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Author Of The Month
2007 |
January Marlon L. Sanders
![]() February Kat Martin
![]() THE HANDMAIDEN'S NECKLACE, is the final book in a trilogy about a necklace believed to hold the power to bring great happiness or terrible tragedy. THE DEVIL'S NECKLACE was the second book, and the first book, THE BRIDE'S NECKLACE, spent 3 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list, and spent four weeks on the USA Today bestseller list. SCENT OF ROSES, was released in July 2006, and is a contemporary paranormal romantic suspense novel. Kat is a graduate of the University of California at Santa Barbara where she majored in Anthropology and History. Currently residing with her Western-author husband, Larry Jay Martin, in Missoula, Montana. March Ed Lynskey
![]() April L.Y. Marlow
![]() In Color Me Butterfly, L.Y. Marlow chronicles the dispiriting accounts told to her by her grandmother and mother of the unspeakable abuse these women suffered—and the ways abuse impacted her own life and the life of her daughter. May Brenda Novak
![]() Publisher’s Weekly says Brenda’s novels are “richly dramatic.” According to The Library Journal, her work will appeal to those who like their romances with a “sophisticated touch.” And Romantic Times says, “Brenda Novak skillfully blends richly developed characters and emotionally intense issues to create a powerful romance.” June Darrell Bain
![]() Bain is the author of more than three dozen books in many genres, running the gamut from humor to mystery, science fiction and thrillers. Bain served 13 years in the military and his two stints in Vietnam formed the basis for his first published novel, Medics Wild. While Darrell was working as a lab manager at a hospital in Texas, he met his wife Betty. He trapped her under a mistletoe sprig and they were married a year later. July Meme Kelly
![]() Meme is also the founder of Sisters Supporting Sisters, a non profit organization dedicated to inspiring and serving young adults with special needs and women through the Principles of the SHOUT (Success, Hope and Happiness, Overcome Obstacles, Utilize God’s Power, and Take Charge of Self). This life work was inspired by her desire to encourage and support her oldest son who has mild developmental delays and encourage other women to do their best. She is a graduate of UCLA and resides in Sherman Oaks, California with her husband of 23 years and their three sons. August Kimberly Scott
![]() Her first novel, the critically acclaimed Papaya Myths, was ranked among the “Best Books of 2000” on the SF Site and was a popular selection for reading group discussions. In addition to her writing, she conducts numerous writing seminars and workshops throughout the New England area. Ms. Scott is a graduate of Colgate University, where she studied creative writing before beginning a career in the publishing industry in New York City. In the late 1980s she moved to Boston and launched her own consulting firm. She lives in Massachusetts with her husband, novelist David S. Brody, and their two daughters. September Pierre Bateau
![]() Today he presents his debut novel, Split Indecision, to the world! With expert timing and paying close attention to details, Pierre boldly weaves a nefarious web that holds readers right where he wants them. His first person and non-linear storytelling style is innovative. As wild as his stories get, there is always purpose or some profound message about life in his work. No doubt, Split Indecision, brings each characters’ situations right to the threshold of your mind as you think about how their lives parallel yours! Pierre enjoys life amongst family and lifelong friends in San Diego, California. October John T. Wills
![]() John attended Strayer University earning a Master's Degree in Business Administration and later became an adjunct professor teaching business courses at Sojourner-Douglass College. He is the President of JT Wills Consulting, LLC, a consulting firm that specializes in small business services. In addition to his business and educational work, he is a consummate community leader and enjoys volunteering and working with youth. Any accolades John has received from colleagues, family, and friends, he attributes to the teachings and solid foundation provided by a loving grandfather. This great man assertively implanted the concept that knowledge is power; which developed into the understanding that education is the single most important ingredient necessary to neutralize those forces that breed poverty and despair. This philosophy planted the seeds that cultivated a life, which is "Just a Season." November Stacy Hawkins Adams
![]() Watercolored Pearls, her third novel, deals with the issues of self-esteem, grace, transformation and God's abiding love. She is the author of Speak To My Heart and Nothing But the Right Thing. She also penned a short story, The Inheritance, for The Midnight Clear, an anthology of inspirational holiday tales written by more than 20 Christian fiction writers. Stacy regularly appears on national and local radio programs to discuss the themes of her novels. She has been a featured guest on the Montel Williams Show. A native of Arkansas, Stacy and her husband live in suburban Richmond, Virginia with their two children. She is currently working on her fourth novel. December Cheryl Robinson
![]() Cheryl self-published Memories of Yesterday in 2002 and her second novel, When I Get Free, in 2003. After acquiring a literary agent in 2004, she landed her first book deal with New American Library (NAL) a division of The Penguin Group who re-released Memories of Yesterday in 2005 under the title, If It Ain't One Thing, with the sequel, It's Like That, published by NAL the following year. This summer her novella, “Strapped,” in These Are My Confessions, published by Harper Collins’ AVON Red took center stage in July, and her upcoming release with Penguin (NAL), Sweet Georgia Brown, will be in bookstores nationwide January 2008. |
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