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So exactly who is Teddi Robinson ? Teddi is the esteemed founder of the Almost Famous Authors' Faire. Quite naturally enough, she is also a historical fiction author! Teddi has had several short stories published.
Teddi Robinson lives in Clarksville, Indiana. She started writing several years ago, after the death of her husband.
Teddi was born in New Albany, IN. She lived on a small farm during World War II, observed the people and how both the Depression and the war affected them. This gave her fodder for her first novel, The Meddlers'.
The sequel The Challenges is also now available. So come out and get both great novels!
Saundra Crum Akers
So exactly who is Saundra Crum Akers ?
After having set her first novel in Wisconsin, Saundra Crum Akers decided to set her mystery suspense novels in small towns in Southern Ohio. These include: Peebles, Waverly, Bainbridge, Greenfield, Circleville, Washington CH, and Ripley, Ohio. Her novel Bite of the Serpent is set in Sinking Spring, Ohio and she has recently finished a first draft of Dream Buster which is set in Chillicothe. She spent many of her childhood years in these areas and enjoys writing of places with which she is familiar. She is planning a novel which will be called Shattered Dreams and set in West Union, Ohio with part of it taking place in Morgantown, West Virginia. This novel will be a mystery suspense but also a historical novel in that it will be loosely based on real events of the past.
Linda S. Amstutz
So exactly who is Linda S. Amstutz ?
Linda S. Amstutz a displaced Hoosier now living in SC, has been making people laugh for more than 20 years. In the late 1980's, Linda wrote jokes and stand-up comedy routines for a stable of comics and two national television shows. Inspired by headline news events, Linda authored five humor books for Off Color Press. Linda's humor has appeared in magazines such as Entrepreneur, Skirt!, Woman, The Baby Boomer News, Guideposts, etc. Her essay, IF MY BODY WERE A CAR, is viral on the internet and has probably appeared in your email Inbox. SEEING RED, a finalist in the 2009 Indie Book Awards, is Linda's first novella. You can read more of Linda's humor at www.anotherlinda.com
Mary Katherine Arensberg
So exactly who is Mary Katherine Arensberg ?
Mary Katherine Arensberg Mary Katherine Arensberg grew up in rural Ohio, the youngest in a very large extended family, and became an observer of life at an early age. Her love of American History and the pioneer spirit of the women who shaped our country inspired her to write a ten book Women of Character series. Married to artist George Arensberg and the parents of six children, they currently live in central Ohio. She loves a story with a happy ending. An award winning author, she attended The Ohio State University.
Cathy L. Benedetto
So exactly who is Cathy L. Benedetto ? Ms. Benedetto is an educator, writer, artist and avid reader. Her love of science fiction and fantasy inspired her trilogy about the mystical race of defenders known as Shala. Her favorite authors, Anne McCaffrey, Robert Jordan, Orson Scott Card, Joe Haldeman and Jennifer Roberson, have spun stories that shifted Cathy’s imagination into high gear.
The former Vice Principal and education consultant, also publishes a newsletter discussing the implications of brain research on teaching and learning, which can be visited at www.cbbrainwaves.com. In addition to her trilogy, Ms. Benedetto is working on a 'how to' book of teaching methods.
Originally from the Pacific Northwest, Cathy moved to Lexington, Kentucky in 2003. The former coach enjoys supporting the Kentucky Wildcats women's basketball team, often writes at her cabin near Lake Cumberland, and loves fishing on her pontoon boat. A special joy is playing with Liz, Lily, Kendall and David.
Visit Cathy’s website at www.shalafantasy.com, to discover more about the fascinating Shala. For info on her first novel and how to order an autographed copy from Cathy , go:
Kathryn R. Blake
So exactly who is Kathryn R. Blake ? Kathryn R. Blake has been writing romantic fantasies for over twenty years. She invites you to spend a moment in her world with cursed dukes, ancient vampires and powerful wizards who battle evil and face terrifying challenges to protect the women they love, and who love them back despite all odds.
Kathryn's website is www.kathrynrblake.com.
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Amanda Bradburn
So exactly who is Amanda Bradburn ? Amanda Bradburn's love of writing began at a young age. At ten years old, she watched the Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring movie. Her newfound passion for all things fantasy became a book, The Keepers of Elenath, published in 2009. This book was soon to turn into plans for a fantasy series in the fashion of C.S. Lewis's masterful Chronicles of Sarnia.
Currently, the college student lives and attends college in Indiana. Full of a love of life, she enjoys meeting people and getting to know her readers. She also loves to help young authors find their feet (though some would call her a young author herself.) She enjoys reading, volleyball, arts and crafts, piano, horseback riding, photography, and spending time with her family.
For more information, go to: www.thekeepersofelenath.weebly.com
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Dana Brown
So exactly who is Dana Brown ? Dana Brown was born in Louisville, Kentucky and grew up in the Louisville Metro area. She is a 20+ year preschool teacher as well as head of the Nursery Department at her church. She has written two different articles on her family heritage for Ancestral Trails Historical Society as well as be a guest speaker for the membership in October, 2008 on how to write a book on your own family history.
Dana has written three books, the latter two being part of a series. The series is based in and around the town of Big Spring, Kentucky and tells the story of the fictional Gray family while interweaves factual history of the area.
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So exactly who is Ruth Chastain ? Ruth is the proud author of a biography!
Ruth was born in Manila, Philippines, shortly before the beginning of WWII. Her parents were missionaries in Hong Kong until the war in that area of the world forced foreign women and children to leave. Ruth's mother and the six older children were evacuated to Manila, ?The Pearl of the Orient?. Ruth was born five months after her mother and siblings arrived in Manila. For years people had suggested to Ruth's mother that she should write her autobiography, however, she did not. Ruth's goal upon retirement from nursing and nursing education was to write her mother?s biography, Frontier Girl: True Soldier of the Cross. Ruth now lives in Mississippi close to some of her family.
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So exactly who is Mary Cunningham ? I'm a Corydon, Indiana native and the author of the award-winning 'tween fantasy/mystery series, Cynthia's Attic. My children's mystery series was inspired by a recurring dream about a mysterious attic. After realizing that it took place in the Southern Indiana home of my childhood friend, Cynthia, the dreams stopped and the writing began. I'm also co-writer of the fabulously funny (No! Seriously, it really is) women's lifestyle book titled, Women Only Over Fifty (WOOF), and am especially proud of my short story, Ghost Light, and the newly published Christmas With Daisy, a Cynthia's Attic Christmas story. I'm also working on two adult mysteries. I'm a member of The Georgia Reading Association, and the Carrollton Creative Writers Club (A crazy-good bunch of writers!). When I give my fingers a break from the keyboard, I enjoy golf, swimming and exploring the mountains of West Georgia where I make my home with my husband. For info on any of these novels and how to order an autographed copy from Mary , go: Back to "Official" AFAF Authors' Menu At Top Marlis Day So exactly who is Marlis Day ? Marlis loved reading books about adventurous kids when she was a child. Like Sparky and Grey Bailey, she enjoyed riding her bike around looking for a mystery to solve. She imagined having dangerous and magical adventures like the two girl herioines in the town of Bailey's Chase. Later, she became a teacher and read exciting books to all of her students. She wrote three mysteries for adults. The Secret of Bailey's Chase is her first book for middle-aged kids. She hopes they will delight in it. The author lives with her husband in the rolling hills of southern Indiana where she is working on the next book about Sparky and Grey Bailey. She loves to visit schools and read to kids. For info on ordering an autographed copy from Marlis , go: Back to "Official" AFAF Authors' Menu At Top Joel DiGirolamo So exactly who is Joel DiGirolamo ? Joel DiGirolamo began practicing yoga at age 12. It was at this time that he discovered the book Yoga and Heath by Selvarajan Yesudian and Elisabeth Haich. True to the cycle of death and rebirth, the death of his grandfather gave birth to Joel's spiritual and physical awakening. At this early age, he mastered yoga poses. In 2005, he began an Astanga (Ashtanga) Yoga practice in a classroom setting and currently instructs beginning Astanga Yoga students. He is working on his yoga training certificate and maintains a personal daily yoga practice. While working in the corporate realm much of his day, he became curious as to how he could further incorporate yoga into his daily life, and so the idea of his first book, Yoga in No Time at All was born. For info on ordering an autographed copy from Joel , go: Back to "Official" AFAF Authors' Menu At Top Mary Dixon
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Marlis Day
So exactly who is Marlis Day ? Marlis loved reading books about adventurous kids when she was a child. Like Sparky and Grey Bailey, she enjoyed riding her bike around looking for a mystery to solve. She imagined having dangerous and magical adventures like the two girl herioines in the town of Bailey's Chase.
Later, she became a teacher and read exciting books to all of her students. She wrote three mysteries for adults. The Secret of Bailey's Chase is her first book for middle-aged kids. She hopes they will delight in it.
The author lives with her husband in the rolling hills of southern Indiana where she is working on the next book about Sparky and Grey Bailey. She loves to visit schools and read to kids.
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Joel DiGirolamo
So exactly who is Joel DiGirolamo ? Joel DiGirolamo began practicing yoga at age 12. It was at this time that he discovered the book Yoga and Heath by Selvarajan Yesudian and Elisabeth Haich. True to the cycle of death and rebirth, the death of his grandfather gave birth to Joel's spiritual and physical awakening. At this early age, he mastered yoga poses. In 2005, he began an Astanga (Ashtanga) Yoga practice in a classroom setting and currently instructs beginning Astanga Yoga students. He is working on his yoga training certificate and maintains a personal daily yoga practice. While working in the corporate realm much of his day, he became curious as to how he could further incorporate yoga into his daily life, and so the idea of his first book, Yoga in No Time at All was born.
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So exactly who is Mary Dixon ? Mary is a faith-based poetry author. Mary Dixon is a native of Southern Illinois but now resides in Mt. Vernon, Indiana or The Moors at Kentucky Lake. Retirement from teaching affords her the time to pursue her passion for writing faith-based poetry and short stories. The titles of her books are Faith Finds Expression and Through Eyes of Faith.
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So exactly who is Jayme Evans ? Multi-published author, Jayme Evans writes the 'weird stuff'. As a time-travel, romantic suspense, paranormal and futuristic author, she likes to carry her imagination to the extreme and escape from the 'real' world. Jayme began writing when her oldest son flew the nest in 1992. She took the Writer's Digest Advanced Novel Writing Workshop to complement her love of writing.
Jayme lives just south of the Mason-Dixon line in Kentucky with her three Chihuahuas and one cat, who think they are people. She has two married sons, four lovely granddaughters and a rambunctious grandson.
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Sam Gaylord
So exactly who is Sam Gaylord ? Sam Gaylord is a Combat Disabled Veteran. He served in the Vietnam War as a member of the 5th Marines. While in combat, Sam was seriously wounded. His experiences as a marine have earned him several awards for heroism and valor. Currently, Sam lives in Louisville, KY and devotes much of his time helping his fellow veterans.
My memoir, Then I Came Home, tells of being raised in poverty in Southern Indiana. Striving for a better life, I joined the U.S. Marine Corp. However, that took me to the terrible fighting in Vietnam. Later, I came back home as a double amputee. This book shares many of the trials and tribulations that I was forced to live with. However, it also reminds you of the human spirit that is in each of us. With that, the possibilities are endless. America's Unfortunate Sons and Daughters gives the public an insight on the many relationships with our government and military. The author, Sam Gaylord , critiques the interactions of our government and our troops in the military before, during and after the war. This book also describes to America the unfair treatment that is given to the combat disabled veterans when they return home. For info on ordering an autographed copy of either book from Sam , go: Back to "Official" AFAF Authors' Menu At Top Lena Goldman So exactly who is Lena Goldman ? Lena Goldman is the pen name for Terri J. Karnes. Terri is a credentialed minister with the Kentucky Assemblies of God. She and her husband, Keith, have been married for thirty-four years and have three grown sons. Terri has worked as a preschool teacher, children's evangelist, clown minister, and children's pastor. She has also taught parenting and financial management classes. She currently serves as the church administrator at Glad Tidings Christian Church in Brandenburg, KY. She has worked with children for over thirty years and has counseled children through divorce, death, tragic situations, and illnesses. Terri was has written two books, Life's Crooked Path and Walking Through the Maze. For info on these two book and how to order an autographed copy from Lena Goldman , go: Back to "Official" AFAF Authors' Menu At Top Rinda Hahn So exactly who is Rinda Hahn ? Rinda Hahn has loved writing since she was a young girl and has written several poems and short stories. Her love of storytelling and desire to teach wisdom and truth inspired her to share her writing gift in her debut novel, Unspeakable Journey. Rinda has a Bachelors of Science in psychology from Indiana State University. She stays busy caring for her husband and two children, helping with activities at her local church, and working with the PTO at her children's school. Rinda is also an accomplished artist who enjoys oil painting. Rinda and her family have made their home in central Indiana. For info on how to order an autographed copy from Rinda , go: Back to "Official" AFAF Authors' Menu At Top Debra A. Kemp So exactly who is Debra A. Kemp ? Ever since seeing the movie Camelot in the mid-70s, Debra A. Kemp has wanted to write her own version of the Arthurian legends. She could hardly disobey when King Arthur himself commanded: "Don't let it be forgot..." The idea of her main character was conceived that very night. She just wishes she could remember the specific date of that important moment in her life. But what started as an innocent evening at the cinema turned into Debra's obsession. She read everything she could find on the topic, slowly building her now-extensive Arthurian library and quirky collection of artwork, movies, toys and figurines. Before Debra took up her fountain pen to write however, she earned a nursing degree from Indiana University, married and raised two children. Originally from Highland, Indiana, Debra's husband's career in the United States Air Force sent the family to Louisiana, England, Michigan's Upper Peninsula, and the Black Hills of South Dakota. While in England, Debra felt a special connection with the land and especially a few sites that play key roles in her novels and stories. Debra currently lives near Indianapolis. For info on Debra's books and how to order an autographed copy from Debra , go: Back to "Official" AFAF Authors' Menu At Top Doris Kemp So exactly who is Doris Kemp ? Doris great grandmother of seven, grandmother of eight, mother of six, and wife of more than 50 years started journaling in her early thirties. With so many faith-inspiring years of her life down on paper she felt the Lord nudging her to put it all in one story. In her amazing life Doris has witnessed God’s power and faithfulness and she wants you to experience it too. For info on Doris's book and how to order an autographed copy from Doris , go: Back to "Official" AFAF Authors' Menu At Top L.S. King
America's Unfortunate Sons and Daughters gives the public an insight on the many relationships with our government and military. The author, Sam Gaylord , critiques the interactions of our government and our troops in the military before, during and after the war. This book also describes to America the unfair treatment that is given to the combat disabled veterans when they return home.
For info on ordering an autographed copy of either book from Sam , go:
Lena Goldman
So exactly who is Lena Goldman ? Lena Goldman is the pen name for Terri J. Karnes. Terri is a credentialed minister with the Kentucky Assemblies of God. She and her husband, Keith, have been married for thirty-four years and have three grown sons. Terri has worked as a preschool teacher, children's evangelist, clown minister, and children's pastor. She has also taught parenting and financial management classes. She currently serves as the church administrator at Glad Tidings Christian Church in Brandenburg, KY. She has worked with children for over thirty years and has counseled children through divorce, death, tragic situations, and illnesses.
Terri was has written two books, Life's Crooked Path and Walking Through the Maze. For info on these two book and how to order an autographed copy from Lena Goldman , go:
Rinda Hahn
So exactly who is Rinda Hahn ? Rinda Hahn has loved writing since she was a young girl and has written several poems and short stories. Her love of storytelling and desire to teach wisdom and truth inspired her to share her writing gift in her debut novel, Unspeakable Journey. Rinda has a Bachelors of Science in psychology from Indiana State University. She stays busy caring for her husband and two children, helping with activities at her local church, and working with the PTO at her children's school. Rinda is also an accomplished artist who enjoys oil painting. Rinda and her family have made their home in central Indiana.
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Debra A. Kemp
So exactly who is Debra A. Kemp ? Ever since seeing the movie Camelot in the mid-70s, Debra A. Kemp has wanted to write her own version of the Arthurian legends. She could hardly disobey when King Arthur himself commanded: "Don't let it be forgot..." The idea of her main character was conceived that very night. She just wishes she could remember the specific date of that important moment in her life. But what started as an innocent evening at the cinema turned into Debra's obsession. She read everything she could find on the topic, slowly building her now-extensive Arthurian library and quirky collection of artwork, movies, toys and figurines.
Before Debra took up her fountain pen to write however, she earned a nursing degree from Indiana University, married and raised two children. Originally from Highland, Indiana, Debra's husband's career in the United States Air Force sent the family to Louisiana, England, Michigan's Upper Peninsula, and the Black Hills of South Dakota. While in England, Debra felt a special connection with the land and especially a few sites that play key roles in her novels and stories.
Debra currently lives near Indianapolis.
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Doris Kemp
So exactly who is Doris Kemp ? Doris great grandmother of seven, grandmother of eight, mother of six, and wife of more than 50 years started journaling in her early thirties. With so many faith-inspiring years of her life down on paper she felt the Lord nudging her to put it all in one story. In her amazing life Doris has witnessed God’s power and faithfulness and she wants you to experience it too.
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So exactly who is L.S. King ? L.S. King is the proud author of a biography/family saga named No Ordinary Woman!
L.S. King was just recently published by Bearhead Publishing. King is a native of Louisville, Kentucky. She is a wife and mother of two, fine sons. She says about this book: I give this story told from the memories of my Mother Violet. She was a strong willed woman who was never afraid to stand up for what she believed. She was loving and kind. She worked hard to make a difference in life. She persevered when things fell apart. She loved her God and all of her children and grandchildren. She had a strong will to live so she could enjoy her family. I learned from her the following: Share with those in need. Never give up when the going gets tough. Know that God loves you. Continue to be faithful to God for he is the one that gives us strength.
L.S. King has written one book, No Ordinary Woman. For info on this book and how to order an autographed copy from L.S. King , go:
So exactly who is William Kitchens ? Bill Kitchens is a retired elementary teacher from southern Indiana. During his years of teaching he enjoyed telling stories to his students. Most of the stories had a moral or a point to them. Mr. Kitchens looks forward to writing and illustrating more of these stories in the future. He also enjoys fishing, boat building, gardening, woodworking and other outdoor activities. Mr. Kitchens is maried to his wife Phyllis and they have two children and two grandchildren.
Sissy Marlyn
So exactly who is Sissy Marlyn ? Sissy is the proud author of nine novels. The "I" Series and the "B" Series are both Women's Fiction trilogies. Her Jury Pool Murder Series novels are Sissy's first three mysteries.
Sissy was first published in 2004. In 2005, her husband, Gary, formed Bearhead Publishing, and all of Sissy's seven other novels have been published by this fine, new publishing house.
Sissy has written nine novels. For info on these novels and how to order autographed copies from Sissy Marlyn , go:
Diana Medler
So exactly who is Diana Medler ? Diana Medler grew up with a passion for horses. Her dream was full-filled 15 years ago when she purchased her first horse. Indian Hill Farm located in Williamsburg, IN is where she writes, plays with the horses, and loves life. Her book, Dobbin and the Stardust Trail, is about the stallion she owned named ROCKIN' DOBBIN. As she traveled across the country with Dobbin, many children came to see him. She watched the horse's reaction to them and their reaction to him. You could tell they were dreaming of riding him among the stars. Dobbin was a rare horse whose mane hung to his ankles. He was an International Champion and did the commercial for Mane' n Tail Products. The Heavenly herd story was written because of the dreams of these children. Come visit Diana and see the horse who stole the hearts of many. Take a ride to the stars!
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So exactly who is Jewel Mist ? My pen name is Jewel Mist while the behind the scenes name is Sherry Owens. I started teaching in a three room school house in Eastern Oregon in 1968. From there I taught in several schools and in several states. The grades ranged from high school to university where I taught English As A Second Language and Composition Writing. Along the way, I worked briefly for the La Grande, Oregon newspaper. Over the years I continued to write taking time out to breed and show Arabian horses. We have a farm in Southern Indiana where both my husband, Ron and I have retired. He is formerly a Kentucky boy, where as I am a Westerner from Oregon. We met via mail when I was in collage through my roommate. We lost contact for many years as I thought he had been killed in Vietnam. After going to the Wall, I realized he was still alive. We made contact and both being single, we married and the rest is history!
I started writing when I was nine. Silly one sentence things. Someone told me along the path that you need to write about what you know, and since then I acquired enough life experiences to fill the pages. Often though I would finish the work and put it away thinking it wasn't ready. This was the case with Star Over Askar. I didn't think anyone would be interested in what I knew about that country from my many contacts with Afgan families. The book is pure fiction, but it was fun to write. I mentally put myself in the middle of the 80's conflict there, and asked what kind of trouble would I find for myself? From that point on Lillian Campbell was created.
My next novel is somewhat different than a broad international one. It is centered along the Rogue River in Oregon where my grandmother lived as a very young child. My great-grandfather led two wagon trains West, and with all this history a story soon emerged. It is still birthing itself though.
Writing is a passionate art. It is hard to reject. Addictive and alluring, a writer succumbs and creates a world of his/her choosing. The rest is left to the reader to judge.
So exactly who is Marlene Mitchell ? Marlene is the proud author of five novels. Not only is Marlene an awesome writer, but she is also highly creative in many other aspects. The cover of The Women of Magnolia, her historical novel, set in Civil War times, was painted by her. She will soon be spinning out novel number six called Bent Creek.
Marlene has written six novels. For info on these novels and how to order autographed copies from Marlene Mitchell , go:
So exactly who is Lori A. Moore ? Lori has just released her second book, Missing Andy: The Journey From Grief to Joy. Her first book, From Zero to Christian in Just 35 Years, won a Bronze Award in the category of Christian Non-Fiction just 18 days after its release in December 2009. Lori lives in Louisville, KY and when she's not writing, she’s teaching college classes as an adjunct professor at several local universities. Her third book will be a children's book released in Fall 2010 titled Grady the Gray Cat.
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So exactly who is Bill Poje ? Bill Poje is a new author who self published his first book, a crime novel titled Painless www.painless-poje.com. Prior to the career change Poj lived on Grand Cayman Island and was the financial controller for the largest exporter out the Bahamas. Before that "The Pojerino" spent 8 years in Battle Creek working for a global Japanese automotive company. From 1976 to 1986 "The Pojmeister" spent 10 years buying and selling estates of books, comic books, magazines, etc.
The purpose of "Hurricane Bill's" writing is to create intelligent novels in a current time setting that will hopefully make killer R rated movies. "Poj-man" labels the genre as 'modern noir'. Painlessi is a successful first book and 2 more novels are expected to be published simultaneously within the year. "Pooooj" looks forward to meeting you at AFAF!
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So exactly who is Brad Rieman ? I have written 23 Short Stories, 5 Screenplays, and 2 Novels. One of my short stories, "The Sideshow," was accepted for publication in GRIMOIRE magazine. Another of my short stories, "Brandi and the Trench Coat Man," has been turned into a short film entitled "Evil Within."
One of my screenplays, a Romantic Comedy, called "FIRES OF EVA" has been optioned to 'S Entertainment' in Canada. They are the film company that produced the movie "Pump Up The Volume" with Christian Slater. Another of my screenplays, a Comedy, called "Seance" came in as a Quarter Finalist in the 2002 'Next Success Writing Contest' in Hollywood, CA. Actress Kathy Najimy has read this script and has expressed sincere interest in portraying the character, Rebecca Spritz, if I were to find a Director for it.
My other scripts include: An Action/Suspense/Thriller, "WASTELAND STALKERS" (which I personally believe would be a great pilot for an HBO series). An Action/Adventure/ Thriller, "LEAVING BABYLON". And, a Horror/Drama in the same vein as 'The Sixth Sense', called "DEADLOCK".
My first Novel, "THE MELTING" is a Horror story of vengeance of the dead. My second Novel; the fictional biography of a Warlock is called "TROPAES". I am currently at work on my third Novel; a story of deceit and mystery called "DAMEN BRIAR".
My Screenplays are currently advertised online at, TheSource.com, Filmpeople.net, and Scriptfly.com
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So exactly who is Amber Robinson ? Amber Robinson speaks and writes seeking to bridge the gap between the needs for justice and balancing family, work, and service. Amber lives with her family in Indiana, where she advocates for children with Compassion International.
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So exactly who is Aletha Smithson ? On a winding, angling, gravel road, half way between the tiny hamlets of Joetown and Frytown, Iowa, Aletha Smithson spent the first five years of her life. It was in this small rural community, in the heart of Amish and Mennonite people, she was raised. At the age of seven her family moved from the farm to the small nearby town of Kalona, Iowa.
Raised in a Christian home she was schooled in the value of a legalistic religion but later in life shed the vanity of legalism often found in religion, and experienced the power and love of God bound in the truth of the Word of God by coming face to face with Jesus Christ, her Savior, King and best friend. From this relationship she has shared her love of writing.
A prayer accompanies every piece of work trusting there may be something in the content to cause the reader to join with me in praise or prayer and experience the power of a God who loves them enough to die for them. I also share these lines to encourage the readers heart to listen to the call of the Spirit of God and search their own heart to find the one true God. "I've really found nothing else worth writing about. God reveals Himself to me in some way every day. I don't want to miss it and I don't my readers to miss it."
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So exactly who is Vicki Taylor ? As related by Celia Gibson - teaching leader; Columbus Evening Women's Class: As I read Vicki Taylor's poems and the commentaries that followed, I realized God's grace to me in letting me see that this is exactly what has happened to this lovely woman in my class. Her journey to that vibrant relationship is found in these poems, from the time that God captured her heart as a child in her Grandmother's house, to putting her with just the right man to marry (even though she didn't know it was the Lord who chose him, not her), to my favorite poem about the fellowship around the dining room table, which reminded me of the love and joy that was shared around the table in my childhood home.
That vibrant relationship with the Lord has now turned into a passion to commit without reservation to lead in the cause of Christ in the world. Her desire for others to know the Lord she loves so much is very evident in her poems and commentaries, and I believe that her passion will draw you to the Lord if you do not know him. If you do know the Lord and belong to him, these poems will give you the desire to have more vibrancy in your relationship with him. I know that Vicki desires to bring glory to God in all that she does, and so I can imagine him smiling on you and folding you in his arms as you read her inspiring and insightful thoughts.
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Dr. Kenneth Tucker was born December 2, 1940, in Louisville, Kentucky. He received his B. A. (1963) and his M.A (1965) from the University of Louisville. In 1970 he received his Ph. D. from the University of Kentucky. In that same year he was employed by Murray State University, Murray, Kentucky, where was promoted to full professor and continued to teach until his full retirement in 2001. His academic specialties are Shakespeare and literature of the Renaissance fields in which he remains active.
He has written articles on such diverse writers as H. G. Wells, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Shakespeare, C. S. Lewis, H. P. Lovecraft, Thomas Middleton, John Ford, and Beaumont and Fletcher. He has reviewed British productions of Shakespeare's plays for the Shakespeare Newsletter.
Upon retiring, Dr. Tucker has devoted himself to writing, producing Eliot Ness and the Untouchables,(2000) and Shakespeare and Jungian Typology (2003). Among his novels are A Wilderness of Tigers (2005), based upon the savage rampage of Kentucky's Harpe brothers, The Grave and the Figure Eight (2006), a retelling of the Tristan-Isolde story set in Kentucky, and The Fall of the House of Spade, (2007) a tale of murder and revenge set in Western Kentucky. A Kentucky Colonel in King Arthur's Court (2006) is a very different sort of novel, a comical fantasy. His most recent novel is The Madonna of Shadows and Darkness, (2008) a supernatural thriller and spiritual allegory, is set in contemporary Louisville.
Appearing in late 2009 or early 2010 will be his Kentucky-set Civil War novel tentatively entitled I Pray the Lord My Soul to Keep.
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So exactly who is Nick Valentino ? Nick Valentino's evolution of writing started with music. Residing in Nashville Tennessee, his background is a curious mix of music, history and the love of all things artistic. Graduating from Belmont University with a BA in History, he played in touring bands for most of his adult life writing volumes of lyrics along the way. It was then that he discovered a love for storytelling.
Inspired by his intense intrigue with history, his travels around the world and the throngs of steampunk enthusiasts around the nation, Valentino wrote the Alternative History/Science Fiction novel, Thomas Riley (Published by Echelon Press/Quake). As a pop culture fanatic, Valentino is constantly involved with the new and fresh things that life has to offer. While sometimes hard to label, readers will always find something fun and a little out of the ordinary.
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So exactly who is Ivy Webb ? Ivy resides in Indiana with her family and pets. Her imagination, that's another story.
This young lady's very first novel full of short stories overflowing the brim with horror rolled out at the first Almost Famous Authors' Faire in November! It's quite appropriately titled Mind Warp. Be one of the first people to scarf up one of Ivy's first fifty copies. You'll be glad you did! For info on ordering an autographed copy from Ivy , go: Back to "Official" AFAF Authors' Menu At Top Stephen E. White
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So exactly who is Stephen E. White ? Stephen is a Christian author!
Stephen was just recently published by Bearhead Publishing.
Stephen E. White and his wife, Susan, are active members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, or Mormons, if you prefer. Stephen is an ordained Elder, High Priest, and Bishop in the Church. Stephen and Susan live in the heart of Bluegrass Country in Versailles, Kentucky and have roots there that go back for generations in the state. While raising his children he has seen many changes in the country he loves and the state he cherishes and the talks in this book reflect his concerns about the effect on our lives and children?s lives if we do not continue to do what is right and in keeping with the teachings of Jesus Christ. Back to "Official" AFAF Authors' Menu At Top Zarle Williams So exactly who is Zarle Williams ? Zarle Williams grew up in the mile-high city of Denver, Colorado where she spent most of her time carrying books back and forth to the library. A passionate reader and writer, she received a BA in English from the University of Colorado. After several years of teaching high school English she switched careers and became a pediatric respiratory therapist. While working at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Zarle earned a MA in English from Georgia State University. Later she completed her MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults at Vermont College of Fine Arts and was awarded a Harcourt Scholarship for post graduate study. Zarle’s work has appeared in: Byline Magazine, The Georgia State Review, Obsidian II, Pivot Magazine, Jack and Jill Magazine, and Scholastic Books. The Memoirs of Joan of Arc was a finalist for the 2009 Katherine Paterson prize for young adult writing. When she's is not working on book ideas, she's busy practicing the violin or trying to beat her fantastic husband at Scrabble. For info on ordering an autographed copies of Zarle's Books, go: Back to "Official" AFAF Authors' Menu At Top Bill Womack
Stephen E. White and his wife, Susan, are active members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, or Mormons, if you prefer. Stephen is an ordained Elder, High Priest, and Bishop in the Church.
Stephen and Susan live in the heart of Bluegrass Country in Versailles, Kentucky and have roots there that go back for generations in the state. While raising his children he has seen many changes in the country he loves and the state he cherishes and the talks in this book reflect his concerns about the effect on our lives and children?s lives if we do not continue to do what is right and in keeping with the teachings of Jesus Christ. Back to "Official" AFAF Authors' Menu At Top Zarle Williams
Stephen and Susan live in the heart of Bluegrass Country in Versailles, Kentucky and have roots there that go back for generations in the state. While raising his children he has seen many changes in the country he loves and the state he cherishes and the talks in this book reflect his concerns about the effect on our lives and children?s lives if we do not continue to do what is right and in keeping with the teachings of Jesus Christ.
So exactly who is Zarle Williams ? Zarle Williams grew up in the mile-high city of Denver, Colorado where she spent most of her time carrying books back and forth to the library. A passionate reader and writer, she received a BA in English from the University of Colorado. After several years of teaching high school English she switched careers and became a pediatric respiratory therapist. While working at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Zarle earned a MA in English from Georgia State University. Later she completed her MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults at Vermont College of Fine Arts and was awarded a Harcourt Scholarship for post graduate study.
Zarle’s work has appeared in: Byline Magazine, The Georgia State Review, Obsidian II, Pivot Magazine, Jack and Jill Magazine, and Scholastic Books. The Memoirs of Joan of Arc was a finalist for the 2009 Katherine Paterson prize for young adult writing.
When she's is not working on book ideas, she's busy practicing the violin or trying to beat her fantastic husband at Scrabble.
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So exactly who is Bill Womack ? In "Dear Editor: How to reclaim our culture, 200 words at a time" author Bill Womack shares how he stopped complaining and started writing. Despite a lack of journalistic experience, and with no impressive titles behind his name, he managed to get over 40 of his letters to the editor published in five years by the very newspaper he frequently criticized.
In this book, you'll read those letters and almost 50 more. The letters, along with Bill's commentary, address topics as diverse as political correctness, pornography, the sanctity of life, and others.
Just as importantly, you'll also find Bill's thoughts on why more Christians should write letters to the editor, and tips on how to do so effectively. For too long, the Church has stood on the sidelines and watched as the culture has been redefined.
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So exactly who is Gary Yeagle ? Gary was born and raised in Williamsport, Pa., the birthplace of Little League Baseball. He grew up living just down the street from the site of the very first Little League game, played in 1939. In 1959, Gary played third base for Lycoming Dairy, one of the three originally named Little League teams. The excitement of Little League colored his childhood and instilled a life-long love in his heart.
Gary currently resides in Louisville, Kentucky, home of the 2002 Little League World Champions: Valley Sports of Louisville. Gary recently retired after working for forty years in the retail industry and lives with his wife and four cats. He is the proud grandparent of three and is an active member of the Jeffersontown United Methodist Church. Gary is a Civil War buff, and enjoys swimming, spending time at the beach, model railroading, reading and obviously, writing. To date, he has written three books; one true story about the 2002 Little League World Champions, called Little Big Men and two Christian short story novels, the second of which just came out the end of last year. For info on ordering an autographed copy from Gary , go: Back to "Official" AFAF Authors' Menu At Top Marian Allen So exactly who is Marian Allen ? Marian Allen writes science fiction, fantasy, mystery, humor, horror, mainstream, and anything else she can wrestle into fixed form. Allen has had stories in anthologies, on-line and print publications, including Oceans of the Mind and Marion Zimmer Bradley's Sword and Sorceress anthologies 22 and 23, on coffee cans and the wall of an Indian restaurant in Louisville, Kentucky. She posts on the group blog Fatal Foodies (http://FatalFoodies.blogspot.com) as well as on her own eclectic WEBLAHG (http://marianallen.wordpress.com). She has three novels--EEL'S REVERENCE, SIDESHOW IN THE CENTER RING and FORCE OF HABIT--available through Echelon Press (http://echelonpress.com) coming soon in various electronic formats. Allen is a member of the Southern Indiana Writers Group and is a regular contributor to SIW's annual anthology. Back to Authors' Menu At Top Karen Bachert So exactly who is Karen Bachert ? Karen Bachert is an accomplished conference host and motivational speaker who began writing in 2006 after retiring from her position as senior vice president of her company. Karen has been recognized for her passion, creativity, excellence in leadership, and for her contributions and strong commitment to the personal and professional development of other people. With an extensive background and proven track record in the business world, Karen has developed and facilitated hundreds of personal and professional enrichment programs for company owners, senior executives, sales and marketing professionals and trainers in the United States and in Europe. Karen is a member of the Christian Business Network Association and Women Affiliated International . She is the Founder of the Authors & Artists "Talent for Giving" Initiative, publishes the Happily Ever After Newsletter and serves as an Adviser for United Senior Resource Center. Back to Authors' Menu At Top Royce Boyles So exactly who is Royce Boyles ? Royce Boyles was captivated by baseball as a youngster. Fascination came riding into his life primarily on the bat of Milwaukee Braves third baseman Eddie Mathews. The Wisconsin native was fascinated by play-by-play radio descriptions of major league baseball, and by announcer Earl Gillespie. When his parents, Frank and Stella Boyles took him to his first major league game at Milwaukee County Stadium in 1958, there was no turning back from a lifelong love of sports. Like most Wisconsinites in the 1960's, Boyles was absorbed by the greatness of Vince Lombardi and his teams. While working as a caddy at Bull's Eye Country Club, in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, he had the privilege of carrying Mr. Lombardi's clubs about "the length of two football fields, to Coach Lombardi’s car". For his efforts, Royce received a one dollar tip and an autograph from the Great Coach. The signature and memory have been prized possessions for 45 years. Bobby Johnson, a grade school and high school friend served as Lombardi's caddy that day, and graciously offered Boyles a chance to carry the bag. To his friend, who happens to be Native American, Royce is grateful to this day. While serving as a television announcer in Green Bay during the early 1970's, he met Dave Robinson. Following Robby's trade to Washington in 1973, the two had not seen each other for nearly thirty years, when they miraculously encountered each other in 2004. The rest is history. Now living in rural Rock Springs, Wisconsin, near Baraboo, Boyles resides with his German Shepard Jamie, and cats Mop and "T". Back to Authors' Menu At Top Denise Brown
Gary currently resides in Louisville, Kentucky, home of the 2002 Little League World Champions: Valley Sports of Louisville. Gary recently retired after working for forty years in the retail industry and lives with his wife and four cats. He is the proud grandparent of three and is an active member of the Jeffersontown United Methodist Church. Gary is a Civil War buff, and enjoys swimming, spending time at the beach, model railroading, reading and obviously, writing. To date, he has written three books; one true story about the 2002 Little League World Champions, called Little Big Men and two Christian short story novels, the second of which just came out the end of last year. For info on ordering an autographed copy from Gary , go: Back to "Official" AFAF Authors' Menu At Top Marian Allen So exactly who is Marian Allen ? Marian Allen writes science fiction, fantasy, mystery, humor, horror, mainstream, and anything else she can wrestle into fixed form. Allen has had stories in anthologies, on-line and print publications, including Oceans of the Mind and Marion Zimmer Bradley's Sword and Sorceress anthologies 22 and 23, on coffee cans and the wall of an Indian restaurant in Louisville, Kentucky. She posts on the group blog Fatal Foodies (http://FatalFoodies.blogspot.com) as well as on her own eclectic WEBLAHG (http://marianallen.wordpress.com). She has three novels--EEL'S REVERENCE, SIDESHOW IN THE CENTER RING and FORCE OF HABIT--available through Echelon Press (http://echelonpress.com) coming soon in various electronic formats. Allen is a member of the Southern Indiana Writers Group and is a regular contributor to SIW's annual anthology. Back to Authors' Menu At Top Karen Bachert So exactly who is Karen Bachert ? Karen Bachert is an accomplished conference host and motivational speaker who began writing in 2006 after retiring from her position as senior vice president of her company. Karen has been recognized for her passion, creativity, excellence in leadership, and for her contributions and strong commitment to the personal and professional development of other people. With an extensive background and proven track record in the business world, Karen has developed and facilitated hundreds of personal and professional enrichment programs for company owners, senior executives, sales and marketing professionals and trainers in the United States and in Europe. Karen is a member of the Christian Business Network Association and Women Affiliated International . She is the Founder of the Authors & Artists "Talent for Giving" Initiative, publishes the Happily Ever After Newsletter and serves as an Adviser for United Senior Resource Center. Back to Authors' Menu At Top Royce Boyles
Gary recently retired after working for forty years in the retail industry and lives with his wife and four cats. He is the proud grandparent of three and is an active member of the Jeffersontown United Methodist Church. Gary is a Civil War buff, and enjoys swimming, spending time at the beach, model railroading, reading and obviously, writing. To date, he has written three books; one true story about the 2002 Little League World Champions, called Little Big Men and two Christian short story novels, the second of which just came out the end of last year. For info on ordering an autographed copy from Gary , go: Back to "Official" AFAF Authors' Menu At Top Marian Allen
Gary is a Civil War buff, and enjoys swimming, spending time at the beach, model railroading, reading and obviously, writing. To date, he has written three books; one true story about the 2002 Little League World Champions, called Little Big Men and two Christian short story novels, the second of which just came out the end of last year.
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So exactly who is Marian Allen ? Marian Allen writes science fiction, fantasy, mystery, humor, horror, mainstream, and anything else she can wrestle into fixed form.
Allen has had stories in anthologies, on-line and print publications, including Oceans of the Mind and Marion Zimmer Bradley's Sword and Sorceress anthologies 22 and 23, on coffee cans and the wall of an Indian restaurant in Louisville, Kentucky. She posts on the group blog Fatal Foodies (http://FatalFoodies.blogspot.com) as well as on her own eclectic WEBLAHG (http://marianallen.wordpress.com). She has three novels--EEL'S REVERENCE, SIDESHOW IN THE CENTER RING and FORCE OF HABIT--available through Echelon Press (http://echelonpress.com) coming soon in various electronic formats. Allen is a member of the Southern Indiana Writers Group and is a regular contributor to SIW's annual anthology. Back to Authors' Menu At Top Karen Bachert
Allen is a member of the Southern Indiana Writers Group and is a regular contributor to SIW's annual anthology.
So exactly who is Karen Bachert ? Karen Bachert is an accomplished conference host and motivational speaker who began writing in 2006 after retiring from her position as senior vice president of her company. Karen has been recognized for her passion, creativity, excellence in leadership, and for her contributions and strong commitment to the personal and professional development of other people.
With an extensive background and proven track record in the business world, Karen has developed and facilitated hundreds of personal and professional enrichment programs for company owners, senior executives, sales and marketing professionals and trainers in the United States and in Europe. Karen is a member of the Christian Business Network Association and Women Affiliated International . She is the Founder of the Authors & Artists "Talent for Giving" Initiative, publishes the Happily Ever After Newsletter and serves as an Adviser for United Senior Resource Center.
So exactly who is Royce Boyles ? Royce Boyles was captivated by baseball as a youngster. Fascination came riding into his life primarily on the bat of Milwaukee Braves third baseman Eddie Mathews. The Wisconsin native was fascinated by play-by-play radio descriptions of major league baseball, and by announcer Earl Gillespie. When his parents, Frank and Stella Boyles took him to his first major league game at Milwaukee County Stadium in 1958, there was no turning back from a lifelong love of sports.
Like most Wisconsinites in the 1960's, Boyles was absorbed by the greatness of Vince Lombardi and his teams. While working as a caddy at Bull's Eye Country Club, in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, he had the privilege of carrying Mr. Lombardi's clubs about "the length of two football fields, to Coach Lombardi’s car". For his efforts, Royce received a one dollar tip and an autograph from the Great Coach. The signature and memory have been prized possessions for 45 years.
Bobby Johnson, a grade school and high school friend served as Lombardi's caddy that day, and graciously offered Boyles a chance to carry the bag. To his friend, who happens to be Native American, Royce is grateful to this day.
While serving as a television announcer in Green Bay during the early 1970's, he met Dave Robinson. Following Robby's trade to Washington in 1973, the two had not seen each other for nearly thirty years, when they miraculously encountered each other in 2004. The rest is history.
Now living in rural Rock Springs, Wisconsin, near Baraboo, Boyles resides with his German Shepard Jamie, and cats Mop and "T".
So exactly who is Denise Brown ? Today's competitive environment requires every individual to be self directed, self motivated and capable of performing to his or her potential. Denise Brown and Timely Direction provide the right direction at the right time for exceptional results. Ms. Brown's business acumen, strategic thinking and encouraging mindset make her an effective partner to help you maximize your strengths to achieve your potential. Her unique background of law, human resources and coaching empowers her to see deliver practical, interactive and energizing coaching and seminars designed to deliver a return on your investment. Customized to meet organizational needs, participants in her workshops come away with the ability to immediately apply learnings for improved results.
In addition to her extensive business experience, Ms. Brown is the author of Work With Who You Are, Timely Direction to Transform Your Life, a coaching guide to discovering your "natural attractiveness." Read her monthly coaching column in Louisville's Today's Woman Magazine and the Louisville African American Journal.
Ms. Brown is a graduate of Howard University, B.A. Economics, Brandeis School of Law, J.D., Univ of Louisville, Licensed Attorney with the Kentucky Bar Association, Graduate, Institute for Life Coach Training, Myers Briggs Qualified Administrator, Certified Professional Analyst (DISC and PIAV)
So exactly who is Pati Chandler ? Pati Chandler lives in Mishawaka, Indiana with her husband and three cats. She is the mother of four children and grandmother of six. A widely diverse background of studies at Indiana University at South Bend in the 1980's earned her an Associates Degree in General Studies.
In 1998, all-over body pain, exhaustion and other mysterious symptoms forced her to leave her dream job at the Department of Natural Resources after nine years. Later she was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia. Choosing not to be controlled with prescriptions, she chose the natural route, using complementary and alternative methods and means gleaned from Medical Schools and Universities, Medical Research Centers, Naturopathic and Holistic websites.
Her book, Managing Fibromyalgia-Getting to know your Aggravators (Treble Heart Books 2008), describes most of those methods and means, and includes a description of fifteen of the most common aggravators for those with Fibromyalgia, and how to avoid them.
She is still prescription-free after eleven years. She enjoys writing, reading and watching movies that leave a smile on her face. Helping others through her local Fibromyalgia Support Group is one of her greatest joys. She is also a tree-hugger, an animal-lover and finds great joy, peace and beauty in nature, which serves as an inspiration to her writing.
So exactly who is Nelda Shattles Copas ? Nelda a native of Daytona Beach, Fl. She is retired from the United States Army. After retiring she attended Western Kentucky University earning a B.S. in Psychology/Criminology and a Master's in Mental Health Counseling.
Copas later had a varied career as a victim advocate, drug and alcohol treatment counselor, therapist, and social worker. All of these occupations involved extensive work with law enforcement.
Twisted Desires is Copas' first book. Nelda was recently a workshop presentor at the International Mystery Writer's Festival in Owensboro, KY this year. Her book is a murder mystery about a female detective pursuing a serial killer. The book is based on Bowling Green, KY.
Nelda and her husband Kelly who is on active duty in the Army reside at Fort Knox, KY.
So exactly who is Jo Davis ? Jo Davis is the owner of Bylines By Jo which focuses on giving businesses and authors websites that extra umph to make them stand out. Her previous novel Michigan City Marinas has been met with wide reception with it’s focus on the marinas of times past. Her current novel Domestics published by Passionate Writer Publishing involves an abused woman who turns into a vigilante under the guise of pretending to be a house keeper. Jo is currently finishing up another historical novel and a hilarious fiction novel called Carrying On.
So exactly who is Saulette Davis ? Saulette Davis is a native of Louisville, KY, and author who began writing her debut novel Dymez Cry Too in 2005. In fact, she began keeping a journal at a very young age. It was her journal that inspired her to become an author. "In my journal, I'll never forget, it was January 2003 I wrote in my journal: I will write a novel." That was the first step of proclaiming to write a novel, but she didn't began writing until March 2005. As she began her novel, she encountered the writing blues. "I didn't think it was good enough." She would tell herself, until she decided to share it with her coworkers. "I brought a couple of chapters in and let a couple coworkers read it. They encouraged me to continue to write." She picked her novel back up and began an outline of her work. "It just came naturally. I just started writing, it began to flow. I would sit there, sometimes on my couch or on my bed and write."
Along the way she suffered a car accident which setback Dymez Cry Too, but she didn't let it stop her for long. After her therapy sessions, she would write a little each day. She spent the next eight to nine months at home finishing her novel. "In the midst of any situations, it's a reason we go through things in life that causes setbacks. It's either to reevaluate ourselves, learn a lesson within a lesson, breaks us, or makes us."
Saulette's dreams of owning her own company were realistic. After reading and learning about many other self-published authors, it inspired Davis to do the same. She did her homework. She consulted with mentors and coaches in the field. "I know when you put God first, everything else will follow." Davis says. Dymez Cry Too will be the first published work under her company Sapphire Publications LLC, in which she will go on to publish the sequel to Dymez Cry Too. She will also give other inspiring authors an opportunity to show case their talents as well.
She is a business woman who wears many hats. She is a mother, wife, an author, motivational speaker, mentor, poet, and is currently employed as a fingerprint examiner. "God has given me a gift and I will use it! I give him the praise because without him I could not have done this. I'm thankful that I do have the opportunity and God has blessed me with talents to write. Now, I'm waiting to see what else he has in store for me."
So exactly who is Marge Fulton ? Marge Fulton is a BlackWyrm Publishing author. She will be debuting her new horror anthology novel, The Holler at the second Almost Famous Authors' Faire. Go see Marge and be one of the first to own an autographed copy of this fabulous new novel!
So exactly who is Cheri L. Hallwood ? Cheri L. Hallwood had always dreamed of writing for children, but it would be her grandchildren that would inspire her to make her dream a reality. In 2005, with the help of her husband and encouragement from family and friends, Cheri began her incredible journey into the world of writing and self-publishing by starting her own publishing company, Forever Young Publishers.
In 2006, Ms. Hallwood published her first children's picture book, Winter's First Snowflake followed by The Curious Polka-Dot Present in 2007. Since then, both books have gone on to receive the prestigious Mom's Choice Award and The Dove Foundation's Seal for family friendly media.
In Fall 2010, Cheri will be releasing her new children's title; One Wish for Winifred Witch. To learn more about "Winifred," or Cheri, visit her website; www.foreveryoungpublishers.com
So exactly who is Ian Harac ? Ian ("Lizard") Harac is a longtime science fiction fan and Alpha Nerd. After 20 or so years of waiting for someone to spontaneously offer him writing gigs, he actually started submitting things, and discovered, to his surprise, that people liked them and bought them. He began his writing career in 2000 and became a well-known freelancer in the gaming business, working on many products for Dungeons & Dragons, GURPS, and the Dying Earth. This is first published fiction, and he hopes not his last. He currently lives in Indiana, where he shares a small house with one beloved wife and five usually-beloved cats.
So exactly who is Timothy House ? Timothy is an Ohio native that has been writing poetry for over 20 years. In 2007 he published his first book titled Definitions and in 2009 he released his CD by the same name. The CD contains 25 of the poems from the book. The poems are performed to music and sound effects to heighten the imagery and passion of Tim's poetry. In Tim's career as a writer he has performed his poetry in cities across the US including Chicago, NYC, Memphis, Nashville, Detroit and more. Tim's poetry crosses many different genere and writing style from deep romantic poetry, to dark poetry, to inspiring uplifting anthems Tim believes art is as necessary as air to the human soul and fills his poetry with passion. Tim is also a photographer and musician, and is working on his first novel.
Definitions the CD is now available for download at iTunes, Shock Hound, Napster, Lala, and Amazon. The CD is available at Amazon.com. Definitions the book is now available in eBook form at Amazon.com and in all formats at Smashwords. Coming soon to Barnes and Noble.com and Sony Reader Store.
So exactly who is Mark Hothi ? Mark Hothi was born in 1982, in Burlington, Ontario, Canada. He currently lives in Louisville, Ky with his wife Tiffany. He loves to write poetry as well as novels. He enjoys writing Christian, science fiction, horror, suspense, and spiritual stories. He co-wrote his froshmen novel with his friend Bruce Thomas, which took two years to complete. Veritas is their first published work. They are currently writing together a collection of short stories. In edition to his first novel, he will also be displayed his poetry collection entitled,'A Ghost's Reflection'.
So exactly who is Sharon S. Hurst ? Sharon S. Hurst has lived most of her life in Southern Indiana. She taught school for thirty years before retiring to follow her dream to write. THE BLUFF is the third murder mystery she has written. She previously published RED COAT and THE LETTER. She ventured off the murder mystery trail long enough to publish a children's book, RICKY RAT IN NEW ORLEANS.
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So exactly who is Wanda Hall-Johnson ? Wanda Hall-Johnson is President of Goose Creek Publishers, Inc. a small press located in Louisville, KY. She is a 25 year veteran of the printing and publishing industries. The recipient of Louisville's Key to the City, and an award winning published author, wrote a column, Part of the Solution, for Today's Woman Magazine for over nine years. She has been published in an anthology titled, A Touch of Fate, and her company has published several of her works including the first part of her autobiography, Telling the Truth and Shaming the Devil, along with five books of poetry, and two books in the series, Get Out of the Way! Claim God's Will for Your Marriage. Her company will reach its goal of publishing 10 books in a year, this, in its fifth year. Johnson-Hall is currently working on a book titled, The Adventures of the Complex Carb Girl. This book is about the struggles she and her 13 year old diabetic daughter has had to endure.
So exactly who is Abigail Keam ? Abigail Keam is a full time beekeeper and member of the Lexington Farmers' Market. She has won thirteen honey awards at the Kentucky State Fair and is also the first recepient of Barbara Horn Award which is only given to those who score a perfect 100 at the Kentucky State Fair in a beekeeping entry. In 2004, she traveled to South Africa to study bees.
Ms. Abigail is a member of the Bluegrass Beekeepers Association, Kentucky State Beekeepers Association, and the Kentucky Guild of Artisians and Craftsmen. She is also a board member of the Lexington Farmers' Market and current president of the friends of the Lexington Farmers' Market.
She lives in Fayette County of the Kentucky River in a metal house with her husband and various critters. Death by a Honeybee is her first mystery novel.
So exactly who is Omegia Keeys ? Omegia Keeys first novel Passionate Playmates was met with great reception as she shocked the city of Indianapolis with her behind the scenes look at the secretive Lingerie Modeling Stores quickly springing up and just as quickly being shut down in the local area. Sense the release of her second novel Seduction.com published by Passionate Writer Publishing, Omegia has been featured in the Blue Print Magazine, Indy Blackout Magazine, and as a recurring author on Street Vibes Mix Radio in their feature the Writers Block. Her third novel Can You Keep a Secret is set to release April, 2010.
So exactly who is George Lysloff ? Born in Paris, France to a Russian emigre father and a German Baltic mother, George Lysloff was caught in the turmoil of WW2, ending up a refugee from the European East early in 1945. He studied medicine and emigrated to the United States. After one year in New York, he moved to the Mid West, became a psychiatrist and practiced until 1994. He began writing with 16, mostly French poetry. His work was lyrical, later turned to philosophy. In the USA, he translated his French poems, and soon started to write in English. He published a number of books containing his philosophical thoughts on the background of autobiograpical material. This volume is his FOURTH collection of FREE VERSE titled POEMS and STANZAS IV (Subtitle "Vagaries"). He recently completed this work in the year following after his wife WANDA's death in December of 2007.
So exactly who is D. McEntire ? D. McEntire (Diane) is a secretary by day and paranormal romance writer by night. Her first novel of The Watchers series was released by Samhain Publishing May 2008. The fourth novel of the series is scheduled for release December 2009. Diane is a native Louisvillian but moved to a mini-farm in southern Indiana with her husband and two children. Being born and raised in Louisville, KY, the city's streets made the perfect backdrop for the series. Though she has plans to branch out from the paranormal genre to contemporary, historical, and fantasy works, paranormal romance will always be her favorite. Website: www.dmcentire.com Back to Authors' Menu At Top Robert Monahan
So exactly who is Robert Monahan? Rob was raised in the Bluegrass area of Lexington, Kentucky, having grown up across from the famed Calumet Farm. A graduate of Lexington Catholic High School, he holds a Computer Science degree from the University of Kentucky. Following a successful career with IBM and Lexmark, he is now retired and spends his time writing and marketing his novels. He and his wife, Judy have two daughters and five grand children. Rob Rob started writing poetry and musical lyrics during his tour of duty with the United States Air Force while stationed overseas during the Vietnam War. Beyond the Darkside is his second novel and sequel to Bad Blood.
So exactly who is H.J. Popowski ? H.J. has been a writer, editor and managing editor for nearly thirty years.
His stories, monographs and articles have appeared in the United States, England and Japan.
All A Young Man Could Ask For and Haya Safari combine to tell the story of the life and loves of Henry Feller.
He is presently working on his next novel.
So exactly who is Trevis Powell ? Trevis Powell was born in rural Howevalley Kentucky and resides there with his wife and four children. After spending his school-age years more interested in sports than grades, he followed a six-year stint in the U.S. Army Reserves with various manual-labor intensive jobs. Eventually he went back to college, earning a degree in electronics. After his marriage he settled down in his hometown and his creative desire, something he had dealt with since he was a teenager, finally became too strong to ignore and he began to write. Reading, and later gaming, had become outlets for his creative side and he noticed that his adventure designs and gaming worlds were always far more detailed than necessary to play a simple game. Over time these became even more elaborate, and he finally had to admit that he needed more. Falling back on his natural story-telling ability he began to experiment with writing.
Two years later Trevis found his first publisher in Elmore Productions. Over the next five years he saw his name in print in a variety of outlets, including short stories, magazines, and gaming material. Again he found that he wanted more; feeling the need to develop the stories and characters he invented in greater detail. Now focusing on novels, Trevis is proud to be among the first authors in the new Blackwyrm Fiction line.
So exactly who is Elsa Prado ? Elsa Prado is a lifelong resident of Chicago, Illinois. Works as a Judicial Court Spanish Interpreter for Cook County and also works as a translator. She is the Session Interpreter Chair for the Chicago Newspaper Guild Interpreter's union. And, member of MATI (Midwest Association of Translators and Interpreters') She is the author of Dear Donor and Querido Donante (Spanish version). Back to Authors' Menu At Top Jeffrey M. Preston
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So exactly who is Jeffrey M. Preston ? Jeff was raised in the Pine Barrens of New Jersey. At the age of eighteen, he moved to Kentucky and settled in the heart of bluegrass country. He enjoys spending time with family and friends, quietly building new characters, ideas, and storylines to seduce his readers.
Jeff rolled out his first suspense novel, The Chain at the first AFAF faire in November 2009. He can't wait to sign a copy for you!
So exactly who is Lois Loehr Rini ? Lois Loehr Rini has worked with children as an Indiana Master Naturalist and as a 4H leader. She is the mother of four children, has two grandchildren, and one great grandson. She likes traveling, reading, writing, and spending time with family and friends. Ms. Rini is a retired Financial Aid Direction from Ivy Tech with additonal work at Purdue University. She lives with her beag, Shiloh, in southwest Indiana.
Ms. Rini's work includes articles for magazines, several short stories, and recently an award winning short story; however, her current interest is in writing for children. The Beag: Doing Good in the 'Hood' is her first children's book.
So exactly who is B.E. Schafer ? B.E. Schafer is the pen name for Blake Schaefer .
Blake grew up and was educated in Southern Indiana. He has lived in Illinois and the St. Louis Metro area. He now resides in Indiana with his wife, six children, two dogs and two cats. He is the Evansville Books Examiner for the Examiner.com where he writes about local and national authors as well as book reviews. His Short story Vultures can be read at Sci-fi talk.com under Blake Schaefer .
Addicted to a long love of Horror and Science fiction, SIX TOES is his first Novel.
So exactly who is Cora A. Seaman ? Cora A. Seaman grew up in a rural Southern Indiana neighborhood. A child of the Great Depression and a youth during World War II, her life experiences give her the insight and compassion to write about real life and real characters. Her stories are very poignant in their human emotions. They leave you breathless and curious as to what her characters will encounter next. She and her husband currently live in Evansville, Indiana where they are very active in teaching writing. Cora's books are: The Making of Mary Ann, The Secret of the Old Red Bridge and The Secret of the Old Stone Chapel. Full details can be found at: www.cordonpublications.com
So exactly who is Reba Stanley ? Reba Stanley grew up in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky where she developed a life-long love for the arts and first came to know her Savior Jesus Christ. Reba is also a professional artist who has worked in various mediums of paint and color. She says her visual artwork is, and always will be, in her blood but writing is the form of art she has found to be the most rewarding. With her writing, she expresses different stories that are fictional but always adds one unchanging truth, and that is her love for and dependence on her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
She and her husband of more than twenty-five years reside in beautiful Brentwood, Tennessee with their four children and the family dog. While the Lord has taken them to live in other areas of the country, Tennessee is her home.
So exactly who is Jan Sullivan ? Jan Sullivan is a "retired" youth pastor having served in youth ministry for thirteen years. She has a Masters of Arts in Youth Ministry from Asbury Theological Seminary. Jan was born and now lives in Lexington, Kentucky with her dog Abby and spends her time writing and hanging out at the local dog park, loving teenagers, and consuming Christian fiction. Jan's first book "Forever Family" was published in July 2008. Her second "Never Alone" was published in August 2009. Modeling her life after Christ, the great storyteller, Jan hopes that her stories entertain and lead young people to make decisions to follow Christ. You can find out more about this author, her other publications, and where to meet her at www.AprilWord.com.
So exactly who is Bruce Thomas ? Bruce Thomas was born in 1979 in England, but currently lives and works in Louisville, Ky. Veritas is his first novel, and along with writing more books with Mark Hothi, aspires to create comics and graphic novels. He is also a member of the Louisville Cartoonist Society.
So exactly who is Lynn Tincher ? Lynn was born in the small town of La Grange, Kentucky and grew up in Goshen. She has always had a vivid imagination. One of her fondest memories of growing up was when a short story of hers was read in front of the students at Oldham County High School. Since then, her love for writing blossomed. Lynn studied Theater Arts in College in hopes of becoming a Drama/English teacher. She has written articles in local newspapers and travel brochures. Now, she is focused on writing novels, short stories, and poems. Not only does Lynn look forward to sharing her stories, she is also focused on helping other new writers in their efforts to get published. Her eZine and website provides helpful tips and information. Lynn also provides email list management and marketing services. She has partnered with Constant Contact to help provide authors, artists, and small businesses the services to manage their email lists and marketing strategies, eZines, electronic newsletters, coupons and bulletins. If you have an email list that you would like to send information to, this is the perfect, affordable solution for you. You can customize your service from managing your own lists to contacting Lynn to manage every aspect for you. Her inspiration comes from some of her favorite authors, Robert Powell, Nora Roberts, Piers Anthony, and J.K. Rowling. (Yes, she's a Potter fan!) She now lives in Louisville, Kentucky with her husband. She has three wonderful children, Emily, Aaron, and Becca. Back to Authors' Menu At Top Vendela
Not only does Lynn look forward to sharing her stories, she is also focused on helping other new writers in their efforts to get published. Her eZine and website provides helpful tips and information. Lynn also provides email list management and marketing services. She has partnered with Constant Contact to help provide authors, artists, and small businesses the services to manage their email lists and marketing strategies, eZines, electronic newsletters, coupons and bulletins. If you have an email list that you would like to send information to, this is the perfect, affordable solution for you. You can customize your service from managing your own lists to contacting Lynn to manage every aspect for you.
Her inspiration comes from some of her favorite authors, Robert Powell, Nora Roberts, Piers Anthony, and J.K. Rowling. (Yes, she's a Potter fan!) She now lives in Louisville, Kentucky with her husband. She has three wonderful children, Emily, Aaron, and Becca.
So exactly who is Vendela ? Vendela is an eight year old child author. She has written eight books and has been featured in the Courier Journal and interviewed on television. Her books have been displayed in many of our public libraries and in her school library. She writes about her experiences and each book contains life lessons. Vendela has read some of her books at story time at The Readers Corner Bookstore. She has a new book out Secret Agent Sparkles - Mission #1 . It is very funny and full of imagination. She hopes to be on Oprah's children's booklist someday. Her website is www.vendykidsbooks.com and her email is vendela @vendykidsbooks.com.
