Order of Calder Books
The Calder Saga is a series of romance novels by American author Janet Dailey. The series follows the Calder family throughout the plains of Montana. (more…)
Order of Janet Dailey Books
Janet Dailey (1944-2013) was an American novelist of romance novels. Dailey largely writes standalone titles, but also has a few series to name, including the 50 book Americana series, the Calder series and more. In 1997, Dailey was sued by popular romance novelist Nora Roberts for plagiarism, which Roberts considered “mind rape.” (more…)
Order of Derek Strange Books
Derek Strange is a series of crime fiction novels by American author George Pelecanos. The series follows two ex-cops (Derek Strange and Terry Quinn) now working as private investigators in Washington D.C. (more…)
Order of George P. Pelecanos Books
George P. Pelecanos is an American novelist of detective fiction. His novels usually take place in Washington D.C. (his hometown). His characters include Nick Stefanos, D.C. Quartet and Derek Strange. Aside from being an author, Pelecanos also works as a TV writer, TV producer and as a film producer. (more…)
Order of Max Freeman Books
Max Freeman is a series of crime fiction novels by American author Jonathon King. Freeman is a former cop from Philadelphia who had killed a 12 year-old boy while stopping a convenience store library. Haunted by that incident, he becomes a recluse in a Florida Everglades cabin. (more…)
Order of Jonathon King Books
Jonathon King is an American novelist of crime fiction, horror and suspense novels. His novels are set in South Florida. Before becoming a published author, King worked as journalist, which helped him come up with ideas and gave him the necessary real-life experience for his next career. (more…)
Order of Troubleshooters Books
Troubleshooters is a series of military/romantic suspense novels by American author Suzanne Brockmann. The books are also known as the Seal Team 16 series. The series gained notice from the gay community when it featured a romance of an openly gay character. Brockmann is a major supporter of gay rights and dedicated Hot Target to her gay son Jason. (more…)
Order of Tall, Dark And Dangerous Books
Tall, Dark & Dangerous is a series of military/romantic suspense novels by American novelist Suzanne Brockmann. The series follows a group of Navy SEALs. (more…)
Order of Suzanne Brockmann Books
Suzanne Brockmann is an American author of romance novels. Suzanne is best known for her military/romantic suspense novels in her Tall, Dark & Dangerous and Troubleshooters series. Aside from that, she has written a few duologies and trilogies, but has largely written standalone novels. (more…)
Bestselling Indie Author Turns Down 7-Figure Deal
Written by Brandon Williams on Tuesday, August 28th, 2012Believe it or not, not all authors are looking to cash-in at the first opportunity at the expensive of losing their creative freedom.
Some authors, like independent author Ruth Cardello – a New York Times Bestseller, prefer to work independently and can even be quite successful. Ruth recently turned down a seven-figure book deal.
Fellow author Jeff Rivera recently interviewed the teacher-turned-author about her success, promoting books and how she juggles being an author along with being a mom.
Here is a quick excerpt of the interview: (more…)