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USA 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.  

Stephen 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.

Tracy 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.

USA 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.com And for more about our host Lisa Kessler visit http://Lisa-Kessler.com Book Lights - shining a light on good books!

Born 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 novels and 2 novella

Shannon 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, and she gets

Regina 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.

USA 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.html And for more about our host Lisa Kessler visit http://Lisa-Kessler.com Book Lights - shining a light on good books!  

A 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.   

Stephanie 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.

Boone'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/VIPClub Or stop by her website - www.boonebrux.com And for more about our host Lisa Kessler visit http://Lisa-Kessler.com Book Lights - shining a light on good books!

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.     

Jenna Greene is the author of the acclaimed Young Adult   Fantasy series, Imagine! She is a middle school teacher, dragonboat coach, enthusiastic dancer, and semi-professional napper. She lives in Lethbridge, Alberta with her husband (Scott), daughter (Olivia), and dog (Thor, dog of thunder). Find out more at: https://www.jennagreene.ca/ And for more about our host Lisa Kessler visit http://Lisa-Kessler.com Book Lights - shining a light on good books!

Sonja B Is a new author, wife, mother and daughter. She enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, traveling and of course writing. Most days you can find her with a good paranormal romance in hand. Her love of romance birth her dream of becoming an author. She loves hearing from readers. You can find her on Facebook and Instagram. Axl, her latest book, the first of the Salvant Brothers series, is available now. 

Kristina Rienzi is a Jersey Shore-based new adult thriller author, certified professional coach, and the former president of Sisters in Crime-Central Jersey. An INFJ who dreams beyond big, Kristina encourages others (and herself) to embrace the unknown through her stories. When she's not writing or drinking wine, Kristina is spoiling her baby girl (and two fur-babies), dissecting true crime stories, singing (and dancing) to Yacht Rock Radio or rooting for the WVU Mountaineers. She believes in all things paranormal, a closet full of designer bags, weekly manicures, the Law of Attraction, aliens, angels, and the value of a graduate degree in psychology. You can find out more at: https://kristinarienzi.com/ And for more about our host Lisa Kessler visit http://Lisa-Kessler.com Book Lights - shining a light on good books!

Blue Saffire, award-winning, bestselling author of over thirty contemporary romance novels and novellas,—writes with the intention to touch the heart and the mind. Blue hooks, weaves, and loops multiple series, keeping you engaged in her worlds. Every word is meant to have a lasting touch that leaves you breathless for more. Blue and her husband live in a home filled with laughter and creativity, in Long Island, NY. Both working hard to build the Blue brand and cultivate their love for the arts. Creativity is their family affair. Her latest release, Calling on Quinn, is available now.  You can find Blue at her website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. 

Louisa Bacio published her first erotic thriller in June 2010. A Southern California native, Bacio can’t imagine living far away from the ocean. The multi-published author of erotic romance enjoys writing within all realms – from short stories to full-length novels. Bacio shares her household with a supportive husband, two daughters growing “too fast,” and a multitude pet craziness: Two dogs, five fish tanks, an aviary, hamsters, rabbits and hermit crabs. In her other life, she teaches college classes in English, journalism and popular culture. Find out more at: http://louisabacio.com/ And for more about our host Lisa Kessler visit http://Lisa-Kessler.com Book Lights - shining a light on good books!

David Gremillion is th founder of GNN and an all around cool dude.

To his neighbors, he is a quiet and assuming guy who works blue-collar. What they don’t know is that he also writes dark speculative fiction. His work has been printed all over the world, with four novels on the market and a fifth and sixth in production. His short fiction is also available with numerous pubs, including magazines and anthologies. You can find out more about MJ on his website: https://www.mjpreston.net/ And for more about host Lisa Kessler visit http://Lisa-Kessler.com Book Lights - shining a light on good books!

Humphrey Hawksley's brand-new international thriller series begins in paperback in October 2019 with MAN ON ICE a knuckle-whitening drama set on the remote and wild US-Russian border. In early, 2020 comes the nail-biting MAN ON EDGE set on the Norway-Russian border followed in 2021 by MAN ON FIRE whose location is yet to disclosed. Rake Ozenna, a native of Little Diomede island in Alaska is the series hero. Each thriller includes trauma surgeon, Dr Carrie Walker, American intelligence contractor, Harry Lucas, and his ex-wife, British businesswoman and diplomat, Stephanie Lucas. Humphrey's thrillers have been widely praised. Steve Berry describes 'authentic settings, non-stop action' from MAN ON ICE. Lee Child speaks of SECURITY BREACH as 'high stakes, high octane' and Alan Furst as a 'hard-driving, a good taut thriller' -- right back to the first future history thriller DRAGON STRIKE: THE MILLENNIUM WAR which Steve Coonts hailed as 'ominous and insightful.' Humphrey's work as a BBC foreign correspondent