror novelist was a bit of a winding one for Wayne. He wrote reviews and conducted interviews for various e-zines before his first novel was published. His work has been published in the UK, Austria, Germany, Spain, Turkey and North America. He also contributes to Skin Deep Tattoo Magazine and is the PR/Marketing chief for Infected Books. Wayne lives in Wales with his girlfrend and a Jack Russell Terrier named Dita. (more…)
Order of Carolyn Brown Books
Carolyn Brown is an American novelist of contemporary, historical and western romance and women’s fiction novels. She writes the Oklahoma Land Rush, Promised Land, Love’s Valley, Broken Roads, Spikes & Spurs and several other series. She is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author. Carolyn has loved reading since she was five years old. It doesn’t matter if it’s literary fiction or the back of a cereal box – Carolyn loves reading it. She loves writing romance because it’s about emotions and relationships. Whether the story is set in present time, 100 years ago or 1000 years ago, human nature has never changed. Carolyn became serious about writing when her third child was born and her days and nights were reversed. Carolyn is married to her husband, Charles, and has three children along with fifteen grandchildren. (more…)
Order of Erik Larson Books
Erik Larson is an American author of non-fiction books. He has written features for The Wall Street Journal and Time. His stories have been published in The New York, The Atlantic Monthly, Harper’s and more. Erik has taught non-fiction writing at San Francisco State University, the Johns Hopkins Writing Seminars, and the University of Oregon. He lives in Seattle, Washington with his wife. They have daughters who live in various locations. (more…)
Order of Tim Stevens Books
Tim Stevens is an English-South African author of action and spy thriller novels. He writes the John Purkiss, Joe Venn and Martin Calvary series. Besides writing, Tim works as a doctor with the National Health Service. He lives in London, England with his wife and daughters. (more…)
Order of Linda Byler Books
Linda Byler is an American author of Amish fiction. She writes the Buggy Spoke, Lizzie Searches for Love, Sadie’s Montana, Lancaster Burning and several other series. Linda grew up Amish and continues to be an active member of the Amish church. Growing up, Linda loved to read and write and that has never changed. She is well known within the Amish community as a columnist for a weekly Amish newspaper. Linda and her husband, their children, and grandchildren live in central Pennsylvania. (more…)
Order of Sharon Shinn Books
Sharon Shinn is an American author of science fiction and fantasy novels. She writes the Samaria, Safe-Keepers, Twelve Houses, Elemental Blessings and Shifting Circle series. Sharon has been writing since she was eight years old. She has a degree in journalism from Northwestern University that she used to support herself while she honed her fiction writing craft. Sharon won the William C. Crawford Award for Outstanding New Fantasy Writer and was nominated for the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer. (more…)