Joseph is a high school social studies teacher in Houston, TX, where he lives with his wife and three sons. He has previously had several poems and short stories published in curated anthologies as well as a fantasy novel, a non-fiction historical investigation, and graphic novel. Currently, Joseph is working on another graphic novel and as well as sci-fi/fantasy hybrid project.

URL: josephschiller.weebly.com

FB: facebook.com/UpontheArrivalofDawn

James hails originally from Yorkshire, England having relocated with his family to Houston, Texas in 2010. He has an honors degree in Zoology and a background in sales, marketing, and business. James is an Affiliate Member of the Horror Writers Association. An accomplished, published author (and publisher), and ghostwriter of popular fiction, James writes across an incredibly wide range of genres and subjects: novels, shorts, and screenplays. To date, he has four novels, five novellas, and a whole slew of short stories published by various publishers (many can be found in his collection Blood and Kisses). He is an affiliate member of the Horror Writer's Association, and also runs and co-hosts the popular podcast/radio show (The New Panic Room), which is used to promote HellBound Books and indie authors, artists, audiobook narrators, and publishers.

URL: www.hellboundbookspublishing.com

FB: facebook.com/jameshlongmore1

HellBound Books are the veritable tour de force in the Independent publishing world - For eight years and counting, we have published novels, novellas, and bestselling anthologies of exemplary horror, bizarro, and all things dark - the type of tales from exciting new authors guaranteed to keep you wide awake in the small hours and checking the inky-black, coagulating shadows beneath your bed just one last time...

URL: www.hellboundbookspublishing.com

FB: facebook.com/hellboundbooks

Jenny grew up in Australia and has spent time living in England, Ireland and the USA. History, especially English Regency and Victorian era history, has been a lifelong passion. Extensive travel in England and Europe brought that history to life. The desire to write started in first grade and has been with her all through her life. Jenny lives in the United States with her two rescue dogs Poppet and Jynx in a small rural town in north Texas.

URL: jennyraeauthor.com

FB: facebook.com/jennyrae2021

Ark Horton is an author who writes feminist and LGBTQIA characters into her fantasy novels. Her work is wide ranging in subgenres. If you like dark, epic, urban, and LitRPG fantasies, she has a book for you! She grew up obsessed with fairytales, folklore, and world mythology. Now, her novels are inspired by this lifelong love. Her work is also influenced by her experience as a pagan. When she’s not writing, she’s gaming, spending quality time with her family, or wasting precious hours of her life on social media.

URL: arkhorton.com

FB: facebook.com/arkhorton

Yvette lives in the middle of absolutely-nowhere-Texas. She enjoys the company of her children who are successfully moving into adulthood; her ever patient husband who believes she’s lost in her computer; and two dogs who are the only ones who can drag her away from writing-mostly because she has no desire to clean up their mess.  Yvette writes Urban Fantasy, Historical Fantasy, and Paranormal Romance. Her stories are always driven by the characters who do their best to follow her predetermined outline.  She reads nearly every genre. Diversity is important in every part of one's life - including reading.

URL: yvettebostic.com

FB: facebook.com/yvettebosticauthor

Amy Campbell is basically the cool librarian you wish you’d had growing up. A lifelong Texan and current Houston resident, she shares her home with her husband, two young sons, and an impressive model horse collection. From the age of 7, Amy was the kid who filled her Lisa Frank notebook with stories instead of doodles. That childhood passion evolved into a career writing fantasy novels—worlds imbued with a dash of pegasus, a sprinkle of steampunk, and a pinch of magic. Seriously, if her books were a mixtape, they'd be filled with all the classics but with unexpected remixes that make you go, "Whoa!"

URL: www.amycampbell.info

FB: facebook.com/profile.php?id=1722472537

I came across this scripture, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.” Mark 10:14. And these words set the fire that ignited a passion and love for children and the need for their success. I have been committed to guiding children towards a brighter future and adding value to the world. I began this purpose by leading in ministry at my community church, coaching little league sports, in my own home as a devoted father and husband, and now as a author. Books are meant to lead the younger generation to a path of prosperity, and I believe my books will provide children with the keys to life on a fun level that they can understand, apply, and enhance their quality of life. My books are focused on life lessons that children and adults alike can relate and enjoy together.  As a man of faith and integrity, I am committed to walking in my chief purpose to uplift, inspire, encourage children to maximize their potential by having a growth mindset and to never give up. My prayer for all readers of my books is that a seed is sown, that will manifest in their lives, that will light their paths, so that they will pass on the word of God.

URL: www.amazon.com/author/kingdomwork81

FB: facebook.com/profile.php?id=100011506954317

John Merullo is a native of Massachusetts. He had a 23-year career as a public librarian, specializing in programming for adults and management. He lives in Houston with his husband, George, their dogs, Paul and Ringo, their cat, Pete, and John's mother, Mary. He enjoys cooking, baking, reading, watching old movies and classic TV shows, and choral singing. Behold All the Dwellers Upon Earth is his debut novel. 

FB: facebook.com/brimmerverse

E.M. Rensing is a science fiction author and military veteran from Conroe, Texas. It was only after graduating from the Air Force Academy in 2008 that she discovered that the Air Force does not, in fact, have aliens hidden at any of their bases. Despite this disappointment, she enjoyed a thirteen year career as a Cyber Operations Officer, traveling all over the world, working everywhere from Space Command Headquarters to the Texas Air National Guard. Now, E.M. Rensing writes what she loves; hidden realities, future possibilities, and of course, the military.  When not writing, she enjoys sewing, raising the next generation of little readers, and planning a trip to Mars.

URL: rensingwrites.com

FB: facebook.com/rensginwrites

Rebecca Torrellas is the creator and author of the urban fantasy warrior fairy book series "Wings & Thorns" and the four-book werewolf urban fantasy series "Howl," which includes "Howl at the Water." Through her production company, RoseFae Entertainment, in conjunction with Friend Indeed Productions, she has recorded, edited, and produced audiobooks, including for the Wings & Thorns series, which includes a full voice cast featuring over 100 actors. She also wrote the romantic comedy, "One Time at the River."

URL: rebeccat.com

FB: facebook.com/RoseFaeEntertainment

Jeff Folschinsky is a fan of horror, Science fiction, and offbeat humor. He is the author of the Tales from Little Lump book series. He wrote the story and co-wrote the script for the film, Revenge of the Bimbot Zombie Killers. He is also a playwright, with his shows being produced in theaters nationwide. He hosts the weekly podcast Meaningless Minutia, which informs audiences about all the things they didn't know and probably could care less about.

URL: jfolschinsky.wordpress.com

FB: facebook.com/jfolschinsky

Abbie Rose is a children's book author, romance novelist, motivational author, and public speaker. She has written numerous books and spoken in front of thousands of people. She still get nervous with each new release and each time she stands on a stage. Her goal is to touch the life of every woman she comes in contact with. Whether it’s by making her believe in love again, or most importantly to believe in herself again. 

URL: www.authorabiegailrose.com

FB: facebook.com/authorabiegailrose

Angélique Jamail is a Lebanese-American author whose work has appeared in over two dozen publications, including Synkroniciti, New Reader Magazine, Waxwing, Pluck, The Milk of Female Kindness, Femmeliterate, Bayou City Magazine, and Literary Mama. The first time she read one of her stories to an audience was fourth grade; it was a character-building experience. Her books include Finis. and Homecoming (both fiction) and The Sharp Edges of Water (poetry). Her work has been nominated for Best Small Fictions and has been a finalist for the New Letters Prize in Poetry. She serves on the Board of Directors for Mutabilis Press and is the Director of Creative Writing at The Kinkaid School. She’s also the creator of the popular zine Sonic Chihuahua.

URL: www.SapphosTorque.com

FB: facebook.com/SapphosTorque

Michael P. Kihntopf is a retired U.S. Air Force officer and retired high school world history and special education teacher.  He holds a B.A. in history from Angelo State University, San Angelo, Texas.  He is the author of Victory in the East, the Rise and Fall of the Imperial German Army (2000), Handcuffed to a Corpse, German Intervention in the Balkans, 1914-1917 (2002), The Scent of Roses in Winter (2010), A Day with the Old Folks, Verdun 1916 (2015), Wars Without End, Battles Without Winners, France to Petrograd March 1918-December 1920 (2017), A Remote Army Post in the Desert, Petrograd to Shanghai, November 1919 – January 1922, Unexpected Twists, Berlin 1919 to Madrid 1936, and The Machine Gunner’s Creed, Ukraine to Karachi, 1918-1923.  The first two works dealt with a German perspective of the World War 1 Eastern Front.  The rest are adventure novels with a central theme of individual experience at war and in the turmoil that followed World War 1.  He has written over 20 articles about World War 1 for such magazines as Strategies and Tactics, Military History, Command, and Relevance and reviewed books for The Journal of Military History.  He is also the chairperson for the Southwest Branch of the World War I Historical Association, an organization affiliated with the Western Front Association which has chapters worldwide.  

URL: kihntopf.net

FB: facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064001146075

Lelina Durrette was born in New York City and raised in Guinea, West Africa by globe-trotting parents. After pinballing around Europe as an accidental tourist in her teens via boarding school, she landed briefly in Virginia, where she earned a degree in Psychology and became a wife and mother. After moving to Texas with her husband and children, she put her nomadic lifestyle behind her and settled into the role of carpool mom and caretaker. These days, she enjoys cooking gourmet meals in her postage-stamp-sized kitchen and exchanging witty banter with her cat, Ernestine.

URL: lelinad.wixsite.com/lelinadurrettewrites

FB: facebook.com/AuthorLelinaDurrette

Mallory started writing her debut novel, Storm and Flame, in 2018. It's best described as a mix of Ash Princess by Laura Sebastian, Cruel Prince by Holly Black, and The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman, with a dash of Legend and Tella's banter from Legendary by Stephanie Garber, and a sprinkling of made-up words in a magical world filled with mythical creatures, enchantresses, witches, and demigods.   Between raising very young kids, balancing homeschooling, and navigating a pandemic, it took 3.5 years to complete the first draft.  Thanks to her incredibly supportive husband, Storm and Flame finally made its debut in the world on Sept 22, 2022.  Since the publication of her first book, Mallory has completed her first trilogy, as well as a fourth book in that same world, and created a series of interconnected standalone novellas. She’s always drafting something new and never knows where the story is going to take her. It’s a roller coaster for her as much as her readers.

URL: www.mallorywanless.com

FB: facebook.com/mwanless.author

I have chosen for my audience those who desire to build their lives on godly wisdom and principles. I created Inspiring Life Books to create content that inspires the church body to live as a light to those around them. The church has not done the job Christ and His faithful servants died for us to do. We have not been light and have left many abused and hurt and turned away from the God who loves them so much. I hope that through my books, I can help encourage my sisters and brothers to be the light this world needs. You may not agree with our principles or the commands God has given His followers to live by, but you should know that God's instructions are for the good of those who live by them. I do not write to divide or condemn, I write so that others may know the abundant life of love God desires for each of us.

URL: inspiringlifebooks.com

FB: facebook.com/inspiringlifebooks

Intro: www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2vO0OAUTPw

Melissa writes what she likes to read: thrilling romances about a blood thirsty assassin seeking revenge, coming-of-age tales, and short fiction that will give you nightmares. She revisits her home state of Maryland and rewrites 2020 with a sci-fi twist in the Enhanced Being series, which follows a group of super-powered 20-somethings as they try to break free from their malevolent creator. Melissa’s a hairstylist in the ‘real world’ and lives with her longtime love, Izzy, and Madame Bijou, their tuxedo cat. 

URL: www.melissaalgood.com

FB: facebook.com/melalgoodauthor

April Henley is a graduate of Baylor University and lives in The Woodlands. She has been a Houstonian and proud Texan all her life and loves horses, Renaissance festivals, cosplay, food, and travel. She writes Fiction/Fantasy stories that inspire children to use their imaginations and readers of all ages to get lost between the pages.

URL: henleyapril.wixsite.com/bay-horse-press

FB: facebook.com/AprilHenleyAuthor

Brian Delaney is the writer and artist of the self-published graphic novel, Dòchas,  Birth of the Dragon Conqueror.

URL: www.silversparrowcomics.com 

FB: facebook.com/silversparrowcomics

Born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, internationally published and award-winning author David H. Millar is the founder, owner, and author-in-residence of A Wee Publishing Company—a business formed to promote Celtic authors and literature. David is the author of the five-volume, ancient Celtic-based Conall series and the spin-offs The Dog Roses, The Dog Roses: Resolution and The Blood Queen. David resides in Houston, Texas, with his family and two recent family members, tuxedos Beau and Stiletto. 

URL: www.aweepublishingco.com

FB: facebook.com/aweepublishingco

Command Sergeant Major Terry L. Braddock (U.S. Army, retired) grew up on the South Side of Chicago during the turbulent and challenging civil rights years. Parents and grandparents instilled in him strong family values and gave him the strength, will, and love to persevere.     His accomplishment to write and self-publish his memoir, “The Stump,” has earned him numerous awards. As a speaker at the annual New York City Book Expo, in Manhattan, he paid tribute to the words he has held close to his heart all his life, "Let no one tell you no, you can't, or that's not possible!"

URL: www.thestumpmywayout.com

FB: facebook.com/profile.php?id=100018179866743

T.J. Klapprodt is the author of the epic fantasy saga Legends of Ilbeor, of which the first novel in the series and a companion novella have been released. The next installment, Court of the Seven Dances, is in the process of publication. T.J. is a high school Emergent Bilingual teacher in the vibrant city of Fort Worth. A D/FW native, T.J. enjoys spending time with her family, amateur photography, and of course, reading voraciously across many genres. She loves literature in all its forms, and hopes to continue writing fantasy fiction for the rest of her days!

URL: www.tjklapprodt.com

FB: facebook.com/tjklapprodt

I grew up in Missouri and Kansas. Currently I reside in East Texas. My daughter went off to college, so I filled the empty nest with cats. At the moment there are seven cats wreaking havoc in my house. As an avid reader I always dreamed of creating my own universe. I have lived with imaginary people in my head for as long as I can remember. I started writing my first book in the 5th grade. Some have been around for decades; others have jumped into the fray more recently.

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An avid reader turned author of second-chance, steamy contemporary romance set in small towns, Juliet believes happiness comes from family, hot coffee and even steamier romances.     Juliet is living out her dream to write about what she knows - since she's living her own happily ever after in her very own small town in Texas with her husband (who's always glad to provide some inspiration for the sexy hero), children that keep her on her toes and a coffee habit that cannot be contained. 

URL: JulietMcKinley.com

FB: facebook.com/julietmckinleyauthor

L. Palmer is the author of The Pippington Tales, where motorcars bump down old city lanes and  fairy godmothers are disguised as high-society  gossips. In between exploring fantasy worlds,  L.  Palmer works in public service and lives in  South Texas. She is an award-winning speaker and  has lunch with dragons every Tuesday

URL: Lpalmerchronicles.com

FB: facebook.com/lpalmerchronicles

Richard C. Erickson, DO,  is a retired family practice doctor in rural Texas. Born in 1952 he has had a varied life with several careers. While he has been in Texas since 1980, he originally grew up in Connecticut, on Long Island Sound. Consequently, he is a sailing enthusiast, having owned several boats over the years. Additionally, he is an avid musician, playing the Guitar, Banjo, Bass, and Flute. He spent his early years in the US Air Force, rising to the rank of Captain. Along the way he obtained five degrees, two medical registries, and has taught at three universities, Midwestern State University, University of North Texas - Health Science Center at Fort Worth (while attending medical school), and the University of Texas - Medical Branch (UTMB) in Galveston, Texas, teaching Family Medicine Residents. His true love, however, is rural family medicine.

URL: BallerinaSelfPublishing.com 

FB: facebook.com/RichardErickson

Captivated by fantasy from a young age, I’ve taken that love and have attempted to translate it into compelling stories that blend magic with the mundane. Inspired by George R.R. Martin, Patrick Rothfuss, Joe Abercrombie, Brandon Sanderson, and Tolkien in no specific order.  When I’m not writing, my dog thinks I’m an excellent ball thrower, and my cat thinks I’m a mediocre chew toy, but both take advantage of my availability.

URL: www.stationarymomentum.com

FB: https://www.facebook.com/jack.terral.9

Sarah is a Texas native and former Austinite. After receiving her degree in Sociology and English literature from Texas A&M University, she worked in academic editing before moving to Houston and taking a detour into early childhood education and educational leadership. Determined to get back to editing, Sarah trained with Proofread Anywhere, the Editorial Freelancers Association, and the Professional Book Editors Association to provide manuscript reviews and line- and copyediting and proofreading services for fiction and nonfiction writers. She has now completed 50+ projects in wide-ranging genres, including nonfiction, fantasy, science fiction, YA, romance, and mystery. When Sarah isn’t editing, she’s throwing a ball for her corgi, Pippin, traveling, hiking, and cooking with her husband.

URL: www.sarahfraps.com

FB: facebook.com/sarahfraps

Author and Poet, Creator of the Yoakumverse.    Air Force Vet, happily married.   Born and bred in small town Kansas.  Always working on more stories to expand my literary universe.

URL: sites.google.com/view/larryyoakum3

FB: facebook.com/larryyoakum3

Intro: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/tHvKtvPA_eA

Tyrese Rice is originally from Richmond, VA. Although retired now, he had a 11-year professional basketball career that included him playing in 8 countries and has won 6 championships. Now he focuses on helping others achieve their goals on and off the court through various approaches. As an author he strives to help children with self confidence while learning emotional and social skills learned through literature. 

URL: trustedlegacyapparel.org/collections/books-and-courses

Liese Sherwood-Fabre knew she was destined to write when she got an A+ for her story about Dick, Jane, and Sally’s ruined picnic in the second grade. After obtaining her PhD from Indiana University, she joined the federal government and had the opportunity to work and live internationally for more than fifteen years. She has pursued a writing career for about thirty years, garnering numerous awards for her pieces, including a Pushcart Prize nomination, and several CIBA awards for her mysteries, essays, and middle-grade fiction. Her Sherlock Holmes-based fiction and non-fiction led to her investiture into the esteemed Baker Street Irregulars Society.

URL: www.liesesherwoodfabre.com 

FB: facebook.com/liese.sherwoodfabre

Intro: www.youtube.com/shorts/CMnZ5lsWj1s

I am a new author from East Texas. I write contemporary romance with spice and steam. I look forward to connecting with other authors and readers.

URL: tamimason.com

FB: facebook.com/tamimasonauthor

Scott Hill is a self-published poet with over 8 collections of poetry. He lives in Houston, Texas and writes about relationships, friendships, mental health, heartache, betrayal, and self-love. His collections can be found on Lulu.com and anywhere online where books are sold.

URL: www.lulu.com/spotlight/intotheeyepoetry

FB: facebook.com/scotthillpoetry

Intro: www.youtube.com/shorts/8Ap9NT5Feok

Maygon Lucart is a new, self published children’s author who has always had a love for reading and writing. She graduated from Dallas Baptist University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and attended the Masters of Clinical Psychology program at West TX University. She lives in Corinth, TX with her husband and young daughter. She is a huge bookworm, loves to travel, and appreciates fashion and good food. She hopes her book “The Fancy Flamingo” will encourage you to be open to a fun perspective on what it means to always be yourself, no matter how FANCY!

URL: www.thefancyflamingobook.com

FB: facebook.com/maygonleigh

From fantasy to horror to history, Fobbs provides a library of original comics and graphic novels for all ages and interests.

URL: www.fobbscreations.com

Eugenia Afanador Morefield, MS, LPC, NCC, and NBCC Fellow of Clinical Hypnotherapy is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Hypnotherapist who helps clients with issues related to physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual imbalances. She conducts an active counseling practice in the Houston area where she utilizes counseling modes as needed by clients: clinical psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, past-life regression, EMDR, and others. She's often contacted for services at Psychologytoday.com.  Eugenia is the author [as Eugenia Afanador] of Marlene and Me: I Discovered Spiritual Healing Through Resolving Past Life Traumas (Spirituality and Beyond, LLC, 2022), and Marlén y Yo: Cómo Sané Mi Espiritu Resolviendo Traumas De Vidas Pasadas (Spirituality and Beyond, LLC, 2023), the Spanish version of Marlene and Me. Both books are available on Amazon in paperback and Kindle. Through personal memoir, scholarship, poetic verse, and mystical insight, in Marlene and Me Eugenia teaches us that our ancestors are not only present in our history, epics, art, dreams, and aspirations, but also in the mysteries of our sub-conscious minds.

URL: Spiritualityandbeyond.com

FB: facebook.com/eugeniaafanadorauthor

Pat Daily is a polymath, serial entrepreneur, gamer, and the author of SPARK, a near future science fiction novel. Pat began his professional career as an engineer and Air Force test pilot. After leaving the military, Pat worked at NASA’s Johnson Space Center on both the Space Shuttle and International Space Station programs before launching his first company. He has worked globally as a human performance and safety consultant.   When not writing or trying to bring new airplane designs to life, Pat can be found gaming. He is a fan of role-playing games – particularly open worlds with engaging storylines where actions have consequences. Pat and his wife live in Houston.

URL: thepatdaily.com

FB: facebook.com/patdailyauthor

Isaiah Broussard is a Houston born independent cartoonist based in Austin, Texas. His work, “Crackers & White Wine” was named Houston’s best political webcomic by Houston Press. He also creates the all-ages comedy/horror comic “Transyltown” and is the illustrator of the wacky superhero/adventure comic “Help Wanted!”

URL: Brasscomics.com

FB: facebook.com/isaiah.broussard.1

Whitney McGruder is an author, editor, cosplayer, and self-proclaimed selfie queen. She can’t help but emulate strong female leads. While she’s a bit too obsessed with books, she puts her knowledge and experience to good use. McGruder strives to write, edit, spotlight, and indulge in inclusive stories.   McGruder believes that book publishing should be about community—not competition.

URL: witandtravesty.com

FB: facebook.com/witandtravesty

C. Stephen Hicks is an independent fantasy author from Houston. 

FB: facebook.com/C.StephenHicks

Tim Frankovich has been exploring fantastic worlds since third grade, when he cut up a grocery sack and drew a Godzilla-meets-superheroes story. Since then, he’s gotten a little bit better at the writing part (not so much with the drawing).

URL: www.timfrankovich.com

FB: facebook.com/timfrankovichauthor

Shalonda McFarland is an author of clean Christian fiction and non-fiction books. She likes to write about Christian Life, offering words of help in her non-fiction books, and telling unique stories that have a message and entertain, in her fiction books. Shalonda has written 8 books so far, in addition to journals, and work books. Shalonda is passionate about helping Christians navigate life and has books focused on finances and prayer. Mrs. McFarland is also a dynamic, heart-felt speaker, who delivers a biblically based message diverse with everyday examples.

URL: www.shalondamcfarland.com

FB: facebook.com/ShalondaMc

Intro: youtu.be/JuB1drqBUg8

Mike Vance is the author of 3 novels and 11 non-fiction books on Texas history, historic true crime, comedy, and sports history. That non-fiction work informs his historical novels. He has produced well over 150 award-winning videos including feature length documentaries, short films and television shows on a variety of Texas history stories. Mike traveled the English speaking world for 21 years doing stand-up comedy and fronting a band for which he wrote original music before settling into on-air radio and television work. He sometimes teaches Texas history at Rice University’s Glasscock School of Continuing Studies.

URL: www.mikevancewriter.com

FB: facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089589369280

Intro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvkA8DzIAog

Amanda Waters is a former journalist-turned-librarian, and author of feel-good, character driven love stories. She’s a midwestern girl currently living in Houston, Texas with her husband and their two children. When she’s not writing or hiding from the humidity, you can find her reading and drinking way too much coffee. Her highly rated novels You Again and With You are available now.

URL: www.amandawatersauthor.com

FB: facebook.com/amandawatersauthor

I make hand-crafted bookmarks.

FB: facebook.com/mamaleticiatx

Growing up, I have always loved to read. Growing up in Texas and the San Antonio area, I wanted to incorporate and create worlds that included Texas in them. I am a veteran and a student. I didn't start writing until August of 2023, when I wrote my first two books in a span of six weeks. I am currently working on the third book to finish The Vale Trilogy. I am also working on a new series, of which I have just finished book one. School has slowed me down with my writing, but it has been a blessing because I have met incredible people who have helped sculpt me into a better writer.

URL: https://linktr.ee/AustinBrowerAuthor?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=60e98e9e-ef37-482b-accf-b807d7d9ec2a

FB: facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555386538355

Thomas C. Jung is an author and screenwriter originally from New Orleans, Louisiana. He enjoys writing with his wife and son while surrounded with their dogs and cat, binging the latest drama series, yelling at his football team, and drinking coffee.  Thomas C. Jung began writing and illustrating the first Finish the Race book for his cars-obsessed son. Years later, his wife came across his draft and encouraged him to complete and publish the book. Thomas had so much fun writing the first book, he made it a series!

URL: jungworks.com

FB: facebook.com/thejungworks

Author of SAMAH THE SEED and THE SNEAKY SNACKER, Sarah Gowayed writes picture books, chapter books, middle grade, and young adult novels. Sarah’s love of writing began as soon as she could hold a crayon. Now preferring a pen or err… laptop, Sarah loves to write fun, yet meaningful stories that help children understand themselves and the world around them. She is the CEO and founder of the indie publishing company Sound Heart Kids. Sarah lives in Richmond, Texas with her husband and three children. With over ten years of homeschool experience from preK-12th grade, Sarah is a homeschool consultant, public speaker, and president and founder of the non-profit, Muslim Homeschool Association, America’s first national homeschool organization. Sarah has a B.A. in broadcast journalism from the University of Maryland College Park and an MBA from Saint Joseph’s University.

URL: www.sarahgowayed.com

FB: facebook.com/sarah.gowayed

Artisan of hand made leather journals, pencils, and bookmarks.

URL: www.etsy.com/shop/TheTurkishStyle

FB: facebook.com/sule.serim

Adam Holt wrote his first book at age 7. It was entitled The Space Vampire, it was three pages long, and it chronicled the life of a space vampire who shows up, eats the world, and then (drum roll) eats the moon. Unfortunately, The Space Vampire is currently unavailable, so I guess you'll have to settle for the Tully Harper Series, which follows a teen stowaway on his adventures to real places in our solar system. Enjoy sneaking into space. :)  Adam grew up in Friendswood, Texas, where he memorized all of R2D2's beeps and boops in Star Wars. His dad worked at NASA as a Flight Manager in Mission Control, and Adam served as the fundraising consultant on the Kickstarter campaign to restore Historic Mission Control, which raised over $500K for the project. Aside from writing novels, Adam teaches English, releases music under the name Lone Star Rambler, and writes poetry available in publications from Mutabulis Press and SMU. 

URL: adamholtwrites.com

FB: facebook.com/adahmholtwrites

Eagle-eyed proofreader. Friendly editor. Committed to your voice and your story. My passion is helping your book stand out from the crowd. My proofreader's eagle eye will eliminate errors while my empathetic editing will refine your narrative until it is crystal-clear.  Your writing is a road leading your reader into your world, where they live alongside your characters and share their journey. My editing removes the roadblocks and potholes represented by errors and unclear writing, and points your reader where you want them to go.

FB: facebook.com/stacey.michael.77

I am a self-published deaf children's book author and wrote "I Deaf-initely Can, Rhett the Heeler." It is written in my deaf dogs perspective as he shares his experiance at the shelter, meeting a deaf girl (me), getting adopted, learning sign language and showing the world that deaf are able. My illustrator is also deaf!

URL: www.rhetttheheeler.com 

FB: facebook.com/rhett_the_heeler

Deaf since birth, Tonia's journey is a testament to the indomitable spirit of the human soul.  She is a self-proclaimed writer, having written stories for as long as she can remember.  Tonia graduated from RIT in 1995 with a degree in Marketing.   She then worked for Xerox Corporation for 15 years before becoming a stay home mom for a few years.   Upon her move to Texas, she became an ASL teacher.  Tonia resides in the Austin, TX area with her 3 children and a menagerie of animals.   "Truth. Beauty. Freedom. Love. " is her first book.

URL: amzn.to/4aa8pIw

FB: facebook.com/tonia.fehrenbach

Intro: youtube.com/shorts/G-zPDEpUf98?si=mY37HeEIbeyjZ_Ig

Katherine Briggs crafted her first monster story at age three. Since graduating from crayons to laptop, she continues to devour and weave fantasy tales while enjoying chai tea. She, her co-adventurer husband, and rescue dog reside outside Houston, where she classically educates amazing middle school students, teaches ESL to adults, and enjoys studying other languages.

URL: katherinebriggs.com

My name is Bianca and I am an author. I’m a fairly new published author but I’ve been writing since I was 11 years old. I’m originally from Macon, Georgia with roots in Atlanta as well. I’ve resided in Texas for 9 years. I enjoy writing, obviously, reading, traveling and spending quality time with my family. My selected genre of writing, are self-help books and poetry. I believe that everyone, even a child, can benefit from reading and applying self-help and self- discovery books. It is my honor to be in the company of other seasoned, experienced, passionate, and knowledgeable writers alike myself.

URL: biancasbooks.com/sign-up

Intro: https://youtube.com/shorts/JIs95TCK8Y4?si=yzpyfz9EcZHdwBZn

Fawn Young was born and raised in northern Illinois. She’s a mother and grandmother. Fawn moved to Texas in 2011 and married her husband Mark Young in 2015.  Fawn has attended classes at both Rock Valley Community College in Rockford, IL and Houston Community College where she attended English and Creative Writing courses along with some psychology and sociology courses. She has written articles for many newspaper companies around Texas. 

URL: www.amazon.com/author/fawnyoung

FB: facebook.com/authorfawnyoung

Erica Henderson is a first-time children's book author, a professionally trained dancer, & certified doula based in Texas. Erica believes that the key to emotional health is found in who we surround ourselves with & how we handle our own sensibilities. Appropriately, the journey to this emotional health starts in childhood. Wanting to share the lessons she’s learned, ones gathered as a child and some grasped a little (a lot) later in life, Erica wrote Acire's Journey to Forgiveness Mountain about a young girl’s courageous voyage to learning how to heal when hurt. This book and Erica's central aim is to teach children about emotional, relational, & spiritual wholeness.

URL: www.compassdancepublishing.com

FB: facebook.com/aciresjourneybooks

Relvin Gonzalez is a Puerto Rican fiction author that skillfully captures the intrinsic darkness of the human mind. His thought-provoking storytelling pushes the limits of traditional genres. Gonzalez has written several books. His stories include his first novel, The Void Beyond the Walls, a dark literary fiction written in the point of view of a Texan serial killer who goes to Mars, the 444 mythological science fiction series, including the titles Hefnd, Path of the Hybrids, and Messengers Rising, and the psychedelic journey into madness, Glia, among others. Relvin lives in Austin, Texas with his wife and a dog that is more human than dog.

URL: relvingonzalez.com

FB: facebook.com/relvingonzalezrodriguez

I am a comic book writer and character creator. As an avid comic book reader and a decent artist, I was motivated to create comic characters at an early age. Over time after years of developing characters and creating various stories for RPGs I finally decided to try my hand at writing. I collaborated with three other writers for my first anthology, DMdouble Comics Volume 1. I have since written the continuations to the four stories in my first anthology. I was born and raised in Austin, Texas and have lived in Texas my whole life.

URL: dmdoublegames.com/dmdouble-comics/

FB: facebook.com/DMDComics

Hi, my name is S.L. Aubourg. I am a children’s book author and illustrator. I became an author and illustrator and founded Aubourg Illustration because it has always been a dream of mine. I believe I can make a difference in this word one book at a time.

URL: www.aubourgillustration.com

Intro: youtu.be/4mj4qYagTZc?si=xHydDgM0twqV9r00

𝗜𝗮𝗻 has captivated readers with his 𝗥𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗞𝗮𝘁𝗷𝗮 series, 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝘽𝙧𝙞𝙖𝙧, and 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙨𝙝 𝘾𝙖𝙣 𝙏𝙚𝙧𝙧𝙮. 𝗜𝗮𝗻 lives by the mantra, “I am just an old soldier who relishes writing about the complexities of life.”  𝗜𝗮𝗻 accolades are quite extensive. He has won numerous awards for writing. These awards range from four collegiate awards in journalism from 𝗧𝗲𝘅𝗮𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗧𝗜𝗣𝗔) to countless literary awards from various organizations. 𝗜𝗮𝗻’s 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝘽𝙧𝙞𝙖𝙧 has won nine literary awards and 𝗜𝗮𝗻’s 𝘽𝙚𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙮𝙖𝙡 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙒𝙞𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣 has won three. He has received awards from 𝗟𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝗨𝗽 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝗥𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗼 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗿𝗱 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀, 𝗧𝘆𝗽𝗲𝘀𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗪𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿’𝘀 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱, and 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀.

URL: iangriffinbooks.com/home

FB: facebook.com/IanGriffinBooks

Daniel Wiebe is a USMC veteran, firefighter/paramedic, and author of grimdark fantasy.

FB: facebook.com/theseverancetrilogy

J.A. Guynn lives in Alvin, Texas. When he is not writing, he enjoys reading a variety of genres and watching movies with his librarian wife. J.A. Guynn is an avid desktop gamer. He is a former member of Bay Area Writers League and has participated in writing panels as a moderator and panelist at BrazCon. The online journal, Setu, has published two of his flash fictions. His Branded trilogy was born from a three NaNoWriMo wins.

URL: www.3220group.com/ja-books

FB: facebook.com/JAGuynnAuthor

Never take life too seriously, 'cause that's when you have to grow up. And everybody knows, grownups don't have any fun.  - The only thing I know for sure, is that I know nothing for sure. -  -BOS

URL: www.amazon.com/stores/Burkley-Orion-Smith/author/B0BMNV16QS?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

FB: facebook.com/Nobody.TheBadMan

Brad is the author of the novel "Fear Not The Dead" (Unveiling Nightmares, 2024) and upcoming novel "The Night Crew" (Crystal Lake Publishing, 2025).   He lives in Central Texas with his wife Terri. Together, they have 5 kids that keep them constantly busy. During the day, he is an Account Manager for an online software company. At night, he enjoys listening to the little voices in his head and jotting down the stories they tell him.  A lifelong fan of Horror, Brad pulls inspiration from everyone from Edgar Allan Poe to Stephen King.

URL: www.bradricks.com

FB: facebook.com/BradRicksAuthor

Derrick Whitsett is an African American gay man, from Brooklyn, New York. He completed his B.S. in Hospitality Management while writing several collections of short stories and poems. A recipient of the Lou Rivers Drama Award for the musical, 'Love Scenario', he has written an array of literature about his perspective on the Black experience. He is the author of Aarav's Note and Seropositive.

FB: facebook.com/derrick.whitsett.7

Veronica Smith is a lover of all things horror. Whether she’s reading, writing, or watching; that’s what you will find her doing when she isn’t at her day job. She treats every day as if it was Halloween and hasn’t yet been fired for decorating her office as if it’s a haunted house. She’s been writing since 2014, when her first short story was published, and works on several projects simultaneously. She lives in Katy with her husband of over thirty years.

URL: linktr.ee/mistressofhorror

Denise Ditto is the author of an International Award Winning Children's Chapter Book Series titled, "The Tooth Collector Fairies." These books encourage children to brush their teeth and teach life lessons. Denise is a native Houstonian who obtained a Professional Writing degree from UH-D and graduated Magnate cum laude in 2007. She has been an active member of the American Business Women's Asso. since 2012. As a memer, she received the Woman of Excellence award from the Federation of Houston Professional Women in 2021.

URL: www.toothcollectorfairies.com

FB: facebook.com/DeniseDittoKids

Leigh lives in Texas with her family of gremlins and their amazing dogs. With a light heart and a dark soul, she craves unhappy endings and questionable characters.   Growing up, she spent most of her time in the land of fictional characters and kept her head buried in a book. With ideas continually running around in her strange mind, she decided to dip her toes into writing.  Leigh loves staying in touch with her fans. You can follow her through her newsletter and many social media sites. She is very active in the writing community.

URL: www.leighmhall.com

FB: facebook.com/authorlmhall

Desiree Calderon de Fawaz is an award-winning author/illustrator on a mission to bring diversity into the multimedia world. While her first literary project was writing and illustrating the magical tale of a loving Lebanese grandma, she's now fully immersed in a YA, Mexican-inspired trilogy featuring a strong and witty female protagonist. Yet, that's not all. Desiree often feels the need to tell stories in a variety of ways. Be it through acrylics, pastels, various types of clay, poetry, or even film, she'll willfully go where creativity takes her.

URL: www.desireecalderondefawaz.com

FB: facebook.com/desireecalderondefawaz?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Punjamean Martin is a commodity of Houston, Texas. Although she grew up indigent, her life was full of escapades and adventure. She has followed her vivid imagination toward a path of writing screenplays, songs, and even a children’s book. Her creative writing has garnered a Remi Award for her first screenplay. She is petite, fascinated by anything related to competition, and loves alternative rock music. Like The Rainbow Girls, Punjamean is tough and stands for what she believes in.

URL: punjameanmartin.ampbk.com

Intro: youtu.be/L582hpRAC6k?si=MtQ6cWUlHWbbvhZW

Identify the genre section in which you prefer to have your space. Many authors have work in multiple genres, so it is okay that you promote varied work. I'm not including a YA section, so please choose the genre that best fits your work.

URL: www.sldooley.com

FB: facebook.com/SL_Dooley

Abby Goldsmith is the author of the Torth series, which starts with MAJORITY and was originally serialized on Wattpad and Royal Road with 750,000+ reads. She has sold short works to Escape Pod and Writer's Digest Books, having attended the Odyssey Fantasy Writing Workshop. Goldsmith is a 2D and 3D game animator, has lived on all three coasts of the United States, and is married to her favorite reader.

URL: abbygoldsmith.com

FB: facebook.com/AbbyGoldsmith

hal evans’ debut novel, Come day In Night, earned the 2023 Nautilus Gold Medal and IBPA Benjamin Franklin Silver Medal Awards in Teen Fiction. His volumes of children’s poetry have also earned acclaim. If I Weren’t Me was a Finalist for the 2018 National Council of Teachers of English Award for Excellence in Children’s Poetry. ARTYFACTS was listed on the Children’s Book Council Showcase in 2021, 2022, and 2023. Additionally, hal has written 30 produced plays, hundreds of published articles, several commissioned songs, and far too many emails and texts. His acting credits include film, tv, stage, radio, and standup. hal has directed 170+ theatre productions and is founding director of Troupe d’ Jour, Intrepid Fringe, and Midsummer Shakespeare Company. 

URL: www.halevanspoet.com

FB: facebook.com/halevansthepoet

Swiss-American artist, writer, and photographer John Bernhard is renowned for his diverse creative endeavors. With 11 monographs, he has garnered global recognition. In 2011, he published the captivating road trip memoir "America's Call." His latest literary venture, "Drift of Fate," released in 2024, marks Bernhard's debut into fiction, delving into the profound depths of human existence.

URL: www.johnbernhard.net

FB: facebook.com/john.bernhard1

Claire Theriot Mestepey is the creator of Whimsy Word Search, with over 90 coloring books on Amazon. What gives her story of a strong woman trying to build a business while raising a happy family a twist is that she has a severe physical disability.   In 2020, Claire finished her first full-length novel, Pillars. The Modern Romance Fantasy novel is about living with a disability, magic, and true love. The second novel in this series, Realms, was published in May 2023. And the third book in the series, Horror, was released in May 2024.

URL: www.whimsywordsearch.com

FB: facebook.com/WhimsyWordSearch

Carl was born and raised in the rural Thumb Area of Michigan. His primary school years were spent learning in an old two-room schoolhouse, working summers on his uncle’s farm, and listening to his grandmother’s stories from her tiny trailer home, sifting through drawers of ancient photographs while savoring her freshly baked breads. Those experiences shaped his love of simplicity and storytelling.  After receiving a Creative Writing MA from Central Michigan University, he embarked on a career in business that took him – and his young family – around the world, while continuing to write and submit poetry, occasionally published in small presses. After a 30-year career in finance, telling stories with numbers, he has returned to the roots given him by his grandmother. ​ Carl lives with his family in McKinney, TX.

URL: carlreinelt.com

FB: facebook.com/reineltcarl

INSPIRED BY HER JOURNEY WITH HER PREMATURE DAUGHTERS, CANDICE HAS EMBARKED ON TWO IMPACTFUL VENTURES. FOR HER DAUGHTER LAYLA, SHE AUTHORED A HEARTFELT BOOK CHRONICLING LAYLA'S JOURNEY OF RESILIENCE AND TRIUMPH. ADDITIONALLY, FOR HER DAUGHTER MELODY, CANDICE FOUNDED MELODY'S LITTLE LIBRARY, AN INITIATIVE AIMED AT SUPPORTING FAMILIES WITH PREMATURE INFANTS IN NEONATAL CARE UNITS BY PROVIDING A CURATED COLLECTION OF BOOKS TO FOSTER PARENTAL BONDING AND ENHANCE THE DEVELOPMENTAL EXPERIENCE OF PRETERM BABIES.

URL: www.Candicej9nes.net

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Intro: https://youtu.be/lREDDYTJqJA

I was born in Galveston, TX and raised in the Houston area. In middle school, I fell in love with two life-long pursuits: space and writing. I knew I wanted to work at NASA and write on the side, and lo and behold, that’s exactly what I’ve ended up doing.

URL: justindoyle.mailerpage.io

FB: facebook.com/JustinDoyleAuthor

Tricia L. Sanders writes cozy mysteries and women's fiction with a dash of romance and a sprinkling of snark to raise the stakes. Her heroines are humorous women embarking on journeys of self-discovery all the while doing so with class and sass. Tricia is a recent transplant to Texas, but she's still an avid St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan, so don't get between her and the television when a game is on. A former instructional designer and corporate trainer, she traded in curriculum writing for novel writing, because she hates bullet points and loves to make stuff up. And fiction is more fun than training guides and lesson plans.

URL: www.triciasanders.com

FB: facebook.com/authortricialsanders

Dr. Sims is an award-winning educational leader who has written a special book that explores the significance of Juneteenth. Through her engaging and beautifully illustrated book, she takes us on a journey to learn about the history and joy of Juneteenth in a way that is both meaningful and informative. Dr. Sims is also the Founder & CEO of Literacy 4 Life Tx. She is on a mission to ensure that all children have access to diverse libraries in the home.

Nathaniel Davis is an American self-published author who goes by the pen name, “Natrix.” He began publishing the Peanut Butter and Jam series of children’s books in 2018. In 2019 he also began publishing a series of early readers, for emergent readers, within the Peanut Butter and Jam series. In 2020 he started the Peanut Butter and Jam channel on YouTube, featuring new side stories with characters from the Peanut Butter and Jam series along with videos where emergent readers can follow along while Natrix reads aloud. Also within the same year, he started the Peanut Butter and Jam podcast which features short exclusive audio stories written and narrated by Natrix. Inspired by prior education and experience as a teacher, Natrix has crafted a children’s book series that touches on multiple themes, including friendship, loss, healing, and new beginnings. He currently resides in Houston, TX with his family.

URL: swipepublications.com

FB: facebook.com/peanutbutter.andjam.90

Ronnie Ashmore is the author of over 20 books mostly westerns and crime fiction who enjoys traveling, golf, and cigars.

FB: facebook.com/Ronnieashmorebooks

Melissa Solis resides in the great state of Texas. She spends most of her time with her loving husband of nineteen years raising their four beautiful daughters. Her creativity began with the art of dog grooming, beginning with the Houston SPCA shelter dogs twenty years ago and her passion grew from there as she built a successful business. In her spare time, she takes her imagination to the page. She has always loved building a world of interesting characters and letting them tell their story. When she's not writing, she's devouring books and enjoying her family and pets.

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Alexandra Burnett resides just outside of Houston, Texas with her husband, daughter, kitties, and corgi, all of whom drive her crazy from time to time.  When she’s not embellishing a passion-filled love scene or crafting someone’s gruesome death, she enjoys bingeing on her Asian dramas, jammin’ to music, watching movies (new or old), being a couch potato, going to her mixed martial arts classes to counteract being a couch potato, and of course, reading. Alexandra graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University with a degree that, like the majority of college graduates throughout history, she never used. While a career in banking was undeniably educational, her passion was writing and the true career she wanted for herself. Alexandra’s greatest desire, aside from being a good mom and wife, is to deliver intriguing and tantalizing stories to readers that will keep them on the edge of their seats. She hopes you will follow her into her world of murder, suspense, and steamy romance.

URL: www.alexandra-burnett.com

FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090920847466

Intro: youtu.be/IvilargIuJE

For most of my life I have been a card-carrying member of the "Couch Potato Club," scared of all things creepy crawly that lurked around in the big bad outdoors!     In 2016 that all changed when I picked up my camera and discovered nature photography. Since then, I have traveled around my home state of Texas, the country, and the world taking pictures of all sorts of things I never knew existed, developing a love for those creepy crawlies, and seeing a part of our world that I never dreamed I would discover: The Amazing Outdoors!​     As I traveled and photographed and learned, I was (and still am) in awe of the beauty that has been surrounding me all this time... right outside my front door! ​     Inspired by what I've experienced and discovered, I'm so excited to share with you my award-winning children's books. All of my books are written with the goal of introducing children to the beauty and wonder of nature, instilling in them a sense of adventure, and encouraging them to get out and make their own discoveries.

URL: cheryljohnsonauthor.com

FB: facebook.com/backyardbirdnerd

I have been writing since childhood and have 5 books.

FB: facebook.com/profile.php?id=61561290440956

Tarif was born in Damascus, Syria in 1957 and started writing short stories and articles in his early years of elementary school and free style poetry in his college years. He organized many poetry recitals in Houston from year 2009 to 2024, in Arabic and English.  Between 2011 and 2017, he published 3 books in poetry documenting the Arab Spring and one in short stories describing life under dictatorship. In 2018, he published his 5th book ‘Hearts, Tears and the Journey of Life’ that contains collective poems of Love, Lamenting and Meditation, Middle Eastern Style. In 2020 came his first children’s book ‘A Tale of Seven Phones’ which blew the whistle on the younger generation’s addiction to smart phones. In 2021, he published ‘What’s Special about Judy’. In 2022, he published 2: ‘Me, My Friend and the Monster’ and ‘What’s Special about Richie’. In 2023, he published 3: ‘Alien’s Homework’, ‘Turtle Meets Genie’ and ‘The Great Half-A-Dozen Children’s Stories’.

URL: AuthorAgha.com 

FB: facebook.com/tarif.youssefagha

A YA fantasy author with books that can border Middle grade, CH tackles difficult topics with language and explanation younger readers can grasp. With 5 published works and several more coming this year, he is still defining what he is as a writer.

FB: facebook.con/swampislandwords

Oscar Whiting is an author of heartfelt and haunting fantasy. His storytelling began with a guitar, playing all over from dive bars in Texas to London’s West End. He found songwriting to be a gateway into the world of fiction. Now, he enjoys exploring what lurks in the shadows, and invites you to read along.

URL: grimlockcove.com

FB: facebook.com/61550816781612

Seriah Young is a college student who wrote her first book "Outbreak at Bloomington Heights" at 16. She got into writing at a young age. She writes YA, Science Fiction, and Romance. 

Storytelling has always been a part of Kay Melbrell’s life–from elaborate make-believe as a kid to theater in high school to adding backstories to electrons in college as she pursued an undergraduate degree in Physics. Fate converged when she was invited to play in a tabletop role playing game. Asked to bring a short backstory, Kay couldn’t help herself and wrote several pages where others wrote a paragraph.   And even that was not enough. She had more to explore in the world and characters she had created. So in 2017, she started writing The Lost Spark. Five years later she published it and hasn’t stopped writing since.   Currently, she lives in Texas and writes noblebright fantasy and science fiction stories where life can be hard but hope always finds a way.

URL: kaymelbrell.com

FB: facebook.com/kaymelbrellbooks

Rachel, the Texan behind the pen name R. A. Cooper, writes progression fantasy, blending LitRPG and western cultivation to explore characters’ journey of power and self-discovery. Juggling family and a number of questionable ‘pets,’ she draws additional inspiration from a love of legends, the paranormal, travels, and neuropsychology. Fast-paced stories that weave reality and fantasy are her cup of tea. Somehow, amongst it all, hope remains a steadfast companion for herself, the characters, and her readers alike.  She co-authors with L. M. Hughes in the Uncharted Bloodlines Universe.

URL: www.unchartedbloodlines.com

FB: facebook.com/UnchartedBloodlines

Ynes Freeman is an award-winning gothic fiction author she is the publisher at Memento Vivere Press. Her work is beautiful, intense, and deep. She believes writing is the secret to immortality and that authors live forever through their books, changing the lives of people they will never meet. Her wish is for all creatives to believe in themselves and that their stories are worth telling. Under a variety of pen names, Ynes’s work has appeared in Everyday Fiction ezine, Primal Elements (a poetry collection), The Order of Us (a Moms Who Write anthology), Dragons Within, and other anthologies.

URL: mementoviverepress.com

FB: facebook.com/mementoviverepress

Shannon L. Mokry has lives in the Greater Austin Area for over 25 yrs. Between raising her daughters and writing over 20 children's books, she couldn't imagine living anywhere else. She started her journey writing children's books in 2016 and added illustrating in 2018. All of her books combine elements of purpose and whimsy, making each of her books a must have on children's bookshelves around the world.

URL: www.sillygeesepublishing.com

FB: facebook.com/shannonlmokry

Charlotte Mae Mokry is 13 years old and loves to tell stories. She is the youngest member of her family and published her first book at the age of 9. Her imagination is wild and takes her on some very creative adventures. Her favorite books are mysteries, that made it a natural leap to writing mysteries. She especially likes mysteries with an element of real-life woven in. She has written three books so far, will there be more? We hope so.

Stalina Emmanuelle Villarreal is a deep-watching ekphrastic poet, a photographic eco-essayist, a broad-stroke sketch artist, a sonic improv performer, a sound-sensitive literary translator, and an assistant professor of English. Her bilingualism stems from her 1.5-generation experience being both Mexican and Xicanx. Her debut collection of poetry and creative nonfiction is called Watcha (Deep Vellum). Her poetry can be found in the Rio Grande Review, Texas Review, The Acentos Review, Defunkt Magazine, and elsewhere. Her published translations of poetry include Enigmas by Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, Photograms of My Conceptual Heart Absolutely Blind by Minerva Reynosa, Kilimanjaro by Maricela Guerrero, and Postcards in Braille by Sergio Pérez Torres. Stalina is the recipient of the Inprint Donald Barthelme Prize in Poetry. 

URL: www.stalinavillarreal.com

Azalea is the self-published children's book author of "Papá mi superhéroe" and "Dad My Superhero". Her books celebrate her Mexican heritage and are based on moments in her childhood that shaped her into the creative, tenacious woman she is today. As a Houston native, Azalea embraces her passion for the arts through music, cooking, and writing. When Azalea isn't working on her next book, she enjoys spending the day at the park with her husband, daughter, and mini-schnauzer's: Milo & Ellie. "My mission is to bring joy and hope to families through my writing."

URL: payhip.com/leeresflorecer

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Intro: youtu.be/wuLIqhgrxeI

Terri Sabol’s debut children’s book, “Oscar and Emmy Get Rescued”, was inspired by the adoption of her two kittens after meeting them during a volunteer shift at an animal shelter in Sugar Land. Terri started the ‘Oscar and Emmy’ book series to promote compassion towards animals, to inform people about rescue and adoption, to inspire people to do something related to rescue (adopt, foster, volunteer, or donate), and to entertain children by showcasing her two adorable kittens. There are now 8 books in the series, plus the original book has a Spanish/English Edition.  In addition to her Oscar and Emmy Series, Terri has also written several other books showing off her writing skills, including "Green With Envy", "Kneading a Winning Idea", and "Raccoon Reunion", all dealing with topics like perseverance, jealousy, appreciating what you have, and anxiety.  Terri has a brand new series coming out in 2025 all about animals.   When Terri isn’t writing, she loves to travel and visit with family and friends. 

URL: www.terrisabol.com

FB: facebook.com/OscarAndEmmyBooks

Kathleen J. Shields is a prolific writer of multiple genres. She has more than 40 published books, many of which have won numerous book awards. She writes rhyming educational and inspirational children's books, Christian fiction, tween adventure stories, informative and educational, as well as How To books.

URL: www.kathleenjshields.com

FB: facebook.com/author.kathleenjshield

Intro: youtube.com/shorts/9N5WMj5Sf0Q

Always a lover of all things book related, Jacquelyn started her professional writing career as a journalist in the U.S. Navy. After serving almost 10 years on active duty, she settled into writing in other official government capacities where she finally had time to dive into her true passion of creative writing. She now lives in Fort Worth, Texas, with her son and two dogs.

URL: www.jacquelynchilds.com

FB: facebook.com/profile.php?id=61561169354940

Intro: www.youtube.com/shorts/jY2hD87Ahl0

Michelle Kolodziejczyk, pen name Aunt Shelly, is a special education teacher in Texas. She has been writing poems or singing made-up tunes to her students since she began working with children in 2009. She wrote her first children’s book in 2010, "These White Feathers." She was born and raised in Texas and loves to help children learn through play, creativity, and imagination!

URL: www.shellycreatesit.com

FB: facebook.com/shellycreatesit

Heather Camacho’s mission is to tell stories of love and faith, dedicating her craft to sharing the testimonies, truths, and promises of the Word with readers worldwide. A Midwesterner turned Texan, she resides on a small ranch in the southern coastal region with her husband, three kids, and their many animals. When she isn’t writing, reading, or homeschooling, she enjoys sewing clothes for her children, making quilts for her friends and spending time with her horses.

URL: www.heathercamacho.com

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Lapetra Collins, an artist with a mind of wonders, draws her inspiration from the tumultuous waves of her emotions and her relentless drive to break free from the confines of her own mind. Her heart is not only warmed, but set ablaze by the vivid images she translates onto canvas, each brushstroke a testament to the depths of her creativity. Balancing the demands of her artistic fervor with her responsibilities as a mother to her two delightful children and a supportive wife to her loving partner, Lapetra finds solace in the harmonious rhythm of her days. Yet, in the quiet moments when her fingertips are not stained with paint and her home is not abuzz with familial chatter, she extends her empowering reach to offer self-healing to those in need, a beacon of light in a world often overshadowed by darkness.

URL: mythical-melanin.printify.me

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Undre Hooper, a dreamer enraptured by the realms of fantasy and romance, draws his inspiration from the legendary tales of other authors. His heart is warmed by the laughter of his small but loving family, the loyal companionship of his pets, and the freedom of the great outdoors that he embraces with open arms. As an airman in the proud U.S. Air Force, Undre’s sense of duty and honor is a testament to his unwavering commitment. And above all, he cherishes his role as a devoted father, a noble pursuit that fills his days with joy and purpose. From the sprawling landscapes of the magnificent state of Texas, Undre’s spirit is as vast and boundless as the open sky.

URL: www.thetalesofplanetink.com

FB: facebook.com/undre.hooper

Kyndra Hatch grew up with a fascination for science fiction and a deep interest in ancient civilizations, a combination which fuels her active imagination. After twelve exciting years as an archaeologist, Kyndra pursues a passion for writing and has discovered her works have a decidedly science fiction romantic flair. She is a USA Today bestselling author.  Kyndra also writes science fiction, horror, and dark humor short stories as L.K. Hatchett.

URL: kyndrahatch.com

FB: facebook.com/kyndrahatch

Escapism is Brandi's drug of choice. As a child, she was frustrated that her existence was confined to this reality, and she did everything she could to find a way out. Reading and writing stories made it bearable. Whether it was Thor’s Bifrost, the wardrobe of Narnia, or the mirror in Stephen R. Donaldson’s Mordant’s Need duology, she was hooked. Now, she tell her own stories of escape. She creates and invites others to find solace, adventure, love, and passion in fantasy realms, outer space, and reinvented parallel realities. This door is always open. 

URL: www.thebookishberg.com

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K.N. Martin, a weaver of fantastical tales, first discovered the magic of storytelling in third grade with a (probably unreadable) chapter book titled "From Jen to Jennifer." This early spark fanned into a lifelong passion for crafting worlds where imagination thrives.  Currently residing in Houston, Texas, Martin draws inspiration from her dual identities – a dedicated educator by day and a writer by night. Witnessing the magic of literacy unfold in her classroom fuels her desire to create stories that resonate with young readers. But the path wasn't always clear. One day, she decided to face her fears and write, giving birth to the thrilling adventures that now await her readers.

URL: knmartin.net

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Alice Moma, originally from Africa and now a U.S. citizen, resides in Houston, Texas with her husband and has three grown children. She is active in church ministries and enjoys reading and uplifting worship music. With over 30 years of experience as a Special Education teacher in the Houston Independent School District, she has been recognized as Teacher of the Year and Employee of the Month multiple times. Alice is passionate about writing stories that spark conversations among children and their parents, teachers, siblings, and friends, promoting positive character development among young boys and girls.

URL: www.christianfaithpublishing.com/books/?book=kalus-adventures-dancing-with-the-enemy

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Hello! I am the traditionally published author of two paranormal romantasy books, Adele Wolf and The Emergence Sera. When I'm not wrangling a house full of rescued pups, you will typically find me on my porch with a cup of coffee and my laptop.

URL: jenniferdtorseth.com

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Phillip Martin Johnson has lived in Houston, TX for most of his life. After a rewarding career in design, he is happily retired and pursuing a new passion. He brings a new and compassionate view to the discussion about personal dignity and human with this, his first novel.

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Jessica Raney is a Houston-area author who writes horror and dark fantasy. Originally from southeastern Ohio, she uses her Appalachian roots to dig deep for stories filled with magic and monsters, often blending genres to create noir and gothic vibes. When not writing, she loves art, movies, and good gumbo.

URL: www.jessicaraney.com

FB: facebook.com/Jraney.37

Annemarie (A.J.) Diaz writes to create works that will be encouraging and uplifting, without discounting or denying life's difficulties.      A.J. is a lifelong lover of nature and animals, finding inspiration and joy in the beauty of God's creation. After writing in a business context for many years, she authored her first book My Beautiful Bellissima: Stories of Love and Heeling in 2023, a compilation of stories centered around the dogs she has loved and learned from, and also sharing her own struggles with fear and anxiety, which were overcome with the help of feral adoptee named Bellissima.     Annemarie has a passion for fostering reconciliation, reconciliation between humans and the natural world, humans and God, and humans and one another. She lives in Central Texas with her husband Shaniko, mother-in-law, and three almost-perfect fur babies.

URL: ajdiaz-author.com

FB: facebook.com/annemarie.diaz.7

D. G. McCool Jr. also known as Del was always a fan and reader of Science Fiction from his childhood to his days in the US military. Authors from Ray Bradbury, Isaac Asimov, H.G. Wells, and others filled his head with the world that “could be” if we only imagined. Also being a follower of ancient history has created a fertile place for stories to grow. Del started his own sci-fi writing in elementary school with a short story. Over the years he has written several short stories and in 2021 started publishing novels.

URL: sandel-writers.com

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