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Obelia Akanke
Obelia Akanke
Obelia can be truthfully described as “one of a kind.” Her writing style varies from verse to free form, topics may cover anything from mental health to everyday life for mom, and she will write with the same passion for one person as the intended audience as she does for 100. Her debut novel released in February 2018 and has given us another avenue by which we can see her works and talents.
Website: truelifepoet.com
Obelia can be truthfully described as “one of a kind.” Her writing style varies from verse to free form, topics may cover anything from mental health to everyday life for mom, and she will write with the same passion for one person as the intended audience as she does for 100. Her debut novel released in February 2018 and has given us another avenue by which we can see her works and talents.
Website: truelifepoet.com
TB Bond
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
Carly Brooks
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!
Connect with Carly on her website https://www.carlybrooks.com/
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!
Connect with Carly on her website https://www.carlybrooks.com/
Karen Bynum
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
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Hannah Carey
Hannah began telling stories from a young age and hasn’t stopped since. She read her first romance novel as a young teen, quickly falling in love with the genre. She writes romantic fantasy with fierce heroines that is inspired by her love of mythology and contemporary romance that stars loveable four-legged companions and couples looking for love. 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. |
Alexandra Christle
Alexandra Christle (our chapter angel)
Alex has jumped from an airplane, spent the day on a commercial shrimp boat, spent a weekend with a houseful of Navy SEALs, and hitchhiked across 3 states. She has worked for newspapers, taught high school English, and had a lengthy stint as a graphic designer. Raised a son and daughter, scored 3 grandchildren; and, written a few books along the way.
The human condition and people fascinate her, and especially men. They are, in her words, pretty cool creatures. And she imagines.
https://www.alexandrachristle.com/
Alex has jumped from an airplane, spent the day on a commercial shrimp boat, spent a weekend with a houseful of Navy SEALs, and hitchhiked across 3 states. She has worked for newspapers, taught high school English, and had a lengthy stint as a graphic designer. Raised a son and daughter, scored 3 grandchildren; and, written a few books along the way.
The human condition and people fascinate her, and especially men. They are, in her words, pretty cool creatures. And she imagines.
https://www.alexandrachristle.com/
Violet Heart
Writing isn't just what I do. It's who I am. I write erotic romance because the characters intrigue me. It's an edgy genre with tough heroes and feisty heroines. This genre gives me an opportunity to work with truly damaged characters who find strength deep within to overcome their failings.
My paranormal historical short stories are so much fun to write. There's not a lot of this subgenre on the market, so my imagination can go wild. My longer contemporary works involve characters with serious internal conflict and pasts that have left them grasping for any kind of control they can find. This control, as in real life, often comes through physical contact. Website: www.violetheartbooks.com Facebook: @VioletHeart
Writing isn't just what I do. It's who I am. I write erotic romance because the characters intrigue me. It's an edgy genre with tough heroes and feisty heroines. This genre gives me an opportunity to work with truly damaged characters who find strength deep within to overcome their failings.
My paranormal historical short stories are so much fun to write. There's not a lot of this subgenre on the market, so my imagination can go wild. My longer contemporary works involve characters with serious internal conflict and pasts that have left them grasping for any kind of control they can find. This control, as in real life, often comes through physical contact. Website: www.violetheartbooks.com Facebook: @VioletHeart
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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 |
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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. |
Jenna Jaxon
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
Sherrilyn McQueen Kenyon
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/
Allie Marie
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
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.
She lives in Virginia where she is a newspaper editor by day, a fiction writer, quilter and artist at night, a master naturalist, and a weekend hiker and wanderer.
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.
She lives in Virginia where she is a newspaper editor by day, a fiction writer, quilter and artist at night, a master naturalist, and a weekend hiker and wanderer.
Website: www.feliciamason.blogspot.com
A.R. Moler
A.R. Moler
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.
http://armoler.com/
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.
http://armoler.com/
Nan O'Berry
Nan O'Berry (also writing as Tessa Berkley)
Home is where the heart lies. Nan O'Berry grew up listening to stories at her grandparents' feet. So it's not surprising that her love of a good story pushed her to begin writing her own tales for enjoyment. As these grew she shared her historical perspectives about the heroes of her imagination, cowboys, lumberjacks, and the country they founded.
Armed with a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Degree from Old Dominion University, Mrs. O’Berry loves finding those interesting facts that might lead to a good story. So pull up a chair and grab that glass of sweet tea and enjoy.
website https://oberrynan.wixsite.com/nanoberryauthor
Home is where the heart lies. Nan O'Berry grew up listening to stories at her grandparents' feet. So it's not surprising that her love of a good story pushed her to begin writing her own tales for enjoyment. As these grew she shared her historical perspectives about the heroes of her imagination, cowboys, lumberjacks, and the country they founded.
Armed with a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Degree from Old Dominion University, Mrs. O’Berry loves finding those interesting facts that might lead to a good story. So pull up a chair and grab that glass of sweet tea and enjoy.
website https://oberrynan.wixsite.com/nanoberryauthor
Yasmine Phoenix
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 J. Skye
Hunter J. Skye
Hunter J. Skye was born with a rare nightmare disorder, and was raised in a haunted Victorian home. Those two factors predestined her to write ghost stories. 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 paints part-time.
Hunter's debut novel, A Glimmer of Ghosts, won 5 RWA awards. It is the first book in an urban fantasy/paranormal romance series set in coastal Virginia. Book two, A Shiver of Shadows, was released May 24, 2021 from The Wild Rose Press. Book Three, A Rapture of Wraiths, will release 2022.
Website: http://www.hunterskye.com/ Facebook: @HunterSkye Twitter: @HunterSkyeBooks
Hunter J. Skye was born with a rare nightmare disorder, and was raised in a haunted Victorian home. Those two factors predestined her to write ghost stories. 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 paints part-time.
Hunter's debut novel, A Glimmer of Ghosts, won 5 RWA awards. It is the first book in an urban fantasy/paranormal romance series set in coastal Virginia. Book two, A Shiver of Shadows, was released May 24, 2021 from The Wild Rose Press. Book Three, A Rapture of Wraiths, will release 2022.
Website: http://www.hunterskye.com/ Facebook: @HunterSkye Twitter: @HunterSkyeBooks
EJ Towler
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/