Meet the recommended writers August 2023

Our seventeenth group of recommended writers was our biggest group on record, numbering forty-four, and saw many new writers and a few returning writers, alongside a few other book related profiles and people. We did more writer spotlight interview, and we started a historical recommendation group! Check them all out now!

(Returning) Leia Faiga

Jewish Romance Writer

I have been writing for over 30 years, but professionally for 5 years. I have been steadily a contemporary romance writer, but I am branching out into different sub-genres of romance. I am trying to center in on being a romance author with the focal point of my stories focusing around my Jewish faith. More of a secular and culturally dynamic, I hope I can showcase Jewish characters in a main character love interest role, rather than the stereotype I’ve always seen people have my community represented by.
When I’m not writing, I read and I take care of my son and husband. My life outside of writing is rather mundane. So, writing is as exciting as I get. As for the kind of content I typically cover can be considered triggering to some readers. I like to introduce not glorify, gloss over, mock, or overindulge in topics that may offend of harm someone else. But, I try to show people realistic struggles that many people face in their lives. That could include peer bullying, irresponsible self-harm, mental illness, etc. Most of my material are not meant for readers under 18.

(Returning) Stories from the Crypt

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#103 Amira

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#104 Hannah James

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#105 Stephanie M. Matthews

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(Returning) Megan Alexandria

Romance & Fantasy Writer

Megan Alexandria is a Spicy Romance Author for readers who enjoy Fantasy and RomComs. She’s known for her love of making you ask, ‘How much worse can it get?’ And from werewolves and witches to historical, forbidden love, there’s something for everyone who likes to hurt for their Happily Ever Afters. When she’s not writing, she’s knee-deep in musical instruments, iced chai lattes, and her office, a.k.a. book trove.

Our 32nd recommended project

a podcast, is no longer in production.

We wish the writers behind it all the best.

(Returning) Mann Ko Kura

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(Returning) Evvie Grey

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(Returning) Bridget Van der Eyk

Contemporary Romance Writer

Bridget Van der Eyk is an up and coming contemporary romance author - “10 Dates” is her debut novel. She lives in country NSW, Australia on a 5-acre property with her husband (Josh), 2 children (Zoe and Max), and 2 dogs (Kevin and Stella).

When Bridget is not working a full-time teaching job or binging Korean zombie shows on Netflix, she is busy writing her next novel.

Bridget loves writing smart, strong, and sassy female characters that have little parts of herself embedded in them! #girlpower

(Returning) Lauren Winters

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(Returning) Aaliya Shahreen

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#107 AJ Qureshi

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#108 Carol Ann Lane

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(Returning) Pat Burton

Poetry Writer

Pat is from the Midlands in the UK. As a child she loved books and story writing, dreaming of being an author. Pat started to follow her dream in 2014, writing quotes and affirmations, later starting a Facebook page “The wanderings of my mind” being very shy, she wanted to hide behind a name. Just over 2 year ago Pat joined instagram, she mostly writes spiritual and nature poetry and fairies and other subjects when inspired. Poetry is an escape and a way of expressing her thoughts and feelings. She has been published twice in Prosetrics e-magazine and once in Pulse of poetry e-magazine. Pat hopes to one day publish a book.

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(Returning) I0verry

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#110 Gabriel Garcia

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#111 Dani Elias

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#112 Zachery Musgrove

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#113 Lindsay Reads

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(Returning) Nelli Kong

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(Returning) Sara Amir

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#114 Elliot Ason

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#115 Gizelle S Mare

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(Returning) Leah Reeve-Witbooi

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(Returning) Ramona Lee Soo-Jun

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(Returning) Elicia Roper

Writer of heartwarming and emotional novels with mental health rep

Elicia Roper is an Amazon bestselling author.
She is a black indie author who lives and writes in Canada. Elicia writes heart-warming and emotional stories. "All That You Are" is her debut novel. Her love for reading and writing started when she was in elementary school.

Writing has been therapeutic for Elicia, an outlet for her to finally say the words she could never say out loud. It is Elicia's hope that this book heals you, in the many ways that it has comforted and healed her too.

Elicia loves to hear from her readers and can be reached on all these social media accounts. Hearing your feedback has motivated Elicia to write and stay inspired on her journey of becoming an author. If you have read (or plan to read!) All That You Are, please leave a review on Amazon. Nothing sells books more than a good word of mouth, and Elicia would be so, so grateful to any words you might be willing to leave!

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(Returning) Tome Hall

Independent Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Author

T. A. Hall (Tome) is a Manchester-based author who has spent most of their life studying storytelling. The non-binary writer grew up in Rochdale, reading fantasy and science fiction and playing games like Dungeon and Dragons and Zelda.The Epilogue of a Storyteller is their second publication, after their first book; Vixen: The Goblin and the Fox, has found moderate success on TikTok and in small local circles.

(Returning) Nikita Catherine

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(Returning) Mona Hermant Bakshi

Poetry and Quotes Writer

Mrs Mona Hemant Bakshi was born and brought up in Saharanpur a district of Uttar Pradesh, India. At a mere age of twenty she got married to a businessman and started a new beginning in Lucknow - city of nawabs. Though she used to write since her teens but never cherished her write ups. She was encouraged by her three kids and husband to portray her write ups on social media. She joined Your Quotes in 2019 and Instagram in 2020, and after 2019 it was never looking back for her. Although she has participated in few Anthologies but her first solo book published under Notion press is Waves of emotions. Be true to your heart in expressing your self. Never change your style and try to copy other authors. Instead learn to be honest with your style. She is always motivated by my husband and kids, a beautiful trait inherited from my late mother. She tries to encourage her fellow writers and love to read their feedback.

(Returning) Michele Kwasniewski

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(Returning) Nila Phillips

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#117 Mehak Noor

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(Returning) Drea

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(Returning) Miranda McTier

Canadian Paranormal Writer

Hello. I'm Miranda McTier. I'm a mom of three and had been writing as a hobby for most of my young life. I stopped for a while to have a family, but I started again 2021. Since then, I've been having a great time creating a world in my head and putting it into words. My world centers around wolf shifters, but is constantly expanding with every book I write. I do have a job outside as a steel press operator, and having fun with my family is a favorite pass time. I do love creativity and sharing it with everyone. I'm so happy to meet people and see what their creative minds think up. So, nice to meet all of you, and I can't wait to see what you have.

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(Returning) Mary Oteje

Romance writer

I’m Mary. I’m a student in the university of Lagos. And I wrote a novel as a fan fiction to talk about the protagonist Elena Ryder who is entangled in her uncontrollable emotions with her crush since Elementary school. Thinking she had moved on from him after he relocated to England, she dates his best friend after high school. Harry returns few years later and lives with them which brings back the feelings Elena thought she had shut out.

(Returning) Karen Daliath

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(Returning) Kathryn Holeton

Brand Designer for Creatives

Kathryn Holeton is a Brand Designer for Creatives, multi-published poet, author, songwriter and lyricist. She has worked with clients across multiple creative industries. She has recently launched a blog dedicated to highlighting rising creatives on their creative and branding journey. In addition to what Kathryn already does, she is also a nature and urban photographer, traditional artist, jewelry maker and a notebook and pen collector. She lives in Knoxville, TN with her family.