Paul Asjes was born and raised in Des Moines, Iowa. He spent many summers gardening in Stillwater, Minnesota, and canoeing in the boundary waters. He is currently a teacher in NYC. He has taught Math, Art, History, Reading, and Writing. After Colin Witt trained him for his first marathon over a decade ago, Paul loves running. Paul believes that habits help determine our destiny. His book Isaiah’s First Winter is a 2023 Mom's Choice Awards® GOLD Award winner.
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Cindy L. Sell supposedly lives in the Midwestern United States with a home full of furry critters, including her two boys and doting husband, but she really spends most of her time on Dessos battling sorcerers or negotiating trade deals with pirates.
A.M. Davila writes post-apocalyptic and dystopian fiction for both a YA and adult audience. When not writing, she teaches Social Studies to high school students in New York. The worlds she creates are at once both fantastical and eerily plausible. Her characters may seem familiar because, as a teacher and observer of humanity, Davila creates characters based on life. Each could be someone you know. Davila resides with her husband, two daughters, and lap dog in the Hudson Valley and enjoys traveling and enjoying the outdoors when she can.
Muhammad Ali Samejo is a seasoned corporate professional, published novelist, and training and development facilitator specializing in corporate skills training, English as a second language, and communication skills. He’s the author of two works of fiction titled Legends Of Karachi and Damaged.
Dominique Wright is a writer, a professionally trained quantum energy healer, and a psychic and spiritual channel. She enjoys following her life purpose by helping others find the answers they are looking for from a more profound, energetic, spiritual soul level.
Sam creates captivating stories that transport readers to enchanting realms inspired by Norse mythology, and explores the magic of urban fantasies. Enjoy an unforgettable journey filled with romance, mythical creatures, and thrilling adventures that touch readers' hearts.
Robert Obodai Nicholas Torto is a civil engineer with over twenty years of experience in sustainable travel, managing public and private sector projects from concept, design and consultation through to construction. He not only designs cycle lanes but is arguably the face of London’s Tweed Run: an annual event ‘with a bit of style’ in which thousands take to the streets in vintage and cycle through London’s iconic landmarks.
James Berrywood & Steven Aspen are a dynamic writing duo from the heart of Liverpool, combining their love for fantasy, psychological thrillers and historical dramas in books like their debut novel Stranger In the Mind.
Eric Still is a young, black, and neurodivergent author who specializes in horror and fantasy but dabbles in various other genres of writing as well. He grew up in Los Angeles, California, and has always enjoyed writing and envisioning stories to transcribe onto paper/computer screens.
Leona Marie is a writer with over twenty years of experience as both a teacher and school leader. She has a BSC in Psychology and a Master’s in Primary Education. Her poetry and short stories are heavily inspired by her experiences in the classroom, as well as the challenges of balancing a busy day job with making time for creative pursuits. Hence her own description of herself as ‘Teacher by Profession, Writer by Passion.’
