Authors in Focus

Step into a curated space where select authors come into clear view. Authors in Focus highlights writers whose stories draw steady attention across ReadVana. Their books move through the discovery flow with purpose, gathering interest and shaping conversations among readers.

Just as a beam of light breaks through the forest canopy, these authors stand out for their engaging storytelling, creative vision, and growing presence. Explore their work, follow their journeys, and discover books that stay with you long after the last page.

Stephen Ferrett

Stephen D. Ferrett (Steve) started his reading journey way back in the 1970s (yes, he is that old ), he soon began a long appreciation of the works of Beatrix Potter and Kenneth Grahame (Wind in the W...

Dennis Ogden

Born Melbourne, Australia Studied Printing & Graphic Art leaving me with the smell of ink on paper and paper cuts that are forever in my blood. In 1966I I sailed to England then following a sh...

Jack Holt

Jack Holt can often be found researching the forgotten people of history’s mysteries. He attended Purdue University, has co-authored several local history books after 39 years retired from bank...

Graham Clayton

Clayton Graham is an award winning Australian author of several science fiction novels and short story collections who has won many book awards including Author’s Show ‘50 great writers you should...

Robert Sells

Robert Sells has taught physics for over forty years, but he has been a storyteller for over half a century, entertaining children, grandchildren, and students. He has written the award-winning ...

Timothy Nelson

Timothy John Nelson is a passionate storyteller who sees writing as a powerful creative outlet and a way to explore the extraordinary in everyday life. His first novel, The Chosen: The Great Reset, wa...

Sanjeev Choubal

Writer, Mentor. Obsessed with total health. My mission is to spread awareness about the importance of health. Health is not just physical fitness. Mental health or mind power is an important part of t...

John Podlaski

John served in Vietnam between 1970 and 1971 as an infantryman with both the Wolfhounds of the 25th Division and the 501st Infantry Brigade of the 101st Airborne Division. The Army awarded him the Com...

Alastair Henry

· Author: Four memoirs and an historical/fiction novel· International Development Volunteer:o Dhaka, Bangladesh (2 years...

Christopher E Marshall

Chris Marshall was born in London in 1947. He was educated first at Kilburn Grammar School, from 1958 to 1965, and then gained a BSc in Biochemistry from St Andrews University, Scotland, in 1969. He w...

Christopher Link

My name is Christopher Link. I am a 52 year old male from Jacksonville, FL. I am a Published Author with one book out and available now. The book is meant to inspire and empower the reader in multiple...

Carl Schmidt

Carl Schmidt is a freelance writer living in Sedona, Arizona. He is a graduate of the University of Denver with a degree in mathematics and physics. As a Woodrow Wilson Fellow, he did graduate w...

Lorraine Cobcroft

An unapologetic activist and idealist who writes to 'nudge the world a little', Lorraine (Rainey) Cobcroft loves to write stories that examine issues of social justice and cultural diversity.Educated ...

Des de Clerk

My sales journey began in 1996 in Pretoria, South Africa—a time of change and opportunity. I started in retail, where I quickly discovered my passion for sales. This drive led me into the financial ...

James Penha

Expat New Yorker James Penha (he/him🌈) has lived for the past three decades in Indonesia. His story collection Queer As Folk Tales was published by Deep Desires Press...

Linda Lee

Linda Ellis Lee is a storyteller drawn to the fragile edges of human experience—where courage, loss, and resilience collide. She writes psychological thrillers, suspenseful dramas, and children’s ...

Brian Van Norman

BRIAN VAN NORMANFrom the theatre stage to the open sea, my life has been an exploration of the human spirit. My writing examines the friction between who we are and the systems we build: past, present...

Andrew Hixson

Andrew Hixson was born in Barnet in 1958 and spent his formative years in North Finchley, where he attended school. After his education, Andrew embarked on a career working at the renowned Smith...

Oscar Starr

Oscar J. Starr III is a visionary entrepreneur, author, and thought leader dedicated to helping individuals and organizations redefine success on their own terms. As the founder and CEO of The GameCha...

Janus Nowak

Janus Nowak is an author and journalistic blogger with more than three decades of political experience. For many years, he was politically active at municipal, regional, and state level in Germany, in...