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Maria Frances was born in London and grew up in the UK and Germany. She holds an MA in Creative Writing from Lancaster University and a PhD in Psychology from the University of Durham. She works as a writer and translator and lives with her husband and four children in Berlin. She is the author of five novels which she writes under her real name, Juliet Conlin. Her first German-language novel is also publishing in 2023.

Maria Frances was born in London and grew up in the UK and Germany. She holds an MA in Creative Writing from Lancaster University and a PhD in Psychology from the University of Durham. She works as a writer and translator and lives with her husband and four children in Berlin. She is the author of five novels which she writes under her real name, Juliet Conlin. Her first German-language novel is also publishing in 2023.

Harper James is an author, much of the time. She started out as a writer of historical novels, then found out she was funny during lockdown so decided to write contemporary romcoms too. She’s also a Fellow of the Royal Literary Fund, based at the University of Lincoln.

Harper Ford is an author, much of the time. She started out as a writer of historical novels, then found out she was funny during lockdown so decided to write contemporary romcoms too.

Annabel French is a bestselling author of several contemporary romantic fiction stories for HarperCollins. Based in southeast England with her family, when she’s not busy locked in her study writing, or daydreaming, she can be seen in the great outdoors, running after her two dogs, Wotsit and Skips.

Bryony Fraser has written several books, none of which have been turned into Oscar-winning films, and makes a bolognese that would make the Pope weep.

She lives with her husband and children in a house which may or may not have a snail problem.

Therese Fowler grew up in the American Midwest, where there is lots of room for her imagination to grow alongside the corn and beans. She loves a good story-any good story, and believes in a story’s ability to inspire and restore. After living in places as various as Minnesota, Texas, and the Philippines, she now resides in Raleigh, North Carolina, with her husband and two sons.

M.J. Ford lives with his family on the edge of the Peak District in the north of England. He has worked as an editor and writer of childen’s fiction for many years. You can follow Michael @MJFordBooks.

Helen Fields is the author of twelve novels that have sold more than a million copies internationally. Her books have been translated into more than twenty languages and her Scottish-set crime series featuring D.I. Luc Callanach has captivated audiences globally. Her books have been longlisted for the McIlvanney Prize and the Ian Fleming Steel Dagger Award.

Helen is a former criminal and family law barrister. She splits her time between West Sussex, USA and Scotland. For more information visit Helen’s website http://helenfields.com or find her on X @Helen_Fields.