Obelia Akanke
Subgenres: Contemporary, Multicultural romance, New Adult, Sweet romance, Women's fiction, literary, children's, poetry, nonfiction Obelia Akanke is a “true life poet.” She writes both spoken word poetry that ranges from humorous to heart-wrenching and women’s fiction that ranges from sweet romance to literary fiction. Drawing from her education and experience in social services, she often includes messages or lessons to bring awareness to a situation and to help the reader grow in compassion and understanding for others. Obelia can usually be found playing with children, tutoring, editing, working with other artists, or near the dessert table, debating if she’s going to have a second brownie. Her books are available on platforms worldwide. |
TB Bond
TB has been writing, drawing, and web designing for years. When she is not doing one of those things, she’s reading and watching anime. Nerdtastic to the core she’s a Whovian, Trekie, Otaku, and probably a whole host of other things.
Described as one of the hardest working people known by her friends, she holds three degrees; one in science, one in art, and one in information technology. Currently her main job is in a learning technology department where she uses elements all of three fields. She lives with her husband, a fellow nerd, in Virginia
Website: www.bondgirlblue.com Facebook: @tbbond Twitter: @neverstirred
TB has been writing, drawing, and web designing for years. When she is not doing one of those things, she’s reading and watching anime. Nerdtastic to the core she’s a Whovian, Trekie, Otaku, and probably a whole host of other things.
Described as one of the hardest working people known by her friends, she holds three degrees; one in science, one in art, and one in information technology. Currently her main job is in a learning technology department where she uses elements all of three fields. She lives with her husband, a fellow nerd, in Virginia
Website: www.bondgirlblue.com Facebook: @tbbond Twitter: @neverstirred
Carly Brooks
Subgenres: Contemporary, Military, Paranormal Romance, Romantic suspense, Sweet romance Born and raised in Gloucester, Virginia, Carly writes small town stories with a touch of magic. Her novels are full of real (sometimes odd) relationships between the hardworking men and women of coastal Virginia and North Carolina. Meet her quirky, imperfect heroes and heroines and fall in love! |
KY Bynum
Hi! My name is Kay. I'm the author of offbeat yet relatable fantasy and cozy mystery novels for both teens and adults. I live in coastal Virginia and am fueled by the highly-caffeinated, obnoxiously-determined voices in my head. I have two kiddos, one spouse, and a boundless love for salt.
Website: https://www.kybynum.com/
Social media: https://www.facebook.com/KarenYBynum Instagram and Twitter @KY_Bynum
Hi! My name is Kay. I'm the author of offbeat yet relatable fantasy and cozy mystery novels for both teens and adults. I live in coastal Virginia and am fueled by the highly-caffeinated, obnoxiously-determined voices in my head. I have two kiddos, one spouse, and a boundless love for salt.
Website: https://www.kybynum.com/
Social media: https://www.facebook.com/KarenYBynum Instagram and Twitter @KY_Bynum
Hannah E. Carey
Subgenres: Contemporary, Fantasy, Sweet romance, Women's fiction Hannah E. Carey began telling stories as soon as she was old enough to talk and she hasn’t stopped since. As a Dysautonomia warrior, writing and her love of stories allow her to explore new places & worlds, no matter what her body throws at her. She loves all things romance and writes romantic fantasy with fierce heroines that is inspired by her love of mythology, along with romantic women’s fiction that stars loveable four-legged companions and is inspired by her years of being a horse & dog mom, her background in equine rescue, and her years of working as a certified Centered Riding Instructor. When she’s not writing, you’ll find her reading romance novels and spending time with her husband, horses, and dog on her small hobby farm. |
Claire Hamilton
Retired military wife after hubs put in a full career, Claire has raised her four children around the world, collecting stories like souvenirs. She is now (finally) putting her scribblings into print as the chicks leave the nest. Her first book has also left the nest, more are impatiently awaiting final edits, while others are in various stages of production.
Website: ClaireHamiltonUSA.com
Retired military wife after hubs put in a full career, Claire has raised her four children around the world, collecting stories like souvenirs. She is now (finally) putting her scribblings into print as the chicks leave the nest. Her first book has also left the nest, more are impatiently awaiting final edits, while others are in various stages of production.
Website: ClaireHamiltonUSA.com
J. Ember Hintz
J. Ember Hintz writes romance with speculative and supernatural elements. You’ll meet murderous disembodied spirits, psychic cyborgs, unruly aliens, and apathetic ancient gods in her worlds, but never a damsel in distress. She lives in Coastal, VA with her husband, two rescue poodles, and the occasional ghost. Her alter ego enjoys a successful career in the wedding industry. Job perks include an unlimited supply of cake, champagne and IRL HEAs. When she’s not breathing life into fictional characters or making dreams come true, you can find her in the studio throwing paint at a canvas and hoping for the best.
J. Ember Hintz writes romance with speculative and supernatural elements. You’ll meet murderous disembodied spirits, psychic cyborgs, unruly aliens, and apathetic ancient gods in her worlds, but never a damsel in distress. She lives in Coastal, VA with her husband, two rescue poodles, and the occasional ghost. Her alter ego enjoys a successful career in the wedding industry. Job perks include an unlimited supply of cake, champagne and IRL HEAs. When she’s not breathing life into fictional characters or making dreams come true, you can find her in the studio throwing paint at a canvas and hoping for the best.
Dawn Ibanez
Subgenres: Contemporary, Multicultural romance, Paranormal Romance Author of Interracial Paranormal Romance novels, KPop stan... anime & comic geek... and Mom. Most times in that order. |
Jenna Jaxon
Jenna is a multi-published author of historical and contemporary romance. She is currently finishing revisions to her fifth full length novel, To Woo A Wicked Widow, set in Regency England and the first book in her five part series, The Widow’s Club.
Website: jennajaxon.wordpress.com
Jenna is a multi-published author of historical and contemporary romance. She is currently finishing revisions to her fifth full length novel, To Woo A Wicked Widow, set in Regency England and the first book in her five part series, The Widow’s Club.
Website: jennajaxon.wordpress.com
Laura Kitchell
Subgenres: Contemporary, Erotic romance, Historical romance, Multicultural romance, Paranormal Romance I began writing creatively in my teens and became fond of the romance genre after receiving a romance novel as a gift for Christmas. I wrote my first full-length novel following a devastating car accident that landed me on my back for the last semester at university. It was a terrible book, but I finished it. Now, nearly thirty years later, I have many published stories to my name. I live in Virginia Beach with my daughter who shares my love of international language, history, and all things artistic. I’m not using much from my two degrees to work as a senior paralegal for a large law firm in Norfolk, VA. Writing, however, has become my focus for a life filled with all my passions - love, writing, and chocolate. |
Siera London
Subgenres: Contemporary, Fantasy, Military, Multicultural romance, Romantic suspense, Sweet romance, Urban fantasy USA Today Bestselling and Award-winning, Siera London, crafts tales with a message to heal the heart and soul. From contemporary to paranormal, Siera weaves stories with heroines you know, heroes you love, and romance you feel. |
MJ Long
Subgenres: Contemporary, Fantasy, Romantic Comedy After teaching middle school English for 33 years, I was ready for a different chapter of my life. I loved those 12 and 13 year olds, but it was time to try something new. Writing has been a passion all my life. I have published five One Act plays for teens, but I turned to romance as a way to soothe my soul after the pandemic. I've written my first novel, and now I'm trying to figure out the rest as I go. I live in a tiny house with my husband of 34 years, my two children, and my mother-in-law, for whom I am a full time caregiver. We have two spoiled cats, a tortoise, a bearded dragon, and a rabbit who rules all of our lives. You can find me on the beach discussing romance novels with my bestie all summer long. |
Allie Marie
Allie is the award-winning author of the True Colors Series, set in Olde Towne Portsmouth. She likes to blend history and mystery into what she calls “mystoricals.”
An avid traveler with her husband, Allie uses her travel adventures to research her stories and genealogy pursuits. She and Jack also love extended camping trips.
Allie Marie is available for presentations to book clubs, genealogical and historical societies, or anywhere readers gather.
Website: https://alliemariebooks.wordpress.com/
Allie is the award-winning author of the True Colors Series, set in Olde Towne Portsmouth. She likes to blend history and mystery into what she calls “mystoricals.”
An avid traveler with her husband, Allie uses her travel adventures to research her stories and genealogy pursuits. She and Jack also love extended camping trips.
Allie Marie is available for presentations to book clubs, genealogical and historical societies, or anywhere readers gather.
Website: https://alliemariebooks.wordpress.com/
Felicia Mason (founding member)
Felicia is a motivational speaker, award-winning author, nature lover and all-around creative person. Her 20 novels and novellas have been published by St. Martin’s Press, Harlequin/Steeple Hill/Love Inspired/Kimani Press, Kensington/Dafina Books, and Arabesque/BET Books.
Website: www.feliciamason.blogspot.com
Felicia is a motivational speaker, award-winning author, nature lover and all-around creative person. Her 20 novels and novellas have been published by St. Martin’s Press, Harlequin/Steeple Hill/Love Inspired/Kimani Press, Kensington/Dafina Books, and Arabesque/BET Books.
Website: www.feliciamason.blogspot.com
Sherrilyn McQueen (Kenyon)
Sherrilyn McQueen (also writing as Kinley MacGregor): Defying all odds is what #1 New York Times and international bestselling author Sherrilyn Kenyon does best. Rising from extreme poverty as a child that culminated in being a homeless mother with an infant, she has become one of the most popular and influential authors in the world (in both adult and young adult fiction), with dedicated legions of fans known as Paladins–thousands of whom proudly sport tattoos from her numerous genre-defying series.
Since her first book debuted in 1993 while she was still in college, she has placed more than 80 novels on the New York Times list in all formats and genres, including manga and graphic novels, and has more than 70 million books in print worldwide.
https://www.sherrilynkenyon.com/
Sherrilyn McQueen (also writing as Kinley MacGregor): Defying all odds is what #1 New York Times and international bestselling author Sherrilyn Kenyon does best. Rising from extreme poverty as a child that culminated in being a homeless mother with an infant, she has become one of the most popular and influential authors in the world (in both adult and young adult fiction), with dedicated legions of fans known as Paladins–thousands of whom proudly sport tattoos from her numerous genre-defying series.
Since her first book debuted in 1993 while she was still in college, she has placed more than 80 novels on the New York Times list in all formats and genres, including manga and graphic novels, and has more than 70 million books in print worldwide.
https://www.sherrilynkenyon.com/
A.R. Moler
Subgenres: Contemporary, Erotic romance, LBGTQ+, Military, Paranormal Romance, Sci fi, Urban fantasy A.R. Moler is a chemistry professor at a community college, a homeschooling mom and an avid science fiction fan. She is a devotee of first hand research for her writing whenever possible and to this end has - learned to fire a handgun, been rappelling, ridden with both EMS and the police, flown a helicopter, bought a motorcycle and learned to ride it. She has traveled to nearly all the places where her stories are set and taken hundreds of photos for documentation. She has been writing since her high school years. |
Caterina Novelliere
Subgenres: Erotic romance, Fantasy, Paranormal Romance, Sweet romance, Women's fiction, Young Adult/Middle grades, Time travel, historical fantasy, and historical fiction Caterina is passionate about history, music, romance, old languages, and travel. She regularly intertwines these subjects in her books. While she is a fan of all history, her heart resides in Antiquity. She loves cappuccino, Greek coffee, and a good glass of wine. Storytelling and transmission of history and tradition through intangible heritage (food, drink, folklore, the performing arts, and various social practices) fascinates her. When not traveling or working, Caterina finds time to sing classical music, act, write, paint, make soutache jewelry, and fence. She is always up for trying something new, so the list of hobbies is ever-expanding. |
Nan O'Berry
Subgenres: Contemporary, Historical romance, Paranormal Romance, Sweet romance, Western Romance Nan O'Berry writes sweet historical and contemporary romance. When she is moonlighting as Tessa Berkley the romances are often smexy with a lot of can-noodling. |
Yasmine Phoenix
My name is Yasmine Phoenix and I craft dark, urban paranormal stories with interracial and multi-cultural characters in Chicago. I chose the Phoenix as inspiration because to me she symbolizes beauty, life, and passion. My stories contain magic and are where good and evil can turn on a dime.
Website: www.yasminephoenix.com
My name is Yasmine Phoenix and I craft dark, urban paranormal stories with interracial and multi-cultural characters in Chicago. I chose the Phoenix as inspiration because to me she symbolizes beauty, life, and passion. My stories contain magic and are where good and evil can turn on a dime.
Website: www.yasminephoenix.com
Hunter Skye
Subgenres: Erotic romance, Fantasy, Paranormal Romance, Urban fantasy Coastal Virginia native and America's Next Great Author reality tv show semi-finalist, Hunter J. Skye, was born with a rare nightmare disorder and raised in a haunted Victorian home. Those two factors predestined her to write dark and spicy paranormal tales. With a Bachelor of the Fine Arts, Hunter first went into museology, but her love of the written word drew her back to the keyboard. She now writes full-time and ghost-hunts on the weekends. Hunter enjoys all things paranormal and is a proud Jeep Girl. For more about Hunter’s books or her dubious sense of humor, go to: www.hunterskye.com. |
EJ Towler
EJ Towler lives in coastal Virginia and writes tales of extraordinary women and the men they
love (or sometimes simply tolerate). Her stories have unusual twists and turns, but none began on
a dark and stormy night. Her books feature dachshunds who along with the heroines find their
way to a happily ever after. EJ is a veteran of the US Army, a retired psychological professor,
and dachshund advocate. She and her service dog Huckleberry Hound are avid travelers for
research and fun. All EJ’s books and stories have a bit of truth from things that have happened in
her life. It is up to the reader to ferret out what is fact and fiction.
EJ is available for presentations to book clubs, reader/writer conferences, or anywhere readers
come together.
Website: https://ejtowler.com/
EJ Towler lives in coastal Virginia and writes tales of extraordinary women and the men they
love (or sometimes simply tolerate). Her stories have unusual twists and turns, but none began on
a dark and stormy night. Her books feature dachshunds who along with the heroines find their
way to a happily ever after. EJ is a veteran of the US Army, a retired psychological professor,
and dachshund advocate. She and her service dog Huckleberry Hound are avid travelers for
research and fun. All EJ’s books and stories have a bit of truth from things that have happened in
her life. It is up to the reader to ferret out what is fact and fiction.
EJ is available for presentations to book clubs, reader/writer conferences, or anywhere readers
come together.
Website: https://ejtowler.com/