I was raised on an Alaskan homestead at the edge of civilization, an upbringing that brought with it passing knowledge of everything from mechanics to gardening to carpentry.
I am a graduate of Oregon State University. Upon graduation, I spent five years teaching at the middle school and high school levels. My writing, at that time, was limited to curriculum. That was not …
Disabled by a polio vaccine many years ago, and possibly considered a drain on the NHS by some, sold by my father and kidnapped by a foster parent, I feel I have an insight into life's little foibles.…
Manon Rinsma, a Dutch-American author known for exploring deeply personal narratives, first gained recognition with her debut memoir, 13 Diamonds: Life Before Death from a Child’s Perspective, which r…
E. S. Fein writes science fiction about broken worlds, unreliable gods, weaponized evolution, and people stubborn enough to argue with reality itself. When he is not destroying civilization, rearrangi…
As a child, Zoe Tasia idolized Barbara Eden, star of I Dream of Jeannie, however, she would have ditched the astronaut and married Captain Kirk. She can’t blink and make magic nor did she wed a Starfl…
Joan has always loved telling stories, and introducing young children to some of the best tales in the world. She has worked in schools as a teacher and headteacher both in Germany, and in different p…
Sephyrra watched Nightmare on Elm Street with her mom as a kid. She was terrified. But she didn't hate Freddy. That was the confusing part. Then came Beauty and the Beast, and when the Beast turned in…
Ailsa has worked as a music journalist and government speechwriter. She is also a qualified reflexologist. When Ailsa is not reading and writing, she loves spending time in nature.
Freya Kissane is the author of First, Do No Harm, a heart wrenching novel about a painful transition from adolescence to adulthood and the hooks that catch you unaware and change the course of your li…
I am a passionate author, exploring various genres that range from historical romance to supernatural thrillers. Writing has not only sharpened my skills but has also helped me discover my true self.
Martina O'Leary is an Irish author of women's fiction. She obtained a master's and a PhD in literature before settling on the coast of west Cork, Ireland, and commencing her writing, whose primary foc…
Kim Heidler Brooks is an author, publisher, and storyteller who believes every great story should leave readers feeling something, whether it's laughter, wonder, inspiration, or a chill down their spi…
Chris Schneider is a poet and writer whose work examines memory, adolescence, and survival through a raw, deeply personal lens. His debut collection, Sad Boy, draws on his formative years in Massachus…
Angie Nel writes small-town romance stories that feel like home, filled with cinnamon-sweet mornings, stolen kisses, and the kind of quiet love that grows when you least expect it.
Vanessa Benford has spent three decades building a career in finance across the US, UK and Australia. Originally from California, she has lived and worked around the world, bringing a global lens to h…
C.R. Hale writes adult fiction about desire, power, and the interior lives of people who can't quite say what they want until it's already too late to pretend otherwise.
William "Bill/Billy" Word is a man of many talents. He is a standup comedian, actor, voice actor, electrical engineer, field service manager and author.
