Malika is a pediatrician by training. Born in Pakistan, she moved to the United States for her medical residency. The life of an immigrant physician—with a slight accent and a Brown identity—suspended between her birth country and her adopted one, has deeply influenced her writing.
When she’s not treating patients or dreaming up new stories, she’s probably chasing after her kids, watching crime dramas, or sipping real South Asian chai (not to be confused with the impostor known as a chai latte).
Morgan Vela is a debut author of romantic fantasy novels. Her stories join with shifters, witches, and dragons and explore other realms—while magic fills the pages of her stories, romance guides her imagination.
I have made up stories in my head for as long as I can remember—I have seen dragons and magic-filled worlds since I was young. I have traveled long and far and lived many lives through the pages of books I’ve read. This freedom of believing in the impossible, even briefly, made me want to share my stories. And so, my journey began as a writer.
Jennifer Taylor-Gray writes stories where fairytales are turned upside down, witches reclaim their voices, and women of all ages seize their power. Her debut novel, The Old Crones Club, is a tale of rebellion, found family, and dark secrets—perfect for anyone who ever wondered what might happen if the “wicked” witches told their side of the story.
She grew up inspired by strong, spirited women—from Matilda to Jane Eyre—and may or may not have spent her childhood trying to move things with her mind.
When she’s not writing, Jennifer enjoys reading, swimming, and wandering into fun little adventures with her husband.
She’s on a quiet quest to sneak a dragon into every one of her books—even the ones set in modern-day London.
