Doug Limbrick
A graduate of the Australian National University, Canberra (geography, political history, economic history, economics). Worked for many years in the broad area of social policy (developing options, providing advice, monitoring and evaluation). Authored many papers and reports on social policy issues in areas such as poverty, disadvantage, housing and homelessness including developing international comparisons. Over the last 20 years have focussed particularly on nineteenth-century emigration to the Australian colonies, including exploring the reasons people emigrated with a focus on disadvantaged groups that emigrated. A special research interest has been the changes in Britain (especially social and economic changes) that prompted so many
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Heinz Insu Fenkl, born in 1960 in Bupyeong, Korea, is a novelist, translator, and editor. Fenkl is a professor of English and the director of the Interstitial Studies Institute at SUNY New Paltz.
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His autobiographical novel, Memories of My Ghost Brother, was named a Barnes & Noble "Discover Great New Writers" selection in 1996 and a PEN/Hemingway Award finalist in 1997, and his prose translation, Yi Mun-yol's short story, "An Anonymous Island," was published in the The New Yorker—the first Korean fiction to appear in that publication. Fenkl was guest editor for the special section on North Korea in the journal AZALEA, published by Harvard's Korea Institute. His translation of the classic 17th-century Korean Buddhist novel The Nine Cloud Drea -
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Historian Jeffrey A. Denman is co-author of Greene and Cornwallis: The Pivotal Struggle of the American Revolution, 1780-1781 and a forthcoming book to be released in late fall, 2022, entitled John Quincy Adams: His Struggle with Slavery in Antebellum America. His research primarily focuses on the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries in American history.
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Jeff is a graduate of the University of Maine and the University of Connecticut and is a retired teacher of American history and World Geography at the Brookline Public Schools, Brookline, Massachusetts. He has also written several articles dealing with various aspects of the American Revolution, the Civil War and World War II in various historical publications. -
Karah Khalia
I am a black American woman who was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. My mother and her sister raised me. I endeavor for a multihyphenate career in the arts. I wrote The Canary Journal: a novel with the goal of empowering myself. A woman builds a nation. When other women see one woman living in strength, they absorb that empowerment. My heart is found in books, my treasure is stored there also. If life imitates art, my life has bonds of art and love. Once I suffered loneliness that refused to yield, I learned to sustain peace and joy within myself. I started wanting abundance for others in the same capacity I want for myself. More women will have to use creativity to keep themselves solvent, particularly since the pandemic. We are
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Wayne Edwards
Born and raised in Denton, Montana, Wayne Edwards is a Treasure State native. His education included a B.S. from Montana State University, followed by a doctorate degree from the University of Washington. Now retired from a 30-year banking career in Denton, Wayne has used his life-long interest in writing to launch a second career as an aspiring author.
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Edwards, a three-sport high school standout and All-Conference college tailback, used his playing days and the coaching of his hometown high school football team experience as inspiration to write his first book, PACER COULEE CHRONICLES. This entertaining fiction novel introduces the reader to the unique-to-small town interconnections that exist between school, sport and community in rural, s -
Lali A. Love
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Lali A. Love TM is an Amazon best-selling and multi-award-winning author whose genre-defying novels and metaphysical poetry have captivated readers across the globe. Celebrated for her powerful fusion of dark fantasy, science fiction, paranormal thrillers, and soulful verse, she has received prestigious accolades including the NYC Big Book Award Gold Medal, Global eBook Gold Award, Elite Choice Gold Award, Book of Excellence Awards, Queer Indie Lit Youth Gold Award, and the International Readers’ Favorite Gold Award.
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Rick Rofihe
Rick Rofihe is the author of FATHER MUST, a short-story collection (FSG, Editor: Jonathan Galassi; Agent: Gail Hochman).
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He has been since 2004 the Judge of the Open City Magazine No-Fee RRofihe Trophy Short Story Contest The 2013 Open City Magazine No-Fee RRofihe Trophy Short Story Contest @ Anderbo
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Lesley Lodge
Lesley Lodge now lives on a smallholding bafflingly close to Luton after many years working on regeneration projects in south London.
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Lesley's historical crime thriller novel, published 2018, is set in 17th century England and features ex-soldier and blacksmith Wayland seeking revenger for the brutal murder of his wife.
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Lynn-Steven Johanson
Lynn-Steven Johanson is an award-winning playwright whose plays have been produced on four continents. He began writing novels when his wife suggested adapting one of his screenplays into a novel. The result was Rose's Thorn, which became the first in his Joe Erickson Mystery series. It was published in 2020 by Level Best Books. Additional books in the series include Havana Brown (2021), Corrupted Souls (2022), One of Ours (2023), Sins Revealed (2024), and Reprisal Road (2025).
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Lynn holds an MFA degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and is retired from Western Illinois University. He lives in Illinois with his wife, and they have three adult children. -
Jack Burbank
When I started a business (around my patented product for high-end wall coverings) I did a lot of traveling, domestic and international. A lot of time in airports, airplanes, hotels and restaurants. Since I wasn't a carouser, I began reading novels to make the time bearable. And loved them. After reading maybe a thousand or so, and having demonstrated my creativeness through marketing pieces for my business, I wondered why I couldn't write. With my business sold, I had the time.
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Craig Marchant
Mental health advocate, author and presenter Craig Marchant understands what it is like to live—and thrive—with mental illness. Diagnosed with Depression/Anxiety at 12 and Schizoaffective Disorder at 17, Craig has wrestled with inner turmoil, loneliness and unorganized thoughts that have driven him to the brink of death. But instead of letting problems define him, Craig has learned to manage mental illness while getting on with life. By sharing his incredible story through keynote presentations and a book, Conquer Your Inner Demons: The Ultimate Guide to Better Mental Health, Craig hopes to inspire others to do the same. The book is part biography and part self-help—an honest and relatable resource for anyone struggling to navigate life wit
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David Grau Sr. JD
David Grau Sr. is a full-time author and passionate advocate for small business stewardship. In a career spanning over three decades, David has advised thousands of small business owners on issues of succession planning and enterprise value. But more recently his focus has shifted — not away from business, but much deeper into its purpose. His current writing centers on a simple but powerful belief: that small business owners have the capacity, and arguably the responsibility, to leave the world in a better place than they found it.
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Ron Ladner
Ron Ladner was born and grew up on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. After a not-so-hot showing at the University of Southern Mississippi, he ended up in Dallas, where he cut his teeth in the software services industry. He eventually landed in Atlanta, where he met and married his wife, Laura, and co-created and sold his own software services firm.
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Not making quite enough to retire, but enough money to leave Atlanta, Ron, Laura, and their dogs packed up and headed to Ron’s hometown area…Pass Christian, MS…just in time to settle in for the worst Hurricane in the Gulf’s history…Katrina.
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Robert Echols
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Robert Echols is a spiritual, award winning author, thought leader, and passionate
advocate for animals and all of God’s creation. As the author of For Our Friends the Animals: Cultivating a Reverence for Life, Echols blends Christian spirituality, biblical wisdom, and the moral
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Craig Marchant
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David Loux
David Loux is a short story writer, who has published under pseudonym in Ploughshares, Manzanita and other literary journals. At the age of twenty-two, he ghostwrote a reminiscence of the Holocaust, which haunts him to this day. The critically acclaimed, award-winning historical fiction, Chateau Laux, was his first novel, and the first book published under his own name. His second book, The Lost Seigneur, expands on the historical themes detailed in Chateau Laux and completes the story of a French family's migration to America in the eighteenth century. David lives in the Mt Rose area of the eastern Sierra with his wife, Lynn.
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David Grau Sr. JD
David Grau Sr. is a full-time author and passionate advocate for small business stewardship. In a career spanning over three decades, David has advised thousands of small business owners on issues of succession planning and enterprise value. But more recently his focus has shifted — not away from business, but much deeper into its purpose. His current writing centers on a simple but powerful belief: that small business owners have the capacity, and arguably the responsibility, to leave the world in a better place than they found it.
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Ron Ladner
Ron Ladner was born and grew up on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. After a not-so-hot showing at the University of Southern Mississippi, he ended up in Dallas, where he cut his teeth in the software services industry. He eventually landed in Atlanta, where he met and married his wife, Laura, and co-created and sold his own software services firm.
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Not making quite enough to retire, but enough money to leave Atlanta, Ron, Laura, and their dogs packed up and headed to Ron’s hometown area…Pass Christian, MS…just in time to settle in for the worst Hurricane in the Gulf’s history…Katrina.
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Lesley Lodge
Lesley Lodge now lives on a smallholding bafflingly close to Luton after many years working on regeneration projects in south London.
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Lesley's historical crime thriller novel, published 2018, is set in 17th century England and features ex-soldier and blacksmith Wayland seeking revenger for the brutal murder of his wife.
Lesley has previously had several short stories published. Blues to Orange, about a farmer ruined by the foot and mouth outbreak, was a Luton Literary Prize Winner. She is a past Time Out and Jim Beam Whiskey Cult Film Buff of the Year.
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Jack Burbank
When I started a business (around my patented product for high-end wall coverings) I did a lot of traveling, domestic and international. A lot of time in airports, airplanes, hotels and restaurants. Since I wasn't a carouser, I began reading novels to make the time bearable. And loved them. After reading maybe a thousand or so, and having demonstrated my creativeness through marketing pieces for my business, I wondered why I couldn't write. With my business sold, I had the time.
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Victoria Wintersberger
Victoria Wintersberger is a passionate storyteller, former teacher, and proud mom to three delightful “children” — two playful dogs and one curious cat. Her love for creativity and years of teaching inspired her to create books that spark joy, wonder, and learning in young readers.
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Victoria’s journey into writing began with her knack for storytelling and a desire to share enchanting tales. Whether it’s through children’s books, kids’ activity books, or heartwarming bedtime stories, she strives to inspire curiosity and connection. Her works also include thrilling kids’ adventure books, creative mosaic books, and festive holiday stories, including charming Christmas books perfect for the season.
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Carlie Guerrier
Since her teenage years, Carlie Guerrier has had a deep passion for writing, finding both joy and comfort in storytelling. When she’s not bringing stories to life, she loves cooking delicious meals for her family, enjoying quality time together, and unwinding with Sci-Fi and superhero movies.
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Alongside her creative pursuits, Carlie has built a strong professional foundation in the pharmaceutical industry. With a master’s degree in pharmaceutical sciences, she works in quality control, ensuring the safety and efficacy of pharmaceutical products.
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Matthew O'Connell
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Born and raised in Eden, New York, Matthew O’Connell is an American Fiction writer specializing in the mystery and suspense genres. He has currently published three novels, The Painter of Time (2015), Spirit of the Fox (2018), and The House on Tyner (2023). The first two quickly became Amazon #1 Best-Sellers. His work has been acclaimed by the Chicago Tribune, The Baltimore Sun, Daily Press, and more.
Matt holds a Ph.D. in psychology, and in 1993 co-founded a selection and assessment technology firm called Select International. He is an award winning entrepreneur and the author or co-author of over 200 professional articles. In 2009 he began pursuing fiction, and in 2015 published his first novel, The Painter of Time. In 2018 -
Francisco A. Ojeda
Immigrated with parents and older sibling to the United States in 1968. Lived in South Florida, with the addition of a younger sibling, and graduated from Miami Senior High School in 1985. Military service until 2011. Retired a Master Sergeant/E8. Combat veteran in Operation Iraq Freedom. Contracted civilian in Operation Enduring Freedom. Taught military science for ROTC at Broward College, Davie, FL. Project Manager for FBI in Miramar, FL. Remote instructor. First Published 2017.
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Fred Wiehe
Fred Wiehe is a Writing Instructor for both children and adults, as well as a professional writer. He’s a member of the Horror Writers Association, yet his novels and stories crossover many genres. He's the author of the bestsellers Aleric: Monster Hunter, Fright House, Holiday Madness: 13 Dark Tales for Halloween, Christmas & All Occasions, and Creative Writing: Get Started Writing Fiction. His newest book is The Collected Nightmares--a collection of 2 novellas, 12 short stories, and 17 dark poems. His other novels include Starkville, Night Songs, The Burning, and Strange Days. His short stories are included in anthologies such as Slices of Flesh, Read Us or Die!, Horror USA: California, and What Monsters Do for Love. He's currently workin
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Rick Rofihe
Rick Rofihe is the author of FATHER MUST, a short-story collection (FSG, Editor: Jonathan Galassi; Agent: Gail Hochman).
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He has been since 2004 the Judge of the Open City Magazine No-Fee RRofihe Trophy Short Story Contest The 2013 Open City Magazine No-Fee RRofihe Trophy Short Story Contest @ Anderbo
http://paulmcveigh.blogspot.com/2013/... His fiction appears in The New Yorker, Grand Street, Open City, Unsaid, Swink, and on fictionaut, slushpilemag and epiphanyzine. His nonfiction appears in The New York Times, The Village Voice, SPY, and on mrbellersneighborhood. A recipient of a Whiting Writers' Award, [ http://www.pw.org/content/rick_rofihe ] he has taught at Columbia University, and teaches privately in New York. He is a PEN member, the -
Emily Isaacson
Emily Isaacson’s poetry is classic Canadiana literature. After 35 years of crafting poetry, her lyrical voice and practiced ear produce a carefree and lilting result: the sea, the journey, the ship all come to life in this postmodern poetry with romance and spiritual transcendence as destination.
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The Wild Lily Institute was founded for research and education in literature, the arts, and medicine. Located in the Fraser Vallley of British Columbia, we feature the writing and analog photography of Emily Isaacson, her work and legacy. A regular visitor of Westminster Abbey here in the valley, her writing reflects the solitude and mythology of the Canadian wilderness, the sea, the stars and the First Nations people.
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Lawrence Kessenich
Lawrence Kessenich is a fiction writer, poet, playwright, essayist, reviewer, editor, and teacher. He has published a number of short stories and won the 2010 Strokestown International Poetry Prize. He has published four books of poetry and two novels: He has also published essays, one of which was featured on NPR’s “This I Believe” and appears in the anthology This I Believe: On Love. His short plays have been produced in New York, Boston, and in Colorado, where he won the People’s Choice Award in a national drama competition. Kessenich is the co-managing editor of Ibbbetson Street literary magazine.
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Mark M. Bello
Mark M. Bello is an attorney and award-winning author. A Michigan native, Mark received his B.A. in English Literature from Oakland University and his law degree from Thomas M. Cooley Law School.
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After his career handling high-profile legal cases, Mark now provides readers with a close-up view of the social justice battlefront. Each book in the Zachary Blake Betrayal Series is a ripped-from-the-headlines novel inspired by Bello’s legal experiences and his concern for our current sociopolitical landscape.
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D.C. Gilbert
Darren Gilbert was born in Ilion, NY, but grew up in the Berkshire Mountains of Massachusetts. An avid reader, he particularly enjoys military history, epic sagas, spy novels, and historical fiction. In addition to serving in the U.S. Army from 1979 to 1983, Darren has over 33 years of martial arts training, including managing his martial arts school for 12 years. He has earned both undergraduate and graduates degrees from the University of Tennessee and Western Governors University, respectively. He is also a graduate of Executive Security International’s Executive Protection Program and is a Certified Protection Specialist. His newest novel, Montagnard, is available from Amazon.com. Darren relaxes in his spare time by playing catch with h
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T.C. Marti
After spending years devouring the works of J.K. Rowling, George Lucas, and the greatest thinkers in history, TC Marti fuses his imagination with Libertarian themes in his shared universe, the Renegades Epic. Be sure to follow TC on BookBub to catch new releases and sales https://bit.ly/46sKmUH.
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Kelvin Atkinson
Born in Chicago, Ill but grew up in Southern California. Later in life Moving to Las Vegas, Nevada where my life truly began. There has been many things I have accomplished along the way. Including becoming the Majority Leader of the Nevada State Senate. While everything has not been rosy, life has taught me some amazing things, I have learned a lot and am still learning.
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Will Solomon
Will Solomon is a novelist, military veteran, and lifelong traveler whose writing blends haunting beauty with historical grit. His debut novel, The Nameless War, explores the scars of war, the fragility of memory, and the relentless search for hope in the shadows of human conflict.
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A former Airman who served in Niger, Germany, and Southeast Asia, Will draws on real-world experience to craft emotionally resonant fiction rooted in espionage, survival, and inner transformation. He has worked as a personal trainer, an English teacher and Canine trainer— all of which feed into the depth of his characters.
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Terry Lee Caruthers
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Terry Lee Caruthers enjoys writing, storytelling, and cats with a little cross-stitching on the side. Her preference is to spend her days curled up in the porch swing with a large glass of ice water and a good book. And yes! Unbelievably, she actually has a porch swing in her living room!
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Prescilla Goraya
Prescilla Goraya is an Australian-born
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author, teacher, and proud mother of two,
with Fiji Indian heritage. She is passionate
about using her life experiences to inspire
others, embodying the values of compassion
and resilience. Prescilla’s uplifting message
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Lis Anna-Langston
Lis Anna-Langston was raised along the winding current of the Mississippi River on a steady diet of dog-eared books. She attended a Creative and Performing Arts School from middle school until graduation and went on to study Literature at Webster University. Her two novels, Gobbledy and Tupelo Honey have won the Parents’ Choice Gold, Moonbeam Book Award, Independent Press Award, Benjamin Franklin Book Award and NYC Big Book Awards. Twice nominated for the Pushcart award and Finalist in the Brighthorse Book Prize, William Faulkner Fiction Contest and Thomas Wolfe Fiction Award, her work has been published in The Literary Review, Emerson Review, The Merrimack Review, Emrys Journal, The MacGuffin, Sand Hill Review and dozens of other literary
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Gail Rose Thompson
I grew up in Ontario, Canada mostly living in the country, where I was able to enjoy equine activities. I enjoyed the Pony Club, went fox hunting, showed hunters and jumpers and also rode some steeple chasing. When I moved to Iran in the early 1970's I was given the opportunity to ride and train at the Shah's beautiful Imperial Stables which was on the southern edge of the city of Tehran. I helped develop show jumping in Iran which was in its inception when I arrived there. My book, "All the Shah's Horses", is collection of stories of my time during a wonderful and exciting few years in a beautiful country filled with kind, gregarious, fun loving and intelligent people as well as beautiful horses.
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"Iran from Crown to Turbans" depicts life in