Adult Fiction Authors

Carey Baldwin Carey Baldwin is the pseudonym of a pediatrician turned riveting thriller author of nine published books. Her newest novel, SECOND WIVES, will be published in March of 2023. (LD and CF)

Carey Baldwin Carey Baldwin is the pseudonym of a pediatrician turned riveting thriller author of nine published books. Her newest novel, SECOND WIVES, will be published in March of 2023. (LD and CF)

Annie Barrows Annie Barrows is the author of the New York Times bestseller THE TRUTH ACCORDING TO US (Random House) and co-author of THE GUERNSEY LITERARY AND POTATO PEEL PIE SOCIETY (Dial) which was adapted into a Netflix film in 2018. She is al

Annie Barrows Annie Barrows is the author of the New York Times bestseller THE TRUTH ACCORDING TO US (Random House) and co-author of THE GUERNSEY LITERARY AND POTATO PEEL PIE SOCIETY (Dial) which was adapted into a Netflix film in 2018. She is also author of the adored, wildly successful IVY AND BEAN series of chapter books among others. (LD)

Marie Bostwick Marie Bostwick is a New York Times and USA Today bestseller, whose wise, generous novels are devoured by her ever-growing legion of fans. Her novel SECOND SISTER was adapted into the Hallmark Hall of Fame Film Christmas Everlasting

Marie Bostwick Marie Bostwick is a New York Times and USA Today bestseller, whose wise, generous novels are devoured by her ever-growing legion of fans. Her novel SECOND SISTER was adapted into the Hallmark Hall of Fame Film Christmas Everlasting. Her upcoming novel ESME CAHILL FAILS SPECTACULARLY will be released in May 2023. (LD)

Christopher Bram Christopher Bram is a recipient of the Guggenheim Fellowship and a multiple nominee and one time winner of a Lambda Award. The film adaptation of his 1995 novel Gods and Monsters won an Academy Award for best adapted screenplay. In

Christopher Bram Christopher Bram is a recipient of the Guggenheim Fellowship and a multiple nominee and one time winner of a Lambda Award. The film adaptation of his 1995 novel Gods and Monsters won an Academy Award for best adapted screenplay. In May 2003, he received the Bill Whitehead Award for Lifetime Achievement from the Publishing Triangle. He teaches at New York University. (TM)

Stella Cameron Stella Cameron established herself as a New York Times bestselling author of romantic suspense. Fourteen million copies of her books are in print. The eighth book in her Alex Duggins series will be released in the summer of 2023. (

Stella Cameron Stella Cameron established herself as a New York Times bestselling author of romantic suspense. Fourteen million copies of her books are in print. The eighth book in her Alex Duggins series will be released in the summer of 2023. (LD)

Robyn Carr Robyn Carr is the author of over 50 novels (Mira) that count 28 million copies in print and have been sold in thirty different countries. Robyn has spent 235 weeks on the New York Times bestseller’s list and her VIRGIN RIVER series was

Robyn Carr Robyn Carr is the author of over 50 novels (Mira) that count 28 million copies in print and have been sold in thirty different countries. Robyn has spent 235 weeks on the New York Times bestseller’s list and her VIRGIN RIVER series was adapted into a 5 season show on Netflix. Her Sullivan’s Crossing series has also been adapted into a tv show releasing in 2023.(LD)

Victoria Christopher Murray Victoria Christopher Murray is the co-author of the instant New York Times bestseller THE PERSONAL LIBRARIAN (Berkley). Her novel STAND YOUR GROUND (Touchstone) won the NAACP Award for Outstanding Literary Fiction in 2

Victoria Christopher Murray Victoria Christopher Murray is the co-author of the instant New York Times bestseller THE PERSONAL LIBRARIAN (Berkley). Her novel STAND YOUR GROUND (Touchstone) won the NAACP Award for Outstanding Literary Fiction in 2016, and several of her novels are being adapted into Lifetime films. Her newest novel, THE FIRST LADIES, comes out in June 2023. (LD)

Sara Goodman Confino Sara Goodman Confino is the author of three sharp and hilariously relatable, life-affirming novels (Lake Union), and her fourth, BEHIND EVERY GOOD MAN, is coming summer 2024. She teaches high school English and lives with her h

Sara Goodman Confino Sara Goodman Confino is the author of three sharp and hilariously relatable, life-affirming novels (Lake Union), and her fourth, BEHIND EVERY GOOD MAN, is coming summer 2024. She teaches high school English and lives with her husband, two sons, and miniature schnauzer, Sandy. (RB)

Georgina Cross Georgina Cross writes domestic suspense novels for Ballantine and Bookouture and is the author of five books including NANNY NEEDED and THE STEPDAUGHTER. Her next book will be published in May 2024 by Bookouture. (RB)

Georgina Cross Georgina Cross writes domestic suspense novels for Ballantine and Bookouture and is the author of five books including NANNY NEEDED and THE STEPDAUGHTER. Her next book will be published in May 2024 by Bookouture. (RB)

David Santos Donaldson David Santos Donaldson, author of the critically acclaimed Greenland (Amistad/HarperCollins, 2022), was raised in Nassau, Bahamas. He attended the Drama Division of the Juilliard School and was a finalist for the Urban Stages

David Santos Donaldson David Santos Donaldson, author of the critically acclaimed Greenland (Amistad/HarperCollins, 2022), was raised in Nassau, Bahamas. He attended the Drama Division of the Juilliard School and was a finalist for the Urban Stages Emerging Playwright Award. In addition to his writing, Donaldson is a practicing psychotherapist. (TM)

Rea Frey Rea Frey is an award-winning author of four nonfiction books, four domestic suspense novels with St. Martin’s Press, and one women’s fiction with Harper Muse. She has a forthcoming thriller, DON’T FORGET ME (Thomas & Mercer, early 2024) an

Rea Frey Rea Frey is an award-winning author of four nonfiction books, four domestic suspense novels with St. Martin’s Press, and one women’s fiction with Harper Muse. She has a forthcoming thriller, DON’T FORGET ME (Thomas & Mercer, early 2024) and a second women’s fiction, IN EVERY LIFE (Harper Muse, August 2024). She’s also the founder and CEO of Writeway, where she teaches aspiring authors the three paths to publication. (RB)

Susan Hasler Susan Hasler’s literary thriller INTELLIGENCE (Thomas Dunne Book) introduced this former CIA analyst’s wicked, satiric story of a counter-terrorism expert. She’s now at work on a nonfiction book. (LD)

Susan Hasler Susan Hasler’s literary thriller INTELLIGENCE (Thomas Dunne Book) introduced this former CIA analyst’s wicked, satiric story of a counter-terrorism expert. She’s now at work on a nonfiction book. (LD)

Swati Hegde Swati Hegde is a desi author from India who writes romance with strong heroines and sweeter-than-honey heroes. Her debut novel MATCH ME IF YOU CAN (Bantam Dell/Random House) releases in 2024. A self-proclaimed coffee shop enthusiast, sh

Swati Hegde Swati Hegde is a desi author from India who writes romance with strong heroines and sweeter-than-honey heroes. Her debut novel MATCH ME IF YOU CAN (Bantam Dell/Random House) releases in 2024. A self-proclaimed coffee shop enthusiast, she can usually be found at the nearest cafe with a hot mug of tea. (RB)

Patricia Johns The author of sweet, deeply emotional romances such as JEB’S WIFE and THURSDAY’S BRIDE (Kensington), Patricia Johns writes a mixture of contemporary and Amish romance and has released more than fifty books for Harlequin and Kensingto

Patricia Johns The author of sweet, deeply emotional romances such as JEB’S WIFE and THURSDAY’S BRIDE (Kensington), Patricia Johns writes a mixture of contemporary and Amish romance and has released more than fifty books for Harlequin and Kensington. Her first Amish cozy mystery released December 2023 from Crooked Lane, and she has a new Amish series coming in early 2025 from Bethany House. (RB)

Cody Mcfadyen Cody Mcfadyen’s emotionally driven series featuring Smoky Barrett and her team of F.B.I. agents (Bantam) has become an international sensation, especially in Germany where each title debuts at #1 in hardcover. (LD)

Cody Mcfadyen Cody Mcfadyen’s emotionally driven series featuring Smoky Barrett and her team of F.B.I. agents (Bantam) has become an international sensation, especially in Germany where each title debuts at #1 in hardcover. (LD)

Carla Norton Carla Norton’s first nonfiction book, PERFECT VICTIM: The True Story of the Girl in the Box (Morrow), was a #1 New York Times bestseller. She recently turned to fiction with THE EDGE OF NORMAL and WHAT DOESN’T KILL HER (Minotaur) whi

Carla Norton Carla Norton’s first nonfiction book, PERFECT VICTIM: The True Story of the Girl in the Box (Morrow), was a #1 New York Times bestseller. She recently turned to fiction with THE EDGE OF NORMAL and WHAT DOESN’T KILL HER (Minotaur) which won the 2016 Nancy Pearl Award for Best Book in Genre Fiction and the President’s Book Award Gold Medal for Suspense/Thriller Fiction, respectively, and one of which was recently optioned by Bold Entertainment. (LD)

Mary Ann Shaffer Mary Ann Shaffer’s THE GUERNSEY LITERARY AND POTATO PEEL SOCIETY (Dial) is the beloved, award-winning novel that has sold over three million copies, has been licensed to over thirty countries, and was adapted into a Netflix film in

Mary Ann Shaffer Mary Ann Shaffer’s THE GUERNSEY LITERARY AND POTATO PEEL SOCIETY (Dial) is the beloved, award-winning novel that has sold over three million copies, has been licensed to over thirty countries, and was adapted into a Netflix film in 2018. (LD)

Julia Sonneborn Julia Sonneborn is the author of BY THE BOOK (Gallery), a modern retelling of Jane Austen’s classic Persuasion set at a university. She is an English professor and a Los Angeles native. (LD)

Julia Sonneborn Julia Sonneborn is the author of BY THE BOOK (Gallery), a modern retelling of Jane Austen’s classic Persuasion set at a university. She is an English professor and a Los Angeles native. (LD)

ReShonda Tate ReShonda Tate is the national bestselling author of more than 50 books, including the upcoming historical fiction book, THE QUEEN OF SUGAR HILL, about the triumphs and tragedies of actress Hattie McDaniel. A well-respected journalist

ReShonda Tate ReShonda Tate is the national bestselling author of more than 50 books, including the upcoming historical fiction book, THE QUEEN OF SUGAR HILL, about the triumphs and tragedies of actress Hattie McDaniel. A well-respected journalist and former TV News Anchor, ReShonda has won an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literature. Two of her books have been made into films. (LD)

Ellen Won Steil Ellen Won Steil is the author of literary suspense novels. Her debut, FORTUNE, released in fall 2023 (Lake Union) and her second, BECOMING MARLOW FIN, is coming in 2024. (RB)

Ellen Won Steil Ellen Won Steil is the author of literary suspense novels. Her debut, FORTUNE, released in fall 2023 (Lake Union) and her second, BECOMING MARLOW FIN, is coming in 2024. (RB)

Jaclyn Westlake Jaclyn Westlake writes about funny, flawed women doing their best to find their way in the world. A recruiter turned career advice columnist, her work has appeared in Forbes , Business Insider , and Inc. She lives in California

Jaclyn Westlake Jaclyn Westlake writes about funny, flawed women doing their best to find their way in the world. A recruiter turned career advice columnist, her work has appeared in Forbes, Business Insider, and Inc. She lives in California with her husband and their mischievous dachshund mix, Indiana Jones (but you can call him Indy). Her debut, DEAR DOTTY (Avon/HarperCollins), will be released in June 2024. (RB)

Marybeth Whalen Marybeth Whalen’s sixth riveting novel of domestic suspense, THE THINGS WE WISH WERE TRUE (Lake Union/Amazon), spent August glued to the #1 position on Amazon. She is also one of the co-founders of SHE READS (www.shereads.org) an on

Marybeth Whalen Marybeth Whalen’s sixth riveting novel of domestic suspense, THE THINGS WE WISH WERE TRUE (Lake Union/Amazon), spent August glued to the #1 position on Amazon. She is also one of the co-founders of SHE READS (www.shereads.org) an online community and book club for women’s fiction. (LD)

Max Wirestone Max Wirestone is pioneering the world of “geek chic” with his hilarious series of mysteries featuring the on-line and real-life adventures of amateur detective Dahlia Moss (Orbit). (CB)

Max Wirestone Max Wirestone is pioneering the world of “geek chic” with his hilarious series of mysteries featuring the on-line and real-life adventures of amateur detective Dahlia Moss (Orbit). (CB)

Rebecca Zanetti Rebecca Zanetti is a rising star and New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of “decadently delicious” (PW starred review) paranormal romance and romantic suspense. She publishes with Kensington and Grand Central. (CB)

Rebecca Zanetti Rebecca Zanetti is a rising star and New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of “decadently delicious” (PW starred review) paranormal romance and romantic suspense. She publishes with Kensington and Grand Central. (CB)