Katonya is the author of 22 and 6 Born on 11/26, a memoir that chronicles her journey as a mother whose son was born at just twenty-two weeks and spent six months in the NICU. Through honest storytelling, Katonya shares the emotional realities of prematurity, faith, resilience, and life beyond the hospital walls. She is also the founder of Konnected Thru 22, an organization dedicated to supporting families impacted by premature birth through stories, resources, and community. Katonya uses her voice to raise awareness, encourage healing, and remind NICU families they are not alone.

Jenn was born in Vail, Colorado and lived nearby for most of her life. After receiving her Doctorate in Behavioral Health, she continued her career of helping people – orphans in Vietnam, patients at the Colorado Children’s Hospital, and clients in her private counseling practice.

Chris Chia was born in London and has traveled to more than sixty different countries throughout his careers as a professional maritime navigator, energy industry executive, and management consultant. He spends his time writing and working between family homes in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, and in Houston, Texas.

Leandra Campos is a speculative fiction writer determined to blend fantasy’s immersive elements with horror’s unsettling yet revealing nature. A devourer of stories in every format, she found comfort and acceptance in fiction when reality never seemed to click. In her current project, she explores what it means to be alive in an undead world that dehumanizes everything (and everyone) inside it. When not writing, Leandra loves learning about conspiracy theories and filling her cabinets with unique mugs.

Born under the stars of Hollywood, I have always dreamt of a career in storytelling. As someone who loves writing, I found my calling at the California State University of Northridge. From there, I graduated with a Bachelor’s in Screenwriting. While I found myself writing scripts, I couldn’t help but long for more character driven stories. So, I turned to writing a book! And I haven’t looked back.

Eenam Vang is a Hmong-American author, poet, and romancer of the mundane things in life. Her debut poetry and prose book Labyrinth was released in 2021 during the summer of July. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in English from California State University, Sacramento. When Eenam isn’t writing, you can find her overthinking about her next book in progress, always in need of coffee, and wondering if everything she’s written should’ve been kept in the crevice of her thoughts.

Alice Abyss is a metaphysical author whose work spans several genres. Her writing is influenced heavily by her adventurous life and various pursuits. Alice Abyss loves riding horses, writing poetry, and walking the beach.

Janell L. Jordan is a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMCHS) and a children’s book author whose work blends heartfelt storytelling with emotional wellness and life skills education. With over thirty years of clinical experience, Janell has worked with children, adults, and families across the United States, and has supported military families overseas – bringing deep insight into self-esteem, anxiety, grief, and resilience to her writing.

Jan Hreha-Fiehler is a native Arizonian and true lover of the ocean’s tide. Jan graduated from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition while furthering her studies into areas of business development, marketing, coaching, multicultural wellness and the science and art of personal transformation. Her writings are her own intuitive expressions materializing into a divine and sacred journey of hope and healing. It’s with a fun spirit and passion that she motivates through permissions, inspiration, and grace. Jan aspires to impact women through her writings and to further encourage growth and expression through her journaling circles and group presentations, The Art of Journaling.

Paula Macena is, above all, a writer. Besides this, she’s a Brazilian-American who grew up in New Jersey and currently resides in Los Angeles. Her most recent poetry book, When the World Ends This Time, was released in November 2025. In her pursuit of providing a platform for writers, she is the founder and director of Pluto’s, an organization that makes literature accessible to all. When she’s not reading or writing, you can find her making coffee or staring lovingly at her cats.