Attending authors
CAROlyn LAROCHE
A best-selling author on Amazon, Kobo and Barnes and Noble, Carolyn LaRoche writes romantic suspense full of mystery, car chases, gun fights, kidnappings and a fair share of dead bodies. She has a background in forensic investigation and over two decades as a cop's wife to assist in creating her stories. Her uniformed heroes stand strong and protective over the woman they love while always seeking justice. Flamingos are her spirit animal. She lives with her husband and two sons surrounded by their five rescue cats, one rescue dog, a couple of beehives and a backyard full of birds.
dawn love
Dawn Love was born in Mayfield, Kentucky, and spent the first twenty-six years of her life there. Always a creative person and an avid reader, she began writing stories for her own entertainment as a teen, and her love of writing continued to grow into adulthood. She now resides on her 50-acre farm on the Delmarva peninsula. A mother of two, she spends her free time creating the characters and stories of her fantasies. She also writes an internationally read Blog where she shares stories, thoughts, and craziness.
dean alan conrad
Dean Alan Conrad is a former newspaper reporter and columnist. He is a graduate of the Pennsylvania State University with a degree in English. He lives in Pennsylvania and always has been interested in everything spooky.
Gracie Guy
Gracie Guy is the pen name for a woman who feels she has been blessed with an eclectic and rewarding life, filled with family, friends and a passel of animals. In addition to a few unique occupations, she’s a wife, sister, aunt, farmer, runner, skier and gardener, who proudly calls Upstate New York her home.
Heidi Lynn
Writing romance in the sweetest form, Heidi Lynn hopes to draw a crowd of readers who will appreciate the sweet sides of romantic moments. When fireworks spark in her small-town romances, everyone is bound to see the romance blooming! And don't miss the almost Never Afters to Happily Ever Afters in her second chance romances Where people break up, make up, and yours truly shakes things up a bit.
J.T Cheyanne
J.T. Cheyanne lives in beautiful Sweet Home Alabama where the skies truly are the bluest. The heat in summer steals your breath and there's rarely a white Christmas, but it's a great place to hang your hat.
She started writing for roleplay in 2010 and moved on to writing original work shortly thereafter. Completing Ocean's Kiss and seeing it through to publication was a journey she will never forget. It taught her much about writing, friendship, and personal accomplishment.
She is currently working on several stories. and looks forward to her next publication.
jill marie denton
Jill Marie is a Le Cordon Bleu chef of over 20 years and a long-time fan of women’s fiction and rock music. She is also an award-winning podcaster and author. Aside from reading, writing and cooking, she is also a dedicated contributor to women’s websites and online magazines for romantic fiction and culinary development. Above all, she delights in creating humor-rich tales of conquest, featuring strong-willed characters, to help her readers realize their inner strength and the power of their passion.
Kent Priore
Graduated from Bard College with a BA in the Written Arts, Kent Priore is an author of dark literature, genre-blending epics and vignettes, where dark romanticism meets modern psychology for a macabre but hopeful depiction of inner struggle and the human ability to endure, and perhaps even prevail. He has a fascination with humanity and is one of the few to believe that despite our many weaknesses, we are far stronger than we often think. He wishes to show that strength to those darker individuals, burdened by lonesomeness, poor mental health, and other forces perceived to be out of their control, as well as show them that all is not lost.
lucia catherine
Lucia Catherine is an award-winning internationally published author. She's a wife, mother, and animal rescue volunteer. She creates stories about transformation, love, and happiness. Her stories are sharp, honest, real, intense, and sometimes have a comical edge. She resides at the beaches of Lower Delaware, where she finds most of her inspiration. Lucia loves spending time with her family and friends. She's addicted to coffee, chocolate, good books, being on the water, and her Pug and Jug (Jack Russell/Pug mix).
M.L. Pennock
M.L. Pennock is the author of the To Have series. The former journalist turned author attended Alfred University, earning a Bachelor of Arts in English and communication studies, before going on to earn a Master of Arts in Communications from SUNY College at Brockport. She lives in Central New York with her husband and four children.
mystika
Mystika is an oracle of the supernatural realm, gifted with the ability to perceive and record the intricate stories of magical beings. Her writing serves as a bridge between worlds, ensuring that these tales of wonder, power, and mystery are never forgotten. When she’s not weaving the destines of the supernatural into captivating narratives, Mystika enjoys the enchantments of everyday life with her magical husband and their mischievous warlock toddler. Together, they create a world filled with love, magic, and stories that transcend time.
nate whiting
Nicknamed “The Accidental Poet,” Nate has written hundreds of poems to entertain friends and family with his “Whimsies.” Nate Whiting holds a Bachelor’s & Master’s in K-12 Teacher Education, Health, & Physical Education from West Virginia University.
ryan kiscaden
Ryan Kiscaden is an author, an HVACR and plumbing marketer, and is employed by a major plumbing manufacturer. Ryan holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in business administration and an MBA from Elizabethtown College. He lives outside of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with his wife and two young sons.
stephanie e. donohue
Adequate author. Amateur Graphic designer. Awesome cat mom.
Stephanie enjoys writing stories that take readers on gritty, exciting and dangerous adventures (with some swoon-worthy romance, of course!).
When she’s not writing, she can usually be found cuddling with her two cats, obsessively re-watching The Office, or rocking out to a Pound Fitness class.
Suanne Laqueur
A former professional dancer and teacher, Suanne Laqueur went from choreographing music to choreographing words, writing stories that appeal to the passions of all readers, crossing gender, age and genre. As a devoted mental health advocate, her novels focus on both romantic and familial relationships, as well as psychology, PTSD, and generational trauma. Laqueur’s novel An Exaltation of Larks was the grand prize winner in the 2017 Writer’s Digest Book Awards and took first place in the 2019 North Street Book Prize. Her debut novel The Man I Love won a gold medal in the 2015 Readers’ Favorite Book Awards and was named Best Debut in the Feathered Quill Book Awards. Her follow-up novel, Give Me Your Answer True, was also a gold medal winner at the 2016 RFBA. Suanne lives in Westchester County, New York with her husband and two children.
Susan w. green
Susan W. Green, an award-winning author, writes lighthearted romance novels and weaves interesting challenges and humor throughout her books. CRYSTAL LAKE GIFTS is her second novel in the Crystal Lake Series, each of which can be read as a stand-alone book. Her debut novel, Crystal Lake Inn, won an Independent Press Award and was distributed in eight countries.
Retired from a 35-year executive banking career, when she’s not writing, you’ll find her partnering with universities and women’s organizations, serving on boards, helping entrepreneurs, mentoring, and reading.
Susan loves a good cup of coffee, and her descriptions of the local coffee shop in her books bring the aroma of freshly brewed coffee to life. Susan lives in Fair Hill, MD, with her husband, enjoying the countryside, hosting family and friends, and cherishing peaceful moments on the front porch. A cup of coffee is always ready for her guests.