Happy Tuesday! Today’s TTT topic is authors I wish were still writing. This could include those who have sadly passed away, those who for a variety of reasons are not writing, those who write in different genres now, or (I added this one) those who are writing, but haven’t published anything new in a while. This is a bittersweet post. My list does include two cozy mystery writers who have passed away. And I don’t know if or when any of the others will release in my preferred genre in the future. But . . . that’s what re-reading is for! I hope you find a book to love. And, if you have different info than me, please let me know!
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Top Book Longing
Jo Dereske (cozy mystery)
Anne George* (cozy mystery)
Tracy Groot (general fiction/historical fiction)
Rene Gutteridge (contemporary fiction/suspense)
Kathy Herman (suspense)
Joan Hess* (cozy mystery)
Liz Curtis Higgs (still very active, just not in historical fiction)
Lisa Samson ( this author is still writing, but not women’s fiction)
Patricia Sprinkle (cozy mystery)
Catherine West (women’s fiction)
Thank goodness for rereading!
When favorite authors quit writing or publishing it can be so maddening. Yet, how long does it take to write a good book. In some cases I bet years!
My TTT list: https://headfullofbooks.blogspot.com/2026/05/ttt-humorists-i-wish-were-still-writing.html
I am glad we can at least still enjoy their works today
Here’s my TTT: https://readintowonderland.blogspot.com/2026/05/t10t-my-latest-5-star-reads.html
These are all new to me authors, but I can understand the frustration with waiting for a release.
Here’s my TTT for the week: https://readbakecreate.com/my-most-read-authors-of-all-time/
I have never read Catherine West but I own at least 2 of her books that I need to read (including the one you listed here). Nice list, thanks for sharing.