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Author Annabeth Albert and her latest novel, Conventionally Yours

Interview With an Author: Annabeth Albert

June 11, 2020

When she’s not adding to her keeper shelf, Annabeth Albert is a multi-published Pacific Northwest romance writer. Her popular LGBTQ+ romances include several fan-favorite and critically acclaimed series.

Interview, LAPL Reads, Safer at Home
Author John Scalzi and his latest novel, The Last Emperox

Interview With an Author: John Scalzi

May 28, 2020

John Scalzi is a New York Times bestselling and award-winning speculative fiction author whose work has been translated into more than 20 languages.

Interview, LAPL Reads, John Scalzi, Safer at Home
Author Marie Benedict with her latest novel, Lady Clementine

Interview With an Author: Marie Benedict

May 21, 2020

Marie Benedict is a lawyer with more than ten years’ experience as a litigator at two of the country’s premier law firms and for Fortune 500 companies. She is a LibraryReads Hall of Fame Recipient and a New York Times bestselling author.

Interview, LAPL Reads, Marie Benedict, Safer at Home
Author Margarita Montimore with her debut novel, Oona Out of Order

Interview With an Author: Margarita Montimore

May 07, 2020

After receiving a BFA in Creative Writing from Emerson College, Margarita Montimore worked for over a decade in publishing and social media before deciding to focus on the writing dream full-time.

Interview, LAPL Reads, Margarita Montimore, Safer at Home
Cynthia Hand and her latest novel, The How and The Why

Interview With an Author: Cynthia Hand

April 24, 2020

Cynthia Hand is the New York Times bestselling author of several books for teens, including the Unearthly trilogy, The Afterlife of Holly Chase,

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Peter Swanson and his latest book, Eight Perfect Murders

Interview With an Author: Peter Swanson

April 10, 2020

Peter Swanson is the author of six novels, including The Kind Worth Killing, winner of the New England Society Book Award, and finalist for the CWA Ian Fleming Steel Dagger and Her Every F

Interview, Author, Peter Swanson, Safer at Home
Author Sarah Gailey

Interview With an Author: Sarah Gailey

March 12, 2020

Sarah Gailey came onto the scene in 2015 and has since become one of the sharpest, funniest voices in pop culture online. They are a regular contributor to multiple websites, including Tor.com. Their nonfiction has appeared in Mashable and The Boston Globe.

Authors, Interview, Sarah Gailey
Luke Geddes and his debut novel, Heart of Junk

Interview With an Author: Luke Geddes

February 27, 2020

Luke Geddes is originally from Appleton, Wisconsin, and now lives Cincinnati, Ohio. He holds a Ph.D. in comparative literature and creative writing from the University of Cincinnati.

Authors, Interview, Luke Geddes, LAPL Reads
Ryan La Sala and his debut novel, Reverie

Interview With an Author: Ryan La Sala

February 13, 2020

Ryan La Sala grew up in Connecticut, but only physically.

Authors, Interview, Ryan La Sala, LAPL Reads, LGBTQIA
Chris McCormick and his latest book, The Gimmicks

Interview With an Author: Chris McCormick

January 30, 2020

Chris McCormick is the author of a collection of stories, Desert Boys, winner of the 2017 Stonewall Book Award.

Authors, Interview, Chris McCormick

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