Katherine Elberfeld’s southern childhood and background as an Episcopal priest infuse her work across a variety of genres including fiction, nonfiction, and reflections. In addition to advanced degrees in writing, Elberfeld holds a Master of Divinity degree from Virginia Theological Seminary. She was ordained to the priesthood in 1994.
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I'm a life-long reader and writer, taking some breaks to pursue competitive amateur Muay Thai kickboxing in my youth, which introduced me to other martial arts, allowing me to authentically inspire the action in my stories. Some of that ‘break time’ involved being a personal trainer, self-defense instructor, and defensive tactics instructor during my fifteen years in county corrections in my hometown.
I worked as a reporter and editor for The Buffalo News for twenty-three years before retiring in 2017. Before that, I worked as a reporter for WEBR Radio in Buffalo, and as the director of information for the Buffalo Sabres of the NHL. I’m currently an occasional columnist for the Buffalo Sports Page website, and I serve as one of the pitch clock timers for the Buffalo Bisons of the International League. I have written sixteen books, and number sixteen will be published sometime around November 1, 2025.
Johanna lives in Kelowna, BC, Canada, and Ajijic, Jalisco, Mexico. Born in 1949, she is an immigrant from The Netherlands (1982). After many years as a child protection social worker, she discovered her love of writing short stories in her late fifties. She attended creative writing courses in her free time at the U of BC and Okanagan College, and attended writers' conferences and workshops to hone her skills.
A former background music announcer, Larry Mossey has enjoyed careers in radio, newspapers, and advertising. As a young radio newbie in the 1970s, his first gig was at a Beautiful Music radio station in Albany, New York. Dead Air is a memoir of those seven years, and a nostalgic look at background music in all its forms—music that was meant to be heard but not listened to.
Azzurra Nox is a Pushcart Prize nominee and a Killer Shorts Winner. She was born in Catania, Sicily, and has led a nomadic life since birth. Her current works are I Want Candy, Girl that You Fear, Into the Dread Unknown, and Panico!. She currently resides in So-Cal.
Bladen is a scientist by day, rock star by night, writer in between, and someone who enjoys running only in dreams. A graduate in atmospheric sciences, they chase fire and tell the future for a day job. In addition to their work with the Southwest Gothic series, Bladen has written and recorded several varieties of sonic entertainment, including an accompanying soundtrack to the novels.
Angela Legh is best known for her award-winning middle grade fantasy series, The Bella Santini Chronicles. More than magical adventures, her books are crafted to help children understand their emotions, build resilience, and discover that love is the greatest power of all. In addition to writing, Angela is a journalist and television producer, dedicated to raising humanity’s emotional literacy through stories, resources, and heartfelt conversations.
Hi, I’m Andy, a (self) published children’s picture book author and a published poet, born and raised in Scotland, UK. I am a dedicated father and husband who enjoys keeping fit and active and spending time outdoors doing outdoorsy things like kayaking, running, hill walking, and cycling. I also enjoy travelling, with all of the above providing most of the inspiration for my writing.
Oleg Shleyfer was born in Moldova and raised in Ukraine. From an early age, he cultivated a passion for writing and an enduring fascination with the paranormal—aliens, ghosts, and mysterious phenomena such as the Bermuda Triangle. He now resides in Philadelphia with his family. His debut novel, Heaven Sent, was followed by the dark fantasy tale The Fall of the Molfar, released on April 3. He is currently working on his third book, Echoes from the Gulch, a haunting ghost story.