Anna J. Stewart is a celebrated USA Today bestselling author known for her captivating romance novels. With a body of work that spans over fifty books, Stewart's writing journey began in her youth, influenced by early exposure to authors like Stephen King and Nora Roberts. Her transition from an avid reader to a prolific writer was fueled by her passion for storytelling and the romance genre. Stewart's novels, which are primarily published through Harlequin's Heartwarming and Romantic Suspense lines, as well as Arc Manor's Caezik Romance, are lauded for their rich characterization and emotionally compelling narratives. Her accolades include a Holt Medallion and a Maggie Award, attesting to her skill in crafting stories that resonate deeply with readers. Stewart's personal journey, marked by diverse life experiences and a deep-seated love for writing, makes her a standout figure in contemporary romance literature
HIGHLIGHTS
- USA Today Bestselling Author: Anna J. Stewart has achieved the prestigious status of being a USA Today bestselling author, a testament to her widespread popularity and the high demand for her romance novels.
- Award-Winning Talent: She is a recipient of the Holt Medallion for Bride on the Run and a Maggie Award winner for Exposed, showcasing her exceptional writing skills in the romance genre.
- Daphne du Maurier Award Finalist: Stewart was a finalist for the Daphne du Maurier Award for Excellence, further highlighting her proficiency and creativity in crafting engaging romantic suspense stories.
- Wide Range of Romance Genres: Her versatility as an author is evident in her ability to write across various romance sub-genres, including sweet and mainstream romance, romantic suspense, and thrillers.
- Extensive Portfolio: With more than fifty novels to her name, Anna J. Stewart's prolific writing career includes contributions to Harlequin's Heartwarming and Romantic Suspense lines, as well as romantic thrillers for Arc Manor's Caezik Romance.
- Influential Storyteller: Stewart's books are renowned for their rich character development and emotionally compelling narratives, making her an influential voice in the contemporary romance literature scene.
Born in Jamaica but raised in Canada, Kayla Perrin is a USA Today and Essence bestselling author with over forty books, for major publishing houses including St. Martin’s Press, HarperCollins Publishers, Kensington Books and Harlequin. She is published in romance, mystery/suspense and mainstream fiction. She's been featured on television shows such as Entertainment Tonight Canada, Who’s Afraid of Happy Endings (Bravo documentary), A.M. Buffalo, and the CTV News. She has also been featured in Ebony magazine, Romantic Times magazine, The South Florida Business Journal, The Toronto Star, The Hamilton Spectator and many other Canadian and U.S. publications. In October 2007, she was featured in the Italian version of Vanity Fair. Her works have been translated into Italian, French, German, Spanish and Portuguese. Please visit her website.
Prior to writing romance, award-winning USA Today bestseller Melinda Curtis was a junior manager for a Fortune 500 company, which meant when she flew on the private jet she was relegated to the jump seat—otherwise known as the potty. In addition to her Sunshine Valley series from Grand Central Forever, she’s published independently and with Harlequin Heartwarming, including her book Dandelion Wishes, which is an upcoming TV movie starring Amber Marshall. She lives in Central Oregon with her husband—her basketball-playing college sweetheart. While raising three kids, the couple did the soccer thing, the karate thing, the dance thing, the Little League thing and, of course, the basketball thing. Between books, Melinda spends time with her husband remodeling their home by swinging a hammer, grouting tile, and wielding a paintbrush.
USA Today bestselling author Cari Lynn Webb lives in South Carolina with her husband, daughters and assorted four-legged family members. She's been blessed to see the power of true love in her grandparent's 70 year marriage and her parent's marriage of over 50 years. She knows love isn't always sweet and perfect, it can be challenging, complicated and risky. But she believes happily-ever-afters are worth fighting for. She loves to connect with readers.
Lezli Robyn is an Australian-born author.
She has been writing science fiction and fantasy for several years and has sold
shorter-length fiction to over a dozen countries, including highly sought after
professional markets like Asimov’s and Analog.
Her work has been recognized with several awards and
nominations, including the Aurealis Award finalist for Best SF Story, a
finalist for the Spanish Premio Ignotus Award for Best Foreign Short Story, and
a finalist for the prestigious Astounding Award for Best New Writer. She has
also won the Catalan Premi Ictineu Award for Best Translated Story twice . She
was also a finalist for the Hugo Campbell Award.
Her work is characterized by extremely detailed and nuanced
characters and her uncanny ability to make the reader become a part of the
narrative by associating with the creatures inhabiting her worlds.
Lezli grew up near the ocean and has always loved being in
the water. She is also legally blind. In Her Wake is a highly
personal narrative borrowing elements of the struggle she has had to face in
her life.
