HOSTING AUTHORS
These are the bestselling authors who will be hosting tables at this year's annual Readers Luncheon.
We are super excited for those who will be joining us and hope that you will want to be a part of the event.
We are super excited for those who will be joining us and hope that you will want to be a part of the event.
MAISEY YATES - Keynote Speaker
(CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE & WOMEN'S FICTION)
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MAISEY YATES is a New York Times bestselling author of over one hundred romance novels. Whether she’s writing strong, hard working cowboys, dissolute princes or multi-generational family stories, she loves getting lost in fictional worlds. An avid knitter with a dangerous yarn addiction and an aversion to housework, Maisey lives with her husband and three kids in rural Oregon. She feels the epic trek she takes several times a day from her office to her coffee maker is a true example of her pioneer spirit.In 2009, at the age of twenty-three Maisey sold her first book. Since then it's been a whirlwind of sexy alpha males and happily ever afters, and she wouldn't have it any other way. Maisey divides her writing time between dark, passionate category romances set just about everywhere on earth and light sexy contemporary romances set practically in her back yard. She believes that she clearly has the best job in the world. |
HEATHER B. MOORE - Welcome Speaker
(HISTORICAL FICTION and ROMANCE)
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HEATHER B. MOORE is a USA Today bestselling author of more than ninety publications. Heather writes primarily historical and #herstory fiction about the humanity and heroism of the everyday person. Publishing in a breadth of genres, Heather dives into the hearts and souls of her characters, meshing her love of research with her love of storytelling.
Her ancient era historicals and thrillers are written under pen name H.B. Moore. She writes historical women's fiction, romance and inspirational non-fiction under Heather B. Moore, and . . . speculative fiction under Jane Redd. This can all be confusing, so her kids just call her Mom. Heather attended Cairo American College in Egypt and the Anglican School of Jerusalem in Israel. Despite failing her high school AP English exam, Heather persevered and earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Brigham Young University in something other than English. |
ELANA JOHNSON aka LIZ ISAACSON
(CLEAN & WHOLESOME CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE)
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About ELANA JOHNSON: USA Today Bestselling Author and Top 50 Kindle Unlimited All-Star Author Elana Johnson writes clean and wholesome contemporary romance, usually set on the beach or within the vicinity of the beach. Unfortunately, she lives in a landlocked state and must travel to the beach to get her fix, which her husband gladly accompanies her to do a few times each year. She also writes as LIZ ISAACSON and JESSIE NEWTON, all of whom are USA Today Bestselling Authors. Under all of her names, she has 190 books to her credit and runs Feel-Good Fiction Books. Find out more on her website and join the free Book Club at feelgoodfictionbooks.com.
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JENNIFER BECKSTRAND
(AMISH and SWEET ROMANCE)
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JENNIFER BECKSTRAND is the USA Today Bestselling author of clean romantic comedies, sweet historical Westerns, and Amish romances. Her popular books include Dandelion Meadows, The Matchmakers of Huckleberry Hill series, The Honeybee Sisters series, The Amish Quiltmaker series, and Cowboys of the Butterfly Ranch series. Jennifer is a two-time RWA RITA® Award finalist, a Carol Award® finalist, and a #1 Amazon bestselling Amish author. |
KELLI ANN MORGAN
(WESTERN HISTORICAL ROMANCE)
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KELLI ANN MORGAN is the international bestselling author of the beloved Redbourne Series, Deardon Mini-Series, and the Silver Springs Series. She writes inspirational romances with handsome, chivalrous men, strong, intelligent women, and a host of other characters that will feel like family. Her novels are highly romantic, full of action, and always leave you with a happily-ever-after. She lives in northern Utah near the beautiful mountains where she writes, runs her graphic design business, and enjoys many creative and artistic hobbies.
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MELINDA CURTIS
(SWEET ROMANCE)
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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. After grabbing her pen (and a parachute) she made the jump to full-time writer. Between writing sweet romance for Harlequin and indie-pubbed sweet romantic comedy, Melinda finds time to bond with her husband over home remodeling projects. She recently came to grips with the fact that she’s an empty nester and a grandma, concepts easier to grasp than jet-setting on a potty. |
RAEANNE THAYNE
(CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE)
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#1 Publishers Weekly, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author RAEANNE THAYNE finds inspiration in the beautiful northern Utah mountains where she lives with her family. Her books have won numerous honors, including seven RITA Award nominations from Romance Writers of America and a Career Achievement Award from RT Book Reviews magazine. RaeAnne loves to hear from readers.
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NANCY CAMPBELL-ALLEN
(CONTEMPORARY ROMANTIC SUSPENSE to HISTORICAL FICTION)
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NANCY CAMPBELL-ALLEN is the award-winning author of 24 published novels and several novellas, encompassing a variety of genres ranging from contemporary romantic suspense to historical fiction. Her most recent books, which include Regency, Victorian, and steampunk romance, are published through Shadow Mountain’s Proper Romance line. Nancy loves to read, write, travel, and research, and enjoys spending time with family and friends. She nurtures a current obsession for true crime podcasts and is a news junkie. She and her husband have three children, and she lives in Ogden, Utah with her family, one very large Siberian Husky named Thor, and an obnoxious but endearing YorkiePoo named Freya.
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DIANE DARCY
(SCOTTISH TIME-TRAVEL to CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE)
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USA Today bestselling author DIANE DARCY writes historical, paranormal, and contemporary romance. She writes stories blended with heart and humor about finding that special person and falling in love. (Even if they live in another century!) She loves to read and write lighthearted and funny books. She’s written romantic comedies in several genres—some historical, some contemporary, all lighthearted and fun. Diane is a mother, grandmother, and is married to her best friend. She’s always plotting the next book in her head and wants to write stories that have readers enjoying “Love, Laughter and Happily-Ever After.” |
JENNIFER PEEL
(ROMCOM, CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE, & ROMANTASY)
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Jennifer Peel is a USA Today bestselling author who didn’t grow up wanting to be a writer, she was aiming for something more realistic like being the first female president. When that didn’t work out, she started writing just before her fortieth birthday.
Now after publishing several award-winning and bestselling novels she’s addicted to typing and chocolate. When she’s not glued to her laptop and a bag of Dove dark chocolates, she loves spending time with her family, making daily Target runs, reading, and pretending she can do Zumba. |
BECKY MONSON
(ROMANTIC COMEDY)
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By day, Becky Monson is a mother to three young children, and a wife. By night, she escapes with reading books and writing. An award-winning author, Becky uses humor and true-life experiences to bring her characters to life. She loves all things chick-lit (movies, books, etc.), and wishes she had a British accent. She has recently given up Diet Coke for the fiftieth time and is hopeful this time will last...but it probably won't. |
STEFANI WORTHEN
(SWEET ROMANCE)
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STEPHANI WORTHEN writes light-hearted, heartwarming and feel-good books. She is the author of the Woodbury Brides series and the upcoming The Realm series. She writes sweet contemporary, sweet historical, YA fractured fairy-tales, and humorous children’s books. Her imagination is always introducing her to new characters who want their own story. She is a lifelong music teacher and has successfully taught award-winning junior high school choruses, general music, and amazing elementary school bands. She is an avid reader. She is interested in needlework, handwork, and is learning how to quilt. A fervent believer in happily ever afters, she is married to her best friend, has six awesome children and 24 perfect grandchildren who she absolutely adores.
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MEG EASTON
(ROMANTIC COMEDY & SMALL-TOWN ROMANCE)
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MEG EASTON is the USA Today bestselling author of contemporary romances and romantic comedies with fun, memorable, swoon-worthy characters, and settings you’ll want to pack up and move to. She lives at the foot of a mountain with her name on it (or at least one letter of her name) in Utah. She loves gardening, bike riding, baking, swimming before the sun rises, and spending time with her husband and three kids. |
HEATHER HORROCKS
(COZY MYSTERIES, SWEET ROMANTIC COMEDIES, AND HISTORICAL FICTION)
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HEATHER HORROCKS is the USA Today bestselling author of over 70 novels and novellas: three funny sweet romance series (Christmas Street, Chick Flick Clique, and Moonchuckle Bay), two funny cozy mystery series (Who-Dun-Him Inn, Murder is Bad Karma), and a historical fiction series (Women Who Knew, one of which is a 2023 Utah Best of State winner). She loves to share laughter, sweet romance, family connections, friendships, and happy endings (and an occasional murder) with her readers. She has several new books being released this year (A Match Made Inn Heaven, Inn-Decent Exposure, Holly’s Jolly Christmas, A Fish Out of Water, and more). She’d love to have you join her at the Christmas Street table!
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KATY LEE
(SWEET ROMANCE & ROMANTIC SUSPENSE)
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#1 Publishers Weekly best-selling author KATY LEE has penned over thirty novels full of intrigue, romance and inspiration. Romantic Times Book Reviews acclaimed, “The action is intense in Lee’s character- driven suspense.” She is a two-time RITA® Award nominee and a two-time Daphne du Maurier award nominee for her excellence in mystery and suspense. Katy is also a special education teacher in Utah and has earned a Master’s degree in Global Studies and Professional Writing. She coaches people worldwide with their writing projects and runs a literary nonprofit called Story Haven Writers, Inc.
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JO NOELLE
(HISTORICAL WESTERN, HISTORICAL TIME TRAVEL, & CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE)
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This mother/daughter writing team, JO NOELLE, writes romance of sweet, clean, and inspirational romances, including historical western, time travel, Victorian, and contemporary books.
Sweet Historical under the name Gemma Stuart. Sweet Regency and Victorian Time Travel under the pen name Jo Noelle, who is a USA Today bestselling author. Sweet Contemporary under the name Evee Tuttle. They write stories about the places they’ve lived, the places they’ve visited around the world, and the places still on their bucket lists. |
ASHLEY FUNK
(ROMANTIC COMEDY)
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Ashley grew up near the mountains, where she dreamed of being a fantasy author from a very young age. Imagine how surprised she was when she fell in love with and began writing romantic comedies. When she's not writing or wrangling her kids, she loves going on long-ish runs, avoiding the laundry, and drinking Dr. Pepper. She now lives in a small mountain town in Utah with her husband and five children. |
