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Send us Fan MailBen Leman is a businessman, rancher, and fourth-generation Texan whose appetite for adventure has carried him from the remote wilderness of Alaska to elk hunts in the mountain West and travels across the globe. A licensed pilot and lifelong explorer, Ben is of proud Scottish descent and has spent years studying the fierce clashes between Highland clans, research that inspired the heart of his debut novel, Between the Tines. His pursuit of authenticity has taken him to many of the very locations in Scotland featured in the book.Guided by a deep love of country and community, Ben also served the public as both a County Judge and a State Representative in Texas—an experience that honed the political insight and sense of duty interwoven throughout his upcoming trilogy.Today, Ben and his wife live on their family ranch in Central Texas, where they’re raising four children and a herd of dreams. You can learn more at his website: https://www.benlemanauthor.com/ And for more about our host Lisa Kessle

Send us Fan MailJ. M. Shaw is a Canadian author of fantasy fiction who lives in Alberta with her husband and two young children. She’s been writing since childhood, building worlds from raw imagination and quiet observation, but it took years before she found the courage to share them. For Shaw, storytelling has always been more than a hobby; it’s a passion.In 2019, Shaw was diagnosed with autism and ADHD, a turning point that brought clarity to a lifetime of feeling “too much” or “too different.” Her intense focus, emotional depth, and ability to live inside fictional worlds became not flaws but the superpowers of a neurodivergent mind. These qualities shape her stories, infusing them with realism, heart, and meaning, and giving her the courage to finally share her creative works. Her worlds may be fantastical, but her characters—flawed, searching, and deeply human—resonate on a personal level.When she’s not writing, Shaw enjoys connecting with nature, curling up with a good book, and dreaming up new worlds.

Send us Fan MailJocie is the author of over twenty novels, and hundreds of articles. Her non-fiction writing has appeared in numerous national magazines, and online blogs. She worked several jobs before landing her ideal one as a librarian, a perfect segue to becoming an author.Her fiction writing has received awards for both her mystery and romantic comedy books. Writing humorous cozy mysteries, and romantic comedy, Jocie can find humor in almost every inappropriate thing. She lives in the Midwest on Dust Bunny Farm with her family, and the world’s calmest Border Collie, Ms. McNally.When not writing, she grows ArnoldSwartzaWeeds in her garden, and plots strategic military maneuvers against hostile dust bunnies. You can learn more at her website: https://jociemckade.com/And for more about our host Lisa Kessler visit http://Lisa-Kessler.com Book Lights - shining a light on good books!

Send us Fan MailUSA Today bestselling author, Dragon nominee, and award-winning journalist, Jeffery H. Haskell, lives and breathes writing. A passion of his from a young age, he can’t remember a time when he wasn’t telling stories. As a full-time author, he now pursues his life’s calling with the help of his amazing family. The only thing he likes as much as spending time with this family, writing, and speaking about writing, is helping other authors be successful. He will continue to write until he dies, possibly longer if allowed. You can learn more at his website: https://jefferyhhaskell.com/ And for more about our host Lisa Kessler visit http://Lisa-Kessler.com Book Lights - shining a light on good books!

Send us Fan MailUSA 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 Best Books of the year lists. She has won the American Library Association’s award for best romance, the RT Reviewer’s Choice award for best contemporary romance, the RT Seal of Excellence, and is a RITA Finalist.Sonali lives in the Chicago suburbs with her very patient and often amused husband and two teens who demand both patience and humor, and the world’s most perfect dog. Find out more at http://sonalidev.com And for more about our host Lisa Kessler visit http://Lisa-Kessler.com Book Lights - shining a light on good books!

Send a textKaira Rouda is an award–winning USA Today and Amazon Charts bestselling author of contemporary fiction that explores what goes on beneath the surface of seemingly perfect lives. Reviews have touted her novels as “pure genius” (SheReads), “an exceptional psychological thriller” (Publishers Weekly starred review) and promising to “keep you at the edge of your seat” (PopSugar). It is clear, one outlet shares, that “Kaira Rouda is the new mistress of domestic suspense” (Bookstr). Kaira’s work has been translated into a dozen languages and optioned for feature film. Three of her novels have been named Amazon Editor’s Picks for Best Mystery, Thriller & Suspense. BENEATH THE SURFACE won a Zibby’s Book Award for Best Beach Read, and WE WERE NEVER FRIENDS was featured in People magazine. Kaira is active in the mystery and thriller writing community as a co-founder and co-host of the Killer Author Club, a live online show supporting authors. You can learn more at her website: https://kairarouda.com/  or 

Send a textLiisa Kovala is an award-winning Finnish-Canadian author and book coach. Her most recent historical novel, Like Water for Weary Souls, won a Global Book Award for women's fiction. Surviving Stutthof, recounting her father’s experiences as a Finnish merchant marine imprisoned in a Nazi concentration camp in Poland, was short-listed for a Northern Lit Award in 2018 and was translated into Finnish. Liisa is a member of The Writers' Union of Canada and the Canadian Authors Association. Liisa also writes the Hygge House Cozy Mystery series as A. L. Jensen and Book 1 releases tomorrow! Her work explores her Finnish heritage and celebrates the northern landscape she calls home. You can learn more at her website: https://www.liisakovalabookcoach.com/ And for more about our host Lisa Kessler visit http://Lisa-Kessler.com Book Lights - shining a light on good books!

Send a textRomance author Maria Jane believes in the power of love. She sees that love may look messy and take a winding path, but there is magic in the journey. Her books are filled with fun moments, sweet gestures, surprising turns, and characters searching for their happily-ever-after. Craving your next HEA and/or HFN read? Find all of Maria’s Perfect romances, formerly writing as Tricia Copeland, and dive into a fun love story today at http://mariajaneromance.com And for more about our host Lisa Kessler visit http://Lisa-Kessler.com Book Lights - shining a light on good books!

Send a textJennifer Lieberman is from Maple, Ontario Canada and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from York University in Toronto. Jennifer has appeared in over thirty stage productions in Toronto, New York City, Los Angeles, Europe and Australia; including her Award-Winning solo-show "Year of the Slut". In addition to her performance career she has produced over forty independent film and theatre productions and penned a number of screen and stage plays including the web-series "Dumpwater Divas" and the short films "Leash" and "Details" which both screened at the Festival De Cannes' Court Métrage among other international film festivals. She also has a vlog on YouTube called "I Never Thought I Would..." where she interviews fellow authors about doing things they never thought they would and the unexpected places it led them to. You can learn more at er website: https://www.yearofthewhat.com/ And for more about our host Lisa Kessler visit http://Lisa

Send a textWendy Walker is the USA Today Best Selling author of the psychological suspense novels Blade, All Is Not Forgotten, Emma In the Night, The Night Before, Don’t Look For Me, What Remains, American Girl and the Audible Original audio play, Mad Love. Her novels have been translated into 23 foreign languages, topped bestseller lists both nationally and abroad, and have been optioned for both television and film.Wendy holds degrees from Brown University and Georgetown Law School. Prior to her writing career, Wendy trained for competitive figure skating, worked as a financial analyst at Goldman Sachs, and practiced both corporate and family law. She resides in Connecticut where she raised her three sons.You can learn more at her website: https://www.wendywalkerbooks.com/ And for more about our host Lisa Kessler visit http://Lisa-Kessler.com Book Lights - shining a light on good books!

Send us a textAndrew Givler is the author of The Debt Collection & Ironbound series. He is also a gaming YouTuber known as Sigils with over 1.4 Million subscribers. He loves making people laugh, video games, and food. (Not always in that order.) He lives in LA.To learn more about him you can go to his website: https://www.andrewgivler.com/ And for more about our host Lisa Kessler visit http://Lisa-Kessler.com Book Lights - shining a light on good books!

Send us a textKristine Jensen is a lifelong storyteller whose career has included writing scripts, screenplays, and narratives for some of the world’s most recognizable brands. With a talent for bringing characters and ideas to life, she has spent decades distilling complex ideas into language that resonates.Born and raised on a farm in South Dakota, Kristine found the spark for her debut novel in a box of handwritten club minutes kept by her grandmother—records of a real-life women’s group that met for more than sixty years. That discovery blossomed into Wednesday Club, a novel about inter-generational friendship, quiet resilience, and the search for belonging.Now living in Oregon, Kristine writes fiction that honors women’s inner lives and the quiet beauty of small-town communities. You can learn more about the true Wednesday Club that inspired her work and the movement to create Wednesday Clubs everywhere at her wednesday-club website. https://www.wednesday-club.com/ And for more about our host Lisa Kessle

Send us a textUSA Today bestselling author, Mary Leo, writes small town, swoon worthy, sexy romance with enough humor to give you a giggle or two. She loves Italian food, a bubbly flute of Prosecco, meeting her fabulous readers, the company of other writers, and a cup of hot tea every morning. She's a city girl who adores a small town. When she's not writing, she's reading or binging on a great comedy series.You can learn more about Mary on her Website: https://www.maryleo.com/And for more about our host Lisa Kessler visit http://Lisa-Kessler.com Book Lights - shining a light on good books!

Send us a textMia Heintzelman is a bestselling author of novels including Monopolove, The Friendship Contract, and The Accidental Crush. Her work has appeared on Book Riot, Romantically Inclined, and Readers Entertainment Radio. She writes fun, flirty, fiery romances about strong women and men with enough heart to fall for them. She lives in Las Vegas, Nevada. You can learn more at her website: https://www.miaheintzelman.com/  Enter the holiday giveaway on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miaheintzelmanauthor And for more about our host Lisa Kessler visit http://Lisa-Kessler.com Book Lights - shining a light on good books!

Send us a textT. Kingfisher is the vaguely absurd pen-name of Ursula Vernon, an author from North Carolina. In another life, she writes children's books and weird comics. She has been nominated for the World Fantasy and the Eisner, and has won the Hugo, Sequoyah, Nebula, Alfie, WSFA, Coyotl and Ursa Major awards, as well as a half-dozen Junior Library Guild selections.This is the name she uses when writing things for grown-ups. Her work includes multiple fairy-tale retellings and odd little stories about elves and goblins.When she is not writing, she is probably out in the garden, trying to make eye contact with butterflies. You can learn more at: www.redwombatstudio.comAnd for more about our host Lisa Kessler visit http://Lisa-Kessler.com Book Lights - shining a light on good books!

Send us a textAngela Shupe’s debut novel, In the Light of the Sun is available now. Her short stories have appeared in various literary journals, and her essays have been featured in publications such as MetroParent, Women’s Adventure, and Relevant Magazine among others. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Detroit, and has worked as an editor and communications coordinator. She’s a proud member of the Women’s Fiction Writers Association and the Historical Novel Society. You can learn more at her website: https://angelamshupe.com/ And for more about our host Lisa Kessler visit http://Lisa-Kessler.com Book Lights - shining a light on good books!

Send us a textLisa Morton is a screenwriter, author of non-fiction books, and prose writer whose work was described by the American Library Association’s Readers’ Advisory Guide to Horror as “consistently dark, unsettling, and frightening.” She is the author of four novels and 200 short stories and is a world-class Halloween and paranormal expert, and her awards include the Bram Stoker Award, the Rondo Hatton Award, and the Black Quill Award. Her latest releases include Calling the Spirits: A History of Seances and The Art of the Zombie Movie. Recent short stories appeared in Best American Mystery Stories 2020, Final Cuts: New Tales of Hollywood Horror and Other Spectacles, and Classic Monsters Unleashed. She has appeared on such popular shows and podcasts as Shock Docs, Coast to Coast, NPR’s Throughline, CNN’S Margins of Error, and Chinwag with Paul Giamatti and Stephen Asma, and is also the host of the weekly Ghost Report podcast. Lisa lives in Los Angeles and online at www.lisamorton.comAnd for more about

Send us a textKelley Armstrong is the author of over 50 novels in mystery, fantasy and horror. believes experience is the best teacher, though she’s been told this shouldn’t apply to writing her murder scenes. To craft her books, she has studied aikido, archery and fencing. She sucks at all of them. She has also crawled through very shallow cave systems and climbed half a mountain before chickening out. She is however an expert coffee drinker and a true connoisseur of chocolate-chip cookies. You can learn more at: https://www.kelleyarmstrong.com/ And for more about our host Lisa Kessler visit http://Lisa-Kessler.com Book Lights - shining a light on good books!

Send us a textJeri Bronson was originally from Southern California. She now lives in Texas with her Coroner Investigator husband, who is the perfect resource for suspense novels. They have two grown children and two feisty part Siamese cats. Jeri enjoys outdoor hiking and exploring her new state. She takes long walks in the forest trails near her home for inspiration. In her spare time Jeri is a tennis fanatic sometimes watching matches when she should be writing. You can learn more at: https://jeribronson.com/ And for more about our host Lisa Kessler visit http://Lisa-Kessler.com Book Lights - shining a light on good books!

Send us a textJason Offutt teaches journalism at Northwest Missouri State University. He's the author of four previous books on paranormal topics, including Haunted Missouri and Paranormal Missouri (Schiffer), in addition to several novels. He has been interviewed on Whitley Strieber's Dreamland, Destination America, Binnall of America, Darkness Radio, The Paracast, and other prominent paranormal podcasts. Visit him at, www.jasonoffutt.com  And for more about our host Lisa Kessler visit http://Lisa-Kessler.com Book Lights - shining a light on good books!