Ellen Read
Multi Award Winning, multi genre author, Ellen Read, is the author of The Thornton Mysteries – cosy murder mysteries set in Australia. Ellen also writes ghost stories and thrillers. Her latest book is a fantasy, based on the Triple Goddess of Celtic mythology and soon to be published by Serenade Publishing.
When she’s not writing, she’s reading, painting or taking photographs.
Ellen loves to read fiction, non-fiction, and poetry. She particularly loves history and stories of ancient myths and legends. Authors such as Agatha Christie, Mary Stewart, Robert Graves, Edgar Allan Poe, and Victoria Holt have influenced her work.
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Julie Embleton
Julie Embleton is a dark fantasy author from Dublin, Ireland. She writes tenacious, kick-ass females who can rescue themselves (thanks very much), gutsy heroes with tender hearts, and heinous villains who thrive on chaos. Her stories weave suspense, romance, and magick—mostly with happy endings, though she’s not above the occasional cliffhanger.
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Born and raised in Ireland, Julie lives by the shores of the moody Irish Sea, north of County Dublin. When not writing, she’s often found with her second great love: tarot. Julie doesn’t just write about magick—she lives it, working as a professional tarot reader and guiding others in her holistic mindfulness practice. If you’re curious, you can explore more about her other passions at creativesoul -
Steve Griffin
Steve Griffin is the author of seventeen books, best known for his supernatural thrillers full of twists and turns—including the bestselling Ghosts of Alice series and his chilling Christmas ghost stories. His latest book, The Woman in the Widow’s Lace, is a dark, spine-tingling mystery set in wintry London, the fifth standalone novel in The Ghosts of Alice.
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He’s also written The Secret of the Tirthas, a fast-paced mystery adventure series for young adults. The City of Light, the first book in the series, was praised by The Guardian as “entertaining and exciting.”
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Jenny Colgan
Jenny Colgan is the author of numerous bestselling novels, including 'The Little Shop of Happy Ever After' and 'Summer at the Little Beach Street Bakery', which are also published by Sphere.' Meet Me at the Cupcake Café' won the 2012 Melissa Nathan Award for Comedy Romance and was a Sunday Times Top Ten bestseller, as was 'Welcome to Rosie Hopkins' Sweetshop of Dreams', which won the RNA Romantic Novel of the Year Award 2013.
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Sara Rosett
USA Today bestselling author Sara Rosett writes lighthearted mysteries for readers who enjoy atmospheric settings, fun characters, and puzzling whodunits.
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She is the author of the High Society Lady Detective historical mystery series as well as three contemporary cozy series, the Murder on Location series, the On the Run series, and the Ellie Avery series. Sara also teaches an online course, How to Outline A Cozy Mystery.
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C.J. Archer
C.J. Archer is the USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of historical mystery and historical fantasy novels including the GLASS AND STEELE series, the CLEOPATRA FOX MYSTERIES, the MINISTRY OF CURIOSITIES and THE GLASS LIBRARY series.
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She has loved history and books for as long as she can remember and feels fortunate that she found a way to combine the two. She has at various times worked as a librarian, IT support person and technical writer but in her heart has always been a fiction writer. She lives in Melbourne, Australia, with her husband, 2 children and Coco the black and white cat.
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Julie Embleton
Julie Embleton is a dark fantasy author from Dublin, Ireland. She writes tenacious, kick-ass females who can rescue themselves (thanks very much), gutsy heroes with tender hearts, and heinous villains who thrive on chaos. Her stories weave suspense, romance, and magick—mostly with happy endings, though she’s not above the occasional cliffhanger.
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Born and raised in Ireland, Julie lives by the shores of the moody Irish Sea, north of County Dublin. When not writing, she’s often found with her second great love: tarot. Julie doesn’t just write about magick—she lives it, working as a professional tarot reader and guiding others in her holistic mindfulness practice. If you’re curious, you can explore more about her other passions at creativesoul -
Mary-Lou Stephens
Mary-Lou Stephens was born in Tasmania, studied acting at The Victorian College of the Arts and played in bands in Melbourne, Hobart and Sydney. Eventually she got a proper job - in radio, where she was a presenter and music director, first with commercial radio and then with the ABC.
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She received rave reviews for her memoir Sex, Drugs and Meditation (2013), the true story of how meditation changed her life, saved her job and helped her find a husband.
Mary-Lou has worked and played all over Australia and now travels the world slowly and writes, mostly.
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Looking back at my life I can honestly say that it has never been dull!
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After I got my degree, I had a career in marketing, never staying with one company for too long. There were highs as well as lows and being a woman in a male dominated environment was not easy.
At the same time, I had one disastrous relationship after another but at least I maintained my independence throughout. I’ve never been one to just accept the status quo; I’m always looking for new adventures.
I started writing in my forties and soon realised that being at my keyboard, creating characters and storylines, was where I became truly alive and life became thrilling and fun.
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Steve Griffin
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He’s also written The Secret of the Tirthas, a fast-paced mystery adventure series for young adults. The City of Light, the first book in the series, was praised by The Guardian as “entertaining and exciting.”
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A.E. Warren
After spending eight years working as a lawyer, A.E. Warren began to write in the evenings and early mornings as a form of escapism from life in a very small cubicle with lots of files. She self-published her first novels, The Museum of Second Chances and The Base of Reflections, in her spare time. Following this, they were both signed (along with a further two books) by Del Rey UK who are the science fiction/fantasy imprint of Penguin Random House.
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She is an avid reader, occasional gamer and fair-weather runner. Subject Twenty-One (originally The Museum of Second Chances) is her debut novel and there will be four books in the Tomorrow’s Ancestors series. She lives in the UK with her husband, daughter and hopefully, one day, a wise border t -
Sandie Docker
Australian author, Sandie Docker grew up in Coffs Harbour, and first fell in love with reading when her father introduced her to fantasy books as a teenager. Her love of Women’s Fiction began when she first read Jane Austen for the HSC, but it wasn’t until she was taking a translation course at university that her Mandarin lecturer suggested she might have a knack for writing – a seed of an idea that sat quietly in the back of her mind while she lived overseas and travelled the world.
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Now back in Sydney, Sandie writes about love, loss, family and small country towns. Sandie is also the founder and director of The Northern Beaches Readers Festival.
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Ian Hornett
With absolutely no inkling that he wanted to be an author, Ian was born in Colchester in 1964. Aged 19, he did a degree, which involved 3 years of playing around with sports equipment, before joining Customs & Excise. This job, alas, involved more serious adult behaviour and a lot less sporting fun. At 40, he became a primary teacher where he hoped to rekindle his love affair with sport. This did happen, even if a lot of time was spent tidying the P.E. shed. Teaching children how to write in an exciting way was an inspiration, however, and he still teaches.
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Julia Scott
JULIA SCOTT writes magical, romantic stories full of heart—blending adventure, wonder, and the kind of love that lingers. Her books span whimsical fantasy, dream-filled sci-fi, and everyday spells that help readers reconnect with their own magic.
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Barbara Lennox
I was born, and still live, in Scotland on the shores of a river, between the mountains and the sea. I’m a retired scientist and science administrator, but have always been fascinated by the early history of Scotland, and I love fleshing out that history with the stories of fictional, and not-so-fictional, characters.
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Susan Mackie
"Uniquely Australian, yet told in a companionable style, reminiscent of Maeve Binchy." Julie, Goodreads & Amazon.
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Romance books you'll fall in love with.
Susan Mackie writes heart-warming, character-driven romance and women's fiction. Small town stories with all the feels and a community you'll want to move to.
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Verity Bright
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Ian Hornett
With absolutely no inkling that he wanted to be an author, Ian was born in Colchester in 1964. Aged 19, he did a degree, which involved 3 years of playing around with sports equipment, before joining Customs & Excise. This job, alas, involved more serious adult behaviour and a lot less sporting fun. At 40, he became a primary teacher where he hoped to rekindle his love affair with sport. This did happen, even if a lot of time was spent tidying the P.E. shed. Teaching children how to write in an exciting way was an inspiration, however, and he still teaches.
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Barbara Lennox
I was born, and still live, in Scotland on the shores of a river, between the mountains and the sea. I’m a retired scientist and science administrator, but have always been fascinated by the early history of Scotland, and I love fleshing out that history with the stories of fictional, and not-so-fictional, characters.
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Stephanie H. Hammond
Here's a little glimpse into the rollercoaster of my life – and if you know me, you’ll know I've worn quite a few hats along the way! I kicked things off as a teenage mother, which was like diving into the deep end of adulthood.
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Along the way, I channelled my inner entrepreneur as an Avon lady, bringing beauty products and smiles to doorsteps. Volunteering was another one of my early passions, still is, and it's amazing how giving back lightens my heart.
Life kept unfolding, and I ended up as a mum of seven. Yes, seven incredible souls who've filled my life with more love and chaos than I could have ever imagined! Life took some unexpected turns, and I became both a widow and a divorcee. That's life's way of making us stronger, I guess.
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David Farrell
David Farrell, the author of The Wilde Collection fictional memoir series, lives in a rural village on the banks of the Mighty Waikato River.
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While planning his next book, he walks through the magnificent landscapes of Aotearoa, New Zealand with his new muse, Zelda, by his side. A Kiwi Heading Dog rescued from the pound.
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Elena Carter
Elena Carter lives by the sea in the beautiful city of Varna, Bulgaria.
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When she’s not writing, you might find her chasing her toddler around the house or pushing the stroller along the city streets, while taking pictures of all the cats and flowers around and at the same time thinking of story ideas.
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Bruce Spydar
Bruce Spydar used to wear a suit, work in an office, and get paid to lead teams of staff working for international nature conservation. Today he possesses no suit that fits, has no office nor staff, and he doesn’t get paid … although he still volunteers in support of nature.
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For the last few years, Bruce has thrown himself into writing. Perhaps it’s a last-ditch attempt to harness his creativity, before his brain turns to mush. On many an afternoon he can be spotted gazing out of an upstairs window of his house near Cambridge, searching for inspiration.
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Nannette Kreitzman
I'm a retired stay at home mom and happy empty nester. I spend my morning walks dreaming up short story ideas, but despite my carefully laid plans, my characters always manage to change things up! I've learned to pay attention to them though, they're usually right.
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Julia Scott
JULIA SCOTT writes magical, romantic stories full of heart—blending adventure, wonder, and the kind of love that lingers. Her books span whimsical fantasy, dream-filled sci-fi, and everyday spells that help readers reconnect with their own magic.
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Based in Essex, England, Julia is a writer, book designer, and creative soul who believes in the power of words. When she's not writing, you'll find her singing (loudly), gaming, shuffling tarot cards, or plotting her next wild idea in the garden. -
Janice Coy
Janice Coy is an award-winning author of seven books readers find hard to put down. Her work also appears in the San Diego Decameron Project Anthology as well as other anthologies and in 3ElementsReview-A Literary Journal. She mostly writes books that she would enjoy reading: books that are simply fun to read and discuss with book club friends.
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Ms. Coy studied American and English literature at UC Davis where she graduated with honors. She worked as a daily newspaper journalist, and later as a freelance feature writer.
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Angela Cairns
About Angela Cairns
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TOUCH #1 Amazon Bestseller - Thank you for your wonderful reviews for TOUCH - a poignant story of resilience and redemption.
Brett made a decision that would change Ellie Rose's life forever. An evocative story of lovers, friends, found-family and healing, told against the backdrop of Britain in the turbulent 1990's. If you like Nicholas Sparks' books, you'll love TOUCH
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Stephen Diana
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Julia Blake
I was born and raised in the beautiful historic market town of Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk, where I live still with my kid, one crazy cat and a succession of even crazier lodgers. I'm a multi-genre author which basically means I write whatever story floats into my head and worry about what genre it fits into afterwards. So far, I have written in contemporary fiction, romantic suspense, YA fantasy, folklore fantasy, sci-fi, short stories, poetry, and even a fabulous steampunk retelling of the Snow White story.
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Bruce A Hanson
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Hi, this is Bruce A Hanson. What's that? You've never heard of me? That's okay. I'll start by saying I'm a multi-genre author and I write for all ages. My Children's books are under the pen name Robert Rime.
Here are some rapid-fire facts if you want to get to know me better...
The Past: I started writing sporadically in the late 1980’s. I was so naive then.
Writing Achievements: 1 of 6 authors Short Listed for the Canadian Whistler Independent Book Awards for Double Cross, plus 8 awards for short story fiction & 1 award for non-fiction creative writing.
Zodiac Sign: Cancer, the crabby
Personality Type: Introvert, geek tendencies, but outgoing with people I know.
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Rachel Stanley
Rachel Stanley lives in the Northwest of England. She has always wanted to write stories but only found the time to put pen to paper after a dream about a Grim Reaper. True story!
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She's spent most of her adult life working as a project manager, despite her degree being in psychology. Her degree comes in handy though, helping her to understand people and their different motivations. Rachel loves people watching!
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