November 2016 Newsletter
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It’s November and we’re getting into some prime reading time depending on where you live. I’m in Canada and I LOVE this time of year. Nothing like some rain followed by snow to keep me in on those cold nights just relaxing with a cup of hot chocolate and a book to read. (more…)
Reader Mailbag: Books You Bought/Are Buying As Gifts
This months mailbag question was asking readers what books they were buying as gifts or had bought as gifts recently. A nice question with Christmas coming up. Personally I’ve been buying people Before the Fall by Noah Hawley. A nice standalone thriller.
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Order of N.K. Jemisin Books
N.K. Jemisin is an American author of speculative fiction novels. She writes the Inheritance Trilogy series. Born in Iowa City, Iowa, Jemisin grew up in New York City and Alabama. She then spent a decade in Massachusetts, prior to moving back to New York City. Jemisin earned her B.S. in psychology from Tulane University and her M. Ed from the University of Maryland College Park. Besides her writing, she also works as a career counselor. Jemisin lives in Brooklyn, New York. (more…)
Order of Inspector Bonaparte Books
Inspector Bonaparte is the protagonist in a series of detective fiction novels by Australian novelist Arthur Upfield. Inspector Napoleon Bonaparte (aka “Bony”) is a half-Caucasian, half-Aboringine police detective with the Queensland police force. The novels are not only set in Queensland, but throughout the entire country of Australia. He often works undercover, using a pseudonym. (more…)
Order of Arthur Upfield Books
Arthur William Upfield (1890-1964) was an English-Australian author of detective fiction and thriller novels. He wrote the Inspector Bonaparte series. Upfield moved to Australia when he was a young man and fought with the Australian military during World War I. He spent the next few years travelling around his adopted home country, learning about the Aboriginal culture. Upfield was also a member of the Australian Geological Society and was involved in numerous scientific expeditions. Upfield’s works remained popular after his death, and in the 1970s were adapted into the Australian television series entitled “Boney.” (more…)
Order of Soup Lover’s Mysteries Books
The Soup Lover’s Mysteries series is a series of cozy mystery novels by American novelist Connie Archer. Set in the small ski resort town of Snowflake, Vermont, Lucky Jamieson inherits her parents’ soup shop. But when murder occurs that could risk the business, Lucky is going to have to take things into her own hands in order to find out “whodunnit.” (more…)
Order of Connie Archer Books
Connie Archer is an American author of cozy mystery novels. She writes the Soup Lover’s Mysteries. Connie spent her early life in New England, where she enjoyed ice skating, spending time at the Cape Cod beach and skiing in Vermont. She would read Caesar’s Gallic War journals and the twelve books of the Aeneid. She also performed in a theatre troupe, travelling the suburbs of Boston. Connie majored in biology in college, but ended up getting a degree in English literature. She now lives in Los Angeles. (more…)
Order of Dragonfury Books
Dragonfury is a series of paranormal romance/fantasy novels by Canadian novelist Coreene Callahan. Mixing action, fantasy and romance, the series features a race of half-dragons, half-humans called dragon-shifters who live alongside humans and are sworn to protect them. (more…)
Order of Coreene Callahan Books
Coreene Callahan is a Canadian author of paranormal romance and historical fantasy novels. She writes the Dragonfury series. Coreene Callahan has been a part of an otherwise all-male hockey team, and knows a couple of things about tough guys and how to write them. After graduating with honours in psychology and working in interior design, Coreene eventually found her way back to her first love of writing. She lives in Canada with her family and dog. (more…)
Order of Chris Nickson Books
Chris Nickson is a British author of historical mystery novels and non-fiction books. He writes the Richard Nottingham and the D.I. Tom Harper series. Chris began writing while he was a young boy in Leeds. He soon realized he enjoyed it, as well as playing and writing music. He spent 30 years living in the United States, both playing in bands and writing, and has made a living writing since 1994. Much of his writing has been in the music journalism genre, which combines two of his passions. Chris moved back to the United Kingdom in 2005. (more…)