About the Dead and Breakfast Authors
Cash Anthony – The Stand In
This multi-talented Texas writer and director is a former newspaper editor, librarian, and trial attorney. She’s made three short films, and has been recognized for her feature length screenplays at the Austin Film Festival and Texas Film Expo. She’s also written and directed six murder mystery entertainments, played at Texas Bed and Breakfast establishments. Besides writing short stories she’s busy completing a novel and another screenplay. Her adaptation of Ninth Lord of the Night by Diana L Driver is under consideration for several screenplay awards. Find out more about Cash Anthony on these web pages www.lldreamspell.com/CashAnthony.htm and www.msgroup.org/msg.
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John Foxjohn – Traces of Death
John’s experience as a police officer and homicide detective inspired his true-to-life stories and crime novels. While working on the force his investigative skills helped him solve several difficult and notorious cases. Also a former history teacher and coach, John is a gifted motivator – instructing writers in forensics, crime scene investigation, mystery and suspense writing, and author promotion. In addition to crime stories he’s also the author of Journey of the Spirit – a historical fiction book about the legendary Indian Chief Crazy Horse. Find out more about John Foxjohn on these web pages: www.lldreampspell.com/JohnFoxjohn.htm and www.johnfoxjohnhome.com.
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Betty Gordon – Dead by Breakfast and Veiled Deception
This native Texan draws inspiration for her writing from her years in the legal arena – as a law student and Paralegal. Her true passion is the arts, including a background in dance instruction and as a sculptor. Betty earned a BS Degree in Professional Writing then a Masters in Literature and the Visual Arts. In addition to her short stories she’s published the mystery novel Murder in the Third Person and is working on several sequels. Find out more about Betty Gordon on these web pages: www.lldreamspell.com/BettyGordon.htm and www.BettyGordon.com.
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Linda Houle – The Legacy of Ledgemont Inn
As a “Transplanted Texan” – true to the saying Linda got here as fast as she could! Committed to helping authors realize their dream of becoming published, Linda co-founded the micro-publishing company L&L Dreamspell with Lisa Rene' Smith. Years spent as an artisan helped Linda transition into doing the cover design and graphic artwork for L&L Dreamspell. With a BA in Behavioral Science and interest in people and new age Spirituality, Linda’s stories and books range from paranormal romance to non-fiction self improvement. Find out more about Linda at www.lldreamspell.com/LindaHoule.htm.
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Pauline Baird Jones – Do Wah Diddy Die Already
Award-winning author of eight novels of action-adventure, suspense, romantic-suspense, and comedy-mystery, Pauline has also written two non-fiction books. Her novel Out of Time won the 2007 EPPIE award for mainstream fiction. Raised in Wyoming, she wrote a humor column for her hometown newspaper for four years. She lived in New Orleans for 18 years before settling in Houston, where she’s the current President of The Final Twist mystery writers group. A constant inspiration to her fellow authors, Pauline gives frequent lectures on writing, and spends countless hours promoting her work. Her latest novel is The Key. Find out more about Pauline Baird Jones on these web pages: www.lldreamspell.com/PaulineBJones/htm and www.paulinebjones.com.
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Alexis Glynn Latner – Snake and Smiley
Alexis truly “soars above the rest” when she follows her passion of flying glider planes! She ventures even higher with some of her speculative fiction novels – exploring distant worlds in her latest book Hurricane Moon. Originally from Idaho, she grew up in Georgia, and also spent several years in northern California. Alexis earned her BA degrees in Linguistics and German Literature at Rice University, where she now works in the Fondren Library – she also teaches writing through Rice’s Glasscock School of Continuing Studies. Find out more about Alexis Glynn Latner on these web pages: www.lldreamspell.com/AlexisGLatner.htm and www.stf.net/people/alexis-latner/index.htm.
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Lisa Rene' Smith – The Old Pine Lodge
This Native Texan finds inspiration in nature for the realistic settings in her books and stories. After realizing her own dream of becoming a published author, Lisa co-founded the micro-publishing company L&L Dreamspell with Linda Houle. Lisa’s editing expertise and book design skills put the sparkle in L&L Dream-spell’s publications. If you’re looking for books with a paranormal twist, including vampires, be sure to investigate Lisa’s stories. Find out more about Lisa Rene' Smith at www.lldreamspell.com/LisaReneSmith.htm.
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Gayle Wigglesworth – I Love a Parade!
Originally from California, Gayle’s successful career in the banking industry brought her to Houston, Texas. Enjoying creative endeavors such as becoming an accomplished potter, creating designs both by wheel and by hand, she also pursued writing. Her first book turned out to be a collection of recipes and family stories. Soon her love of travel entered into her writing, and she used her real life experiences in exotic locations around the world to craft a series of mystery books involving Claire Gulliver, a fictional librarian turned travel bookshop owner. Find out more about Gayle Wigglesworth on these web pages: www.lldreamspell.com/GayleWigglesworth.htm and www.gayleswigglesworth.com.