Skyla Arndt

Skyla Arndt has always loved the creepy, crawly side of life. When she was younger, she thought that love might translate to hunting Bigfoot, but luckily for him, writing proved easier. These days, you can catch her writing stories by candlelight, splurging on candles for her office, and continuing to keep an eye out for Bigfoot (because you never know). She lives with her husband and three cats by the perpetually frozen Great Lakes.

Arndt's new novel is House of Hearts.

Recently I asked the author about what she was reading. Her reply:

Body Count by Codie Crowley (forthcoming May 2026)

I was lucky enough to snag a copy of Codie Crowley’s wonderfully quirky, YA sapphic slasher. Body Count expertly balances serious themes (sexual autonomy, consent, and domestic violence) with an atmospheric, bubblegum horror backdrop. Our pink-haired protagonist, Sundae Valentine, is on the run from a wish-granting monster she met several years ago at the Jersey Shore. For the longest time, she thought she’d finally outrun him—but when her school chooses to return to the shore for prom weekend, she knows she’s in trouble. If Sundae doesn’t find a way to banish this demon, she’ll lose more than her crown this prom season. She’ll lose her life. An absolute must read!

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--Marshal Zeringue

Suzanne Redfearn

Suzanne Redfearn is the #1 Amazon and USA Today bestselling author of eight novels: Call of the Camino, Two Good Men, Where Butterflies Wander, Moment In Time, Hadley & Grace, In an Instant, No Ordinary Life, and Hush Little Baby. Her books have been translated into twenty-seven languages and have been recognized by RT Reviews, Target Recommends, Goodreads, Publisher’s Marketplace, and Kirkus Reviews. She has been awarded Best New Fiction from Best Book Awards and has been a Goodreads Choice Awards Finalist.

Born and raised on the east coast, Redfearn moved to California when she was fifteen. Currently, she lives in Laguna Beach with her husband where they own Lumberyard Restaurant. In addition to being an author, Redfearn is an architect specializing in residential and commercial design. When not writing, she enjoys doing anything and everything with her family—skiing, golf, tennis, pickleball, hiking, board games, and watching reality TV. She is an avid baseball fan. Her team is the Angels.

Recently I asked Redfearn about what she was reading. The author's reply:

I have read some amazing books lately. My favorite was a surprise since I don’t normally read fantasy novels. But The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune was my book club’s selection a couple of months ago, and it was incredibly moving and thought provoking. I have the sequel, Somewhere Beyond the Sea, downloaded, and I can’t wait to rejoin the amazing cast of characters from the first novel.

The second story that I absolutely tore through is from one of my favorite authors, Fredrik Backman. I think his latest, My Friends, might be his best book since A Man Called Ove. I don’t know if anyone does a better job developing characters or working humor into storylines of such depth and meaning. I walked away from the story richer for the experience of having read it, which is the mark of a truly great book.

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Coffee with a Canine: Suzanne Redfearn and Cooper.

My Book, The Movie: Hush Little Baby.

The Page 69 Test: Hush Little Baby.

The Page 69 Test: No Ordinary Life.

Writers Read: Suzanne Redfearn (February 2016).

My Book, The Movie: No Ordinary Life.

My Book, The Movie: In an Instant.

The Page 69 Test: In an Instant.

Q&A with Suzanne Redfearn.

My Book, The Movie: Hadley and Grace.

The Page 69 Test: Hadley & Grace.

Writers Read: Suzanne Redfearn (March 2022).

The Page 69 Test: Moment in Time.

My Book, The Movie: Moment in Time.

Writers Read: Suzanne Redfearn (February 2024).

Writers Read: S. E. Redfearn (October 2024).

The Page 69 Test: Two Good Men.

--Marshal Zeringue