I follow a lot of authors, but I always welcome the opportunity to try a new one in hopes of finding another favorite. Here are some who have caught my attention but so far their books have slipped through the cracks when making reading selections. Maybe this list will spur me to be more serious about them in 2019!

Tessa writes Biblical fiction with a unique perspective, having lived in the Middle East herself. I have heard only good things about her writing!
Connilyn Cossette
Connilyn also writes Biblical fiction, and I'm especially interested in her Cities of Refuge series, as that's a topic that has always fascinated me.

Michelle is a biographer as well as an author of historical novels. I recently won her latest book in a giveaway and look forward to reading it in the near future.
Melanie Dobson
I'm really not sure how I've never read Melanie Dobson, as she writes in several different genres, all of which I read! I have several of her books on my Kindle.

Jennifer and I have a mutual friend who recommend this Victorian novel to me. I trust my friend and I love the Victorian era - this one is on my 2019 list for sure!
Michelle Griep
Speaking of eras that I love, Michelle writes a lot of Regency fiction. As a Jane Austen fan, that's a big draw for me! She also comes highly recommended by other authors of that genre.

Jessica's debut novel comes out this summer. She's an Aussie and I enjoy her on the Story Nerds podcast. We've had some fun chats discussing topics they have covered over there.
Jaime Jo Wright
I keep hearing more and more about Jaime Jo Wright, and she is friends with some of my favorite author pals. Even though I rarely read suspense, I feel like I would not regret checking out her stories.

As I said last week, I meant to read "Lady Jayne Disappears" in 2018. It definitely must happen this year!
S.D. Smith
I've heard a lot about S.D. Smith's middle grade fantasy novels, and they sound quite intriguing. I enjoy a well-done fantasy story every now and then, and this one is highly recommended.
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