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Author Rebecca Serle and her latest novel, In Five Years
Daryl M., June 15, 2020

Rebecca Serle is an author and television writer who lives in Los Angeles.


Author Celia Laskey and first book Under the Rainbow
Daryl M., June 04, 2020

Celia Laskey's work has appeared in Guernica, The Minnesota Review, and other places. She has an MFA from the University of New Mexico and was a finalist in Glimmer Train's Short Story Award for New Writers. She lives with her wife in Los Angeles.


Author Annabeth Albert and her latest novel, Conventionally Yours
Daryl M., 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.


Author John Scalzi and his latest novel, The Last Emperox
Daryl M., 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.


Author Marie Benedict with her latest novel, Lady Clementine
Daryl M., 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.


Author Margarita Montimore with her debut novel, Oona Out of Order
Daryl M., 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.


Girl reading a book on her tablet
James Sherman, April 28, 2020

Sure we’re still staying put, and while social distancing has nipped our spring plans in the bud, it’s also great to have the time to slow down and read! Why not take a look at some fiction about people who are also sheltering in place?


Flash Fiction book covers
Sheryn Morris, April 15, 2020

If you are having trouble staying focused these days, you’re not alone. Your concentration may not be what it was, so this is a good time for flash fiction, a genre of very, very, very short stories.


three of the book jackets featured
Sheryn Morris, March 31, 2020

As Women’s History Month ends, we would like to offer you a few e-books and e-audiobooks about intrepid, adventurous women who traveled for the sheer joy of doing something different, to escape from others, to see the world, or to take on a challenge.


Luke Geddes and his debut novel, Heart of Junk
Daryl M., 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.


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