Lynn Shattuck has been publishing essays on the topic of sibling loss for more than a decade. She was a paid columnist at Elephant Journal for ten years; several of her essays on the topic of grief and sibling loss…
Leonora Ross is an artist and novelist from Western Canada. When she’s not writing novels, she enjoys writing whimsical poetry and prose and is an avid mountain hiker and amateur photographer. Her writing and photography regularly appear in literary journals.
Kimberly Nixon writes family stories featuring strong, determined—and sometimes wild—characters. She wrestles these personalities, which are based on real people, into the main characters of her works of fiction. She is a member of the Women’s Fiction Writing Association and…
Kerry Brackett is a renowned writer whose work deeply explores cultural narratives and personal introspection. Originating from Birmingham, AL, his writing is influenced by the city’s rich history and culture. He is the author of acclaimed novels like Shadows at…
Katie Lang-Slattery began her writing career in the youth periodical market. She published her first adult book in 2015, at the age of 72. This historical novel, Immigrant Soldier, The Story of a Ritchie Boy, has garnered awards and fans.…
J.L. is the award-winning writer of the spooky middle grade series The Berge Sisters. When he was a kid, he used to spend recess in the woods surrounding his rural elementary school and read until the bell rang. It’s his…
Janet Burroway is the author of poems, plays, essays, children’s books, a memoir, and nine novels, including The Buzzards, Raw Silk, Opening Nights, Cutting Stone (all Notable Books of NYTBR), and Simone in Pieces, due out November 2025. Her Writing…
Hope Pecord is a 17-year-old poet whose work is deeply rooted in personal experience and emotional truth. She began writing seriously in eighth grade and uses poetry as a way to explore stigma, healing, and identity. A dancer for 12…
H. R. Reid is a 21-year-old writer from Bradford, studying English Literature at Newcastle University. She writes creatively under authors Max Adams, Lars Iyer, Alex Pheby and Jacob Polley, and also works as a freelance editor. She writes poetry, script,…
I was born and raised in the Philadelphia area, attended Penn State University, where I majored in rugby, beer, and coeds, and miraculously graduated with a B.A. degree in journalism in 1976. In 1991, I earned an MFA in Creative…
A native of southern California, Gary graduated from Duke University, Florida Atlantic University and the Naval War College. He first embarked on a career teaching Political Science, and then served as an intelligence analyst with the National Security Agency for…
Gail received her BA in history from Brigham Young University and her MLIS from Syracuse University. Now a retired librarian, Gail and her husband, Richard, reside in Boise, Idaho, with their Anatolian Shepherd, Loki. When not writing her Gallagher Girls…
Florence Nnolum is a passionate writer and educator with a deep interest in life, spirituality, and human connection. With a background in English and Literary Studies, Florence has taught both children and adults, bringing empathy and insight into her work.…
My documentary Carisbrooke Castle was broadcast on SKY TV. Three of my other fourteen travel films were shown on Australian television. I have written three children’s stories, three staged plays, scenic travel features, theatre reviews, award-winning poetry, personality profiles and…
Eleanor Keisman’s short stories, essays, and poetry have appeared in Litro Magazine, The Bangalore Review, Tough Crime, Last Stanza Poetry Journal, and The Wild Umbrella, as well as adapted for “The Other Stories” podcast. After earning her BA in Liberal…
Atmosphere Press was an ideal fit for me. I have gone the traditional publishing route and found that process unnecessarily complex. Atmosphere Press provides everything I need to publish quality stories in a way that allows me to focus on…
Deborah L. Davitt was raised in Nevada, but currently lives in Houston, Texas, with her husband and son. She’s worked as a technical writer on contracts involving nuclear submarines, NASA, and computer manufacturing. Her prize-winning poetry has received Rhysling, Elgin,…
D Adebiyi is a Nigerian-British poet and storyteller whose work blends lyrical precision with emotional depth, exploring themes of faith, identity, memory, and transformation. Her voice is both intimate and expansive—rooted in personal truth yet resonant with universal meaning. Guided…
Cynthia Stock retired from Critical Care Nursing after over forty years at the bedside. Her career covered the early years of the AIDs epidemic, saw major advances in critical care technology, and facilitated the progress in care for cardiac patients…
Clennell is a seasoned author with a passion for crafting enchanting romantic tales across various subgenres. Her journey in the writing world has been a rich tapestry, weaving through the pages of literary magazines and culminating in her self-published romantasy…