Victoria has a BA in English Literature and an MA in Professional Writing from being frightened of becoming some of the people she met at a mental hospital. She'd been intervened on and placed in mental hospitals three times since being diagnosed with schizophrenia at 19. But rather than being sad, she says it was a learning experience and led her to live an interesting life.
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Cat Speranzini is the editor-in-chief of Grey Coven Publishing and a reader for Querencia Press. Her poetry has been published by numerous publications, including Glass Gates Publishing, The Eunoia Review, Querencia Press, and Moss Puppy Magazine. She has two full-length collections: Watercolor Souls and Calm in the Dark. She can be found on her public Instagram page @catsperanzini.poetry.
A.F. Roberts was raised in Phoenix, Arizona, by transplants from Chicago. As a youth, comic books and science fiction were major influences. High school through college brought an introduction to Christianity, which, combined with the former, birthed not only a refreshment of spirit, but an imagination unrestrained by any constrictions of that same faith.
Sierra Hood is an award-winning teenager who has written over two hundred works of English literature. Sierra has won first place in the Los Gatos Poetry Contest of 2023, third place in the San Jose Slam Poetry Contest, and two honorable mentions in the 2024 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. Sierra has been published in the anthology Dreams for the Future. She is also one of the leading members of her local poetry club. Sierra writes for the people who have also been subjected to sexism, misogyny, depression, anxiety, and even physical violence over the years. As Sierra continues to write and fight for change, she hopes to inspire the new generation (and generations to come) to advocate for themselves and to help them make a home for themselves in poetry as she has.
Onika Howdyn lives in a cozy, country town in New Hampshire with her family, two felines, and a flock of feathered raptors. When she is not writing dark and dismal tales, she is enjoying time outside with her boys or eating nachos on the couch while watching pro-wrestling.
Michael Sirois taught English, drama, and technology to middle school students for twenty-three years before spending seven years as an educational program manager at Rice University. He retired in 2009 to write full-time. His novels include a thriller about an 8,000-year-old sociopath, a two-book saga about a monarch butterfly’s migration, and a non-fiction book about an innocent man in prison. His next major project will be a series of novels based on the Arthurian legends, but set in a post-apocalyptic American South. He has always been interested in exploring all aspects of the human condition.
Frances Wong is a passionate children's science fiction and fantasy author with three self-published books. From a young age, Frances was captivated by the magic of storytelling, crafting homemade books out of tape and paper. This lifelong love for literature has fueled her mission to inspire young readers, encouraging them to explore new worlds through the pages of a book. With a deep commitment to fostering a love of reading in children, Frances creates imaginative tales that spark curiosity and adventure in young minds.
A.M. Berkowitz, a screenwriter and children's book author, has rapidly emerged as a cherished voice in children's literature, known for her ability to weave tales that capture the hearts of young readers. Born in Kansas and having lived across the United States, Berkowitz's diverse experiences enrich her storytelling, bringing a unique blend of creativity and relatability to her work. Since beginning her writing journey in 2018, she has dedicated herself to fostering a love for reading and imagination in children.
T.D. Wilson is a science fiction and fantasy author from Ohio. In addition to writing, he holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and has supported the systems and networks in several of the largest Supercomputing data centers in the world. Visit his website, tdwilsonbooks.com, for more information about him or his works.
Tabitha Potts’ short fiction has been published in literary magazines and anthologies. She was a finalist in MIROnline’s Folk Tale Festival and highly commended in MIROnline’s Booker Prize Competition judged by Ian McEwan. She was the winner of Almasi League’s flash fiction competition judged by Courttia Newland. Most recently she was highly commended by the Alpine Fellowship Writing Prize.
