Patrick Chuka (b. 2000, Lagos, Nigeria) is a multidisciplinary artist and writer whose work explores the intersections of identity, spirituality, and human transformation.

Freelance novelist/screenwriter seeking screen media interest. Loves art galleries, beaches, forest walks, and people.

Ford entered the world of writing towards the end of 2025 by releasing his debut novel, What Lies Through the Smoke. A mish mash of noir, thriller and dieselpunk, Ford hopes to continue the series by completing the sequel by the end of the year.

Malaikah is a writer whose work centres on community, connection, and relatability. Her writing reflects lived experience, the frustrations of healing, and a raw outlook on life shaped by the desire to move forward. Her debut memoir, Becoming Undone, explores resistance, the refusal to stay broken, and resilience through a nonlinear, intimate reflection across time.

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.