As an award-winning, three-time bestselling author and distinguished mindset expert, Melissa Van Oss empowers students, educators, and business leaders to succeed in today’s unpredictable and diverse world.
Award-winning author Katie L. Carroll began writing after her sixteen-year-old sister, Kylene, unexpectedly passed away. Since then writing has taken her to many wonderful places—both real and imagined. She wrote her YA fantasy Elixir Bound, winner of the 2019 Connecticut…
Joyce Jean Moore is a native of Mt. Vernon, Illinois. She attended AIU in Chicago, IL, where she received her Associate’s Degree in Business Administration, Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration/Accounting. She is the…
Constance has worked, studied, and earned certifications and recognition as author of three books, and is also an artist, muralist with an AA in Environmental Design, illustrator, Intuitive Counselor and certified MBSR Mindfulness Teacher, a published poet, and an avid…
In 2009 I started to seriously write as a way to express my inner feelings. Writing is an extremely interior process, allowing access and expression of deep emotions. Writing my book literally saved my life.
Award-winning Seattle-based author Erica Miner balances her reviews and interviews of real-world musical artists with her fanciful plot fabrications that reveal the dark side of the fascinating world of opera. Erica believes that opera theatres are the perfect places for…
Ligia de Wit is a quirky bilingual writer residing in Mexico City. An eternal romantic who’s loved fairy tales and swashbuckling stories all her life, she blends both with fun language and a hefty sprinkle of romance while she’s at…
Born in Boston, Ricardo is a Chicago-based author who recently released his debut collection, Computer Love, which has been called “a compilation of poetic, earnest, and arresting tales” by Kirkus Reviews. Outside of writing fiction, he splits his time between…
I am a forty-six-year-old housewife with a BA (hons.) in History from the OU. I was born in Mansfield, north Nottinghamshire, but now live in Reading, Berkshire, with my husband. I have always been an avid reader since my earliest…
Jasmine is a multiply neurodivergent licensed psychologist working from her psychology practice in Melbourne, Australia. In addition to providing professional supervision to students and other professionals, she works with clients across the neurodiverse spectrum in the context of both psychotherapy…
Kai Van Dyke is a self-taught poet and artist from Ohio. Kai has always had an eye for the arts and spends the majority of their time writing, reading, and painting. They are passionate about helping people accept and understand…
Whether you’re a seasoned author or a fresh-faced newcomer, the journey of writing is an ever-evolving adventure. One of the best ways to navigate this landscape and level up your skills is by immersing yourself in the works of other…
Born and raised in upstate New York, Alyssa gets deep and personal in her first published poetry collection. These poems cover a range of personal challenges every young adult has experienced through the course of growing up. Although Alyssa is…
I began my career as a writer when I became a “story gobbler” at an early age. I began reading through the entire children’s section of the library and moved on.
Little did I know where enrolling in a Spanish course back in high school would lead. Years later, I went on to raise my children between central Mexico and California. I still divide my time between the two countries. Now…
Cozy mysteries have captivated readers for decades, offering a delightful blend of intrigue, suspense, and heartwarming characters. But what exactly defines this genre, and how can you craft your own cozy masterpiece? Buckle up, fellow wordsmiths, as we delve into…
I’ve been an actor for over fifty years and have appeared in over seventy-five motion pictures and television series. I spent thirteen years on All My Children and received two Emmy Nominations for the role of Chuck Tyler. I’m a…
AnneMarie was born and raised in California. She has a vivid imagination and loves writing magical adventure stories that take place in strange lands. She is passionate about reading, art, and family; the youngest of seven children, a mother of…
Choosing between first- and third-person point of view (POV) is one of the most fundamental decisions a writer makes. Narrative perspective is the lens through which your story comes alive, shaping the reader’s experience and influencing the entire narrative dynamic.…
Every day, a new book author comes to light. There are many book authors, but none like Tiera. In 2019, Tiera took a step out on her dream to write her first book, Trieshay’s Silver Spoon. As she wrote the…