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Send us a textCynthia is an award-winning paranormal romance author that writes for sassy nerds with a sharp sense of humor. Starting her adult life in theater, she earned a Masters of Fine Arts in Costume Design, but her first love was telling stories. After some encouragement, she dove down the writing rabbit hole, creating magical worlds, snarky heroines, and sexy heroes with a dash of "cinnamon roll".When not telling tales, Cynthia is a geek, a costumer, and an amateur artist. She resides in sunny San Diego, California with her husband Max, two cats of varying intelligence, and a ton of goldfish. You can learn more at her website: http://www.cynthiadiamondauthor.com/And for more about our host Lisa Kessler visit http://Lisa-Kessler.comBook Lights - shining a light on good books!

Send us a textReese Ryan is the author of fifteen published works of romantic fiction and counting. Her stories feature complex, deliciously-flawed characters. She presents her characters with family and career drama, challenging love interests, and life-changing secrets while treating readers to an emotional love story with unexpected twists.Born and raised in the Midwest, she now resides in Central North Carolina. She treads the line carefully between being a Northerner and a damned Yankee, despite her insistence on calling soda pop. She gauges her progress by the number of “bless your lil’ hearts” she receives each week. She is currently down to two.Reese, an advocate for the romance genre and diversity in fiction, is the past president of her local Romance Writers of America chapter, a panelist at the 2017 Los Angeles Times Festival of Books, and the 2018 Donna Hill Breakout Author.Her latest booksA Reunion of Rivals and Candidly Yours are available now. You can find her on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, I

Send us a textLisa Kessler is a Best Selling author of dark paranormal fiction. She's a two-time San Diego Book Award winner for Best Published Fantasy-Sci-fi-Horror and Best Published Romance. Her books have also won the PRISM award, the Award of Excellence, the National Excellence in Romantic Fiction Award, the Award of Merit from the Holt Medallion, and an International Digital Award for Best Paranormal.Her short stories have been published in print anthologies and magazines, and her vampire story, Immortal Beloved, was a finalist for a Bram Stoker award.When she's not writing, Lisa is a professional vocalist, and has performed with San Diego Opera as well as other musical theater companies in San Diego.You can learn more at http://Lisa-Kessler.com

Send us a textRobert J. Sawyer is one of only eight writers ever to win all three of the world’s top awards for best science-fiction novel of the year: the Hugo, the Nebula, and the John W. Campbell Memorial Award. He has also won the Robert A. Heinlein Award, the Edward E. Smith Memorial Award, and the Hal Clement Memorial Award; the top SF awards in China, Japan, France, and Spain; and a record-setting sixteen Canadian Science Fiction and Fantasy Awards (“Auroras”).Rob’s novel FlashForward was the basis for the ABC TV series of the same name, and he was a scriptwriter for that program. He also scripted the two-part finale for the popular web series Star Trek Continues.He is a Member of the Order of Canada, the highest honor bestowed by the Canadian government, as well as the Order of Ontario, the highest honor given by his home province; he was also one of the initial inductees into the Canadian Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame.Rob lives just outside Toronto.His website and blog are at sfwriter.com,

Send us a textEric is a former bookseller, cellist, and comic seller currently living in Saint Louis, Missouri. A lifelong enthusiast of books, music, toys, and games, he discovered a love for the written word after being dragged to the library by his parents at a young age. When he is not writing, you can usually find him reading, gaming, or buried beneath a small avalanche of Transformers. You can learn more and sign up for his newsletter here: https://www.ericrasher.com/And for more about our host Lisa Kessler visit http://Lisa-Kessler.comBook Lights - shining a light on good books!

Send us a textGet ready because I've got a reading list for you that will keep you plenty busy all summer.For the history of baseball fans: Curveball by Martha AckermanA Strong Right Arm by Michelle Y GreenMo'ne Davis: Remember my Name by Mo'ne DavisChildren's Books: What was the March on Washington? by Kathleen KrullWhat was Stonewall? by Nico Medina20 Shakespeare Children's Stories: The Complete Collection (found on Amazon)A bit of whimsy:Head Over Paws by Debbie BurnsAll the Way by Kristen ProbyThe Kissing Game by Marie HarteTourist Attraction by Sarah MorgenthalerNot the Girl You Marry by Andie J. ChristopherConventionally Yours by Annabeth AlbertPride, Prejudice, and Other Flavors AND Recipe for Persuasion by Sonali DevThe First Emma by Camille di MaioTo expand our perspectives: So You Want to Talk About Race by Injeoma OluoMe and White Supremacy by Layla F. SaadWorkbook for Me and White Supremacy Keep reading friends! Keep learning. Be safe. 

Send us a textNina Crespo lives in Florida where she indulges in her favorite passions — the beach, a good glass of wine, date night with her own real-life hero and dancing.Her lifelong addiction to romance began in her teens while on a “borrowing spree” in her older sister’s bedroom where she discovered her first romance novel.Let Nina’s sensual contemporary stories and steamy paranormal tales feed your own addiction for love, romance, and happily ever after.You can learn more here: https://ninacrespo.com/And for more about host Lisa Kessler visit http://Lisa-Kessler.comBook Lights - shining a light on good books!

Send us a textJackiem Joyner has loved Science Fiction ever since he was a child, fascinated by all the stories and imaginations of futuristic worlds. But it wasn’t until later in his life, after experiencing huge success in the recording business, that he decided to put pen to paper - the result of which is his debut novel, Zarya.Gathering from his experiences traveling the world as a recording artist, he developed a knack for good science fiction stories after reading several books a month. Having used and operated many devices from the future, he incorporated exciting equipment and imaginary scientific ideas into dramatic thrillers that are sure to keep readers on edge.Jackiem was born in Norfolk, Virginia and spent most of his young adult life in Syracuse New York before moving to Los Angeles, California where he currently resides. In addition to writing fun stories, Jackiem Joyner has experienced huge success as a recording artist, with multiple songs peaking at number 1 on the billboard charts and 5 int

Send us a textUSA Today Bestselling author Sonali Dev writes Bollywood-style love stories that let her explore issues faced by women around the world while still indulging her faith in a happily ever after.Sonali’s novels have been on Library Journal, NPR, Washington Post, and Kirkus’s Best Books of the year lists. She has won the American Library Association’s award for best romance, the RT Reviewer Choice Award for best contemporary  romance, multiple RT Seals of Excellence, is a RITA® finalist, and has been listed for the Dublin Literary award. Shelf Awareness calls her “Not only one of the best but one of the bravest romance novelists working today.”She lives in Chicagoland with her very patient and often amused husband and two teens who demand both patience and humor, and the world’s most perfect dog.Her latest book Recipe for Persuasion is availble now. Find more at her website, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. 

Send us a textStephen Parolini is a full-time freelance editor and writer who shares his small Colorado apartment with his granddaughter and an assortment of imaginary characters. He is the author of the novel, Beautiful Sky Beautiful Sky, Stolen Things, and the short story collection, Duck (and other stories).You can find Stephen on the web in two locations at once. While this sounds like alchemy, it’s really just technology. You can find out more about his books at https://steveparolini.com/   And you can find information about his day job (freelance editor) at www.noveldoctor.com.

Send us a textTracy Wolff is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of sixty-four novels that run the gamut from young adult action adventures to new adult romance and from women’s fiction to erotica.  A long-time lover of vampires, dragons and all things that go bump in the night, Tracy loves nothing more than combining her affection for paranormal creatures with her love of writing tortured heroes and kick-butt heroines. When she’s not writing (which is a rare occurrence), she can be found trying out new recipes, offering make-up tips online, wandering comic book/gaming stores with her sons, and watching movies or plotting stories with her besties. A one time English professor, she now writes full-time from her home in Austin, Texas, which she shares with her family. Her most recent work, CRAVE, the young adult vampire novel, released in April 2020. To contact Tracy, you can find her at her website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and BookBub.

Send us a textUSA Today and Amazon Bestselling author Anna Lowe loves putting the "hero" back into heroine and letting location ignite a passionate romance. She loves dogs, sports, and travel – and letting the later inspire her fiction. If she's not hunched over her laptop, working on her latest story, you'll find her hiking in the mountains or biking country roads. Either way, the day will end with a chunk of dark chocolate and a good read.Get THREE FREE STORIES, 2 FREE AUDIOBOOKS, and dozens of EXCLUSIVE BONUS SCENES instantly by joining Anna's reader group at http://www.annalowebooks.comAnd for more about our host Lisa Kessler visit http://Lisa-Kessler.comBook Lights - shining a light on good books!

Send us a textBorn in Joliet, Illinois, author Twyla Turner was instantly enamored with all things entertainment and yearned for something "more".She wrote her first story in the 3rd grade and fell in love with creating a whole world from my mind.On her journey to become the next Oprah, she majored in radio/television with a minor in creative writing, then taught English in Japan for a year followed by, four years in Long Beach, California where she set her first book, Star Struck.After a mentally awakening trip to Sedona, AZ, her ravenous want to write more about amazingly strong women with fabulous curves hit her like a ton of bricks. To date, she's penned 13 novels and 2 novellas that combine her love of romance and travel, mixing in her own struggle with body image and the male species. Her Damaged Souls Series was a 2015 Amazon Bestseller. She is a champion for the underdog. She writes BBW and Interracial Erotic Romance (Romantica). To date, she has 17 published works, 15 full-length novel

Send us a textShannon Rogers has finished many novels, but after taking some time off, she connected with talented and prolific author, and friend, (C.G. Mosley), who had begun a sci-fi space opera trilogy who came up with the brilliant notion that Shannon could finish writing the rest of the story, and before she could blink, she was signing her first publishing contract for her co-authored book, scifi space story titled Star Cruiser Titan 2: The Abandoned Secret.​When not writing, Shannon is reading, dancing, singing loudly in her car, playing with her dogs, obsessively watching makeup tutorials, song reactions, and dance choreography videos on YouTube, and searching Spotify and Pandora for the next brilliant artist and songs which she will then run around and shove in her friends' faces, demanding they listen and love it.Shannon lives in Nashville, TN with her husband and furbabies, while butting into the lives of her adult son and daughter who tolerate it with exasperated sighs but genuine love. Oh,

Send us a textRegina Kyle knew she was destined to be an author when she won a writing contest at age ten with a touching tale about a squirrel and a nut pie. By day, she writes dry legal briefs, representing the state in criminal appeals. At night, she writes steamy romance with heart and humor.A lover of all things theatrical, Regina lives on the Connecticut coast with her husband, teenaged daughter and two melodramatic cats. When she's not writing, she's most likely singing, reading, cooking or watching bad reality television.Her latest release, Dirty Work, is available now and you can find Regina on her website, Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, Goodreads, and Bookbub.

Send us a textUSA Today and NY Times bestselling author Michelle Fox lives in the Midwest with her husband, tween, the occasional exchange student, and two labs who steal her socks and all the space on the couch. She loves fantasy and romance, which makes writing paranormal romance and urban fantasy a natural fit. Aside from writing, she runs the Wolf Pack Reads group on Facebook, a large, active community for readers (you should join!). In her spare time, she helps remodel her 1860 farmhouse, drives her tween everywhere and sits in the car, and drinks too much tea. Sign up for her newsletter here: https://authormichellefox.blogspot.com/p/subscribe-to-my-newsletter-get-free-read.htmlAnd for more about our host Lisa Kessler visit http://Lisa-Kessler.comBook Lights - shining a light on good books! 

Send us a textA few years ago, author Camille DiMaio left an award-winning real estate career in San Antonio to become a full-time writer.Along with her husband of over twenty years, she enjoys raising their four children. She has a bucket list that is never-ending, and uses her adventures to inspire her writing.Camille studied political science in college, but found working on actual campaigns much more fun. She overdoses on goodies at farmers markets (justifying them by her support for local bakeries) and belts out Broadway tunes whenever the moment strikes. There’s almost nothing she wouldn’t try, so long as it doesn’t involve heights, roller skates, or anything illegal.Her newest release, The First Emma, will be available on May 5th, but you can pre-order at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Books a Million.While you're there, grab her other four books.You can find Camille at her website, Twitter, FB, and Instagram.  

Send us a textStephanie Thornton loves history. Not only does she write about the amazing women you might not learn about in class, but she teaches history as well. Her books, tell the stories of great women of  the Egyptian, Byzantine, Mongolian empires as  they navigated chaos in order to survive. Two new books are her lastest releases And They Called it Camelot: A Novel About Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis and American Princess: A Novel of the First Daughter Alice Roosevelt are out now.When she's not writing or teachihg history, she spends time with husband and daughter in Alaska.In addition to her blog, you can find her on Twitter as well as Goodreads, Facebook, and Instagram.

Send us a textBoone's stories range from high fantasy to humorous paranormal.Having lived all over the world, and finally settling in the icy region of Alaska, she's always looking for the next adventure. It's not unusual to find Boone traversing the remotest parts of the Alaskan bush, gathering information for her stories. No person or escapade is off limits when it comes to weaving real life experiences into her books or blogs.Join Boone's V.I.P. Club and be first to hear about new releases, events, free read, contests and giveaways, and so much more. Sign up for her newsletter and stay informed. http://smarturl.it/VIPClubOr stop by her website - www.boonebrux.comAnd for more about our host Lisa Kessler visit http://Lisa-Kessler.comBook Lights - shining a light on good books!

Send us a text Author Erica Hale has always loved writing so with encouragement from her mom, she wrote her first book, Tomahawk, and never looked back.To date, she's penned half a dozen books, including those from her thriller Tomahawk, series. She loves hearing from readers as she continues to create her fabulous stories. You can find her on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Her latest release, Bow and Arrow, is available now.