Attending Authors and Presses
Want to know who's coming? Authors and Regional Publishers are in alphabetical order. More authors confirmed every week!
Spotlight Authors
Seanan McGuire - Spotlight Fiction Author
Seanan McGuire lives in an idiosyncratically designed labyrinth in the Pacific Northwest, which she shares with her cats, Alice and Thomas, a vast collection of creepy dolls and horror movies, and sufficient books to qualify her as a fire hazard. She has strongly-held and oft-expressed beliefs about the origins of the Black Death, the X-Men, and the need for chainsaws in daily life. Seanan was the winner of the 2010 John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer, and her novel Feed (as Mira Grant) was named as one of Publishers Weekly's Best Books of 2010. In 2013 she became the first person ever to appear five times on the same Hugo Ballot. She also writes under the psydonym, Mira Grant.
Jennifer Brozek - Spotlight Media Tie-in Author
Jennifer Brozek is an award-winning author, editor, and media tie-in writer. She’s won Scribe Awards for best tie-in Young Adult novel for BattleTech: The Nellus Academy Incident and Shadowrun: Auditions. A Secret Guide to Fighting Elder Gods, Never Let Me Sleep, and Last Days of Salton Academy were all finalists for the Bram Stoker Award.
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Brent Archer
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Originally from Spokane and writing most of his life, Brent came to romance in 2012. With the support of his husband and his two romance novelist cousins, Brent has released eleven novels and counting. He finds inspiration and a story everywhere he goes, and travel is his non-writing obsession.
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Lya Badgley
Badgley writes gripping international tales of resilience. Her debut, The Foreigner’s Confession, was a Nancy Pearl 2023 Fiction finalist. Recently released, The Worth of a Ruby, is set in Myanmar. From rock star to chef, Lya draws from diverse life experiences and resides in Snohomish, engrossed in her third novel.
Pamela Beason
Suspense author Pamela Beason writes about the beauty and the dangers of exploring the wilderness and interacting with animals of all kinds. She’s the author of 14 full-length novels in four different series. When she’s not working on the next book, she’s out hiking, snowshoeing, kayaking, or occasionally, scuba diving.
Alice K. Boatwright
Alice K. Boatwright writes mysteries, as well as literary and children’s fiction. Her first Ellie Kent mystery, UNDER AN ENGLISH HEAVEN, won the 2016 Mystery & Mayhem Grand Prize; and has been followed by WHAT CHILD IS THIS? (Book 2) and IN THE LIFE EVER AFTER (Book 3).
Mindi Briar
Mindi Briar is the author of the Halcyon Universe sci-fi romance series. She lives in the Seattle area with her husband and three cats, two of whom are named after punctuation marks. She will be your friend if you offer tea, or if you want to talk about Star Wars.
Christina Braver
Christina Braver writes steamy, small-town, contemporary romance set in the Pacific Northwest. Her stories are about authentic heroes with softer sides and strong, independent heroines. “A little bit nerdy and a little bit dirty”, her books address deeper issues such as women’s sexual health and sex positivity for all.
Jeffrey D. Briggs
Jeffrey D. Briggs is the author of two Waterfront Mysteries featuring Martha Whitaker – OUT OF A COLD DARK SEA and WITHIN A SHADOWED FOREST. The former journalist and liveaboard sailor has combined two of his great passions—boats and books—in his Waterfront Mystery series. He is currently editing book three in the series.
Vivian Burrows
Vivian Burrows is a passionate gardener and thriller enthusiast. Her debut novel, Dead Air, marks her entry into the literary world, blending her love for suspense and storytelling.
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Linda Caradine
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Linda Caradine is an award-winning Oregon writer. Her work has been included in many literary journals, magazines, newspapers and online. When she is not writing, Linda manages a nonprofit animal rescue organization. Her new book, Lying Down with Dogs, describes that endeavor.
Stevie Rae Causey
Stevie Rae Causey write MG and YA Epic Fantasy that explore real-life themes and aims to write the kind of stuff that entertains as well as fosters introspection. She believe fantasy and fiction created a safe space for young people to explore the ins and outs of the world we all live in. When not writing or speaking to teens, she's usually chasing her kids, going on wilderness adventures, and posting pictures of her pets on Instagram.
Amanda Cherry
Amanda Cherry is a Seattle-area queer, disabled nerd who still can’t believe people pay her to write stories. She is the author of five published novels as well as TTRPGs, screenplays, and short fiction, and a cast member with the Dungeon Scrawlers on Twitch. Her nonfiction writing has been featured on ToscheStation.net, ElevenThirtyEight.com, and StarTrek.com. Amanda is a member of SAG-AFTRA, SFWA, & Broad Universe.
Sue Christopherson
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Children’s book author, Sue Christopherson loves to write fictional stories about dogs, frogs and soon, a baby Dragon! Inspired by her love of animals and the compassion they show us. Living in the beautiful State of Washington, her wild pup, Hazel is her dedicated assistant.
Saroyan Coles
Saroyan Coles, a Whidbey Island author, uses poetry to empower women and raise mental health awareness. Her surrealist feminist works are available on Amazon. When not writing, she enjoys family time and nature.
C.L. Collier
C.L. Collier is a USA Today Bestselling Author who lives in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. She was raised in the Seattle area, and although she lives closer to Portland, Oregon now, she frequently visits the hometown she loves. When she’s not writing, you can find her reading, watching her favorite sports teams, spending time with her family, or going to concerts. She likes her music loud, wine and coffee sweet, and her books steamy.
A.R. Cook
A.R. Cook is the author of The Scholar and the Sphinx young adult fantasy series, The Scale Seekers high fantasy series, and short stories published in various fantasy anthologies. She has been escaping to wild fantasy worlds through writing since kindergarten, and hopes you enjoy touring her literary landscapes with her. She gets her greatest inspiration from watching live theater (which she also writes for and performs in from time to time), animated films, and all kinds of music. Her big goal for 2024 is to write her first stage musical. She currently lives north of Seattle with her husband David.
Crystal Connor
I am a Master Imaginationist, Instagram photographer, and the Chief Imagineer working for the Department of Sleep Prevention’s Nightmare Division. (In laymen's terms I publish really scary stories and take tons of selfies)
Tera Lyn Cortez
USA Today best selling author Tera Lyn Cortez made the leap from voracious reader to author in 2019. In addition to books of every kind, she is a lover of coffee, travel, the ocean, and all things chocolate.
Steven J. Craig
Steven Craig is a retired Coast Guard Reserve Captain as well as a retired Postmaster. He has written three books including the award-winning All Present and Accounted For. His primary genre is maritime-related although his Italy travel book was because he loves pasta and wine! Ciao!
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T.J. Deschamps
T.J. Deschamps writes stories about magical misfits finding their power, their community, and love one story at a time. She lives in the Seattle suburbs with her three semi-adult children, three cats, and a tortoise. Her hobbies include drinking copious amounts of coffee, reading, lifting weights, kayaking, hiking, and dancing.
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Cay Fletcher/Fox Fern Books
Cay Fletcher is a Queer author with a passion for fantasy and science fiction. Living in the Portland metro area, Cay spends their free time in the garden, cooking, or making a mess, aka crafting. As a writer, Cay strives to create relatable queer characters, and queer centered narratives.
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T.M. Franklin
T.M. Franklin writes stories of adventure, romance, & a little magic. A former TV news producer, she decided making stuff up was more fun than reporting facts. When not writing about ordinary people with extraordinary abilities fighting to save the world, T.M. pens sweet and quirky romances as Tami Franklin.
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R.L. Geer-Robbins
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Author of the Raven Society, R.L. Geer-Robbins, is a reader, veteran, blogger, and self-proclaimed coffee connoisseur.
Over her 20+ years serving in the U.S. Army, she was privileged to visit distant locations that were once only a speck on a map. During these journeys, she uncovered the influence of myths, folk tales, and oral histories. This ignited her passion for history and preservation, prompting her to pursue further education in the field. Now, she writes to rekindle and unveil stories and truths that have long been forgotten by the pages of time.
Girl Noise Press
Girl Noise Press is based in Seattle, WA and publishes books that sound like something a girl made in her bedroom. Written in gel pen by the glow of a lava lamp, then hexed and sealed with a kiss.
Kevin M. Glover - Scary Tales Publishing
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Kevin M. Glover, founder and publisher of Scary Tales Publishing, has been hooked on horror since he was a wee tyke. Perhaps best-known as the producer of the cult classic features DINOSAUR VALLEY GIRLS and VENUS FLYTRAP, Kevin is a multiple award winning playwright and published short-story author as well. He's very proud of the extensive line-up of horror comics under his banner now and the talented team of artists and writers from around the world who help bring each issue to print.
Cindy Goyette
Cindy Goyette spent several years as a probation officer dealing with flirtatious felons who thought they were charmers and addicts who denied the drugs in their pockets, claiming they were wearing their friend’s pants. She often joked about writing a book, OBEY ALL LAWS, a probation case files mystery is the first in the series.
Heather Greye
Heather Greye is the author of the Stroke of Midnight series, sci-fi romances set in near future Seattle. She lives in Seattle with her husband and two cats. When she’s not writing, she reads, travels, tries a new recipe, or enjoys a quiet cup of tea.
Sandy Grubb
Children's author Sandy Grubb has written a superhero story for a new era! Her dream is to help inspire this generation of children to become life-long readers. Sandy lives in Lake Oswego, Oregon. When not writing, she is often found traveling. Her most recent trips took her to India, Bangladesh, Croatia, Kenya, and France.
Elizabeth Guizzetti
Seattle author & illustrator, Elizabeth Guizzetti loves writing demon-poodle comedies and vampire family dramas. She also writes the Vampires of the Paper Flower Consortium Podcast. She is an avid hiker and social dancer. She lives with her husband and their very own demon poodle.
Darcy Guyant
Darcy Guyant is retired from 25 years of U.S. military service, having flown helicopters for both the U.S. Army and U.S. Coast Guard. The stories in his book series, “The Coast Guard Adventures of Dolph and Gwen,” are based on actual rescue missions flown by Darcy in a Coast Guard HH-65 Dolphin helicopter. Darcy lives near Lacey, WA
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Leslie J Hall
Mystery writer, Leslie J Hall loves entertaining readers. She is inspired by other authors who share amazing stories and pull her into new worlds.Leslie J Hall lives in Bremerton, Washington with her husband and cat, Mia. When not writing, she enjoys wine, movies, and hanging out at the beach (with a book!).
Anthony Halligan
Anthony Halligan's debut series, The Drakaina Blood Saga, is inspired by his own journey of overcoming tragedy to achieve post-traumatic growth. With a rich background in exercise physiology, psychology, sociology and community engagement, Anthony's storytelling aims to inspire, empower, and foster empathy, transforming lives through the power of narrative.
Caren Hahn
CAREN HAHN grew up in a tiny logging community with more than its fair share of violent crime, giving her early exposure to the dark side of small town life. She is the award-winning author of eleven novels, including the Owl Creek PNW suspense series, and Hatched, a romantic dragon adventure series.
Sierra Hill
Sierra Hill is a RONE Award-Winning author of Game Changer, a sports romance novel, and has published over 40 contemporary romances since her debut in 2014. Her titles include an award-winning college sports series, Courting Love, and the twice award-finalist serial, Reckless – The Smoky Mountain Trio. She also writes LGBTQ+ titles under the pen name K.C. Kassidy.
David D. Horowitz/Rose Alley Press
David D. Horowitz founded Rose Alley Press in 1995. Through it, he has published eighteen titles, including his latest poetry collection, Slow Clouds over Rush Hour. David's work has appeared in dozens of journals and anthologies, including Raven Chronicles, The Lyric, Coffee Poems, and Exterminating Angel.
Jo Hudson
Children’s book author, Jo Hudson, loves to laugh out loud! Even more, she loves to write and illustrate upbeat books and poetry for kids. Jo lives in Blaine, Washington, with her husband, Tom. When not writing or drawing, Jo enjoys cardmaking, gardening, and travel.
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K.B. Jackson
Kate B Jackson (KB Jackson) is an Anthony Award finalist, a 2x Silver Falchion finalist, and an Agatha Award winning author of mystery novels for grownups and mystery/adventure novels for kids. An alumnus of the University of Washington—go Huskies!—she lives in the PNW with her hilarious husband. Together they’ve raised four amazing humans
Robin Jeffrey
Robin Jeffrey lives happily with her husband and their out of control comic book collection in the PNW. She is the author of the urban fantasy series The Night, as well as the author of the mystery series The Cadence Turing Mysteries. When not writing, Robin teaches writing workshops.
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Kimila Kay
Mystery/Suspense author, Kimila Kay simply adores writing, but mostly she enjoys hearing how much someone loved one of her books. She’s inspired by authors who also strive to realize their dreams. Kimila lives in Donald, Oregon with Randy, and when she’s not writing they enjoy listening to country music.
Paola Kay
Born in a small town in southern Germany, Paola Kay fulfilled her lifelong dream of being a writer by publishing her book series Zorro the Boston Terrier. As a Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner, her experiences infuse her children’s stories with messages of resilience and compassion. Paola lives in Portland, Oregon with her spouse, kids, and two Boston Terriers.
Victor Kusske
Victor Kusske, former foot patrol officer, traffic investigator, and detective, retired from the Yakima City Police Department in 1996. He worked for two years investigating insurance fraud claims, then for the State of Washington for 13 years managing child support cases, locating, and seizing assets. His hobbies have been skydiving, SCUBA diving, single handed sailing, cars and traveling. Vic continues to live in Yakima with his wife of 35+ years. They enjoy shopping, restaurants, and events in old downtown Yakima where he used to walk the beat in a very different era.
Courtney Konstantin
Born in a small town in southern Germany, Paola Kay fulfilled her lifelong dream of being a writer by publishing her book series Zorro the Boston Terrier. As a Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner, her experiences infuse her children’s stories with messages of resilience and compassion. Paola lives in Portland, Oregon with her spouse, kids, and two Boston Terriers.
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Sonya Lawson
Sonya Lawson is a recovering academic who now writes paranormal and fantasy romance novels. Her work offers a glimpse into different yet familiar worlds that are sometimes dark, sometimes dramatic, sometimes funny, and always steamy.
Bobby Burnett Lee
Bobby Burnett Lee works as a ghostwriter, martial arts instructor, and high school English teacher on Whidbey Island. He earned an MFA from the Michener Center for Writers and an MDiv from Naropa University. Ain’t Never No Snow in Atlantis (Kallisto Gaia Press, 2024) is his first novel.
Judy Leslie
Judy Leslie is the author of a women's fiction mysteries series set in the fictional coastal town of Cook's Cove. She also writes the Love in Leavenworth series, a collection of small-town romances. She divides her time between a house outside of Seattle and a mountain cabin in Leavenworth.
Andrea Louise
Andrea Louise lives in the Seattle area and is the mother of 3 children. The encouragement to write came from her father and the inspiration kicked in after her husband’s first visit to Ethiopia. Her boost of life is time spent with family, a cup of spicy Arabic-style coffee, and a walk
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Nathan Maher/NRM Books
Middle-grade, young adult, and tabletop roleplaying game author, Nathan Reese Maher, adores meeting book lovers, and talking about paranormal stuff. They are inspired by old Gothic romances. Nathan lives in Tacoma, WA with their husband and 5-year-old gremlin. When not writing, they enjoy learning how to become a cryptid.
Nikki McCormack
Nikki is an author, spider wrangler, and devoted cat mom. Writing has been a lifelong passion for her. To date, she has 15 novels and 5 short stories published in the fantasy and science fiction genres. She loves hiking, kayaking, archery, iaido, and horseback riding.
Kino McFarland
As the great-great-granddaughter of notorious bodysnatchers, Kino McFarland loves stories about terrible people doing terrible things. Kino lives in Bothell, WA with her husband, cat, and rescue dog. When not writing, she enjoys retraining ex-racehorses, making movies, and performing sideshow as Kino B. Demented.
Coral Alejandra Moore
Coral Alejandra Moore writes character driven stories of connection and triumph. All of her books are kissing books.
Currently she lives in the beautiful state of Washington with the love of her life and a dangerously smart Catahoula Leopard Dog where she rides motorcycles, raises chickens, and drinks all the coffee.
Guy Morris
Retired from a 38-year Fortune 500 leadership career, Guy Morris has released three pulse-pounding AI and historical thrillers inspired by true stories and years of research. A Kirkus recommended author, on BookTrib’s Best 25 Books of 2021, Reader’s Favorite Gold and Silver Award winner, and founder of the Author Event Network.
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Sara Ohlin
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Sara Ohlin is a wannabe photographer, obsessive reader, and ridiculous foodie. When not reading or writing, you’ll most likely find her in the kitchen creating scrumptious meals. She once met a person who “didn’t read books” and wasn’t “into food” and it nearly broke her heart.
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Once Upon a Dance
Once Upon a Dance is a mother-daughter team with a passion for dance and a mission to inspire joyful movement. They were named a Top 10 Author of 2023 by Outstanding Creator Awards, have over 3000 5-star reviews, and donate all royalties to charities.
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Emily Paper
Emily Paper writes divination manuals as herself, and silly rom-coms as Emmy Tidning. On most days you can find her staring out into the trees on her property, wondering if they're staring back. She also thinks about cutting them down for firewood and wonders if they're thinking the same thing about humanwood. Free Tarot reading with purchase!
K. L. Parsons
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Author Bio: K. L. Parsons blends her love of romance novels and the Pacific Northwest in her adventurous romantic comedies. Her heroines are strong women who thrive in the great outdoors and often outpace their hero counterparts. Her dual POV, steamy, descriptive stories will have you feeling like you are on the trail, huffing and puffing beside her multifaceted main characters. When she's not writing her next swoony tale, K. L. can be found hiking, climbing, and generally exploring the wonders of the PNW.
Lynne Hancock Pearson
Lynne Hancock Pearson writes fun, flirty feel-good fiction that simmers at a low heat. She lives near Seattle with three finicky felines, two towering offspring, and one long-suffering husband. She grew up in the Great White North and is a proud member of the Métis Nation of Canada.
Chrissy Piccolo
Chrissy Piccolo's experience as a Felony Criminal Investigator for 14 years in the Seattle area, was the inspiration as the backdrop for The Kirsten Kelly Chronicles Book Series. Years of watching favorite shows and movies gave her the foundation to write not only a mystery series, but also infuse a romance storyline. Ultimately, Chrissy is a fan and that’s how she writes— with fans always foremost in her mind. With these fundamental elements, Chrissy created Kirsten Kelly, a new kind of heroine for the 21 st century.
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Rainbow Quartz Publishing/ Jackson Anhalt / Justin Jackson
Jackson Anhalt weaves humor, empathy, and an inspiring sense of hope into his storytelling. Additionally, Anhalt writes middle grade fiction as Isla Watts and YA fantasy as Justin Jackson.
Rainbow Quartz Publishing/ Miranda Levi/ Lorelai Hamilton
Miranda Levi is a multi-talented author with a passion for captivating storytelling and a knack for infusing humor into darker themes. Levi also writes middle grade books as Isla Watts and books on the tarot as Lorelai Hamilton.
Adelia Ritchie, PhD
A long-time resident of the PNW, Adelia Ritchie loves writing about anything interesting and unusual. Her poems and nature articles have been published in Salish Magazine, where she is a contributing editor. Her recent book was inspired by her adventures in setting up a household in Costa Rica, where she currently resides.
Matthew Ryan
Originally from Virginia, Matthew attended George Mason University attending a graduate degree in Special Education. Matthew is a Licensed Behavior Analyst in Washington State. He lives in Black Diamond with his partner, Andrew and Golden Doodle, CeCe. Matthew enjoys traveling, adventures, and reading.
Becca Ryden
Becca Ryden writes Romantasy packed with swords, magic, and the occasional mooing cow. Her characters are always looking for love, even if they don’t know it yet. When not writing books, you’ll find Becca playing with her dogs, running from a spider, or saving the universe, one NPC at a time.
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Gretchen S.B.
Gretchen spawned in the Puget Sound region. After some wandering she returned there and now lives with her husband and the daintiest Rottweiler on the planet. When not drowning herself in coffee, as is custom in the Greater Seattle Area, Gretchen can be found at her day job or sitting at her desk in the home office, flailing her arms as she dictates to her computer.
Birgit Schreiber
YA Fantasy Author Birgit Schreiber adores magical stories that fuel the imagination. She captures those same vibes in “The Toymaker and the Magic Within,” book one in the TradeMagic™ trilogy. Birgit lives in Oregon and enjoys traveling, building Legos, going to the beach with her dogs, and watching fantasy movies.
Amanda Shelley
Amanda Shelley writes romantic stories you can escape into. Some are steamy, others are sweet, but all have strong characters with a little bit of sass. When not writing, Amanda enjoys time with her family, playing chauffeur, chef and being an enthusiastic fan for her children.
David Shoup
Based in Edmonds, WA, David Shoup channels his passion for storytelling into The Adventures of Wembly the Pug series, inspired by his beloved pug, Elvis. When not crafting Wembly's latest exploits, David can be found at home with his wife and stepsons, eager to share his canine companion's charming antics with audiences young and old.
Colleen Stone
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Colleen Stone is an artist and illustrator who is happiest with her hands in wet paint, her feet on a trail through the forest, or chatting with the birds in her garden. Born in the Pacific Northwest, nature is her constant inspiration. Her personal motto: "It’s all practice!"
Peggy Sullivan
Retired mental health therapist, Peggy Sullivan, shares the secrets of finding happiness in her two non-fiction books: Twelve Secrets of Happily Ever After Couples and Blissfully Single. She also illustrated and wrote five children’s books about lessons learned from cats and writes poetry for peace poetry postcard projects. She also writes: My Happy Place Blog
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Jesikah Sundin
Jesikah Sundin is a multi-award winning Fae Romantasy, Dystopian Punk Lit, and Historical Fantasy writer, a mom of three nerdlets, a faeriecore and elfpunk geek, tree hugger, nature photographer, and a helpless romantic who married her insta-love high school sweetheart. In addition to her family, she shares her home in Seattle, Washington with a rambunctious husky-chi and a collection of Doc Martens boots. She is addicted to coffee, GIFs, memes, potatoes, cheese, kilts, mossy forests, eyeliner on men, and artsy indie alt rock.
Deborah Swenson
Deborah Swenson, an award-winning author, writes from an island in the Pacific Northwest. Her love of writing Historical Western Fiction began years ago, spurred on by memories of watching the wonderful classic Western movies with her Dad. Her books portray strong women and are full of suspense, time travel, and romance.
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TANSTAAFL Press / Thomas Gondolfi
Founder of TANSTAAFL Press, Thomas Gondolfi is the author of the Monarchy of America series, the Toy Wars series, the CorpGov Chronicles, and Wayward School. He is a father of three, a consummate gamer, and a loving husband. Tom is also a Renaissance man and a certified flirt.
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Undead and Married: Katie Cord
Katie Cord loves writing sci-fi, horror, and speculative fiction with an emphasis on the female perspective. When she isn't writing, she is either creating ridiculously cute and funny art or spending time with her husband, two stepchildren, and their menagerie of fur babies. She is married to fellow author, Timothy W. Long, whom she met at a zombie convention.
Undead and Married: Tim Long
Timothy W. Long has been writing tales and stories since he could hold a crayon and has also read enough books to choke a landfill. He has a fascination with all things zombies, a predilection for weird literature, and a deep-seated need to jot words on paper and thrust them at people. Tim is the author of 25 novels. His works include The Bradley Adams series about a second civil war in America. The buddy zombie series Z-RISEN, as well as the seminal zombie classic Among the Living series.
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Erika Vanzin
Erika Vanzin lives in Shoreline with her beloved husband, dog, and cat. When not writing, she loves to watch Kraken’s games.
Irina VanPatten
Irina VanPatten, a Pacific Northwest writer from Moldova – a small Eastern European country neighboring Ukraine. Her writing style marries the best of two worlds. She draws from the rich roots of her culture, but bakes her own American literary cake with a blended sense of humor: sharp, yet warm; edgy, yet tender.
Kelly Vincent/Kat Vinson
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Kelly Vincent writes award-winning YA contemporary frequently featuring LGBTQ characters under their name and adult contemporary romance as Kat Vinson. They wrangle data weekdays and spend the rest of their time writing, always observed by cats. Kelly has a Master of Fine Arts in creative writing from Oklahoma City University.
Rebecca Vitsmun
Children's author, Rebecca Vitsmun, loves creating artistic representations of hidden disabilities that can be enjoyed by people of any background. She is inspired by world cultures and her experiences with hEDS and as an autistic parent of neurodivergent children. Rebecca lives in Tacoma, WA with her spouse and five kids.
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Derek Watcher
Denise Wells is blindingly optimistic, a bit too sarcastic, and pretty freakin’ happy with life overall. She’s been reading since before she could talk and escaping into a book is her go-to activity before anything else. If she couldn't be a writer, she'd be a singer in a classic rock band.
Denise Wells
Denise Wells is blindingly optimistic, a bit too sarcastic, and pretty freakin’ happy with life overall. She’s been reading since before she could talk and escaping into a book is her go-to activity before anything else. If she couldn't be a writer, she'd be a singer in a classic rock band.
Matt Whitaker
My name is Matt Whitaker and I'm from Portland, OR. When I'm not writing, I'm usually digging through a discount vinyl section searching for lost treasures. I also enjoy paddle boarding, camping and attending local shows. Writing my first book was an adventure and remains my favorite part of the experience.
Tim Whittome
Tim Whittome is originally from England. He first "met" Anne Frank and “walked” with Anne Brontë in his late twenties; and has been deeply inspired by both ever since. He usually finds every character imaginable in adult, teen, and children’s classical literature to be worthy of some form of love, emulation, humor, or regret ... or in need of some kind of parenting.
Facebook Groups: Walking with Anne Bronte and "Meeting" Anne Frank
Shawn Winchell
Shawn Winchell is a paranormal suspense author and stay-at-home father of five. Raised in Spokane, Washington on a steady diet of Stephen King, Goosebumps, and The X-Files, he now calls the small town of Concrete, WA home. He lives with his wife, five children, and far too many animals.
Paul Michael Winters
Paul is a lifelong creative writer whose life is filled with queer joy. His passion is to spread that joy through storytelling, writing books where you might not typically see queer characters. He lives in the Pacific Northwest with his husband and two tuxedo kitties.
Amy Wolf
Amy Wolf recently completed the sequel to Too Much Tinsel. She is an Amazon Kindle Scout winner for her novel The Misses Brontës’ Establishment. She's published 15 novels & 38 short stories in the SF/Fantasy press, including Realms of Fantasy (2) and Interzone (U.K.). She is a graduate of the Clarion West Writers' program and has an honors English degree from the University of London. She started her career working for Hollywood studios, including 20th Century Fox and Warner Bros., and was a Script Reader for MGM. One of three natives out of 10 million, Amy was forced from L.A. and now lives east of Seattle, where it snows. She has an imported English husband and a future small, barky dog. To learn more and to get a FREE BOOK, go to: https://amy-wolf.com
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Matt Youngmark
Matt Youngmark is the author of the Chooseomatic Books series, the Arabella Grimsbro YA novels, and the humorous fantasy series Spellmonkeys. He also wrote and drew the daily webcomic Conspiracy Friends, and in a previous life worked the newsprint mines at Tacoma Reporter and Pandemonium Magazine.