I’m a retired psychologist. In my career, I focused on research, teaching and clinical work in health care. Interestingly, at the beginning of my memoir, Lady Vagabond, I described leaving a job in this line of work, because I thought it was not a good fit. As it turned out, I ended up doing exactly that kind of work in a similar high-intensity place as back then. In the end, my growing confidence and enjoyable teamwork at Brown’s medical school made it a better fit.

Martin Taylor spent three decades in Oregon public life before turning to fiction. He began as a political operative, working for state legislators and campaigns, union organizing, and lobbying at the Oregon State Legislature. He went on to serve as an executive leader at CareOregon, the state’s largest nonprofit Medicaid-managed care organization, during a period of active health care reform, and later as CEO of the Oregon Nurses Association.

Ashley Scott grew up in the Deep South with a head full of stories, a bookshelf full of fantasy, and a deep belief that cats are wiser than most people. She discovered The Lord of the Rings as a teenager and has returned to Middle-earth more than forty times since—usually with a cat in her lap and a highlighter in hand.

Having worked as a translator for many years, Lizzie Mac gave that up to write. She works at least six days a week. In whatever spare time she has left, she loves endless talks with family and friends, listening to music, baking, and watching films and TV series. She also enjoys going to the beach for long walks, especially in a storm.

I’m a complex woman who’s still learning about herself. I don’t give up when something is important to me. I love to laugh and banter because in those moments, I’m free, nothing else matters, only pure joy. Since working in the entertainment industry, I come up with story ideas for film and television. I’ve had many jobs/careers that have dealt with helping people.

I survived a childhood on a three-generation family farm that gave me very little and asked for everything. I lived in a constant state of survival mode from a very young age.

Born in California and lived in Idaho, Vermont, and Oregon. I spent a lot of time in the country and in the mountains camping, fishing, backpacking. I hold a B.A. in English and have written three books: Enchanted Shores, We Won’t Forget You Mr. McGillicuddy, and The Children of Raven’s Reach. In addition, I also write poetry and a weekly “Rants in the Pants,” where I rant about everything from peaches to politicians.

Dave Aretsky is a multi-media artist with over forty years of experience in the entertainment technical services business. His journey began at the age of thirteen, when he started working for local bands as a roadie, lighting director, and audio engineer. Over the years, he has collaborated with various live production companies in Los Angeles, taking on roles such as a live stage technician, film/TV lighting tech, gaffer, grip, swing, and scenic artist.

Diáne is the only state-certified Tibetan bowl practitioner/instructor in California. and has given over 300 educational concert programs in thirty-two states as well as in India, France Costa Rica, Mexico and St. Croix. She has been a frequent guest presenter at the Museum of Making Music, California State University San Marcos, The Golden Door, The Deepak Chopra Center, Rancho la Puerta and KPBS.

Daniel Rodrigues-Martin began writing in 2004. Since then, he’s become the author of books, articles, essays, shorts, scripts, poems, and countless rants. His debut novel, Goddess from the Machine: A Prequel to the Ark Saga, was featured as one of Kirkus Reviews’ Best 100 Indie Books of 2025 and one of Blueink Review’s Best Books of 2025. It is available from most major sellers.