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- [Crafting Tales of Fantasy: An Exclusive Interview with YA Author Kristina Elyse Butke](https://literative.com/interview/crafting-tales-of-fantasy-an-exclusive-interview-with-ya-author-kristina-elyse-butke/): Welcome to our exclusive interview with Kristina Elyse Butke, a rising star in the world of Young Adult (YA) fiction. Her debut novel, Son of the Siren, released on July 2, 2024, by Oliver-Heber Books, has captivated readers with its enchanting blend of fantasy, mythology, and romance. Kristina shares with us her personal journey, inspirations, and insights into the world of writing.
- [Sept Writing Contest Winners!](https://literative.com/writing-contest-winners/sept-writing-contest-winners/): We're thrilled to announce the winners of September's free writing contest! Last month we asked writers to imagine what it would be like to be a time-traveling soccer mom in a contest titled, The Drive. We had a lot of great entries but our top two are listed below! Thanks to all who entered!
- [Twisted Fiction Quarterly Contest: Disney Edition](https://literative.com/writing-contest-winners/disney/): Time to announce the winners of last month's Twisted Fiction Quarterly Contest! This was the big one! Our top entry earned a 100 dollar Amazon Gift card!
- [Author Interview with Helen Scheuerer](https://literative.com/interview/author-interview-with-helen-scheuerer/): This week, we had the pleasure of reconnecting with Helen Scheuerer, founding editor of Writer's Edit and author of the YA fantasy novel, Heart of Mist. When we last spoke with her, Heart of Mist was just about to be published. Now, we're happy to announce that the sequel to her exciting series is almost here! Reign of Mist will be available for purchase September 13. While you wait, check out what Helen has to say about writing the sequel to her popular debut novel!
- [Author Interview with Bryony Pearce](https://literative.com/interview/author-interview-with-bryony-pearce/): This week, we had the pleasure of interviewing YA author Bryony Pearce!  What would you do if an innocent competition suddenly turned deadly? Would you be able to do what it takes to survive? Bryony asks these questions and more in her latest novel Savage Island. Check out what she has to share with us about inspiration, writing, and publishing!
- [Quarterly Contest Winner: A Gothic Western](https://literative.com/writing-contest-winners/quarterly-contest-winner-a-gothic-western/): Time to announce the winner of last month's Twisted Fiction Quarterly Contest! This was the big one! Our top entry earned a 100 dollar Amazon Gift card!
- [Community Keepers Writing Contest Winners!](https://literative.com/writing-contest-winners/community-keepers-writing-contest-winners/): It’s time to announce the winners of last month’s contest! We once again had the privilege of partnering with our friends from Endless Beautiful, whose podcasts and workshops have inspired writers, artists, and creatives of all kinds by using sounds recorded from everyday life.
- [Author Interview with Charles Curtis!](https://literative.com/interview/author-interview-with-charles-curtis/): This week we had the pleasure of interviewing Charles Curtis, sports reporter for USA Today's For the Win and Middle Grade author of The Weirdo Academy series! What happens when you suddenly develop super human abilities during football tryouts? Play ball of course! Check out what Charles has to share with us about sports, journalism, and handling negative feedback.
- [Author Interview with Paul Burston!](https://literative.com/interview/author-interview-with-paul-burston/): This week we had the pleasure of interviewing Paul Burston, author, journalist, activist, and editor. He is a man who wears many hats, the latest being that of the author of the dark crime thriller, The Black Path. Check out what he has to share with us about writing, publishing, and being part of a supportive community of authors!
- [Author Interview with Meredith Katz!](https://literative.com/interview/author-interview-with-meredith-katz/): This week we had the pleasure of interview award-winning speculative fiction author Meredith Katz! Her novels are filled with romance, fairies, ghosts, robots and the King of all Cats! What more could you want? Check out what she has to say about creating strong characters, diversity in the writing industry, and how to create great writing habits!
- [Quarterly Writing Contest Winners!](https://literative.com/writing-contest-winners/quarterly-writing-contest-winners/): Time to announce the winners of our quarterly writing contest! This was a first for us! The first time we had a contest that ran for over a quarter and the first time we offered large prizes for a small entry fee! We weren't sure how it was going to go, but we are happy to say that we had a lot of amazing entries!
- [Book Talk: Milijun By Clayton Graham](https://literative.com/literary-analysis/book-talk-milijun-clayton-graham/): Have you ever wondered what alien interaction would be like? Clayton Graham ponders this in his book, Milijun. Graham, a UK native, has a degree in Aerospace Engineering and has attained a Student Apprenticeship with English Electric Aviation. If that's not impressive, nothing is. Obviously, he'd write something pertaining to science fiction, and you know what? He did a really good job.
- [Author Interview with Elizabeth Kiem!](https://literative.com/interview/author-interview-with-elizabeth-kiem/): This week we had the pleasure of interviewing YA spy novelist Elizabeth Kiem! Her Bolshoi Series, which follows ballerinas caught up in the secret world of espionage, has been described as a mix between John Le Carré and "The Americans." Check out what she has to say about what it takes to write a great spy novel!
- [Story Symbolism: A Sound of Thunder](https://literative.com/literary-analysis/story-symbolism-sound-thunder/): What is the message of  " A Sound of Thunder" ? Human action and the effects through time—that's what perplexed Ray Bradbury, and what he sought to examine in his short story "A Sound of Thunder." First published in Collier's magazine in 1952, this short story eventually made it into Bradbury's collection The Golden Apples of the Sun the following year.
- [Interview with Author C. Lee McKenzie](https://literative.com/interview/interview-with-author-c-lee-mckenzie/): This week we had the pleasure of interviewing Middle Grade and Young Adult author C. Lee McKenzie! Her series, The Adventures of Pete and Weasel, follow two best friends as they cast spells, solve mysteries, and travel through time!  Join us as we talk about what it takes to write great stories for young people, how to prepare for the publishing process, and how to find your courage as a writer.
- [Book Talk: The Nest](https://literative.com/literary-analysis/book-talk-nest/): What happens when four full-grown siblings have to share an inheritance? That's the question Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney asked and answered in The Nest. This 368-page book was published in 2016 by Ecco, and has received much praise since then. It's even a New York Times bestseller. And yet, the Goodreads rating for it is a 3.48, which isn't terrible at all, but surprisingly lacking compared to the hype.
- [Virtual World Contest Winners!](https://literative.com/writing-contest-winners/virtual-world-contest-winners/): Hello fellow writers and story enthusiasts! We're happy to announce the winners of last month's writing contest! We had a lot of great entries, but we can choose only three to feature. We picked our favorites based on how well they followed the prompt, originality, and composition.
- [Twister Fiction Contest Winners!](https://literative.com/writing-contest-winners/twister-fiction-contest-winners/): It’s time to announce the winners of last month’s writing challenge! We had so many creative contest entries that it was difficult to choose! We picked three that stood out to us for their style, pacing, and use of the creative use of the prompt writing prompt. They made us want to read more! Check out the winning entries and last month’s writing prompt below:
- [Author Interview with A. Lawati](https://literative.com/interview/author-interview-lawati/): This week we had the pleasure of talking with A. Lawati, author of the whimsical book about Gul (an afghan tortoise) and his friends titled, The Greatest Race. While he has always been a story teller, he only started his writing career recently with some inspiration from his wife. Check out what Lawati has to say about how he was inspired to write, how he creates meaningful stories for children, and the importance of wildlife conservation efforts.
- [Author Interview with Tony Nesca](https://literative.com/interview/author-interview-tony-nesca/): This week we had the pleasure of interviewing Tony Nesca, author of the short story collection, Junkyard Lucy and founder of Screamin' Skull Press. Tony is a fearless writer who is always exploring new styles and new themes. Check out what he has to say about breaking the mold and finding your own voice.
- [Author Interview with Rhys Bowen](https://literative.com/interview/author-interview-with-rhys-bowen/): This week we had the pleasure of interviewing New York Times bestselling Author Rhys Bowen! Her historical mysteries have been nominated for several awards including the Left Coast Crime Lefty Award and the Malice Domestic Agatha Award for Best Historical Mystery Novel. Her new novel about a woman uncovering the mysteries of her father's past, The Tuscan Child, comes out today! Check out what Rhys has to share with us about writing a good mystery!
- [Author Interview with Alexander Zoltai](https://literative.com/interview/author-interview-alexander-zoltai/):  This week we had the chance to talk with a fellow, writer, blogger, and author interviewer, Alexander M Zoltai! Alexander is the author of several short stories and the novel, Notes from An Alien. He is also the creator of a blog filled with helpful information about reading, writing, and publishing. 
- [Endless Beautiful Arcade Contest Winners!](https://literative.com/writing-contest-winners/endless-beautiful-arcade-contest-winners/): It's time to announce the winners of last month's contest! We once again had the privilege of partnering with our friends from Endless Beautiful, whose podcasts and workshops have inspired writers, artists, and creatives of all kinds by using sounds recorded from everyday life.
- [Author Interview with Elizabeth Foster](https://literative.com/interview/author-interview-with-elizabeth-foster/): This week we had the pleasure of interviewing YA fantasy Elizabeth Foster, aka "Dizzy Lizzy"! A daydreamer and avid reader, she recently published her debut novel, Esme's Wish, which follows Esme as she searches for clues to her mother's disappearance in the magical island world of Esperance.
- [Author Interview with J.E. Klimov](https://literative.com/interview/author-interview-with-j-e-klimov/): This week we had the pleasure of interviewing YA Fantasy author J.E. Klimov! Her debut novel, The Aeonians, follows Princess Isabel Deran as she seeks to regain her royal amulet and keep her kingdom safe from Bence Brechenhad, the leader of the swarming Aeonian army that has infested the land.
- [Interview With Author Nick Tory](https://literative.com/interview/author-interview-nick-tory/): Nick Tory, a self-described “dirty recluse who lives in the a shack in the mountains”, is a comedy writer and bear wrestler. Yes, bears. So far, he has four books to his credit that center on Johnny Tee, a reformed criminal attempting to go straight and make money the legitimate way. Tory is the funniest author we've interviewed so far, claiming he spends his time writing and shaking his fist in the air. Not much else is known about him, being a recluse and all, but we managed to track him down and get some answers:
- [Author Interview: Lincoln Farish](https://literative.com/interview/author-interview-lincoln-farish/): We're pretty excited about this week's author interview with Lincoln Farish, author of Junior Inquisitor, Soulless Monk, and The Witch's Lair, better known as the Inquisitor series. This jokester, father, Army veteran, and writer was a pleasure to get in touch with, especially since we think readers can benefit from his knowledge and advice.
- [Interview With Author Daphne Kapsali](https://literative.com/interview/author-interview-daphne-kapsali/): Straight from London comes Daphne Kapsali, a writer, a reluctant yogi, an eternal optimist, and an avid coffee drinker. Although born in Athens, Greece, she identifies as a Londoner. A Londoner who wasn't afraid to redefine herself as a writer, giving up everything to spend 100 days of solitude on a small island in order to learn exactly what that meant.
- [Interview With Author Mary Smith](https://literative.com/interview/author-interview-mary-smith/): Believe it or not, some of us writers aren't entirely all about our own writing. People like Mary Smith, with hearts of gold, use their skills to help others see the greater good. Smith, having worked for an international health organization and having collaborating on personal stories with other artists and communities, is a postcard for giving through your craft.
- [Interview With Author Nicholas C. Rossis](https://literative.com/interview/author-interview-nicholas-c-rossis/): You know those writers that live the dream and get to write for a living while overlooking magical views? Well, Nicholas C. Rossis is one of these writers. He lives in a cottage on "the edge of a magical forest in Athens, Greece." When he isn't busy writing children's books, he's writing epic fantasy novels or short sci-fi stories. If it sounds like the life, that's because it is.
- [Interview With Author Amy Vansant](https://literative.com/interview/author-interview-amy-vansant/): This week, we had the pleasure of interviewing the very talented and very funny Amy Vansant, author of several novels including the cozy mystery, Pineapple Lies, free on Amazon this week! Love romance? Love mystery? Love pirates and senior citizens? Then you'll love her work!
- [Interview With Author Effrosyni Moschoudi](https://literative.com/interview/author-interview-effrosyni-moschoudi/): Born and raised in Athens, Greece, Effrosyni Moschoudi is living proof that it's never too late to start over. This author and restless spirit has lived in a grand total of eleven rented houses, and has left a career in customer support, business correspondence and telemarketing, in order to become an author. She currently lives in a seaside town near Athens, with her  husband, Andy, and their cat, Felix. If it sounds like the perfect dream, take it from us, pinching yourself will do nothing.
- [Interview With Author S.R. Mallery](https://literative.com/interview/author-interview-s-r-mallery/): S.R. Mallery is a woman of many talents. A former classical musician/pop singer/composer, she's also worked in the professional world of production art and calligraphy and spent some time as an award-winning quilt artist/teacher. However, it was in 2008 that her short stories took off. She now has a debut novel, Unexpected Gifts, and a short story collection titled  Sewing Can Be Dangerous and Other Small Threads, which is on sale now throughout the month of November!
- [Interview With Author EM Kaplan](https://literative.com/interview/author-interview-em-kaplan/): EM Kaplan, award-winning mystery and fantasy author, carved a moment out of her busy life to talk to us about her life and work. This former 80s kid grew up reading Agatha Christie and Edgar Rice Burroughs in Arizona, accompanied by rolling tumbleweeds. Perhaps she got tired of the scorching heat because she now lives in the cold north with her husband (author JD Kaplan) kids and dog.
- [Interview With Author Patricia Zick](https://literative.com/interview/author-interview-patricia-zick/): Bestselling author, Patricia Zick, is a true example that writers don't have to limit themselves to one genre. Writing everything from romance to nonfiction, she has won several awards for her essays, articles, editorials, and of course, for her novels. However, there are a few elements that Zick is known for, apart from her versatility—stories that celebrate the natural beauty of Florida and her strong female characters.
- [Interview With Author Nina Pierce](https://literative.com/interview/author-spotlight-nina-pierce/): It is our hope that Nina Pierce gets some time for the dust to settle, so she can get back to doing what she does best: writing. If you would like to know more about this author, please follow her Twitter and Facebook, or check out her website.
- [Interview With Author Interview With Mitchell Bogatz](https://literative.com/interview/author-mitchell-bogatz-interview/): Here at Literative we care about helping writers find their own, whether that help comes in the form of tips, prompts, or inspiration. However, we also enjoy interviewing authors, giving them exposure, while providing inspiration for upcoming writers. This week, we're shining our spotlight on author, poet, screenwriter and editor, Mitchell Bogatz, whose latest work, Tiny Instruments, has been generating some rave reviews on Amazon.
- [Interview With Author Interview with Anna Celeste Burke](https://literative.com/interview/author-spotlight-interview-with-anna-celeste-burke/): Here at Literative, we enjoy spotlighting authors and their works, in the hopes of not only promoting their work, but also of inspiring up-and-coming writers. This week, we're focusing on Anna Celeste Burke, author of the Jessica Huntington Desert Cities Mystery Series. Surprisingly, her journey as an author began in her second year of graduate school, publishing scholarly journal articles. The jargon used made her feel confined, limited, so she began writing fiction as a creative outlet. After retiring from a university job as a professor, she opted for a life of leisure and fiction writing in the Palm Springs desert resort cities.
- [Author Interview: Wade Fransson](https://literative.com/interview/author-interview-wade-fransson/): Here at Literative, we've had the pleasure of interviewing a number of talented and intriguing authors. People who have carved their way into the writing world and persist on staying in it (and do it so well, mind you). However, none of them have been quite like Wade Fransson. Unusual life, diverse background, and kidnapping are just three of the things he shared with us during this interview!
- [Author Interview: Julie Ann Hacker](https://literative.com/interview/author-interview-julie-ann-hacker/): We love conducting author interviews here at Literative. It allows us to showcase amazing authors and help our readers learn something new. This week, we had the pleasure of interviewing the talented Julie Ann Hacker, author of The Dead Dance Faster series. She writes both fiction and nonfiction and devotes time to her blog, which focuses on help people with depression. A force to be reckoned with, she is not only an author, she's a giver.
- [Author Interview: Nicole Anne Collet](https://literative.com/interview/author-interview-nicole-anne-collet/): Brazilian-born author and translator, Nicole Collet has edited and translated works from Ken Follet, Nora Roberts, and even Machiavelli. While she writes novels that explore love, and what makes people fall so hard, her novels also incorporate psychology, neuroscience, philosophy, music, and literature. Her objective is to get readers to think outside the box, by challenging common misconceptions, and unveiling smart, sexy, rational ideas behind all the emotion.
- [Author Interview: Madeline Ashby](https://literative.com/interview/author-interview-madeline-ashby/): The beauty that is Twitter never ceases to amaze us, here at Literative. In fact, if you haven't already, we suggest reaching out to people you admire, authors you read, and people who could potentially guest star in one of your endeavors. We say this because we recently found Madeline Ashby, writer of The Machine Dynasty series, on Twitter. We expected her to be another talented writer, but as it turns out, she's much, much more, hence all her hats and witty responses.
- [Author Interview: Russ Pitts](https://literative.com/interview/author-interview-russ-pitts/): For this week's Author Interview, we had the chance to get to know Russ Pitts, the author, filmmaker, and more. The author of three books, this media producer has written 3,000 words a day and has made friends in the gaming industry. Oh, and did we mention he's produced his own plays?
- [Author Interview: Vaughn J McNeill](https://literative.com/interview/author-interview-vaughn-mcneill/): As you may know by now, every month or so, we love to interview authors. These are people with published books on Amazon and/or bookstores, who have something to share with their readers. It could be valuable stories that help writers grow, or it could be some simple, much-needed advice. Because we all know being an author isn't for the faint of heart.
- [Author Interview: Saim Cheeda](https://literative.com/interview/author-interview-saim-cheeda/): This month, we're trying something new and meaningful for all up-and-coming authors: we interviewed an aspiring author who launched his title debut and didn't quit his day job as an accountant. Surprise, he did it the smart way! It is our hope that through this interview Saim Cheeda not only expands his readership, but that bookworms out there have another amazing author to add to their bookshelves.
- [Author Interview: R.A. Akerlund](https://literative.com/interview/author-interview/): Authors come in many varieties, from the thoroughly literary type to the more enthusiast inclined. R.A. Akerlund is the rocker kind, formerly in a band. It's evident in the guitar pick on her site. It's noticeable in her 1960's-reminiscent book cover for I Am Ed.
- [Author Interview: R.K. Gold](https://literative.com/interview/author-interview-r-k-gold/): Author R.K. Gold took time out of his busy schedule to interview with Literative. Most recently, he's released his thriller novel, Brinwood—a story with heavily religious undertones.
- [Author Interview: Matthew Drabble](https://literative.com/interview/author-interview-matthew-drabble/): This week, we got to sit down with the Gated author, Matthew Drabble. He's published 13 books so far, with one set to release this December! Readers are in for a treat. Not only is Drabble interesting, he is a source of inspiration. A sufferer of A.S. he used it as an opportunity to hit the ground running with his writing. Clearly, it's worked out!
- [Author Interview: Melissa Goodrich](https://literative.com/interview/author-interview-melissa-goodrich/): This writer hasn't written any novels yet, and she's actually intimidated by the whole process. However, she's not someone we wanted to pass up the chance to interview. Melissa Goodrich is an amazing writer and author of Daughters of Monsters, a 199 page short story collection. She's taught creative writing, composition, and humanities at the University of Arizona, Desert ROSE, and BASIS Tucson.
- [Author Interview: Roz Morris](https://literative.com/interview/author-interview-roz-morris/): This week, we got to interview Roz Morris, editor, author, writing coach and public speaker. The author of My Memories of A Future Life had much to share with us that we think you'll find exciting. Like working on Lara Croft games for Square Enix!

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## Authors
- [Sabaa Tahir](https://literative.com/modern-authors/sabaa-tahir/): Sabaa Tahir grew up in California’s Mojave Desert at her family’s eighteen-room motel. There, she spent her time devouring fantasy novels, raiding her brother’s comic book stash, and playing guitar badly. She began writing An Ember in the Ashes while working nights as a newspaper editor. She likes thunderous indie rock, garish socks, and all things nerd. Sabaa currently lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her family. Author Of : An Ember in the Ashes Genre : Adventure Sabaa Tahir grew up in California’s Mojave Desert at her family’s eighteen-room motel. There, she spent her time devouring fantasy novels, raiding her brother’s comic book stash, and playing guitar badly. She began writing An Ember in the Ashes while working nights as a newspaper editor. She likes thunderous indie rock, garish socks, and all things nerd. Sabaa currently lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her family. Buy this bookWebsite
- [Trina St. John/Lara Adrian](https://literative.com/modern-authors/trina-st-johnlara-adrian/): Tina St. John (born 1966 in Michigan, United States), is an award-winning author of historical and paranormal romance novels. As Tina St. John she wrote seven Romances, and under the pseudonym Lara Adrian she currently writes the New York Times and #1 internationally bestselling Midnight Breed vampire series of parnanormal romances, published by Random House Books. Author Of : Mysteryave the Night Genre : Romance Tina St. John (born 1966 in Michigan, United States), is an award-winning author of historical and paranormal romance novels. As Tina St. John she wrote seven Romances, and under the pseudonym Lara Adrian she currently writes the New York Times and #1 internationally bestselling Midnight Breed vampire series of parnanormal romances, published by Random House Books. Buy this bookWebsite
- [Angela Ackerman](https://literative.com/modern-authors/angela-ackerman/): Angela is an international speaker and bestselling author who loves to travel, teach, empower writers, and pay-it-forward. She also enjoys dreaming up new tools and resources for One Stop For Writers, a library built to help writers elevate their storytelling. Author Of : Emotion Amplifiers Genre : Fiction Angela is an international speaker and bestselling author who loves to travel, teach, empower writers, and pay-it-forward. She also enjoys dreaming up new tools and resources for One Stop For Writers, a library built to help writers elevate their storytelling. Buy this bookWebsite
- [Evan Asher](https://literative.com/modern-authors/evan-asher/): Though I've punched a clock, like most people, I've also carved out time to huddle over my keyboard and put my ideas into words. Since hormones began turning me from a boy to a man, I've been in love with love. I freely admit it. It fascinates me at every stage: from that first loaded gaze, through the courting dance, to the culmination of hearts' tender passions. There are so many lovers' stories to be written and shared. After encouragement from friends and family, I have decided to begin publishing my work. I hope you will enjoy my books! Author Of : The Profiteer Genre : Mystery Though I've punched a clock, like most people, I've also carved out time to huddle over my keyboard and put my ideas into words. Since hormones began turning me from a boy to a man, I've been in love with love. I freely admit it. It fascinates me at every stage: from that first loaded gaze, through the courting dance, to the culmination of hearts' tender passions. There are so many lovers' stories to be written and shared. After encouragement from friends and family, I have decided to begin publishing my work. I hope you will enjoy my books! Buy this bookWebsite
- [Luana Ehrlich](https://literative.com/modern-authors/luana-ehrlich/): Luana Ehrlich is a freelance writer, minister's wife, and former missionary with a passion for spy thrillers and mystery novels. She began her series of Titus Ray novels when her husband retired from the pastorate. Now, she writes from an undisclosed location, trying to avoid the torture of mundane housework and golf stories. However, she occasionally comes out of hiding to play with her two grandsons or to enjoy a Starbucks caramel macchiato. She resides in Norman, Oklahoma. Author Of : One Night in Tehran Genre : Thriller Luana Ehrlich is a freelance writer, minister's wife, and former missionary with a passion for spy thrillers and mystery novels. She began her series of Titus Ray novels when her husband retired from the pastorate. Now, she writes from an undisclosed location, trying to avoid the torture of mundane housework and golf stories. However, she occasionally comes out of hiding to play with her two grandsons or to enjoy a Starbucks caramel macchiato. She resides in Norman, Oklahoma. Buy this bookWebsite
- [Margaret Locke](https://literative.com/modern-authors/margaret-locke/): Read The Author Interview on Literative.com
- [Clive S. Johnson](https://literative.com/modern-authors/clive-s-johnson/): Clive was born in the mid-1950s in Bradford, in what was then the West Riding of the English county of Yorkshire. Mid-way through the 1970s he found himself lured away by the bright lights of Manchester to attend Salford University. In addition to getting a degree in electronics, he also had the good fortune of meeting Maureen (Kit) Medley - subsequently his partner and recent Editor. Manchester retained its lure and has thereafter been his hometown. Author Of : Last True World Genre : EF Clive was born in the mid-1950s in Bradford, in what was then the West Riding of the English county of Yorkshire. Mid-way through the 1970s he found himself lured away by the bright lights of Manchester to attend Salford University. In addition to getting a degree in electronics, he also had the good fortune of meeting Maureen (Kit) Medley - subsequently his partner and recent Editor. Manchester retained its lure and has thereafter been his hometown. Buy this bookWebsite
- [Larry Witham](https://literative.com/modern-authors/larry-witham/): Larry Witham is author of three novels and thirteen non-fiction books--including By Design: Science and the Search for God; Art Schooled; and Picasso and the Chess Player. He lives the Maryland suburbs of Washington, DC . Author Of : Dark Blossom Genre : Thriller Larry Witham is author of three novels and thirteen non-fiction books--including By Design: Science and the Search for God; Art Schooled; and Picasso and the Chess Player. He lives the Maryland suburbs of Washington, DC . Buy this bookWebsite
- [Nadir Nanji](https://literative.com/modern-authors/nadir-nanji/): Nadir Nanji is the author of Native Lands, The Latymer Verses, The Tippawan Verses. Author Of : Native Lands Genre : Fiction Nadir Nanji is the author of Native Lands, The Latymer Verses, The Tippawan Verses. Buy this bookWebsite
- [Solange E. Ritchie](https://literative.com/modern-authors/solange-e-ritchie/): Born in the beautiful tropical island of Jamaica of a Jamaican father and a French mother, Solange immigrated to the US at age 11. Since then, she has been a dynamic force for change. Fed up with thrillers that start with a fizzle and longing to see more power women as lead characters, Solange decided to creating her own characters. She accomplished her ambitious goal by rising each morning to write before work, dedicating her weekends to writing and even spending her vacation time writing. Author Of : The Burning Man Genre : Adventure Born in the beautiful tropical island of Jamaica of a Jamaican father and a French mother, Solange immigrated to the US at age 11. Since then, she has been a dynamic force for change. Fed up with thrillers that start with a fizzle and longing to see more power women as lead characters, Solange decided to creating her own characters. She accomplished her ambitious goal by rising each morning to write before work, dedicating her weekends to writing and even spending her vacation time writing. Buy this bookWebsite
- [Mike Cook](https://literative.com/modern-authors/mike-cook/): My name's Mike Cook. Well, Michael Cook, actually. I've thought of changing it to just "Mike Cook" but if you mix up the letters in "michael cook" you can spell "heck i am cool"... and I wouldn't want to lose that. I have wandered through school (went to Dixie College, Cheffey College, and finally Cal State San Bernardino), the country (the book on my travels through all 50 states should be coming shortly), and life in general. I've had some pretty good experiences along the way and hope to be able to help someone else enjoy passing the time as much as I have. To pass some of the time I've written some things down and am hoping to share them with anyone who cares. Author Of : Scorpions Genre : Horror My name's Mike Cook. Well, Michael Cook, actually. I've thought of changing it to just "Mike Cook" but if you mix up the letters in "michael cook" you can spell "heck i am cool"... and I wouldn't want to lose that. I have wandered through school (went to Dixie College, Cheffey College, and finally Cal State San Bernardino), the country (the book on my travels through all 50 states should be coming shortly), and life in general. I've had some pretty good experiences along the way and hope to be able to help someone else enjoy passing the time as much as I have. To pass some of the time I've written some things down and am hoping to share them with anyone who cares. Buy this bookWebsite
- [Frank Julius](https://literative.com/modern-authors/frank-julius/): Frank currently makes his home in The Kawarthas cottage country of Ontario Canada. He is an avid motorcycle enthusiast touring Ontario and Canada while enjoying his passion for writing. Author Of : Blood Dice Genre : Thriller Frank currently makes his home in The Kawarthas cottage country of Ontario Canada. He is an avid motorcycle enthusiast touring Ontario and Canada while enjoying his passion for writing. Buy this bookWebsite
- [Gary Green](https://literative.com/modern-authors/gary-green/): Buy this bookWebsite
- [Heather R. Guimond](https://literative.com/modern-authors/heather-r-guimond/): I am a native Angeleno, specifically an original valley girl. (Cue Frank Zappa music). I am a self-professed bibliophile, with a Kindle library larger than Imelda Marcos’ closet. I have also been writing since I was old enough to form letters when someone shoved a Mysteryayon into my tiny little fist as a toddler. Those letters eventually became sentences, and those sentences eventually turned into stories. It took a long time before I was able to turn those stories into something I felt was worthy of sharing with the world, but finally here we are. I hope that you agree. Author Of : Shattered Perfection Genre : Romance I am a native Angeleno, specifically an original valley girl. (Cue Frank Zappa music). I am a self-professed bibliophile, with a Kindle library larger than Imelda Marcos’ closet. I have also been writing since I was old enough to form letters when someone shoved a Mysteryayon into my tiny little fist as a toddler. Those letters eventually became sentences, and those sentences eventually turned into stories. It took a long time before I was able to turn those stories into something I felt was worthy of sharing with the world, but finally here we are. I hope that you agree. Buy this bookWebsite
- [Doug J. Cooper](https://literative.com/modern-authors/doug-j-cooper/): When he is not writing science fiction novels, Doug fills his day working as a professor of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering at UConn, and as founder and director of Control Station, Inc. His passions include telling inventive tales, mentoring driven individuals, and everything sci-tech. He lives in Connecticut with his darling wife and with pictures of his son, who is off somewhere in the world Mysteryeating adventures of his own. Author Of : Leaving Gomorrah Genre : Fiction When he is not writing science fiction novels, Doug fills his day working as a professor of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering at UConn, and as founder and director of Control Station, Inc. His passions include telling inventive tales, mentoring driven individuals, and everything sci-tech. He lives in Connecticut with his darling wife and with pictures of his son, who is off somewhere in the world Mysteryeating adventures of his own. Buy this bookWebsite
- [Rohini Singh](https://literative.com/modern-authors/rohini-singh/): Rohini is an author of young adult science fiction from the small Caribbean island of Trinidad. Author Of : The Time Manipulator's Son Genre : Sci-Fi Rohini is an author of young adult science fiction from the small Caribbean island of Trinidad. Buy this bookWebsite
- [Danielle Trussoni](https://literative.com/modern-authors/danielle-trussoni/): Danielle Anne Trussoni is an American writer. Her work includes four books: Falling Through the Earth (2006); Angelology (2010), Angelopolis (2012) and memoir The Fortress (2016). In addition to being published in The New York Times Book Review, The Guardian, The New York Times Magazine and Tin House, her writings have been widely anthologized. Author Of : Angelology Genre : Thriller Danielle Anne Trussoni is an American writer. Her work includes four books: Falling Through the Earth (2006); Angelology (2010), Angelopolis (2012) and memoir The Fortress (2016). In addition to being published in The New York Times Book Review, The Guardian, The New York Times Magazine and Tin House, her writings have been widely anthologized. Buy this bookWebsite
- [VALERIE O. PATTERSON](https://literative.com/modern-authors/valerie-o-patterson/): Valerie O. Patterson holds an MFA in Children's Literature from Hollins University, where she twice received the Shirley Henn Award for Mysteryeative Scholarship. She has also won a Work-in-Progress Award for her writing from the SCBWI. Valerie is an attorney in her day job and lives with her husband in Leesburg, Virginia. Author Of : The Other Side of Blue Genre : Fiction Valerie O. Patterson holds an MFA in Children's Literature from Hollins University, where she twice received the Shirley Henn Award for Mysteryeative Scholarship. She has also won a Work-in-Progress Award for her writing from the SCBWI. Valerie is an attorney in her day job and lives with her husband in Leesburg, Virginia. Buy this bookWebsite
- [TABITHA SUZUMA](https://literative.com/modern-authors/tabitha-suzuma/): Tabitha Suzuma (born February 2, 1975, in London) is a British writer. Tabitha Suzuma was born in London in 1975 to an English mother and a Japanese Author Of : Forbidden Genre : Romance Tabitha Suzuma (born February 2, 1975, in London) is a British writer. Tabitha Suzuma was born in London in 1975 to an English mother and a Japanese Buy this bookWebsite
- [STEVE FEASEY](https://literative.com/modern-authors/steve-feasey/): Steve Feasey lives in Herfordshire UK with his wife and kids. He says he didn't learn much at school except how to get into fights and chat up girls - he wasn't particularly successful at either - but he was always a voracious reader. He started writing fiction in his thirties, inspired by his own favourite writers: Stephen King, Elmore Leonard and Charles Dickens. His first book, Changeling, was shortlisted for the Waterstones Prize and became a successful series. Mutant City and the new sequel Mutant Rising are his first books for Bloomsbury. Author Of : Dark Moon Genre : Fantasy Steve Feasey lives in Herfordshire UK with his wife and kids. He says he didn't learn much at school except how to get into fights and chat up girls - he wasn't particularly successful at either - but he was always a voracious reader. He started writing fiction in his thirties, inspired by his own favourite writers: Stephen King, Elmore Leonard and Charles Dickens. His first book, Changeling, was shortlisted for the Waterstones Prize and became a successful series. Mutant City and the new sequel Mutant Rising are his first books for Bloomsbury. Buy this bookWebsite
- [STEPHANIE BURGIS](https://literative.com/modern-authors/stephanie-burgis/): Stephanie Burgis is a dual citizen of the US and the UK and lives in South Wales (land of dragons) with her husband, the author Patrick Samphire, and their children. The Dragon with a Chocolate Heart is Stephanie's first (delicious) novel for Bloombsury. Author Of : Kat, Incorrigible Genre : Fantasy Stephanie Burgis is a dual citizen of the US and the UK and lives in South Wales (land of dragons) with her husband, the author Patrick Samphire, and their children. The Dragon with a Chocolate Heart is Stephanie's first (delicious) novel for Bloombsury. Buy this bookWebsite
- [SOPHIE McKENZIE](https://literative.com/modern-authors/sophie-mckenzie/): Sophie McKenzie is a best-selling author of books for young adults, which have won several awards. McKenzie writes full-time and lives in London. McKenzie's books have mainly been published by Simon and Schuster. Author Of : Close My Eyes Genre : Thriller Sophie McKenzie is a best-selling author of books for young adults, which have won several awards. McKenzie writes full-time and lives in London. McKenzie's books have mainly been published by Simon and Schuster. Buy this bookWebsite
- [SOPHIA BENNETT](https://literative.com/modern-authors/sophia-bennett/): Sophia Bennett (born 1966) is a British children's writer, author of several novels for young adults. Her debut novel Threads, won the Times/Chicken House competition in 2009, and in 2017 'Love Song' won the Goldsboro Books Romantic Novel of the Year. Her books have been published around the world. Author Of : Threads Trilogy Genre : Fiction Sophia Bennett (born 1966) is a British children's writer, author of several novels for young adults. Her debut novel Threads, won the Times/Chicken House competition in 2009, and in 2017 'Love Song' won the Goldsboro Books Romantic Novel of the Year. Her books have been published around the world. Buy this bookWebsite
- [SAVITA KALHAN](https://literative.com/modern-authors/savita-kalhan/): I was born in my grandparent’s home in a small village in the north of India. The family home has been transformed into an amazing charity hospital, which is pretty cool. I moved with my parents from that small village in India to a small town in Buckinghamshire when I was 11 months old. No, I’ve never got used to the cold or the damp or the rain! Author Of : The Long Weekend Genre : Fiction I was born in my grandparent’s home in a small village in the north of India. The family home has been transformed into an amazing charity hospital, which is pretty cool. I moved with my parents from that small village in India to a small town in Buckinghamshire when I was 11 months old. No, I’ve never got used to the cold or the damp or the rain! Buy this bookWebsite
- [Sarwat Chadda](https://literative.com/modern-authors/sarwat-chadda/): Sarwat Chadda is an exciting new author to the Puffin list. He was the winner of the SCWBI 'Undiscovered Voices' new writers' competition in 2008 with an early draft of Devil's Kiss. He was brought up a Muslim and is married to a vicar's daughter â his writing reflects both these elements. Sarwat lives in London. Author Of : Devil's Kiss Genre : Sci-Fi Sarwat Chadda is an exciting new author to the Puffin list. He was the winner of the SCWBI 'Undiscovered Voices' new writers' competition in 2008 with an early draft of Devil's Kiss. He was brought up a Muslim and is married to a vicar's daughter â his writing reflects both these elements. Sarwat lives in London. Buy this bookWebsite
- [Sara Grant](https://literative.com/modern-authors/sara-grant/): Sara Grant, RSCJ (19 December 1922 – 2002) was a British Indologist, Christian missionary, and one of the pioneers of interreligious dialogue in the twentieth century. She came to India in 1956, as a missionary and member of the Religious of the SaMysteryed Heart of Jesus, became actively engaged in interreligious dialogue in India. In time, she became a leading figure in the inculturation (imbibing local cultures) movement that was started in India by Roman Catholic priest Fr Richard De Smet, SJ in the early 1970s, with whom she was closely associated with. Her association with Swami Abhishiktananda, further led to working on the Advaita Vedanta (Nondualism) teachings of Hindu philosopher Adi Sankara, as revealed in her spiritual autobiography, Towards an Alternative Theology: Confessions of a Non-dualist Christian (1991). Author Of : Half Lives Genre : Adventure Sara Grant, RSCJ (19 December 1922 – 2002) was a British Indologist, Christian missionary, and one of the pioneers of interreligious dialogue in the twentieth century. She came to India in 1956, as a missionary and member of the Religious of the SaMysteryed Heart of Jesus, became actively engaged in interreligious dialogue in India. In time, she became a leading figure in the inculturation (imbibing local cultures) movement that was started in India by Roman Catholic priest Fr Richard De Smet, SJ in the early 1970s, with whom she was closely associated with. Her association with Swami Abhishiktananda, further led to working on the Advaita Vedanta (Nondualism) teachings of Hindu philosopher Adi Sankara, as revealed in her spiritual autobiography, Towards an Alternative Theology: Confessions of a Non-dualist Christian (1991). Buy this bookWebsite
- [Sam Enthoven](https://literative.com/modern-authors/sam-enthoven/): Sam Enthoven is a children's author who was born in 1974 and lives in North London. He is a graduate of the University of Manchester. He worked for ten years as a bookseller before writing The Black Tattoo. His second book is TIM Defender of the Earth, and his third book, "Mysteryawlers", was entered for the Bolton book award 2011. In 2012, Barrington Stoke published My Name Is O, a thriller for reluctant readers. Author Of : The Black Tattoo Genre : Fantasy Sam Enthoven is a children's author who was born in 1974 and lives in North London. He is a graduate of the University of Manchester. He worked for ten years as a bookseller before writing The Black Tattoo. His second book is TIM Defender of the Earth, and his third book, "Mysteryawlers", was entered for the Bolton book award 2011. In 2012, Barrington Stoke published My Name Is O, a thriller for reluctant readers. Buy this bookWebsite
- [RUTH EASTHAM](https://literative.com/modern-authors/ruth-eastham/): RUTH EASTHAM was born near Preston in Lancashire, England, and since then I’ve lived in York, Hull, Penrith, Palmerston North (New Zealand), Cambridge, Brisbane (Australia), Nottingham and Duino (Italy) – so you decide! Author Of : Arrowhead Genre : Fiction RUTH EASTHAM was born near Preston in Lancashire, England, and since then I’ve lived in York, Hull, Penrith, Palmerston North (New Zealand), Cambridge, Brisbane (Australia), Nottingham and Duino (Italy) – so you decide! Buy this bookWebsite
- [ROSALIE WARREN](https://literative.com/modern-authors/rosalie-warren/): I'm now working on another sci-fi novel, which again explores the themes of artificial intelligence and consciousness, but in a rather different way. I'm writing away at the first draft for NaNoWriMo, so please wish me luck, along with all the other authors who've set themselves the challenge of writing 50,000 words in the month of November. No easy feat. Author Of : Low Tide, Lunan Bay Genre : Fiction I'm now working on another sci-fi novel, which again explores the themes of artificial intelligence and consciousness, but in a rather different way. I'm writing away at the first draft for NaNoWriMo, so please wish me luck, along with all the other authors who've set themselves the challenge of writing 50,000 words in the month of November. No easy feat. Buy this bookWebsite
- [Philip Reeve](https://literative.com/modern-authors/philip-reeve/): Philip Reeve (born 28 February 1966) is a British author and illustrator of children's books. He currently lives on Dartmoor with his wife Sarah and their son Sam. Author Of : SMysteryivener's Moon Genre : Fantasy Philip Reeve (born 28 February 1966) is a British author and illustrator of children's books. He currently lives on Dartmoor with his wife Sarah and their son Sam. Buy this bookWebsite
- [Phil Earle](https://literative.com/modern-authors/phil-earle/): The author of Being Billy, Saving Daisy and, now, Demolition Dad, tells site member LucyLovesBooks how working with children in care made him ill - but also provided the inspiration for some of his best-loved books Author Of : The Bubble Wrap Boy Genre : Fiction The author of Being Billy, Saving Daisy and, now, Demolition Dad, tells site member LucyLovesBooks how working with children in care made him ill - but also provided the inspiration for some of his best-loved books Buy this bookWebsite
- [NA’IMA B ROBERT](https://literative.com/modern-authors/naima-b-robert/): Na'ima B Robert, born Thando Nomhle McLaren on 19 September 1977, is an author of multicultural literature and founding editor of the UK-based Muslim women's publication, SISTERS Magazine. Born in Leeds to a Scottish father and Zulu mother, both from South Africa, Robert grew up in Zimbabwe and attended university in England. She converted to Islam in 1998. Currently Robert divides her time between London and Cairo with her three sons and two daughters. Her husband Henry Amankwah died in April 2015. Author Of : Boy vs. Girl Genre : Fiction Na'ima B Robert, born Thando Nomhle McLaren on 19 September 1977, is an author of multicultural literature and founding editor of the UK-based Muslim women's publication, SISTERS Magazine. Born in Leeds to a Scottish father and Zulu mother, both from South Africa, Robert grew up in Zimbabwe and attended university in England. She converted to Islam in 1998. Currently Robert divides her time between London and Cairo with her three sons and two daughters. Her husband Henry Amankwah died in April 2015. Buy this bookWebsite
- [MG Harris](https://literative.com/modern-authors/mg-harris/): MG Harris is the author of the internationally best-selling children’s book series, THE JOSHUA FILES, as well as GEMINI FORCE ONE (Orion Children’s Books). She also writes for young adults (older teenagers) as MG Author Of : Ice Shock Genre : Thriller MG Harris is the author of the internationally best-selling children’s book series, THE JOSHUA FILES, as well as GEMINI FORCE ONE (Orion Children’s Books). She also writes for young adults (older teenagers) as MG Buy this bookWebsite
- [LINDSEY LEAVITT](https://literative.com/modern-authors/lindsey-leavitt/): Lindsey Taylor Leavitt (born August 1980 in Las Vegas, Nevada) is an American author of young adult, Middle Grade novels, including the Princess for Hire Series, and juvenile fiction (the Commander in Cheese Series). Author Of : Sean Griswold's Head Genre : Mystery Lindsey Taylor Leavitt (born August 1980 in Las Vegas, Nevada) is an American author of young adult, Middle Grade novels, including the Princess for Hire Series, and juvenile fiction (the Commander in Cheese Series). Buy this bookWebsite
- [KEREN DAVID](https://literative.com/modern-authors/keren-david/): I've worked as a journalist since I was 18 and got a job as a messenger girl for a national newspaper. I've been a reporter, a political correspondent, a news editor, a comment editor, feature writer and in Amsterdam I was editor in chief for a photographic agency. I worked for The Independent for many years, and have also written for many other national newspapers and magazines. Author Of : Almost True Genre : Fiction I've worked as a journalist since I was 18 and got a job as a messenger girl for a national newspaper. I've been a reporter, a political correspondent, a news editor, a comment editor, feature writer and in Amsterdam I was editor in chief for a photographic agency. I worked for The Independent for many years, and have also written for many other national newspapers and magazines. Buy this bookWebsite
- [KATE MARYON](https://literative.com/modern-authors/kate-maryon/): I was born into an atmosphere of terror and rage. We were the 'dysfunctional family' on the street and although our wonderful mum did her best, my siblings and I met with more than our fair share of poverty, abuse, violence and fear. But from as early on as I can remember I felt a strong sense of knowing that no o­ne was to blame. I couldn't condone the behaviour going on around me, it's true they were responsible for the choices they made, but I could clearly see that they weren't waking up everyday hoping to make our lives sad. I could somehow see that they were caught in a continuation of human pain that stretched way back through generations. And although I was living this drama of my life, I knew it wasn't anything to do with who I really was. I somehow sensed my essential nature was far more wonderful than that. Author Of : Shine Genre : Fiction I was born into an atmosphere of terror and rage. We were the 'dysfunctional family' on the street and although our wonderful mum did her best, my siblings and I met with more than our fair share of poverty, abuse, violence and fear. But from as early on as I can remember I felt a strong sense of knowing that no o­ne was to blame. I couldn't condone the behaviour going on around me, it's true they were responsible for the choices they made, but I could clearly see that they weren't waking up everyday hoping to make our lives sad. I could somehow see that they were caught in a continuation of human pain that stretched way back through generations. And although I was living this drama of my life, I knew it wasn't anything to do with who I really was. I somehow sensed my essential nature was far more wonderful than that. Buy this bookWebsite
- [GILLIAN PHILIP](https://literative.com/modern-authors/gillian-philip/): So that’s me on the beach. (The weather here in the north-east Highlands of Scotland is always, of course, stunning.) I live here with one husband, two children, three dogs (Cluny, Milo and Otto), two psychotic cats (the Ghost and the Darkness), a slayer hamster (Buffy), umpteen chickens (including Mapp, Lucia and Honey Boo Boo) and a lot of nervous fish. I have taken a solemn vow not to get any more pets. I will probably break this vow. Author Of : Wolfsbane Genre : Fantasy So that’s me on the beach. (The weather here in the north-east Highlands of Scotland is always, of course, stunning.) I live here with one husband, two children, three dogs (Cluny, Milo and Otto), two psychotic cats (the Ghost and the Darkness), a slayer hamster (Buffy), umpteen chickens (including Mapp, Lucia and Honey Boo Boo) and a lot of nervous fish. I have taken a solemn vow not to get any more pets. I will probably break this vow. Buy this bookWebsite
- [ELLEN RENNER](https://literative.com/modern-authors/ellen-renner/): ELLEN RENNER is an American who travelled to the United Kingdom in her twenties looking for adventure and fell in love with a place and a wonderful man who became my husband. Author Of : Castle of Shadows Genre : Fantasy ELLEN RENNER is an American who travelled to the United Kingdom in her twenties looking for adventure and fell in love with a place and a wonderful man who became my husband. Buy this bookWebsite
- [DAVID GATWARD](https://literative.com/modern-authors/david-gatward/): David is an award-winning author with a national reputation as a Mysteryeative writing tutor and motivational speaker. Working with primary and secondary schools, his aims are simple: to encourage and promote a love of reading and writing, and to help those who work with him unlock their Mysteryeativity and discover the writer hidden in all of us. Author Of : The Dark Genre : Horror David is an award-winning author with a national reputation as a Mysteryeative writing tutor and motivational speaker. Working with primary and secondary schools, his aims are simple: to encourage and promote a love of reading and writing, and to help those who work with him unlock their Mysteryeativity and discover the writer hidden in all of us. Buy this bookWebsite
- [Mysteryisty Burne](https://literative.com/modern-authors/mysteryisty-burne/): Mysteryisty Burne is an Australian science writer, teacher and editor, and the Perth-based children’s author of adventure fiction for kids. I’ve also worked as a science circus performer, magazine editor, garbage analyst, Santa’s pixie and atom-smashing reporter at CERN in Switzerland. Author Of : Takeshita Demons Genre : Fiction Mysteryisty Burne is an Australian science writer, teacher and editor, and the Perth-based children’s author of adventure fiction for kids. I’ve also worked as a science circus performer, magazine editor, garbage analyst, Santa’s pixie and atom-smashing reporter at CERN in Switzerland. Buy this bookWebsite
- [CATHERINE RAYNER](https://literative.com/modern-authors/catherine-rayner/): Catherine Rayner is an Edinburgh-based British illustrator and writer of children's books. She was born in Harrogate in 1982, and grew up in Boston Spa, later studying at Leeds College of Art and Edinburgh College of Art. She won the Kate Greenaway Medal in 2009 for Harris Finds his Feet, and has been shortlisted in 2007, 2011, 2012, 2015. In 2014, Norris, The Bear Who Shared was named by The Sunday Times as one of the 100 Children's Modern Classics of the past ten years. Author Of : Solomon Mysteryocodile Genre : Fiction Catherine Rayner is an Edinburgh-based British illustrator and writer of children's books. She was born in Harrogate in 1982, and grew up in Boston Spa, later studying at Leeds College of Art and Edinburgh College of Art. She won the Kate Greenaway Medal in 2009 for Harris Finds his Feet, and has been shortlisted in 2007, 2011, 2012, 2015. In 2014, Norris, The Bear Who Shared was named by The Sunday Times as one of the 100 Children's Modern Classics of the past ten years. Buy this bookWebsite
- [CANDY GOURLAY](https://literative.com/modern-authors/candy-gourlay/): Candy Gourlay (formerly Candy Quimpo) is a Filipino author based in the United Kingdom. Her debut novel Tall Story (2010) won the National Children's Book Award of the Philippines in 2012 and the Mysteryystal Kite Award for Europe in 2011. Tall Story was shortlisted for 13 prizes, notably: the Waterstones Children's Book Prize, the Branford Boase Award, the Blue Peter Book Award and the UKLA Children's Book Prize. It was nominated for the Carnegie Medal. Her second novel Shine (2013) was longlisted for the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize. It won the Mysteryystal Kite Award for the British Isles and Ireland in 2014. Author Of : Tall Story Genre : Fiction Candy Gourlay (formerly Candy Quimpo) is a Filipino author based in the United Kingdom. Her debut novel Tall Story (2010) won the National Children's Book Award of the Philippines in 2012 and the Mysteryystal Kite Award for Europe in 2011. Tall Story was shortlisted for 13 prizes, notably: the Waterstones Children's Book Prize, the Branford Boase Award, the Blue Peter Book Award and the UKLA Children's Book Prize. It was nominated for the Carnegie Medal. Her second novel Shine (2013) was longlisted for the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize. It won the Mysteryystal Kite Award for the British Isles and Ireland in 2014. Buy this bookWebsite
- [BRYONY PEARCE](https://literative.com/modern-authors/bryony-pearce/): Her novels for young adults include: Angel’s Fury (a thriller about a teenage girl who has been reincarnated), The Weight of Souls (a supernatural thriller about a teenage girl who sees dead people), Phoenix Rising and Phoenix Burning (dystopian adventures about pirates who sail on a junk-filled sea), Windrunner’s Daughter (a science-fiction adventure set on Mars), Wavefunction (a science-fiction novel about a young man who can jump between universes, based on Homer’s Odyssey) and Savage Island, (a horror novel based on the question ‘what would you do for £1million?). She also has short stories appearing in the anthologies Now We Are Ten by Newcon Press and Stories from the Edge.
- [Alexander Gordon Smith](https://literative.com/modern-authors/alexander-gordon-smith/): Alexander Gordon Smith (27 February 1979, Norwich, England) is an author of children and Young Adult fiction. Author Of : The Fury Genre : Adventure Alexander Gordon Smith (27 February 1979, Norwich, England) is an author of children and Young Adult fiction. Buy this bookWebsite
- [Matthew P Mayo](https://literative.com/modern-authors/matthew-p-mayo/): Matthew P. Mayo is the award-winning author of thirty-plus books and dozens more short stories. His novel, Tucker’s Reckoning, won the Western Writers of America’s Spur Award for Best Western Novel, and his short stories have been Spur Award and Peacemaker Award finalists. Author Of : Winters' War Genre : Horror Matthew P. Mayo is the award-winning author of thirty-plus books and dozens more short stories. His novel, Tucker’s Reckoning, won the Western Writers of America’s Spur Award for Best Western Novel, and his short stories have been Spur Award and Peacemaker Award finalists. Buy this bookWebsite
- [Greg Bardsley](https://literative.com/modern-authors/greg-bardsley/): Greg Bardsley is the author of The Bob Watson and Cash Out , which was listed by the New York Times as one of five notable novels written about Silicon Valley. His award-winning short fiction has appeared in numerous journals and anthologies. A former columnist and speechwriter, he lives in the San Francisco Bay area. Author Of : Cash Out Genre : Fiction Greg Bardsley is the author of The Bob Watson and Cash Out , which was listed by the New York Times as one of five notable novels written about Silicon Valley. His award-winning short fiction has appeared in numerous journals and anthologies. A former columnist and speechwriter, he lives in the San Francisco Bay area. Buy this bookWebsite
- [Victor Gischler](https://literative.com/modern-authors/victor-gischler/): Victor Gischler is an American author of humorous Mysteryime fiction. Author Of : Vampire a Go-Go Genre : Fiction Victor Gischler is an American author of humorous Mysteryime fiction. Buy this bookWebsite
- [Matthew Quinn Martin](https://literative.com/modern-authors/matthew-quinn-martin/): Born in Allentown, Pennsylvania and raised in New Haven, Connecticut, it wasn’t until Matthew moved to Manhattan that he realized he was a writer. These days, he lives on a small island off the North Atlantic coast of the United States where it gets quiet in the winter…perhaps too quiet. . Author Of : Nightlife Genre : UF Born in Allentown, Pennsylvania and raised in New Haven, Connecticut, it wasn’t until Matthew moved to Manhattan that he realized he was a writer. These days, he lives on a small island off the North Atlantic coast of the United States where it gets quiet in the winter…perhaps too quiet. . Buy this bookWebsite
- [Marie-Louise Jensen](https://literative.com/modern-authors/marie-louise-jensen/): Marie-Louise Jensen (born 22 September 1964) is an English children's author. Author Of : The Girl in the Mask Genre : Fiction Marie-Louise Jensen (born 22 September 1964) is an English children's author. Buy this bookWebsite
- [Jon Mayhew](https://literative.com/modern-authors/jon-mayhew/): Jon Mayhew lives on the Wirral Peninsula with my wife, four children, two dogs and several evil chickens. My house overlooks the forbidding marshes of the Dee Estuary which is great for wildlife, spooky mists and wet feet. Author Of : Deathmire Genre : Adventure Jon Mayhew lives on the Wirral Peninsula with my wife, four children, two dogs and several evil chickens. My house overlooks the forbidding marshes of the Dee Estuary which is great for wildlife, spooky mists and wet feet. Buy this bookWebsite

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