Join authors and readers at the inaugural JustRead Rendezvous on November 17, 2023, in St. Louis to celebrate stories and enjoy encouraging fellowship. Get to know participating authors Regina Rudd Merrick, Nancy Mehl, Shaen Layle, and Tabitha Bouldin, and discover what they’re reading!
Regina Rudd Merrick is a multi-published author, church musician, wife, mother, former librarian, lover of all things fun, beachy, and chocolate, and grateful follower of Jesus Christ. Married to her husband of 40 years, she is the mother of two grown daughters, and lives in the small town of Marion, KY. Connect with Regina on Facebook, Instagram, or on her website.
You can learn more about Regina and her books on her website at reginaruddmerrick.com.
Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romantic Suspense, Historical Romance
Featured title: Window of Peace
Currently reading: A Seaside Murder by Melissa Tagg
Nancy Mehl is the bestselling author of over 50 books. She’s won the Daphne Du Maurier Award, as well as an ACFW Mystery Book of the Year Award and a Carol award. She was also a finalist for the prestigious Christy award. Her short story, Chasing Shadows, was in the USA Today bestselling Summer of Suspense anthology.
You can learn more about Nancy and her books on her website at nancymehl.com and her blog at suspensesisters.blogspot.com.
Genres: Thriller, Mystery, Cozy Mystery
Featured title: Cold Pursuit
Currently reading: 8 Below by Kimberley Woodhouse
Shaen Layle is a USA Today Bestselling author who writes inspirational cozy mystery from her home in the Midwest, where she lives with her artist husband, Danny, their two rambunctious but adorable little boys, and their shelter pup, Violet. Trained as a literary novelist and with a decade of librarianship under her belt, Shaen loves discussing all things bookish with her readers on her website and on social media.
You can learn more about Shaen and her books on her website at shaenlayle.com.
Genres: Cozy Mystery
Featured title: To Heal a Heart
Currently reading: He Should Have Told the Bees by Amanda Cox
Tabitha Bouldin has a bachelor’s degree in creative writing/English from Southern New Hampshire University. She is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) and is repped by Ali Herring at Spencerhill Associates. When she’s not homeschooling her kids, you’ll find her curled up with a book.
You can learn more about Tabitha and her books on her website at tabithabouldin.com.
Genres: Contemporary Romance, Young Adult
Featured title: The Cowgirl’s Last Rodeo
Currently reading: Cold Pursuit by Nancy Mehl
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