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  Judy was raised in Michigan and currently lives in Virginia Beach, Virginia with her husband Gil and her senior cat Bailey. She also has two grown sons. She is a retired Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). After her retirement, Judy had the joyful job of working in a school children’s library. The award winning...

  Born in southern rural Ontario, Pamela is an avid traveler and writer. Pamela also has a deep love for animals and enjoys helping rescue groups when she is able. She can often be found on the road to her next adventure with her dogs as co-pilots. With a passion for animals and weaving tails,...

    Maria Imbalzano is an award-winning contemporary author who writes about strong, independent women and the men who fall in love with them. Instead of drafting motions, legal memoranda, and briefs, although fascinating, she now spends her days creating memorable characters and taking them on their emotional journeys through her contemporary romance novels. A...

Scott Newman is an award-winning author and podcaster. He was formerly an Associate Editor at Quillette and graduated from Princeton University in 2021 with a degree in History. He has lived in Sydney, New York, Paris, Buenos Aires, and London. He currently resides in New York. VISIT THE WEBSITE  

  Larry A. Freeland is a third-generation military veteran. His father was an officer in the Army Air Corps/United States Air Force whose career spanned thirty years from World War II through the early stages of the Vietnam War. His grandfather was a World War I doughboy, and his two younger brothers were war veterans...

  John Russell has been a professional psychic for 50 years. He is a Psychic/Psychic Reader, a Medium, a Certified T.A.R.O.T. Master, a Paranormal Investigator, and now a published Author. Internationally known, he has provided psychic readings for clients in over 40 countries. For over 15 years he has been a popular featured guest, heard...

Dr. Corinne Auman is a recognized gerontologist with over 20 years of experience working directly with older adults and their families and the author of Keenagers: Telling a New Story about Aging She is a Nationally Certified Guardian, Certified Senior Advisor, and an Advanced Professional member of the Aging LifeCare Association. She received her Ph.D. from...

Monique de Maio is a trailblazing leader who has dedicated her life to helping women succeed in their personal and professional lives. The winning book is titled The 7 Secrets to Creating a Life You Love: A Practical Guide for Women in Leadership and is the culmination of her decades-long experience as a businesswoman, entrepreneur,...

I have worked with students for over 30 years and have realized the importance of fathers. I was inspired to write this book to distill the insights I have gained in my work with students and their families. I have written about 5 principles that will help men explore how to be a dad that...

Carl Cox is the CEO and founder of 40 Strategy. He is the author of Lost at CEO, An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Strategy, and Host of the Measure Success podcast. Carl has been an executive leader in seven different organizations that have grown from 2x to 7x, with operations in four continents. Today, Carl is...

KJ Fieler (Kat) is known for her exceptional storytelling and captivating narratives. Among her many awards are: * Literary Titan Gold * Firebird Award for Women’s Issues and Weird Genre * 2023 Historical Fiction Company, 5-star Reader’s Choice and Silver Award for Fantasy * The 20th Annual “Best Book” Awards, Finalist * Reader’s Favorite, 5-star...

  Shelley Johnson and Kathy Tuccaro – Hosts of Women Road Warriors Shelley M. Johnson is a seasoned journalist, broadcaster, multimedia producer, writer, marketer, and advocate for the progress of women. Shelley has worn many hats and brings insightful dialog to Women Road Warriors with a quirky sense of humor and unique perspectives. She also interviews many...

With the benefit of thirty-five years’ service, active and reserve, as a US Navy SEAL officer — two hot wars, one cold; first deployment, Vietnam; last deployment, Afghanistan — Crossland has found projecting his grasp of naval intrigue one hundred years into the past an enjoyable challenge. Captain Crossland has written internationally on the subject...

John is a licensed CPA who graduated with high honors from DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting. After graduation, John went on to become a licensed CPA.  He worked 32 years in the Federal Government for the IRS, Customs, and Homeland Security.  His roles and responsibilities...

  My name is Shae’vada Pratcher, but I am known to many as Shae. I was born in Fairbanks, AK, but grew up in many states, being a military brat. I am co-founder and part-owner of Limitless Light Productions Studios LLC. I made a name for myself in relation to radio through my podcast segment,...

Miki Taylor is an award-winning travel advisor/agency owner (Taylor & Co. Travel) with over 14 years experience and has worked in the accounting industry for over 25 years and has always had that entrepreneurial spirit with a couple new businesses in the works. She has dreamed of writing children’s books and changing lives, but the...

Don Allen Holbrook, a distinguished economist and former certified economic developer, possesses an insightful perspective on how economic development can transform America and propel her to regain her global competitive edge. Holbrook’s authoritative voice on this subject has been showcased in numerous major magazines, where he shares his extensive knowledge and strategies for transforming economies....

Patricia Leavy, Ph.D., is a best-selling, award-winning novelist, arts advocate, and internationally recognized leader in research design and arts-based research. She is widely considered the world’s most visible proponent of arts-based research as a means of making research publicly accessible. Moreover, she coined the terms “social fiction” and “fiction-based research” and has been pioneering the...

Betty enjoys traveling and has visited many places around the world. She especially loves the log cottage she bought in the remote woods of Finland, where she spent summers with her family and friends, telling fanciful stories of provincial trolls, shy moose, and impish fish. She lives half the year in Tucson, Arizona with her...

Amanda is the author of the historical action & adventure series A Country for Castoffs, which combines her family history with the larger historical context to educate and entertain a new generation of readers. She has been researching her family genealogy for decades and taught middle and high school history for over a dozen years. She...