There are over 150 authors in the Cafe and Bookstore and I wanted to keep it to key pieces of information such as buying links, recent review, website and covers. However, I know that readers also like to know more about the background of authors.
In this series during June and July I will share the bios of all the authors in the cafe in a random selection. I hope that this will introduce you to the authors in more depth and encourage you to check out their books and follow them on their blog and Twitter.
Meet Deborah Jay
Deborah Jay writes fantasy and urban fantasy featuring complex, quirky characters and multi-layered plots – just what she likes to read.
Fortunate enough to live not far from Loch Ness in the majestic, mystery-filled Scottish Highlands with her partner and a pack of rescue dogs, she can often be found lurking in secluded glens and forests, researching locations for her books.
THE PRINCE’S MAN (#1 The Five Kingdoms), winner of a UK Arts Council award, is her debut novel. #2, THE PRINCE’S SON, and #3, THE PRINCE’S PROTEGEE, are both now available.
Urban fantasy, DESPRITE MEASURES, is the first in a projected 5 book CALEDONIAN SPRITE SERIES, and a stand alone short story SPRITE NIGHT is available for FREE.
Deborah has also published a multi-author SFF anthology THE WORLD AND THE STARS, which includes her SF story, PERFECT FIT.
She also has non-fiction equestrian titles published under the name Debby Lush
Books by Deborah Jay
A recent review for The Prince’s Son
I couldn’t put this down, I enjoyed it even more than the first book. Can’t get enough of this author, can’t get enough of the characters and can’t get enough of The Five Kingdoms!
Deborah Jay, Buy: Amazon US – And:Amazon UK – follow Deborah : Goodreads – website: Deborah Jay – Twitter: @DeborahJay2
Meet Aurora Jean Alexander
I’m a fantasy author working on a paranormal romance series. The first book of ‘The Council Of Twelve’ series, ‘Soul Taker’ was published December 15, 2018.
I have written short stories and poetry in the past. Some of my poems can be read on my blog ‘Writer’s Treasure Chest.
My rare free time I’m spending in extreme reading, excessive pool swimming and playing monster-monopoly. My strongest support system are my sister, most of my family, my friends and my three cats.
Books by A.J. Alexander
One of the recent reviews for Demon Tracker
With all that is going on in this world, Alexander provides a wondrous escape into her magical mythological world.
‘Demon Tracker’ throws all the punches and hits every target! ‘Demon Tracker’ is good to the last page read! Not one page was I bored! I think the best book in the series yet. Zepheira is a breakout character and I fell in love with her instantly. Alexander creates a character that is brash, sarcastic, witty, and tough without any effort. She has to be my favorite book character to date. I hope this is not the last in the series. We do still have a jilted Lucifer sulking in the shadows!
A.J. Alexander, Buy: Amazon US – And : Amazon UK – Website: Aurora Jean Alexander – Twitter: @AuroraJean_A
Meet Ruth Larrea
As a child, I lived in my imagination. It was a safe place, beautiful, full of possibilities. I didn’t write stories. I dreamed them.
At school we wrote. The stories came alive in my head and spilled onto the page. A Special Place. Flights of stone steps cut into the cliff, waves crashing on the beach, pebbles under my feet, the air fresh with salt and seaweed.
I loved adventure, excitement. I read The Famous Five, The Lone Pine Club. At school we read the classics. Each term a new one. My world was expanding. I loved the pattern of words, the structure of sentences, nuances of meaning. I applied for a degree in English Language and Literature, entered a world where almost everyone dreamed of being a writer. I dabbled secretly, too shy to show my work.
I taught teenagers, hated it, went back to write an MA thesis in the ivory tower of university. They wanted me to do a PhD, but I wanted to see the ‘real’ world. I saw it, sank ever deeper into problems. Before I knew it I had a son to bring up, a husband with mental health issues. Survival became a daily challenge.
A lucky break came my way. I was asked to write and illustrate leaflets and brochures for local environmental organisations. Then I taught English to wonderful adults from all over the world, and loved it. At home I wrote novels, inspired by my crazy experiences. I retired, took an MA in Creative Writing, found that agents want writers with a career ahead of them, who fit neatly into boxes: literary, or commercial, not a blend of both.
So I did what I’ve always done, for better or worse: my own thing.
Ruth Larrea, buy: Amazon UK – and: Amazon US – Website:Ruth Larrea
Thank you for joining me today for this series and I will be sharing another three authors and their work every weekday during June and July. It would be great if you could share. Thanks Sally.
Another fascinating trio, Sally. Both my parents were Scottish and so I share the love of that scenery with Deborah, I’m in the middle of a bout of ‘extreme reading’ like Aurora (beautiful name) and haven’t heard of anyone else familiar with, yet alone loving, The Lone Pine Club like Ruth.
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Great Trish and what a lovely heritage.. I love Scotland and looking forward to another visit to the Highlands when traveling easier.. Somewhere we can access by ferry from the North.. x
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Thanks so much for the shout out, Sally ❤
And if / when you make it to the Highlands again, maybe we should meet up. It's always interesting how we rarely know as much about the place we live in as the places we visit, but as a relative newcomer to this area, I'm still avidly exploring, and I know LOTS of awesome places to visit!
Same invite for you Trish, if you ever visit.
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Pleasure Deborah.. And would be great to meet up with when there..looking forward to it..♥
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Loved Deborah Jay’s Five Kingdom’s fantasy. What a clever mind.
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Thanks for adding that Jacqui always good to have personal recommendations.. x
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Thanks Jacqui, my devious mind is now hard at work on book #4
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Thank you again, Sally, for sharing that.
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Pleasure Ruth.. Enjoy the rest of the week.
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Fragments of a Dream is luring me with Darlene’s lovely review. Thanks for sharing Sally.
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Glad you found something tempting in the post Balroop..hugsx
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Terrific group, Sally. Thanks.
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Thank you John..hugs
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Nice to learn about Ruth and her writing, and patiently awaiting Deb’s next Sprite book. ❤
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Thanks Debby and sounds like that is well under way…♥
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Congrats to Deborah, Ruth, A.J. and Jean!
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Thank you Cynthia.. about half way through the Cafe but getting there….hugsx
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Thanks for including my review of Ruth’s book. It is such a great read and, now that we can’t travel, a perfect way to see Greece without leaving home. Three great authors here today!
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I always pick the best reviews Darlene…hugsxx
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What a lovely trio of writers. Thank you for showcasing these talented women, Sally. 🙂
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Glad you enjoyed Gwen..hugsx
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Reblogged this on Writer's Treasure Chest and commented:
Me and my books mentioned in Smorgasbord Cafe and Bookstore. Thank you so much, Sally! ❤
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Thank you so very much for sharing this, Sally! I’m honored! ❤
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Pleasure Aurora Jean.. enjoy the rest of the week. hugs
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Reblogged this on Author Don Massenzio and commented:
Check out this post from the Smorgasbord Cafe and Bookstore where you can meet authors Deborah Jay, A.J. Alexander and Ruth Larrea
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Super to see Deborah Jay here today, along with two new-to-me authors! I have loved her Five Kingdoms series so far, and can recommend it highly.
This is a great way to learn a bit more about the authors we read and those we are happy to add to our lists. Best wishes to all three of them! 🙂
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Thanks Marcia and for adding your thoughts on Deborah’s books.. delighted to keep sharing such lovely people and authors..hugsx
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I love fantasy, Deborah. Your book are so intriguing. It’s nice to meet Aurora an Ruth her. Thank you, Sally!
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Thanks Miriam..hugsx
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