I’ve read a lot of new authors this year, some on the recommendation of friends (usually good), some because they’ve approached me for reviews, and a lot because I’ve found them on NetGalley or Amazon. Some have been great, others have been added to that great did-not-finish pile in the cloud. Here are a few of new favourite authors for 2018:

Nadine Brandes

I subscribed to Nadine’s email list on the recommendation of Jebraun Clifford. This year I read my first Nadine Brandes book, Fawkes, which is a fantasy twist centred around Guido Fawkes (well, his son) and the Gunpowder plot. It’s kind of like reading a novel about the Titanic—you know the broad facts, but that’s it.

Connilyn Cossette

It’s been a while since I’ve read any biblical fiction. A lot of it is written in series, and I’m the kind of reader that wants to start at book one … and won’t read the rest of the series if I didn’t enjoy book one. I read A Light on the Hill because I saw so many bloggers raving about it, and they were all spot on. I have the sequel waiting on my Kindle …

J’nell Ciesielski

J’nell approached me to review her debut novel, Among the Poppies. I agreed because her hero shared a name with my great grandfather, and I’m glad I did. It’s an excellent World War I adventure-romance, and I’m looking forward to reading her next book soon.

Christy Hayes

Christy Hayes is a New York Times bestselling author of New Adult romance. Her current releases are all general market, but if you’re a fan of authors like Kara Isaac, Amy Matayo, and Courtney Walsh, then you’re going to want to keep an eye out for Christy’s next release.

CC Warrens

I read the Criss Cross series on the recommendation of Christine Dillon, author of Grace in Strange Disguise and Grace in the Shadows. Christine is pretty picky, so I paid attention when she recommended Criss Cross, Cross Fire, and Crossed Off. They’re a hard suspense read, but worth the effort.

I think I’ll stop there or I’ll have nothing to write in my upcoming Top Ten Reads for 2018 post!

What new author or authors have you discovered this year?