Elle Winters dreamed of writing books since she was twelve years old. When she entered college, it was as an eager English major. But it wasn’t everything she envisioned, so she changed course, telling herself, “I can write no matter what my degree is.” So, she changed careers and graduated with a degree in wildlife and wildlands conservation.

I am a human writer from Texas.

Nick Cennamo-Smith is an author of crime-fantasy for both adults and teens. He was born in Luton, England, and has lived most of his life in various cities throughout the country. When not writing, he can be found working as a designer for various projects, taking time with his family, or rolling polyhedral dice in another fantasy world.

Eric brings the weight of lived experience to every story he tells. With nearly two decades of military service – including time in the U.S. Army and the U.S. Coast Guard – Eric writes with the rare authority of someone who’s been there. His deep understanding of duty, sacrifice, and the moral complexities of life in uniform shapes every page he pens.

Dermot Casey is a psychologist, author, based in Cork City, Ireland. Like many, he has navigated his own winding journey through life – complete with traffic jams and roadworks – but each time, he’s dusted himself off and continued moving forward.

Raquel S. King is both an artist and a writer who is drawn to the space where humor, tragedy, and curiosity intersect. Her work explores silver linings found in the moments that make us feel most human. Her recent collection, When the Clouds Are Shaped Like Lemons, is dedicated to the misfits, the outlaws, and the rebels who choose kindness and compassion above all.

Gilda Wake is a mum first, positive psychology coach, TEDx speaker, and founder of the Menta Toughness Institute. Through evidence-based psychology and lived experience, she empowers individuals to take ownership of their mindset and become the architects of their own success.

Eden is a psychological-thriller and dark-romance author who explores commonly taboo themes to weave intricate works of literary fiction. Eden’s work often focuses on social issues, including marginalisation, abuse, and mental health.

Along with being an award-winning writer-producer-actor with over two hundred hours of film and TV credits, David E. Ballard is also an honorary Anunnaki Ulema as well as an initiate of Eckankar, Sant Mat/Science of Spirituality and SGI Buddhism. His main goal as an author is to share his personal and professional life experience to help people of all ages learn how to live their best life by employing a combination of humor, honesty and practical wisdom.

Yuri Heart is a romance author who writes emotionally driven stories centered on healing, vulnerability, and meaningful connection. Her work explores love in its quieter forms, where patience, trust, and emotional honesty take precedence over spectacle. She is especially drawn to characters who carry unseen wounds and relationships that challenge traditional boundaries while honoring depth and sincerity.