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So exactly who is Leonard Alberstadt ? Len is is professor emeritus at Vanderbilt University. He presently resides in Kingston Springs, TN and can be reached at lalberstadt9000@bellsouth.net. He has penned four books: Dragons of St. George, From Top to Bottom, How the Rocks Began to Speak and Poncomma.
So exactly who is Larry Barker ? Larry is the author of BURY ME I'M DEAD, WHAT MADE AMERICA GO WRONG. He is also an actor, singer and entrepreneur with a lifetime of observations regarding the many ways that society has failed to function.
Larry , like Winston Churchill, refused to allow the so-called educational system to destroy him. His book relates the ineptness and corruption of the American system, and he wants to thank all the sons-of-bitches in this country for giving him the incentive to write the truth.
So exactly who is Jeane Heimberger Candido ? Jeane has by turns been a marketing and advertising manager, newspaper reporter, photographer, columnist, freelance writer, Civil War Historian, living historian, and commentator. Her first books The Redemption of Corporal Nolan Giles and Shepherd's Song were of the Civil War. She has written for Blue & Gray Magazine, Civil War Historian Magazine, and has appeared as an on-air historian for the PBS documentary Call to Care. Her new book Pages in Read Ink: Mysteries of Then and Now includes almost two dozen intrigues?train stops through the time tunnel from medieval Wales to the present.
Jeane has survived over eighteen years of Catholic education and has been married to an engineer for thirty-five years. She has two children: Anne Marie is an engineer and married to an engineer; son Robert is a commercial pilot and also an engineer. She was the only right-brained person in her family and therefore, the only one in her right mind?until recently. Her new daughter-in-law, who is a Presbyterian minister and college chaplain, was also an English major.
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.
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 Clara Cummings ? Clara is the child of Walter and Nina Taylor. Her husband is Alfred Cummings. Her children are Brigit, Majestis, Andra, Judah, Marleta, Faith and Hope. She is a proud grandmother to Gabrielle, Izayah, Nia, Mia, D’Sean and Judah. Her brothers and sisters are Joshua, Joseph, Jesse, John, Juanita, Bobbie, Mary, Sarah, Dorothy and Nancy Taylor. Clara loves writing mainly about the Lord, to give all honor and glory to Him. She is a published poet and songwriter and sometimes singer. She would like to recognize her aunt and uncle, Asalea and Isaac Byers, who raised her.
Clara was born in 1948 in Fries, Virginia and raised in Welch W. Va. She attended Welch Dunbar Elementary and Junior High School and was an honor student. She also used to be an artist. She then attended Welch High School where her school band played for Vice-President Lyndon B. Johnson who was visiting for the Veterans’ Day Parade, and the Welch High School Choir sang a few selections. She was the Soloist in the selection "The Battle Hymn of The Republic". This was performed in the "Pocahontas Theater" in 1963 when I was fifteen years old. Ironically, Clara's nickname is Pocahontas.
So exactly who is Mike Deeb ? Mike was born in Hollywood, California but raised in Louisville, Ky. His first wife Jan pasted away 10 years ago and he married Carol 6 years ago. We have a total of 6 wonderful children and the 8th and 9th grand child on the way. Mike started a Janitorial cleaning business 10 years ago after leaving the corporate world.
The Spirit of the Lord is persistent, and in the summer of 1972, found a way into the heart of Mike Deeb . After his conversion and pronouncement of faith in the back room of the family business, he knew that there were many other people who have wandered and listed through life. There were many times in the coming years, where his dedication to ministry and his love of people put many people in his path.
It was out of this desire to spread the Good News, and the subsequent meetings that his first book was born "The Journey That Makes a Difference". Over the course of fifteen years, he has compiled stories that will inspire, entertain and most importantly, relay the gospel of Jesus Christ to those who will listen. Read The Journey That Makes a Difference and see the difference you can be in your community.
So exactly who is Kimberley Dehn ? Kim calls herself an Author * Humorist * Pathological Storyteller. "I was named after my mother’s dog, Princess Sparkle, an award-winning West Highland White Terrier. My mother is a renowned dog groomer and moved me and my sisters often in her quest for self-gratification until she attended a groomer's convention in Ever Autumn, Michigan. Mother claims she fell in love with the town's charm, but I think what really charmed her was the thickness of the mayor’s wallet. But when Daddy Mayor lost re-election, Ever Autumn lost its appeal for Mom and she moved on. My sisters and I stayed behind. I married the first guy who asked me (good thing I loved him a whole lot) and changed my name.
"For awhile I followed parental footsteps into the dog grooming biz, but when I tried to kick the coffee habit, I turned mean and spent a lot of time writing poison pen letters to the local newspaper. They offered me a job as a new/gossip columnist and that's when I discovered my real 'life calling.' Now, instead of grooming poodles to look like peacocks (aka peak-a-doodles), I channel my creativity into my stories. My husband has a career in finance and entertainment, and so we divide our time between Ever Autumn and a quaint Southern 'burb outside of Memphis. I am also owned by a collection of ex-stray cats who claim to be my 'mews' because they inspire me.
My novel, Southern Exposure, is a romantic comedy; the story of a runaway bride who meets her destiny in an obscure Georgia town comprised of an outlaw pig, the best fried chicken in the South, and a mouthwatering mayor who thinks she's trouble. It was written with the understanding my mother-in-law would be reading it...so sorry, not much gratuitous sex in it. Southern Exposure was nominated for a 2009 EPPIE."
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.
So exactly who is Jack DuArte ? Jack is a native of New Orleans with a varied career in writing. After attending the University of Kentucky and later graduating from the University of Evansville, DuArte served as an Air Force officer in Vietnam and received the Bronze Star for his efforts.
DuArte later combined a career in the wine business where he owned several Napa Valley wineries with a long time love affair for the thoroughbred industry and returned to Kentucky in 2001. He is an owner and breeder of thoroughbreds.
The Resistance was DuArte's first novel, and his fifth published work. The Resistanceis now in its second printing. The Resistanceis part of DuArte's intended World War II Trilogy and has already been featured as a question on Jeopardy!. The second part of the trilogy is Singapore!, released in late 2008. Both are historical fiction novels and mostly based on fact.
DuArte read from his work at the International Book Project's Passport to Literacy in Lexington, KY, where only five authors read. He has also participated as a featured author in the Kentucky Book Fair, the Western Kentucky Book Fair and the International Mystery Writers Festival.
DuArte and his wife Susan reside in Lexington.
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.
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 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 Robert Hewett ? Hewett writes poems and short stories for all ages, in both fantasy and colloquial genres. His children's poems are suited for ages 5 through life. His characters are mostly created by him and his poems almost always tell a story, with moral advice and adventure.
Hewett's Book DOWN THE ROAD WE CAME is loosely based on his childhood in rural Texas farm country. It also includes poems based on life experiences, frequently with humor embedded in the poem. Hewett has been published in newspapers, on the web, and in 8 Anthologies of poets around the world. You can see these anthologies on display at his table space. Hewett and his wife live in Louisville, Ky. You can reach him by email at hewbob33@earthlink.net Back to Authors' Menu At Top Wade Hurt
Hewett has been published in newspapers, on the web, and in 8 Anthologies of poets around the world. You can see these anthologies on display at his table space.
Hewett and his wife live in Louisville, Ky. You can reach him by email at hewbob33@earthlink.net
So exactly who is Wade M. Hurt ? Wade says, "Through a deep hunger for the kind of faith that produces rich intimacy with God, as well as a daily life of unfolding power, author Wade M. Hurt brings fresh energizing revelation to the subject of faith. In his book Unveiled Faith the reader will encounter renewed passion for the Christian life. Through its many revelations the often stagnant Christian life will come alive as the long forgotten mysteries of faith are revealed. Pastor Wade M. Hurt pulls the veil of secrecy back making known the powerful principles of Christ and the early Church. Many reading Unveiled Faith are experiencing renewed excitement and miracles in their walk of faith.
Discover for yourself the secret to breaking the shackles of habitual sin and failure as well as how to know the will of God for your life. The Bible will come to life as you experience a fresh approach to daily intimacy with the Holy Spirit. If you are tired of the status quo, longing for a powerful transformation of faith, Unveiled Faith might well be the key in your spiritual quest. Faith will never be thought of the same once you encounter its true meaning. You will never be the same!"
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.
So exactly who is Walter Hutchins ? Walter is a 'history promoter.' He believes that everyone has a lifestory worth saving. When we fail to save our lifestories, our families and the children miss a valuable legacy. The most common excuses to support this failure are: Not enough time, and, not being a writer. Walter has overcome these hurdles with a do-it-yourself, fill-in-the-blanks manual called My LifeStory Notebook. You do not have to be a writer! The Notebook contains a few simple forms that capture the facts about people you have known, places you have lived or visited, and, memorable events in your life. At the Faire, Walter will be giving away free samples from the My LifeStory Notebook so folks can see for themselves how easy it is and how little time it takes. Even a caveman can do it. See you at the Faire.
So exactly who is Carrider Jones ? Carrider "Rita" Jones is from South Carolina and her love of reading led her to major in English and Theatre Arts. Her interest in history blossomed into historical research, and she soon realized the value of documenting oral history. Much of her research has been made into award-winning short stories and stage plays, chronicles of a way of life that no longer exists. Through historical fiction based on firsthand accounts, this is her contribution to the preservation of what once was.
So exactly who is Omegia Keeys ? Omegia is the author of Passionate Playmates and her newly released novel Seduction.com. She is the youngest child of seven kids. Omegia wrote short stories about her family and friends while in high school, but truly did not recognize her passion for writing novels until 2002. She has currently writes articles for the Sex & Relationship column in an online magazine, and is finishing up her third novel along with a humorous novel about the mistakes women make in relationships during certain stages of their life. To learn more about Omegia Keeys go to www.omegiakeeys.com.
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.
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.
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.
So exactly who is Jim McDonald ? Jim has a B.A. in Interpersonal Communication and Group Leadership, which he built upon as a Training & Development professional for nearly two decades. His education, training, and life influences including recovery from alcoholism and drug addiction, have shaped him into a dynamic and inspirational Student of Experience TM guide and teacher. Jim lives in Cleveland and is inspired to share his powerful message of self-awareness and inner peace through talks, printed materials, workshops, and coaching sessions. Who Would I Be Without is his first book.
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 Daniel Meyer
So exactly who is Daniel Meyer ? While growing up in Louisville, Kentucky, Daniel Meyer often felt the presence of eyes upon him. One by one such oddities as aliens, guardian angels and peeping-Toms were ruled out and the piercing gaze of gargoyles was discovered.
Although the muse of the novel has preoccupied much of his writing endeavors, Daniel has increasingly found the need to research, photograph, write and commune with gargoyles across the country. He has writing and photography credits in several magazines and websites on the topic of gargoyles and other subjects.
He attended the University of Louisville and gathered BA and MS degrees in biology receiving teaching and research grants along the way. He holds a position with the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness as an Environmental Health Specialist.
Daniel is the father of one son, Christopher, and lives with his dog-Gabby, and a scorpion named Tucson…and, yes, gargoyles are perched from mantle, bookcase and windowsill alike.
The gargoyle sites and photographs found in this article are included in "The Gargoyles and Grotesques of the Ohio River Valley" (Copyright 2009) which is available at Booklocker.com, Amazon.com and other online and retail outlets. The author can be reached at dmeyer@gargoylesandmoonvixynns.com. Look for upcoming books and other related gargoyle material at gargoylesandmoonvixynns.com. Check out the author's galleries of photographs at dinotoy.smugmug.com.
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.
So exactly who is Lori A. Moore ? Lori A. Moore teaches college at both the undergraduate and graduate levels - focusing on the business areas of Marketing, Management, Human Resources, and Ethics. Lori is a native Louisvillian and lives there with her husband Michael and their three cats. Lori has a passion for adults who haven't yet experienced a relationship with Christ. She tries to write with humor and on a down-to-earth level that people can relate to and understand. Her first book, From Zero to Christian in Just 35 Years takes us through that journey of faith. Her next book is scheduled for release in April 2010 and is about mourning the loss of a loved one and how Christians respond.
So exactly who is J. Brennan Mullaney ? J. Brennan Mullaney M.S.S.W. , is a Christian Counselor, a professional member of the Association of Christian Therapists. He is a graduate of Bellarmine University and the University of Louisville Kent School of Social Work. In the Introduction to his book, he tells the story of being very nearly kicked out of the graduate school because he refuted the school's Freudian philosophy which said that sex was the basic reason for all behavior. "No," he said, "love is the fundamental explanation for every human act; love is the basic drive of human life." Only now, forty-five years later, has he written the book that proves his point, titled, Authentic Love: Theory and Therapy.
Though Authentic Love required "only" a few decades to write, reviewers are now acclaiming the work as "groundbreaking," "revolutionary," and "a masterpiece." It is a professional theory, but written for everyone because, as Brennan says, "Like politics, love is far too important to be left to the professionals, nor do professionals have a comer on that market." The rave reviews can be seen on Brennan's website, at www.brennanmullaney.com
Brennan lives in Louisville with Joyce, his wife of forty-four years. Speaking of love in a chapter on marriage relationships, he tells the wild story of proposing to Joyce four hours after they met. He has strongly encouraged his three children and grandchildren not to follow his example - (unless, of course, they recognize authentic love when they see it).
So exactly who is Brad Parnell ? Brad Parnell was born in the mid-?60s into a quasi-nuclear family. He became interested the comic books handed down by older brothers, he began copying the art and drawing things out of his head. Receiving top marks in every drawing class from first grade to college, he decided to follow the path of art wherever it led. Bored by mundane opportunities in the business world, he sought out work to stimulate his creative side. Fortunately, those in the science fiction and fantasy worlds liked his work well enough to give him the occasional illustration jobs. Besides creating artwork, he's written some self-published comic books and his own comic strip, Nuthouse. Now at an a age where he can sit still for a bit longer, he has finally been able to write a fantasy novel with hopes of more to follow. Brad lives with his wife of twenty years in their hometown of Louisville, Kentucky. Although currently just the two of them, they have been blessed with some wonderful cats over the years and hope to be able to open up to a new life to join them soon. Like many fellow Louisvillians he is totally caught up in college basketball and an avid U of L fan. He is a science fiction fan who loves Star Wars, Lost in Space, Battlestar Galactica (the original), and Smallville. He is also a Beatle-maniac who was inspired to pick up the bass guitar by listening to Paul McCartney ? his all-time favorite musician/ songwriter.
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!
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 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 will roll out his first suspense novel, The Chain at the faire. He can't wait to sign one of the first 100 copies for you
So exactly who is Lynny Prince ? Lynny started writing when she was twelve, writing and illustrating her own books about horses, her first love and was inspired by Marguerite Henry and her Misty of Chincoteague books. The books Lynny penned were full of adventures and always had happy endings as only a child can write them. Lynny's mother's beautiful poetry, that expressed the trials and tribulations of her life and the lives of her girls, also had a big influence on Lynny's writing career.
Lynny and her husband Matt married in May of 2000, a second marriage for both, and she began seriously writing shortly after that. Her husband insisted that she stop working as a paralegal assistant and write full time when he read the first few chapters of one of her unpublished novels titled The Haunting of Mann Theater which is about the ghost of Marilyn Monroe. Along with the continual support from Matt and her two children, she continued to write full-time until her mother fell seriously ill. She began writing Scattered Leaves: The Legend of Ghostkiller in 2004 in the spare moments she had between helping to care for her mother. She says the book saved her sanity during the dark hours and the spirits that she wrote about are still with her today. "I'm just the vehicle by which the text traveled to the paper," she says.
Lynny is of Scots-Irish and Cherokee ancestry, with German thrown in "for the sauerkraut side". She continues to write from the small farm she shares with her husband Matt, who is Dakota Sioux, in Radcliff, KY. They are the founders of Red Road Awareness, an organization that raises the awareness of Native American issues that are faced in the Kentuckiana area. They are also on the committee for the Ancestor Days Memorial Reunion, which commemorates the reburial of the 900+ graves of Indigenous people that were dug up and desecrated in 1987 in Uniontown, KY.
For more information on Lynny Prince and her awesome novel, visit Lynny's personal website at: www.lynnyprince.com
So exactly who is Linda Rettstatt ? Linda is an award-winning author of women's fiction and contemporary romance. Her first job, as a clerk for her hometown newspaper in Brownsville, Pennsylvania, also presented the opportunity to write theater reviews and human interest stories. Following a passion for writing and the arts, Linda worked for several years as a composer and songwriter, semi-professional musician, and nature photographer. She holds a Master's Degree in Social Work and has worked in both the clinical and general social work arenas. She currently resides in Southaven, Mississippi. The desire that Linda held from her teen years to write fiction never died. She seriously pursued a career as a novelist in 2002 and has not stopped writing since. Of her writing, Linda says, "I write for women - stories of strength, love, humor and hope. Writing is a passion I once possessed that now possesses me."
Linda's short stories have garnered recognition and awards from Writer's Digest and Pennwriters, Inc. Her writing has been compared to that of Nicholas Sparks and Elizabeth Berg. And the Truth Will Set You Free, Linda's first novel, was published in 2007 and finaled for a 2008 EPPIE Award. This and four other women's fiction novels were published by Wings ePress, Inc. Two additional books are contracted for publication in the coming year by Champagne Books. Linda's contemporary romance work is represented by Anita Melograna, agent with Crosswinds Agency.
So exactly who is Teddi Robinson ? Teddi is 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 to The Meddlers' will be available at this book faire also. So come out and get it while it's hot!
So exactly who is Lynn Romaine ? Lynn says of herself: I've been writing fiction, in particularly romantic environmental suspense, for seven years. I have had three books published, my 3rd book, Long Run Home, recently released by The Wild Rose Press. I live in Bloomington, Indiana although I have lived in many places including NYC, Miami, San Francisco, Detroit and Big Sur. I have a master's degree in information and have recently started an organization to support young women in difficult circumstances finding their own voices. I expect my 1st and 2nd books to be recontracted next year with The Wild Rose Press, have a fourth book in edits, and I'm working my fifth book.
So exactly who is Marilyn Miller Sanders ? Marilyn was born in rural Logan County Kentucky. Grad Bethel Woman's College, Western KY University, University of Louisville (MD, '58).
Marilyn says of herself: I have always liked to read and write stories. Interested in family history more than pure genealogy, I kept notes when talking with my elders.
"Reunion Food" , a book of collected recipes enhanced with food anecdotes, was my empty nest project after the third of our children left for college. My husband and I made more then twenty volunteer medical mission projects overseas. My almost twin brother, Tom Miller Jr, also a UL MD graduate, retired from the medical faculty of University of Michigan, put more of his thoughts and ideas into print in newspaper columns, books of essays and memoirs, and edited materials from both our parents. Tom died in 2008.
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 Alice I. Stevens ? Alice Irene Stevens was born in the small town of Berne, Indiana, but now resides in Ann Arbor, MI with her husband Charles.
Alice enjoys the fond memories of her Mother who recited poetry while busy with housework. One of her Mother’s favorites was "The Psalm of Life" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, of which Alice also grew fond.
Later in life, after Alice had her children raised, she would write about the special events she wanted to remember - putting them into Poetry. Always having a love for Art, she started writing to Art, photos and life experiences that inspired a thought. You will find her Poetry runs the gamut from humor to heartbreak and all the emotions in-between. Her family and friends urged her to put her poetry into a book, which was the inspiration for her "Self Published": "Poetry with Art in Shades of Light and Dark"
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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 Susie Tillman ? Susie is a Christian fiction author!
Susie was published by Bearhead Publishing in the winter of 2008.
Susie Tillman is a native of Louisville, Kentucky. She is a wife, mother and grandmother of thirteen.
All of Susie's life she has loved horses. Shortly before Susie's 60th birthday, something told her to write a book. The more Susie questioned this idea, the more she felt she should just do it. So as she sat at the PC, the words just kept flowing. Before she knew it, the days/weeks had passed; and a story was beginning to form into a short novel. See if you can guess which character she is in ?A Kentucky Dream?.
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 Dr. Kenneth Tucker
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.
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.
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. She will be reading some of her books on Saturday Nov. 14th at The Reader's Corner Bookstore at 11:00. Her website is www.vendykidsbooks.com and her email is vendela @vendykidsbooks.com. She hopes to be on Oprah's children's booklist someday.
So exactly who is Robert Preston Walker ? Robert says of himself: I am a Published TaleSpinner, StoryTeller, WordSmith, Author, Singer and SongWriter. I currently reside in Southern Indiana with my wonderful wife Karen. We have an incredible cat named Grace ... the loudest walking Cat in the world. I always thought that cats were supposed to move silently. We sometimes call her Thumper. I am originally from Canada. Born and raised in Calgary, Alberta. I am blessed to have three wonderful Sons, Damon, Brandon and Tanner. To say I am proud of each and every one of them is ... I don't know ... like.... an extremely gross understatement! I am also an extremely proud Grandfather of my GrandDaughter Madison, and my Grandson Preston. I have been writing since I was Six or Seven years old. I have travelled North America extensively, but not completely. I will be writing in one form or another until the day I die. Kinda' exciting, isn't it? I am extremely grateful for the incredibly wonderful response that I have received for Mr. Smoke, my novel Novel. Hope this helps. I'm not very excited about writing a bio about myself. I would rather write my books.
So exactly who is Ivy Webb ? Ivy resides in Indiana with her family and pets. Her imagination, that's another story.
This young lady will roll out her very first novel full of short stories overflowing the brim with horror! It's quite appropriately titled Mind WarpM/i>. Be one of the first people to scarf up one of Ivy's first fifty copies. You'll be glad you did! Back to Authors' Menu At Top
So exactly who is Aaron D. Webster ? Aaron is a Western author!
Aaron was just recently published by Bearhead Publishing.
Aaron is an ASCAP member, award-winning radio documentary producer, and a two-time Quarter Finalist in American Zoetrope Screenwriting Contests. He narrates Literature recordings for enjoyment by the visually impaired with his AM/FM experienced voice. A published author of books in Non-Fiction, Fiction & Comic Art, Aaron is anxious for you to enjoy this Western, his first novella, and a tribute to his grandfather, the real cowboy. Back to Authors' Menu At Top Stephen E. White
Aaron is an ASCAP member, award-winning radio documentary producer, and a two-time Quarter Finalist in American Zoetrope Screenwriting Contests. He narrates Literature recordings for enjoyment by the visually impaired with his AM/FM experienced voice. A published author of books in Non-Fiction, Fiction & Comic Art, Aaron is anxious for you to enjoy this Western, his first novella, and a tribute to his grandfather, the real cowboy.
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 Authors' Menu At Top S.J. Willing So exactly who is S.J. Willing ? Born in the historic university town of Cambridge, England, S.J. Willing successfully published a poem in the local newspaper at seven, and it all went downhill from there. College, and a degree in chemistry, was followed by a wide variety of jobs. Eventually, fully armed with pen and paper, a brave new outlook on life and four cats, S.J.'s love for science fiction and romance took over. Thus a new career as a fiction writer was born and S.J.'s first novel, Cyberius III, won the Ecataromance "Best First eBook Romance" award for 2005. Now, the P.I.A.C.T. undercover agent romance series is storming on and the thrill of lethal space battle, searing passion and soul-healing love is blazing a way through space and onto your screens and bookshelves. If you;d like to learn more about the P.I.A.C.T. universe, or it's characters, please feel free to send an email to S.J. at sjwillingtoo@yahoo.com with "I see you're almost famous!" as the subject or you could wander over to S.J.'s website at www.sjwilling.com or S.J.'s forum www.sjwillingforum.com and linger to enjoy the view and chat, the coffee pot's a-bubbling and friends are always welcome. Back to Authors' Menu At Top Sheri Wright So exactly who is Sheri L. Wright ? Sheri lives in Louisville, Kentucky, where she scribbles all day and plays in the iris garden. Doesn't she wish. Really, she does live in Louisville with her sweetie and an assortment of animal companions, writes when she can (sometimes when she shouldn't...ok, a lot of the time) and runs a soup kitchen for neighborhood wildlife. Please send money. Back to Authors' Menu At Top Gary Yeagle
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 Authors' Menu At Top S.J. Willing
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 S.J. Willing ?
Born in the historic university town of Cambridge, England, S.J. Willing successfully published a poem in the local newspaper at seven, and it all went downhill from there. College, and a degree in chemistry, was followed by a wide variety of jobs. Eventually, fully armed with pen and paper, a brave new outlook on life and four cats, S.J.'s love for science fiction and romance took over. Thus a new career as a fiction writer was born and S.J.'s first novel, Cyberius III, won the Ecataromance "Best First eBook Romance" award for 2005. Now, the P.I.A.C.T. undercover agent romance series is storming on and the thrill of lethal space battle, searing passion and soul-healing love is blazing a way through space and onto your screens and bookshelves. If you;d like to learn more about the P.I.A.C.T. universe, or it's characters, please feel free to send an email to S.J. at sjwillingtoo@yahoo.com with "I see you're almost famous!" as the subject or you could wander over to S.J.'s website at www.sjwilling.com or S.J.'s forum www.sjwillingforum.com and linger to enjoy the view and chat, the coffee pot's a-bubbling and friends are always welcome. Back to Authors' Menu At Top Sheri Wright
S.J. Willing successfully published a poem in the local newspaper at seven, and it all went downhill from there.
College, and a degree in chemistry, was followed by a wide variety of jobs. Eventually, fully armed with pen and paper, a brave new outlook on life and four cats, S.J.'s love for science fiction and romance took over. Thus a new career as a fiction writer was born and S.J.'s first novel, Cyberius III, won the Ecataromance "Best First eBook Romance" award for 2005.
Now, the P.I.A.C.T. undercover agent romance series is storming on and the thrill of lethal space battle, searing passion and soul-healing love is blazing a way through space and onto your screens and bookshelves.
If you;d like to learn more about the P.I.A.C.T. universe, or it's characters, please feel free to send an email to S.J. at sjwillingtoo@yahoo.com with "I see you're almost famous!" as the subject or you could wander over to S.J.'s website at www.sjwilling.com or S.J.'s forum www.sjwillingforum.com and linger to enjoy the view and chat, the coffee pot's a-bubbling and friends are always welcome.
So exactly who is Sheri L. Wright ?
Sheri lives in Louisville, Kentucky, where she scribbles all day and plays in the iris garden. Doesn't she wish. Really, she does live in Louisville with her sweetie and an assortment of animal companions, writes when she can (sometimes when she shouldn't...ok, a lot of the time) and runs a soup kitchen for neighborhood wildlife. Please send money.
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 is due out before the end of this year. Back to Authors' Menu At Top Thank you for visiting AFAF's Author Page
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 is due out before the end of this year. Back to Authors' Menu At Top Thank you for visiting AFAF's Author Page
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 is due out before the end of this year.
