About Nathan: Nathan C. Ashford is a bookworm, husband and father. He’s been told his nerdy side is “just a phase” all his life, but at this point, it seems that it’s here to stay. When he’s not inventing characters to inhabit his made-up worlds, Nathan can be found spending quality time with his beautiful wife, adorable daughter, and their moody cat.
Nicholas Ponticello is an educator and writer in Los Angeles, California. He graduated from University of California, Berkeley with degrees in mathematics and astrophysics and later earned his masters in education from the University of Pennsylvania. Mr. Ponticello is interested in exploring the intersection of science, sustainability, mental health, and education, and hopes to encourage more systems thinking and sustainability-themed curricula at the secondary school level.
Mr. Ponticello is also a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators. In 2020, he was awarded the Sue Alexander Grant for his work on a YA novel provisionally titled WHAT IF I DID? What If I Did? is based on his experience coping with debilitating OCD
I’m Shay Alexander, and I write fantasy for those who crave lush worlds, rich magic, and heroines who don’t waste the whole book denying their power. Mythology, history, and the ethereal weave through my stories, creating adventures where the impossible is just another challenge to conquer.
I’m just beginning—come follow along, and I hope you enjoy the books.
T.H. Joseph is a fantasy author whose stories combine immersive worlds, complex characters, and the timeless pull of wonder and discovery. His writing reflects a love for expansive worlds and the characters who bring them to life, creating tales that resonate with readers who crave both scope and heart.
His debut novel, Wildmarked, launches September 25, 2025, as the first book in The Vaeloren Legacy series. It marks the beginning of a journey across realms where destiny, legacy, and sacrifice collide.
Joseph draws inspiration from the masters of fantasy who first stirred his imagination—J.R.R. Tolkien, Brian Jacques, C.S. Lewis, Robert Jordan, Brandon Sanderson, and Raymond E. Feist, among them. With Wildmarked, he saw an opportunity to brid
Charlotte Brown grew up in Wales where ancient myths and modern realities intertwine. Surrounded by medieval castles ruins, mountains, and the sea, it fired her love of reading, listening to local legends, and grew her fascination with language.
Her debut dark fantasy romance series provide a creative outlet for exploring her identity, culture, and hiraeth.
Charlotte and her partner share a home with their two cats. If she's not writing, you'll find her reading or gaming.
E. V. Thorne writes emotionally rich romance about safe, stable relationships—the kind she once doubted existed, but now writes from the other side.
With a background in psychology and a soft spot for how people heal, she builds stories shaped by intuition and vulnerability—then refines them until only what matters is left.
When she’s not writing, she’s usually chasing the whim of a new hobby, tugging on creative threads to see where they lead.
Ashley J Vinson is the author of swoon worthy and spicy adult fantasy romances who also dabbles in other romance genres. Originally from the Midwest, she currently resides on Oahu due to her husband's military orders.
James is a proud Canadian and author of the Aduro Kingdom Novel Series. She has a background in business, finance, and marketing, with a passion for abstract expressionism, interior design, and creative writing.
She is obsessed with delving into the darkness of the human mind, as well as Irish and Norse mythology, and all things romance.
She writes fast-paced stories, using ambiguity as a weapon to encourage readers to engage critically with her work.
A Kingdom of Beasts and Betrayal is James’s debut novel and will continue into a trilogy within the Aduro Kingdom Novel series where she depicts the stages of grief using a mix of fantasy, romance, and horror elements to embody the complexities of living.
