Joana lives the life of an ongoing photo adventure, her Canon always by her side. Her journey with the lens began 20 years ago. From the rugged shores of Scotland (her adopted home high up North) to the far corners of the world, be it Asia, be it Africa or New Zealand, she’s captured countless moments of beauty in several dozens of countries. Her keen eye for the extraordinary is showcased through her agency’s extensive collection of over 25,000 curated photos taken by her. Joana’s work isn’t just about pixels - it’s about storytelling. Her images grace the pages of magazines, travel guides, countless book covers, and calendars. Though not a competition enthusiast, her undeniable talent has earned several well-deserved awards. Beyond the ca
Alexander Ellis is a debut Australian author born in Victoria but raised in Canberra. His debut novel Till I Bleed No More has garnered praise from outlets such as Reader's Favourite, Literary Titan, and Reader's views; with two of these outlets bestowing a silver and gold seal for his efforts. Ellis's fascination with pirates began at a young age, however he states he drew no inspiration from pirate history itself; all though a tale of piracy aboard the HMS Bounty did inspire his novels end.
Mary K. Savarese is a best-selling, award-winning author and speaker celebrated for her quirky titles and imaginative stories. Her debut, Tigers Love Bubble Baths & Obsession Perfume (who knew!)—a mystery romance with a supernatural twist—won eight literary awards.
She went on to create The StarWriters Trilogy, fantasy adventures with a touch of romance. Book one, The Girl in the Toile Wallpaper, became an award-winning audiobook, receiving the NYC Big Book Award for Fantasy, the International Royal Dragonfly Award, and honors at the International Cadmus Awards. Book two, The StarWriters Club, also won the NYC Big Book Award, with critics comparing her work to A Wrinkle in Time and Doctor Who. Book three, Return The Girl in the Toile Wallpap
