Robert Allen Ligon has lived in the Pacific Northwest for the entirety of his life and currently resides in rural Western Washington, in the foothills of the Cascades. Writing is his passion, and he is currently working on a collection…
Carlo Antico was born in Sao Paulo, Brazil, but raised in the wonderful town of Jundiaí, a forty-minute drive from Sao Paulo. He is a journalist and a translator (Englsih-Portuguese/Portuguese-English). He has written for a heavy metal magazine for eight…
Paula Obé has been a performance poet for the past 35 years. She blends words, music and silence to create a unique sound. With her trademark guitar, she has performed in Trinidad & Tobago, Barbados, Guyana, Venezuela, The Dominican Republic…
Dita Dow is a best-selling and award-winning author who enjoys crafting stories that sweep you into thrilling adventures. With over three decades of experience in law enforcement, private investigations, and consulting, she possesses a deep understanding of the human psyche,…
Elizabeth Conte is a women’s fiction writer bringing what she loves about 19th-century literature to the 21st-century reader. She writes poetry, short stories, and novels, with her award-winning debut novel, Finding Jane, released in Spring 2022, and Chosen Mistress in…
Frank was born in Newark, New Jersey during the post-World War II era. He has completed two novels based on his personal experiences of growing up during the 1950s and 1960s, which he considers to be unique and interesting times.…
Jack Sheedy is the author of the memoir Sting of the Heat Bug (2012), a collection of essays titled Magical Acts in Two Suitcases (2020) and a poetry chapbook titled The Wanting Place (2021). He is the award-winning playwright of…
Hannah Southcott is an Australian journalist and writer eager to encourage people to enjoy reading as much as she did as a child.
PATCHREE JONES is a Thai-American author and currently lives in Southern California with her husband, two children, and one lazy dog. She has always enjoyed reading and consuming all kinds of stories throughout her entire life. As a girl, she…
Colleen Golafshan is a carer and writer who first worked as a physiotherapist for 13 years. From 1996 she home-educated children for over 15 years. After studying massage therapy to update her skills, Colleen began writing a parenting memoir during…
H. C. Kilgour has always had an active imagination; now she’s sharing it with you. Originally from Charlotte, North Carolina, H. C. Kilgour currently lives in Miami, Florida, enjoying the permanent sunshine. She claims you’re most likely to find her…
M.A. Maggiano grew up in Hoboken, NJ. He received his B.S. in Criminology from St. Leo College and received an M.S. in Strategic Intelligence from the Joint Military Intelligence College. A twenty-year Air Force veteran, he continued in government service…
J.J. Hartly is more than an author; he’s a seasoned storyteller entwining epic fantasy, where ancient magic dances with the grit of the modern mundane, and science fiction, where advanced technology develops limitless human potential, and weaving it together into…
Dana Bradford-Majors is a prolific author known for her contributions to the acclaimed Black Boy Joy series, including titles such as “Humans Can’t Fly,” “Because Big Boys Aren’t Afraid of Outer Space,” and “Hey New Kid!” Collaborating with her sons…
Elizabeth Motes is a fiction writer from Dallas currently living in Flagstaff, Arizona. She’s previously been published in the Querencia Press Winter 2023 anthology for her stories “Perfect Memory” and “When a Door Closes.” “When a Door Closes” has also…
Gina Tempesta has been a broadcast journalist for more than twenty-five years and has an extensive background in on-air announcing, production, and writing. She has worked as an anchor and reporter for some of the most well-known stations Boston. While…
Jaclyn graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Creative Writing from Coe College. She has several poems published in various publications. She currently lives in Des Moines, Iowa, with her wife and cats and dogs. She spends her free time with…
In the realm of young adult fantasy, writers hold the power to transport readers to fantastical realms where anything is possible. From the towering spires of enchanted castles to the depths of uncharted oceans teeming with mythical creatures, the canvas…
In the vast landscape of children’s literature, each book serves as a gateway to a world of imagination and learning. From the whimsical adventures of talking animals to tales of bravery and friendship, children’s books come in various shapes and…
In the quiet corners of libraries and the hushed whispers of bookstores, there exists a world where magic thrives, dragons soar, and ordinary children embark on extraordinary adventures. Welcome to the realm of middle grade fantasy, where imagination knows no…