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Angela Albee: I was born in 1975, just a few years shy of Woodstock (I feel I missed out. Hippie at heart). Born and raised in the small town of Two Rivers, WI, I've always enjoyed the outdoors. I have a BA in Writing and have been writing poetry and short stories for about 10+ years. Some of my work is on the morbid and dark side, but those are the words that seem to flow from the depths of my mind. Published works of poetry in various anthologies from www.poetry.com, such as America at the Millennium, As Seasons Change to name a couple. Also, I have two poems published in Muse Whispers Vol. 1, through www.midnightedition.com.Danielle Ackley-McPhail: With Yesterday's Dreams, her first novel, she explores the rich mythology of her Celtic heritage and her own longtime fascination with fantasy. At the turn of the new year she completed the sequel, Tomorrow's Memories, and is currently looking for a home for it. Her work has also appeared in the November 2002 issue of Sabledrake Magazine (www.sabledrake.com) and will be included in the upcoming anthology, Through a Glass Darkly, being released by Lite Circle Publications. Danielle lives in New York with her husband, Mike, mother-in-law Teresa, and four extremely spoiled cats.
Sarah Ball: is a writer of popular womens romantic comedy, with titles including Nine Months and Marry Me. She lives in Cambridge with her husband and two children. Visit her website for book information, news, writing tips and more.
Jessica Barone: is a descendant of Irish and Italian immigrants who came to America in the late 1800's and early 1900's. She has always felt a deep pull to her Ancient Irish Heritage. Perhaps that is why she chose this field of work, taking after such other Irish Literary giants as Bram Stoker. Jessica writes in the Gothic/Horror/Fantasy genres. Her published novels currently include "Eternal Night" and "The Requiem" (Publish America, Inc.) Aside from writing, she works as a Professor of American History and Professional Writing Tutor. Jessica enjoys traveling, reading, and studying ancient history. She uses historical facts in all her works, tying the fiction close to actual places and events. She believes the closer you bring a work of fiction to the truth, the better you will be able to pull a reader into your tale.
Lauralee Bliss: is an award-winning author of inspirational fiction in both print and e-book. She enjoys writing novels that are reminiscent of a roller coaster ride for the reader. Her desire is that readers will come away with both an entertaining story and a lesson that ministers to the heart. Her e-books have won numerous distinctions, including the Reviewers Choice Award with Scribes World Reviews, Best Book of 2001 with Inscriptions, and has finaled twice in the 2002 and 2003 EPPIE awards put out by EPIC. Lauralee is the founder of Christian E-Authors and is a member of EPIC and ACRW. Lauralee's newest release under L. R. Bliss is her historical Civil War adventure, IN THE CROSSFIRE by Awe-Struck E-Publishing. Visit her web site to find out more about this book and other titles.
Elena Bowman is a published Science Fiction and Mystery Romance Author, her official website includes excerpts, reviews and other information about her and her books, from her Sarah's Landing Series: "Contact", "The Telepaths of Theon", "The Barbarians", and "Genesis" to her latest, "Time In A Rift". Other books include: her mystery novel, "The House On The Bluff", "The Contact", the true stories of an unusual contact with a would be Hollywood Pretender, and "The Chronicles of Boston Blackie" the 125 days in Hell of a World War II Veteran. Also included in her website is an excerpt from her husband James' historical novel, "The Continuum", the story of Mankind from the colonization of Earth down to the division of time at "O" B.C. She is presently working on her latest mystery novel, "The Gatekeeper's Realm" a sequel to The House On The Bluff.
Michele Wallace Campanelli: is a National Best-selling author. She was born on the Space Coast of Florida where she resides with her husband, Louis V. Campanelli III. She is the author in over 22 short story books and has penned several novels including, Keeper of the Shroud and Margarita published by Americana Books. Her personal editor is Fontaine M. Wallace.
James Chancellor: has been interested in writing since his early school years; however, it remained a secret hobby for much of his life. The Internet became an educational tool for him as he began to seriously study the craft of writing. He learned much through trial and error, as do most successful authors. Mr. Chancellor’s professional career got off the ground when he won two awards for writing song lyrics. He also found encouragement when he joined the Red River Songwriters Association. This led to his desire to write novels and screenplays. The imagination and creative ability of the author convinced Kanto Productions of Simi Valley, California to option his script entitled, Murder Justified. The publisher of Why, Daddy, Why, is a new electronic publisher operated by the owner of a mainline publishing company that was in business for over sixteen years. Why Daddy Why? From the first page to the epilogue, readers will ask, “Is this a man or a demon, and what is he going to do next?” No one could stop the evil raging within this husband and father—an evil that hungered for blood and revenge.
Todd Cheney: has been writing for five years. His first novel, The Seventh Circle, is a swords and sorcery fantasy tale set in a world of ages long past. It is now available from www.iuniverse.com and soon to be available from www.amazon.com among others. Mr. Cheney has always loved fantasy and science fiction writing and he cites Robert Jordan, Orson Scott Card and L. Ron Hubbard as some of his biggest influences. He lives in Wisconsin, U.S.A
Wilson Crawford: a native of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, has just released his second book, entitled "The Envelope". Like his first book, "Two Summers Too Hot", the story is about life in a small, southern town. In retrospect, he has been researching this book his entire life. Crawford has always had a love for reading and writing. In elementary and junior high school, he wrote poetry and plays. In high school, he continued to write and expanded his reading to encompass many of the timeless classics. One of his favorite books is To Kill a Mockingbird, a literary classic that is also based in a small southern town.
Frederick L. Cuthbertson: ordained minister, presently serves as an associate of the Pentecostal Faith Assembly Church in Philadelphia, Pa. affiliated with the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World, Inc. He attended Philadelphia Public Schools and graduated from Simon Gratz High School in 1971. He has authored two previous books, The Sayings of the late Bishop William W. Tucker and an e-book, Reflections from a Concerned Christian. He attended the Christian Research and Development Institute for a year in the study of Church Growth in Philadelphia, Pa. He was married in 1979 to Brenda Campbell and has two daughters, Freda and Melanie. Author of "The Sayings of the late Bishop William W. Tucker, Infinity Publishing.com, "Thought-provoking book cuts to the heart of issues that affect today's church"! ISBN 0-7414-0515-6.
Marjorie Doughty: I have published two books, "Memoirs of an Insignificant Dragon," available on Amazon.com, is a memoir of my 12 years in Vietnam and Thailand during the war. It is a story of civilians, particularly women, and their sense of humor that held families together during this time of many separations. My other book "Re-enactment," is a paranormal novel of a "spirit" taking over the body of descendants of slave owners, during the Civil War Re-enactments and committing murder. This is available through www.publisher@ebooksonthenet. I am a journalist and have been a newspaper editor.
Wendy J. Dunn: Passionate about the Tudor period since childhood, Wendy J. Dunn is the author of Dear Heart, How Like You This? - a novel recounting the tragic story of Anne Boleyn - as well as the on-line editor of Suite101.com’s respected Tudor England site. Born in Melbourne, Australia, she is married and has three sons and one daughter. A university graduate, Wendy worked as a teacher before taking leave to care for her youngest child and concentrate on her writing. Nominated for the 2003 Glyph Award in fiction, Dear Heart, How Like You This? has been described as, 'Seriously one of the best novels ever written about Anne Boleyn's life.'
Jo Dunningham: Although new to writing and illustrating books for children, Jo Dunningham has been telling stories and drawing pictures to amuse her children for about 20 years. Having taken several unexpected twists and turns along life’s path, Jo has over the last few years changed her career and lifestyle completely. Jo lives in Wiltshire, England with her husband, three of their five children and their youngest granddaughter. With a fresh approach to life, Jo now finds time for the things she enjoys most, i.e., her family and her writing resulting in the release of 'Being Kind to George' soon to be followed by 'Why does the tooth fairy want my teeth?' which she is currently working on. 'Being Kind to George' is published by Writers Exchange E-Publishing.
S. L. Givhan is the author of the novel, In Search of A Quiet Place, The Jade Sheldon Story. A womans gradual rise to fame. (Xlibris Press April 2001) I’ll Holler At You, Personal Essays With An Edge (Imprintbooks January 2003) and A Forward Motion, An interracial romance set in the seventies. (Imprintbooks June 2003) booksbyslgivhan.com. Longer bio at: www.xlibris.com/SLGivhan.html.
G.A. Hauser: After a career in the Seattle Police Department, which included a shoot out at a Wells Fargo Bank and a subsequent appearance on America's Most Wanted Television Show, I decided that a career change was in order. "In the Shadow of Alexander, A Soldier's Tale" is my first published novel. I currently reside in Hertfordshire, England.
Will Kalif: lives in massachusetts with his two children and his crazy cat Ditto. By day he works in the hi-tech industry and by night he works on his website and writes fantasy fiction. Fulcrum Shift is his first novel.
Kevin Anthony Kautzman: is a midwestern author with two self published novels and a third on the way! The first novel, called [T-], is a ten day nightmare-fantasy about the coming end of the world, the narrator driven onward through desparing delight faced with the black light of the coming end. The second novel, called Cocktail, is mostly about drinking, but it also has something to do with Karma, etymology, and a certain PhD candidate named Ronnie Karman. Kevin also writes short fiction and nonfiction prose whenever the mood strikes. When he's not writing he practices Aikido, works in a used book store, and contemplates eschatology while testing out new tantric moves with his loved One.
Daniel S. Kellogg: lives a few miles outside of Boulder Colorado, where much of his colorful past has transpired. A self described "anarchist with a social conscience", his background varies from minor skirmishes with the law and stints as an aspiring guitarist, to a career that has included managing a tofu factory and production consulting, to marketing in the tech-sector. Such diversity has aided in the creation of a novel that titillates from all angles. More about him, and his first novel -- A View From Beyond the Path -- can be found on his website.
Dorothy Koomson Dorothy Koomson is an author and journalist, who penned her first novel, unpublished novel when she was 13. It was a big hit with her fellow convent school pupils so, naturally, she's been chasing the same adulation ever since. In the intervening years, she's written, edited and subbed for women's magazines and national newspapers. Her first novel, The Cupid Effect (Piatkus Books) was published in 2003 and her second novel, The Chocolate Run, will be published in 2004. Having spent nearly five years living and studying in Leeds, she now lives in South London with her two fish, Angel and Oprah.
Deborah Lake writes both fiction and non-fiction. Her latest book, The Zeebrugge & Ostend Raids, 1918 (published by Leo Cooper/Pen & Sword 2002) has received high praise both for its careful research and most readable style. She is currently at work on a fiction trilogy, the first part of which is set before the outbreak of war in 1914. As a minor diversion, she has just completed a modern thriller. She lives in Northumberland. Her agents are Imrie & Dervis of London.
Timothy M. Leonard is a Vietnam Veteran and served with the Screaming Eagles. He graduated from University of Oregon. As a wandering writer he has lived in Ireland, Bali, Kuwait, China. Additional travels involved Tibet, Xinjiang and Yunnan provinces researching languages and culture. He just completed a six month journey to Morocco and Andalucia gathering creative material. He is an author of Two Hearts On A Grand Precious Adventure, a children's book, with www.ebooksonthe.net, and is a freelance Ebook editor with AtlanticBridge.com. His writing and images appear with ZoneZero, IdentityTheory, Journal E, OnTheBrightSide, Kid's Highway, PoetrySuperHighway, NetAuthorsE2K, Babylon Travel, comrade.org.uk, Stirring, A Literary Collection, Word Riot, Electric Acorn, 'Digging Up Texas,' a book on archeology and OZimages, a photo stock agency. He is presently sitting down in the Pacific Northwest.
Jude Liebermann: Author of four published novels, "Texas Moonshine" was just published in May, 2003. It is her first sequel (to "Mexican Sunsets") and involves psychic and martials arts abilities, and righting a wrong. Jude has been writing for over 15 years and is currently working on her first trilogy. She is currently offering her first ebook for free to anyone who visits and emails a request for it. Short story and excerpts of all novels are available for immediate viewing.
Thomas Lynn author of Over the Transom - Confessions Of A Wannabe Writer, born in St. Louis during 1930 was a soldier, poet, law enforcement officer, husband, father and grandfather before publishing his first book. He is also a writer of fiction and essays and was a regular columnist for Sharing & Caring Magazine. He loves to tweak pompous noses and the egos of fellow writer/poets, whether past or contemporary. His sense of humor may be slightly off-the-wall but to the point and his devised conversations with imaginary and deceased individuals is whimsical and serious at the same time. Poets and writers of all genre will enjoy his homespun tales and personal literary adventures. This book may be accessed at www.southerncharmpress.com and www.amazon.com or ordered through local bookstores. The author welcomes any comments by e-mail at lynn9493@bellsouth.net.
Frances Macaulay Forde: graduated in 2001 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Writing from Edith Cowan University in Perth, Western Australia. Born in England, raised in Africa, marriage, children and divorce in Australia; Frances is in Ireland re-discovering love at the age of 52. 'Hidden Capacity ~ a poet's journey' is her first publication. Pieces have been taken from three collections; University study at 48, writing in the suburban railway landscape and exploring the possibilities with the man she loved 28 years ago.
Lois J. Peterson: British-born Canadian resident Lois J. Peterson is the author of 101 Writing Exercises to Get You Started and Keep You Going, and the editor/publisher of the print publication WORDS literary journal. She also runs LP wordsolutions, a company offering editing, publishing, consulting and workshops for small businesses and nonprofits clients. Her short stories have been published online and in print, and her craft articles appear in the 12th. and 13th. editions of the Canadian Writer's Guide, ByLine Magazine, and Wordworks - the journal of the Federation of BC Writers.
Andrea Semple: is a romantic comedy author. Her first novel, The Ex-Factor (Piatkus), is about sex, relationships and other natural disasters. Her website is aimed at budding authors, as well as her own readers and includes a writing tips newsletter, interviews with established authors regarding their own writing methods, a directory of publishers and agents, a guide to understanding literary agents, links to the best online writing resources and author sites plus much more.
Connie Lynne Smith is the author of Vanished Glory: A Family in America, the saga of the Dougan family, who leave County Donegal, Ireland, to carve out a new life in America. Vanished Glory is scheduled for official release in the Summer of 2003.
Katlyn Stewart: has been writing in one form or another since the age of nine,mostly Poetry. She has had to Poems published "You" and ""Set You Free". As well as recieving third place in a Poetry contest for "You". Katlyn then began writing Romance Novels, and filing them away in her drawer to collect dust. She then penned Nightmares Echo at age Forty. Her husband encouraged her to display her work for others to read and so she posted excerpts of her work on www.rosedog.com. She recieved rave reviews for Nightmares Echo. She now has her own web site where people interested can go and read her excerpts and read the reviews or write one to her yourself. She has recently signed with Publish America for her book Nightmares Echo, it will be due out soon. She is a native Floridian, living in the country on a mini-farm, as well as a being a Wife, Mother and Grandmother.
Lucia St. Clair Robson: historical novelist, her official website includes excerpts, reviews and other information about her and her books. From her award-winning "Ride the Wind", the story of Cynthia Ann Parker to her latest, "Ghost Warrior, Story of Lozen of the Apaches". Other books include "Walk in My Soul" the story of Tiana Rodgers and Sam Houston; "Light a Distant Fire", the story of Osceola and the Seminoles; "The Tokaido Road", the most famous revenge story in feudal Japan; "Mary’s Land", the Story of Margaret Brent and colonial Maryland; "Fearless, a novel of Sarah Bowman".
Julius Thompson is the author of the novel A Brownstone in Brooklyn, that is published by PublishAmerica. He's also the author of Philly Style and Philly Profile that is currently with his agent. He's in the process of writing his third novel called Charlotte Road. His website is at Authorsden.com or PublishAmerica.Com.
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