Vanessa Wester’s main published work is ‘THE EVOLUTION TRILOGY’, which is comprised of HYBRID, her debut novel, followed by COMPLICATIONS and RETURN. The prequel to the trilogy, EMILY, is also available. This collection of paranormal romance novels takes the reader from Southampton, U.K., to the Amazon, Brazil, in a tale of twisted chance and consequence.

In addition, she has written a novelette called FIRST DATE, which is based on her true story. She has also published, and included stories in, six anthologies to raise money for fantastic causes.

Vanessa also painstakingly put together a collection of original diary entries and letters of her Beanland ancestors in the book, JOURNEY TO GIBRALTAR. The letters were sent to and from locations such as Lancashire, Jamaica and eventually Gibraltar. It gives the reader an idea of what life was like around 1870, and the everyday occurrences of Gibraltar back then, and was published to commemorate 150 years of BEANLAND ancestors on the famous rock.

Writing is one of her passions, reading the other. The day she decided to start writing her ideas down she found another way to lose herself in a book, whilst finding an outlet for her imagination. It is the best way she can think of to escape from everyday life.

Readers can find Vanessa Wester online at:

Blogger http://vanessawesterwriter.blogspot.co.uk/

Twitter https://twitter.com/vanessa_wester

Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6421055.Vanessa_Wester

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/pub/vanessa-wester/67/7bb/699

Pinterest http://www.pinterest.com/vanessawester/

Discover more of the author’s books, see similar authors, read author blogs and more

Gary Alan Henson was born in Levelland, Texas, among the dust storms, tumbleweeds, swamp coolers, cattle ranches and oil fields.

His family moved to Boulder, Colorado in the mid 60's and yes, he does remember it. He joined the US Nuclear Navy at 17, married his lovely, childhood sweetheart, Debbie, and then 'saw the world' for 9 years. Though it was a somewhat oddly shaped world; seen through the periscope lens of a submarine.

Storytelling is an everyday part of his life. He has a tiny but insistent muse sitting on his shoulder, always feeding him new and sometimes 'challenging' ideas. The good ones he tries to put to paper, the rest he tries to bury very, very deeply.

Follow me at garyalanhenson.blogspot.com and on twitter @garyalanhenson.

I have always loved the written word. I write mainly for children, having published two short story collections for younger readers, and six middle grade fantasy adventure novels - both standalone and series titles - featuring strong female leads.

If you want to write stories yourself, check out Squidge's Guide to Super Stories, a creative writing guide suitable for young and novice writers.

I also enjoy writing short stories for adults and have had a dozen or so published in various anthologies. My first solo anthology of short stories is called Hollow Daughter.

Urban fantasy and historical fiction author J.A. Ironside masquerades by day as member of the county library service, which strangely enough has less to do with books than you would think.

Jules grew up in Dorset in a house full of books, which probably explains a lot about how her mind works. You might think that folklore, fringe science, history, physics, magic and supernatural mystery wouldn’t go all that well together, but she’s hell bent on proving they do. Her urban fantasy series Harker & Blackthorn is now ten books long and counting. It features a sentient museum because someone needs to keep track of what’s going on. Unveiled – another UF series set in the same universe – is now complete.

Jules is also determined to show that historical fiction can be both factually correct and funny. The King’s Knight series is set during the tumultuous reign of Richard II, while the sweeping Oath and Crown Duology – co-authored with Matthew Willis – follows the events leading up to and around the Battle of Hastings.

When pried her away from her books, Jules enthusiastically engages in martial arts and playing the piano, although never at the same time. At least not yet. She lives on the edge of the Cotswold way with her boyfriend creature and two hell’s kittens. Find out more at www.jaironside.com

Show Less

Stephen Mark has just published his first full length novel. If he's spared, he'll publish a few more. But they'll need to come to fruition a bit faster than, The Paradise Knights, which was conceived when he was several inches smaller, in both height and width. Wrestling words from where they were hidden has been a job that might have taxed Merlin himself. Still, they're all out now and he is much the wiser, and larger, for it. Everyone has a book in them, or so it is said. Well, there are several more jostling for position, and any minute now they will join together with 'Paradise' in happy coexistence... hopefully.

Of course, while all this ruminating has been going on, other of life's joys have occupied his time, including a short story in each of the anthologies featured here. However, none of them compare with the satisfaction of seeing his name on the cover of his own novel. There now; immortality is assured.

My name is Christopher Lakin and I was born on, or near the banks of the River Trent in 1962, just after the last ice age.

As a career I was a lorry driver for 27yrs, which gave me a bad back and a portly belly - too much rich food. I have lived in three different countries, but only one at a time: the UK, Tennerife and Spain. After coming home I settled down with my lovely wife, Tina, and we bought a narrow boat, although I was still driving and was away all week. We had some wonderful times on the boat and eventually moved to Loughborough on a Marina - which is a village for boats.

In 2009 we moved again and built our own mooring on a farm, absolutely in the wilds: we had snakes through the windows and water rats on the deck. that was really funny.

However, I was diagnosed with degenerative osteoarthritis in my spine, hips, knees and shoulders at the end of 2009, and was told I would not work again, as a driver. That year my grandchildren bought me a teddy bear for Christmas, dressed in a coastguard's uniform - very appropriate for a narrow boat captain. So I set about creating the series of 'Captain Grisswold with his Crew and Friends'.

Discover more of the author’s books, see similar authors, read author blogs and more

Jody has been everything from a serving police officer to a musician before finding her home in writing. She is the critically acclaimed and sometimes best-selling author of The Above & Beyond Series (Thriller/action adventure;) The Renovating Heart Series (Romantic Comedy;) Hayefield Manor (Romantic Intrigue;) In Fashion (Romantic Comedy;) Beached (Romantic Comedy;) If The Shoe Fits (retelling of Cinderella;) and Love's Bridge (collection of short stories.)

Jody is often found beside her beloved Golden Retriever, Fergus, on rainy walks in the Welsh countryside.

You can find Jody on her website: jodyklaire.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/jodyklaireauthor

Twitter: @jodyklaire.

There are lots of free stories on her website!

.......................................................Praise..............................................................

For The Empath:

‘...A born storyteller.’

Rainbow Awards 2014

‘Fast paced, sharp and very, very smart...promises to be a smash hit of a series.’

SHE Magazine

‘The twists and turns keep things interesting and always moving forward. Even events that you wouldn't expect to be related to the crime were deftly folded into the plot and given purpose... The characters are rich and multi-layered, but there’s so much more to uncover about them.’

Frivolous Views

'I'm not giving anything away but, The Empath is a taut tense thriller proving that there is two sides to every story and that everybody has their armour. How this series isn't in mainstream bookshops, I don't know... Bring on book two!'

The book Lover's Library.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

For Blind Trust:

‘From snow bound mountain rescues to the gentle rescuing of those locked in their own minds, you’ll be spell bound and on the edge of your seat as Aeron does her thing. Love this..’

Tales of a Librarian

‘I fell in love with her over the course of the novel, and when I finished, I wished I had my own Aeron.’

Rainbow Awards 2015

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

La Vie en Bleu:

‘La Vie en Bleu is an absolutely lovely read. It is well written, humorous and full of excellent human observation... Definitely a “highly recommended” for those who like a light-hearted romance.’

LRR

'This is a warm, funny and moving romantic comedy that examines what it's like to try and get yourself back-and your one true love at the same time.'

Tales of a Librarian.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Untrained Eye:

‘These are amazing characters and unusual plots... Add in humour, great dialogue, brilliant writing and these books are just a joy.’

LRR (Above & Beyond Series)

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Hindsight

"Delivered with incredible detail... Phenomenal."

- LRR

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Best Maid Plans

"One of my favourite storytellers... full of laugh out loud moments, anglo-french passion and friendly shenanigans. Heartily recommended angst free romcom!"

-- Velvet Lounger --L.R.R