L. P. Simone lives and writes in Washington, DC, where she has worked as a history and writing teacher, a librarian and an advocate for human rights.

Kara lives in rural Minnesota with her husband, son, two fish, and two male cats. She was once an avid traveler, venturing to Egypt, Peru, and the Yucatan Peninsula, but now can usually be found outside on her patio with a cup of coffee and a notebook. She is the author of The Intra-Earth Chronicles and Beneath Storm Mountain.

My interest in writing came not just from my own reading but also from the process of teaching others about reading, writing and understanding the written word. The ideas for my first novel came from my experiences in education and travelling in Europe, as well as my enjoyment of a well-told psychological thriller. I focus on human behaviour and individual motivation when faced with life-changing events and difficult decisions.

Rachel Baker is a queer, disabled writer who haunts the Pacific Northwest with her sister and their cat, Boo. She loves writing spooky stories, knitting warm things, and devouring every book in her path.

V. Walker is a poet and indie author whose work dives into the depths of the human experience. Exploring themes of grief, loss, love, and mental health, her writing seeks to connect and heal through raw storytelling. Walker was raised in the Southern United States and currently resides in GA with her husband, an Englishman from Birmingham, UK.

E.A. Loghry grew up as an avid reader, and the stories she read illustrated many important truths about life and her place in the world. Her passion is to share those truths in her own stories, and her hope is that her writing will change lives just as the stories she read changed hers. When she isn’t working as an aircraft mechanic in Dallas, Texas, she enjoys painting, writing, and reading.

I've always admired writers who can transport the reader's mind into the scenes they are describing. John Steinbeck's Grapes of Wrath, Peter Matthiessen's Snow Leopard, and Huston Smith's The Religions of Man. There are so many great poets that connect people to nature. A few that come to mind are William Wordsworth, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Sara Teasdale, and Douglas Malloch.

Riley aims to encourage readers to fall in love with the world around them. Author of two independent chapbooks and currently working on her debut self-published poetry collection, Riley can be found anywhere spilling into the pages of her journal or plotting her next adventure. Sometimes both at the same time!

J. Paul Sheppeck, a renowned paranormal specialist, author, and musician, is known for his captivating storytelling and unique perspective on the supernatural. An explorer at heart, Sheppeck draws inspiration from fascinating people around him. His intriguing, engaging books invite readers to curl up with a cocktail and enjoy. Keep an eye out for his latest work as he continues to push the boundaries of storytelling and captivate audiences with his unique style and creativity.

Elle McFadzean is a Melbourne/Naarm writer, architecture graduate and fictional worldbuilder. She writes fantasy and science fiction novels. Her desk is covered in books, literary magazines, and sketched plans of imaginary cities.