The World of Ashley Stoyanoff: My Top 5 Favorite Authors of 2012

I’ve always been kind of predictable with my reading. When I find an author I LOVE, I usually pick up every book they have ever written and do an author reading marathon. This year I decided I needed a change so I set out to find some new to me authors and I’m seriously glad I did.

Here are my top 5 favorites of 2012. Some of them have been on my list for years, others I just discovered this year. (Authors are listed in random order)

MJ Fletcher, Author of The Doorknob Society Saga

I stumbled across Fletcher on Goodreads and was lucky to have a chance to read The Doorknob Society in a read for review program. His writing is seriously addictive and action packed.

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Amanda Hocking, Author of The Trylle Trilogy

Hocking has been one of my favorite authors since I picked up her My Blood Approves Series. She won me over again this year with Wake, Book #1 of Watersong.

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Christina Smith, Author of A Moon’s Glow Series

I’ve never really been a fan of werewolves, but Smith has managed to change that with A Moon’s Glow Series. Once I picked up her books, I couldn’t put them down.

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Rachel Caine, Author of The Morganville Vampires Series

I’m sure Caine will always be on my favorites list. I’ve literally read The Morganville Vampires books 10 + times. If you haven’t read them yet, you should check them out.

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David Estes, Author of The Evolution Trilogy

I found Estes during my Indie Reading Challenge and I’m so glad I did. His writing is fresh, and his books are fun. This year, I read 4 of his books and am itching to get to the next one.