Gina Troisi
Gina Troisi’s work has appeared in numerous literary journals and anthologies, including Fourth Genre, The Gettysburg Review, Fugue, Under the Sun, Flyway: Journal of Writing and Environment, and elsewhere. Her stories and essays have been recognized as finalists in several national contests, including the 2020 Iron Horse Literary Review Trifecta Award in Fiction, the 2018 New Letters Publication Award in Fiction, American Literary Review’s Creative Nonfiction Contest, 2018, and others. She has taught numerous classes and workshops in both traditional and nontraditional settings, including writing workshops for female adult survivors of sexual assault. She lives in coastal Maine.
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Madeleine K. Albright
Czechoslovakian-born American diplomat Madeleine Korbel Albright, the first such woman, appointed secretary of state of United States in 1997, served in that position until 2001.
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Behcet Kaya
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My first novel ‘The Arbitrator’ was published in July 2016 and 'Get Rich or Get Lucky' was published in January 2017. Both books enjoyed surprising success and great reviews. Updated versions of Get Rich or Get Lucky and The Arbitrator (with two new chapters) along with e-books were published on Amazon in 2019.
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Susan Rowland
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Therisa Peimer
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Her journey, marked by personal challenges with ADHD and Dyslexia, has been a source of inspiration, propelling her into a writing career that resonates deeply with fans. With an eclectic background that spans from posing nude for artists to serving as a military nurse and a fifteen-year tenure as a psychic medium, Therisa’s diverse experiences enrich her storytelling, making her works a must-read if you’re looking for the best erotic novels.
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