Jennifer Sadera's debut, I Know She Was There, is the 2025 IPPY gold medal winner in the Suspense/Thriller category, and a 2025 Judges' Top Pick in the Killer Nashville Silver Falchion competition. She is an active member of International Thriller Writers, Mystery Writers of America, and Sisters in Crime. Her writing has earned her multiple awards at Atlanta Writers Conferences and a fellowship at the Martha's Vineyard Institute of Creative Writing. In her free time, Jennifer tries (unsuccessfully) to deter deer from her garden, eats too much chocolate, spoils her grown children's dogs, and cuddles with her brand-new granddaughter.
Q'Zion T. Gipson is an African-American YA fantasy author and a devout Christian. She writes stories about young, smart and joyful Black girls in imaginary worlds. When she's not writing, you might find her studying her Bible, spending time with her sweet, spunky grandmother and lovable Miniature poodle or playing fantasy adventure games.
Erica Rose Eberhart grew up in the Catskills region and spent many formative years in both Eastern Pennsylvania and Northern Virginia. She now resides with her family and cat in the Finger Lakes region of New York. A technical editor by trade, she has a Master’s degree in English and Creative Writing. Erica has written stories since she was able to write sentences and has found comfort in fantasy her entire life, whether by consuming fantastical stories or creating her own. Beside the comfort of books, Erica adores nature walks, crocheting, embroidery, cats, baking and autumn. You can follow her many adventures on social media @ericaroseeberhart.
Diane Billas lives in Philadelphia with her husband and son. When she’s not writing she can be found reading multiple books at once, performing the French horn and piano, or dreaming of the next country she’s going to visit. She writes the books she wished she could have read in high school.
Katie Spence lives in Yorkshire with her husband and adorable (if chaotic) dog. She served as a British Army Officer in the Educational and Training Services for eight years before leaving to write romance, much to the bemusement of her chain of command. ‘Happily Ever Austria’ is her debut novel.
E.D. Parker is a high school English teacher in Western New York, where she lives with her husband, son, and four fur children. She is a self-proclaimed “Galactus” of books, as she reads more than she can keep up with, and when she’s not reading, she’s writing stories about people falling in love in chaotic ways. When she’s not doing either of those, you can most likely find her out in the woods with her family.
Isabelle Ranney writes slow burn sweet romance that always has a happy ending. Growing up in coastal New England, she earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in American History and brought history to life as a curator and educator in historic homes and museums. She currently lives in upstate New York with her husband, two daughters, and four cats. When she’s not writing, Isabelle is singing, reading, watching Hallmark movies, and spending time with her family. She would love to find an old archway and travel back in time.
Jacqueline writes suspense/thrillers with a particular penchant for psychological and domestic suspense. In 2014, her debut domestic suspense novel, When Love Won’t Die, was published in paperback and e-book by Splice Publishing.
Born in the late 1960's, K. M. has lived most of her life in the Pacific NW. While she's always been creative, she didn't turn towards writing until 2008..
When she's not writing, she loves playing Dungeons & Dragons with friends, watching movies, and cuddling up with her cat. K. M. resides with her family in what she likes to refer to as 'Seattle Suburbia'.
Mariah Stillbrook, originally from Iowa, is a pansexual, witchy author. She lives in Colorado with her German shepherd, husband, and little girl. She spends most of her days writing, reading, and enjoying the occasional hike. Though she's moving into multi-genre storytelling, she focuses her writing on urban fantasy and horror in both adult and young adult genres.
Mike Steele is a children's author and playwright. By day, he works as an elementary school librarian. In his spare time, he likes to attend musicals, create mixed-media artwork, and win prizes from claw machines. He lives at the Jersey Shore with his tabby cats, Karen and Sox. If you spot him in the wild, he usually has a bubble tea in one of his hands.
When he's not writing, Sean enjoys running, playing video games, and spending time with his family. He is a bona fide Halloween zealot, loves hot wings, is a grand master at telling terrible jokes and, oh, his cat can beat up your cat.
(He's a total dork.)
Valerie Hewitt is a Christian, wife, mom to three little girls, and an avid reader who loves an epic adventure. She has been devouring books since she was four, after begging her poor mom for a year to teach her to read. As she grew, the magic of words and storytelling grew with her, and she decided to write the stories she wanted to read. She lives in Batavia, Ohio, near a state park where she and her husband take long walks on the trails and show their kids baby deer and how to fish.
Originally from New York, Vicki-Ann currently resides in the Pacific Northwest. Writing Young Adult paranormal, she finds inspiration from events that have been in her life for as long as she can remember. Inheriting the sensitivity to the supernatural from her family, they continue to be an endless source of vision.
SC Alban has a degree in English Literature and a passion for all things quirky and humorous. She currently lives in the beautiful Pacific Northwest where she’s continuously on the lookout for the world’s best nachos, loitering outside of a local donut shop (Bavarian crème-filled ones are her favorite), or getting lost in bookstores.
After leaving the corporate world, Sally Basmajian discovered the joy of writing. Her fiction and nonfiction stories have appeared in newspapers such as The Globe & Mail and in several anthologies. In 2022 she won prizes for memoir pieces (Northwestern Ontario Writers Workshop, Gulf Coast Writers Association), and was thrilled to have a poem selected by the journal Antithesis.
After declaring herself a pretty pink princess during her first ballet class, Rachel dreamt of sugarplums and began pirouetting her way through life. While studying to become a ballerina, she compulsively read books under her covers by flashlight and scribbled in spiral-bound notebooks. The urge to tell stories culminated in her graduation from Columbia College Chicago with a B.F.A. in fiction writing. Rachel spends her time sipping coffee, trying to cook, and practicing her pirouettes. She currently resides in Freeport, Long Island.
Laura May is a pseudonym of a Ukrainian-American author. Laura lived in Kyiv till her mid-twenties. Now she can be found traveling around the world.
Matt is a Midwest native, lover of poetry, music and all things writing. When writing he has a playlist on to keep him motivated and his creativity flowing. Matt is currently working his dream job as a part of the Creative James Media family, where he helps market other authors' books through social media and creates graphics. This job has allowed him to give back to other indie authors in the community. Matt has plans to release at least 2 more books and continue submitting his poetry to anthologies.
Lisa Ard is the author of the adult historical fiction novel: Brighter Than Her Fears, and three children’s books: Fright Flight, Dream Team, and Saving Halloween (a Kay Snow Award Finalist). When not writing, you’ll find Lisa leading bike tours in Palm Springs, golfing, or curled up with a good book.
Kate grew up in a small town in Lancashire, England with her mum, dad and two older brothers. She studied English at Reading University and gained a teaching qualification at Manchester. Nowadays, Kate spends her days teaching English at a local high school in Cheshire and her evenings are spent writing stories close to her heart. She believes teenage years can be particularly difficult and wants to create stories that show empathy and hope for her readers. She lives with her husband, two children and Jessie, the Miniature Schnauzer.
Megan Engelhardt is a lapsed librarian, stay at home mom, and cryptid enthusiast who lives a comfortable hour north of the Sasquatch Triangle of Ohio. Her work has appeared in Asimov's, Daily Science Fiction, and Kaleidotrope, among others.
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Quinn got a degree in Nursing in 2022, started a business with her partner training reined cow horses in 2023, but always fell back into her love of writing. She started writing Specter at the age of sixteen and throughout the years found herself always jumping back into her fantastical world. When she’s not at the farm, you can find her curled up with a book or writing stories.
N. K. Carlson (1993-currently alive, thank you very much) is a storyteller living in the Panhandle of Texas. He is originally from Libertyville, IL.
His writing touches on themes of good vs. evil, light and darkness, and the choices we all face during our lives.
In addition to writing, he is a musician and enjoys spending time with his wife, Haley, and their sons.
Nick Wilford is originally from Brighton, England and now lives in a quiet town in Scotland with his wife, three daughters and six rescue dogs. Wanting to make a career from writing, he trained in journalism, but soon realized that the fictional realm was where his true passion lay. He enjoys writing speculative fiction, exploring the things that cannot be seen and “making the impossible reality.” By day, he works as a freelance editor, and he also enjoys travelling to inspiring locations with his family, listening to music and helping unwanted dogs find loving homes.
Henry Mitchell has written six novels and three collections of short stories. He reads and writes in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina.
Ashley Hawthorne is a contemporary romance author, avid reader of many genres, and shameless nerd. She's a lifetime fan of The Lord of the Rings and Star Wars and has spent nearly as long reading through every book in the romance section of the library. Now, she writes stories that examine what love means to us, how far we'll go to get it, and what we're willing to give up to keep it. She lives in Texas with her husband, kids, and a house full of rescue pets.
Ross MacKay lives in the village of Aberdour in Scotland with his family.
In 2020, Ross was the recipient of the William Soutar Award for Poetry and a Tom McGrath Trust Maverick Award. He has been commissioned to write poetry for libraries, schools, and festivals across Scotland.
When Ross isn’t writing or making shows, he spends his time in his inflatable kayak, trying to steer it as best he can. He loves gardening and is currently engaged in a fierce battle with a collection of snails who seem to love the rhubarb and potatoes just as much as Ross.
Madison Cowsert is a military wife and proud mom of two girls currently living in Washington. Before moving across the country, Madison lived in sunny Orlando, Florida, where she discovered her love for reading and creating stories during those rainy afternoons between visits to the theme parks.
Michael Valentour is a husband, father, and dog dad. He enjoys writing fantasy, exploring new bookstores, and cherishing time with his family. He has a BS in Biochemistry but has always had an artistic flair. He began writing as a way to cope with his mental health struggles and past trauma.
MK Allen is a novelist and award-winning screenwriter crafting emotionally driven fiction across formats. Her work spans contemporary romance, romantic suspense, thrillers, and speculative fiction — all grounded in cinematic structure and character-first storytelling.
Coral Vega writes fantasy, from the prehistoric world of Paleoterra, to the dragons of Líria. She lives currently in Florida with her husband and two daughters, teaching high school environmental science. A love for traveling and a fascination with Andalusian culture inspired her to create the world of Líria in A Dance of Fire.
Mark Philbin is a retired radio morning man / thriller author. His background, along with a knack for public speaking, eased the transition into audiobook narration. Mark continues his appearances with book signings, library discussions, and book club chats.
He enjoys pickleball, golf, yacht rock, and campfires with his wife, Cathy.
Australian writer Kellie Wallace is a romance author and a mum of two. She fell in love with writing at a young age and self-published her first novel in 2008. When she isn't writing, Kellie can be found binging Netflix, brainstorming her next novel and spending time with her kids.
J.R. Lynmead is a fantasy author powered by video games, anime, and a graphic design degree. He lives in a cabin in the woods with his wife and daughter where he builds magical worlds the same way he lives life—chaotically, creatively, and with at least one joke he probably shouldn’t tell. When not reading or writing, he enjoys hockey, hiking, geocaching, and is an avid birder.
