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Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
This is my first novel. I have written a number of Psychological papers on trauma and essays on current events, and worked with many victims of trauma, loss and violence.
https://awesomegang.com/j-a-cancelmo/

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m currently in the process of publishing my first book! When I was in middle school, I wrote a lot of novellas and short story collections, but I never published any of them. I earned my bachelor of arts degree in philosophy in 2023 from the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse.
https://awesomegang.com/ian-johnson/

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Hi, I’m Alex Martin and I’ve been writing since I was seven years old. It took me many years to go public but I now have ten books published! I love earning my living through my passion for writing.
https://awesomegang.com/alex-martin-2/

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Hello! I’m Stacey Laviolette, a dedicated mom from Ontario, Canada, and the creator of the “My Friend Toothy®” series. My journey began with my daughter Piper’s dental struggles, which inspired me to create a fun and engaging way for kids to learn about dental hygiene.
https://awesomegang.com/stacey-laviol...

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I was born and raised in New York. My dad worked for an airline so my family traveled extensively when I was a child and teenager and I continue to do so as an adult. I now live in Florida. I love outdoor activities. Biking, swimming, and kayaking keep me active.
https://awesomegang.com/lisa-sweeting/

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Like most introverts, I’m highly sensitive to my surroundings and the energy people bring with them. As a kid, I often felt like I was in my own world, one that others didn’t understand. I would question things that others overlooked and channel my observations, both positive and negative, into something soothing. This eventually became my writing, poetry, and music.
https://awesomegang.com/richard-silvia/

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
Well I grew up in Lagos, Nigeria and migrated to the United States at the age of twenty-two. Today I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas with decades of experience in clinical mental health which led me to write my first book.
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Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I am a practicing family doctor. My career spans almost 30 years; I worked in Europe, the USA and finally, over the last 20 years, in the UK. All in all, I had supported and treated about a third of a million people of all ages, races and religious backgrounds, and from every walk of life.
https://bookreadermagazine.com/featur...

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m an author, youruber and mult-talented who has succeed to write and publish more than six short books up to date, love learning, grow and personal development but also focusing on my goals, mission and my purpose.
https://pretty-hot.com/edson-mkonge/

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Well I grew up in Lagos, Nigeria and migrated to the United States at the age of twenty-two. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with decades of experience in clinical mental health which led me to write my first book.
https://pretty-hot.com/khadijat-quadri/

The launch date is early 2026; I'm now researching publicity and marketing avenues. Here's a blurb: When her German aunt confesses she was a child created for Hitler, the author is compelled to find her own unknown father. Think Cradles of the Reich meets Inheritance.
My earlier publications are early readers about dogs. Learn more at https://maddielock.com/

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Well, I was about nine when I was introduced to novels and a lot of TV shows. I got this huge interest in creating my own stories to entertain people. I’ve written a lot but I’ve published one in the science fiction/action/adventure genre.
https://awesomegang.com/denzel-omas/

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
My name is Joe. I first published in 2018. I was signed to a science fiction publisher in San Diego that no longer exists. Since then, I started my own publishing house called Philanthropy Publishing, and have published six books under my own banner.
https://awesomegang.com/joseph-tamone-3/

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Hello, I’m The British Bombshell and I’ve been a writer for my entire life. I started out with poetry and research papers and have moved on to writing books to assist others with the issues that arise in the world. I’ve written two books so far but plan to write at least 7 in total! I have attained multiple degrees in my life from Bachelor degrees in Psychology, Accounting, Science of Commerce, and a Masters degree in Education. As well as attaining National Accreditation as a Certified Personal Trainer and Virtual Coaching Specialist.
https://awesomegang.com/british-bombs...

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
This author has been writing for a long time but only got to publishing quite recently. She dabbles in romance, horror, mystery, crime, and thriller genres, to share her works with as many people as possible.
https://awesomegang.com/sonia-eric-ch...

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I am an American Buddhist monk living at the Phuoc Hue Buddhist Temple of San Antonio (Texas). Though I have a love/hate relationship with Texas, it is still home. I’ve written a few books, most notably “The Buddha Journey: Questions & Answers for the Awakening Mind” and “Meditations: Aspirations & Reflections for a Happier Life.”
https://bookreadermagazine.com/featur...

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania but lived in many different places growing up. My dad was a surgeon in the Navy, and my mother was a housewife. After seventeen years of marriage and having had six children with my father, my mother divorced him, something rare in the early 1960s. So, we moved a lot and, for a time, were what people nowadays call “unhoused.” We lived in Virginia (Norfolk, Virginia Beach), Colorado (Breckenridge, Empire, Georgetown, Denver, Boulder), Billings (Montana), and Santa Fe (New Mexico), where I came of age attending St. John’s College.
https://bookreadermagazine.com/featur...

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
This is my first book. But I have a vivid imagination, so stay tuned for more books in the future
https://pretty-hot.com/david-holcomb/

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Hello. I’m Suzanne Kelman, an Amazon bestselling author with a passion for crafting captivating World War II historical fiction. I have written 17 books and am about to publish book 12. My books have reached readers across America, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia, selling over 450,000 copies worldwide and securing 10 rights deals across eight territories. I’m proud to be published by Bookouture, an imprint of Hachette U.K.
https://pretty-hot.com/suzanne-kelman-2/

I am P.I. Barrington and I used to be an entertainment industry "maven." I like to use that word though mainly I worked at Capitol Records (and met Paul McCartney!) which both were a lifelong dream of mine! Eventually, I got tired of the commute and went back into local radio. And then I got signed to a 3-book deal for Future Imperfect, a near-future crime trilogy! I also expanded into serious sci-fi with The Brede Chronicles. Interspersed between those two series, I wrote several short stories, same genre. For me, short stories are faster but less satisfying than creating a novel or novels (all that worldbuilding-YES!). I used to write a lot with my sister, but she passed away a few years ago, so I'm finally getting back into major writing. Plus, I moved across the country (California to Tennessee!?!) so, I'm re-adjusting everything from the time change to the town layout! But I'm also more of a homebody now, so I can focus on writing. (When I'm not wrestling with that SOB, Procrastination!)

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a self-publisher and have written 2 books
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is titled “FORAGING WITH KIDS: FUN AND EDUCATIONAL ADVENTURES”. This book was solely inspired by family relationships. Getting to enjoy what I do with family’s in foraging and culinary arts
https://awesomegang.com/billie-woods/

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Forgotten Realm of Secrets is my debut novel. However, throughout my life, I have always enjoyed creative writing, and have penned numerous short stories, both fiction and non fiction.
https://awesomegang.com/rose-m-delorane/

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am delivering a collection of books. An empowering educational series designed to inspire, educate, and help you transform your life. This collection is your ultimate guide to cultivating a lifestyle that enables you to live out your dreams.
https://awesomegang.com/flie-bos/

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I have been a high school teacher since I was 22. Many teachers find that about 15 years into their careers, they want to change it up a bit—go to a new school, try to be a principal or move to a new area. I decided to take the hardest path of all—a second career as a professional writer.
https://awesomegang.com/jeremy-s-adams/

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I’m Shamree! I was born and raised in Texas and currently reside in Texas. I’m a mom of five and we have a pet bearded dragon, Eliza. I work as a mental health therapist with a specialty in trauma. I love nature, listening to music, and tea. My favorite flowers are roses and orchids. My favorite color is black and I love Mexican cuisine.
https://bookreadermagazine.com/featur...

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m Shamree! I was born and raised in Texas and currently reside in Texas. I’m a mom of five and we have a pet bearded dragon, Eliza. I work as a mental health therapist with a specialty in trauma. I love nature, listening to music, and tea. My favorite flowers are roses and orchids. My favorite color is black and I love Mexican cuisine.
https://pretty-hot.com/shamree-williams/

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Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am an American Buddhist monk at the Phuoc Hue Buddhist Temple of San Antonio. I am one of the senior Dharma and meditation teachers at the temple and give regular workshops, classes, and lectures to the community (schools, prisons, interfaith events, conferences, etc.).
https://awesomegang.com/quang-tri/

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I have written three books, ‘Murder Board’, ‘A Race Against Death’ and ‘Believe Me’, two being mystery thrillers, one being literary fiction. I am a 16 year old self published author who has struggled with OCD, tics, anxiety, depression and has autism, all of this inspires my work and allows me to empathise with my characters and gather authenticity, writing and reading has always been an escape and I want to share that with others.
https://awesomegang.com/alicia-lloyd/

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I grew up in the Caribbean and used to be a newspaper reporter in South Florida. After that, I went to New York City and interned at Woman’s Day magazine before becoming an editor. The most famous people I’ve interviewed are Randy Jackson and the late Hugh Hefner. My debut novel, Counterblow Clemency, is a YA sci-fi caper—but it’s the second novel I’ve written.
https://awesomegang.com/naomi-shibles/

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Edson is a published writer, youtuber, accountant and multi-faceted with more than six short books, you can follow me on YouTube as Edson Mkonge show.
https://awesomegang.com/edson-mkonge/

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I live in Michigan and work full-time in the medical field. I have a deep passion for creativity, which I previously expressed through my handmade jewelry store on Etsy. Now retired from jewelry design, I continue to enjoy music, attending concerts, and, of course, writing.
https://awesomegang.com/patricia-miller/

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Well I grew up in Lagos, Nigeria and migrated to the United States at the age of twenty-two. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with decades of experience in clinical mental health which led me to write my first book.
https://awesomegang.com/khadijat-quadri/

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I grew up in a small town in upstate New York. Following that, I went to New York City and Boston for college and graduate school. I started teaching in Clinton, New York and went on to live in the greater Syracuse area after I married.
https://bookreadermagazine.com/featur...

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m Shamree! I was born and raised in Texas and currently reside in Texas. I’m a mom of five and we have a pet bearded dragon, Eliza. I work as a mental health therapist with a specialty in trauma. I love nature, listening to music, and tea. My favorite flowers are roses and orchids. My favorite color is black and I love Mexican cuisine.
https://pretty-hot.com/shamree-williams/

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I retired from the tech industry about six years ago, and during the pandemic, I started a non-profit publishing company called Aristata Press with a friend who was a founding member of the Women’s Press in Toronto. We started it because we were trying to help my mother publish her memoir, Leavings: Memoir of a 1920s Hollywood Love Child, at the age of 93.
https://awesomegang.com/anne-mcclard/

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Hi! My name is Sarah Geddes. I live in Michigan – the high five state. I’m a 6th grade language arts teacher, a mom of two boys, and a children’s author – among other things. My book Henry the Sneezing Dragon was published in 2023.
https://awesomegang.com/sarah-geddes/

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I’m a full-time writer and love creating and releasing new material for my audience. I was born and raised in Toledo, Ohio. I’m still in Toledo, without pets at the moment, but I’m getting a doggy very soon.
https://bookreadermagazine.com/featur...

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Nas ben is a passionate writer and EFL teacher, renowned for his controversial explorations of human mind issues blended seamlessly into mystery and romance. His works captivate readers with their intricate plots and deep psychological insights, earning him a distinctive place in contemporary literature.
https://awesomegang.com/nassim-bencha...

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Depending on the hour of the day, I am a lot of different things. For my day job, I’m a lawyer and a part-time municipal judge. I’m the mother to two amazing children: my daughter is a junior at Bryn Mawr College, and my son just graduated from Rice University and is going to get his master’s at Yale.
https://awesomegang.com/lori-b-duff/

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m a personal branding strategist, designer and owner of WorkStory Creative, an agency that helps introverts who are evolving their business create an elevated brand vision and bring it to life.
https://awesomegang.com/tanya-goodall...

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I was born in Seattle in 1942. Several years thereafter we moved to NY city and eventually western Pennsylvania. Returning to the NW in 1949 I bounced around between Seattle, Tacoma, Spokane and Bellingham finally coming to rest in Woodinville over thirty years ago. I live with my wife, two cats, and a mini zoo of backyard critters.
https://bookreadermagazine.com/featur...

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m Julian Stokoe, an animation director and kids’ picture book author. I have a passion for creating unique, edgy, and humorous stories that captivate young readers. So far, I have written six print books and 3 others as interactive book apps.
https://pretty-hot.com/julian-stokoe/

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I have three books published and two more awaiting publication by Tumbleweed Books. They are part of a series of memoirs to cover my adventurous life experiences around the world.
My latest book is HOME AT THE EDGE, a sequel to CHICAGO RAGE, and PARTY AT THE EDGE OF THE RAINBOW about the CHICAGO WHITE PANTHERS, and TEENAGE RUNAWAY will be released soon.
https://pretty-hot.com/ronald-schulz/

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am fairly new to the amazing world of “words”. I love to get lost in different places, situations and characters, which is what we find in each & every story or book we read. I have tested the waters by reading multiple genres, but my preferred ones are Romance & Fantasy. As a writer and a new one at that, I plan to try my hand at different things, but mostly I feel Romance is what I will be mostly focused on writing.
https://pretty-hot.com/esme-ralda/

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I began my journalistic career in Southern California at the tender age of 17 and have spent most of my life overseas writing for print media in Europe, the United States and the Middle East. My three children were born and raised in Europe (the Netherlands and Belgium) and now live in Switzerland, the Netherlands and the United States.
https://awesomegang.com/jennifer-free...

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I am a native of Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, India. I am a science postgraduate. I am a retired bureaucrat and an author. He is from Jhansi and lives in Cochin. I write poetry in Hindi and fiction in Hindi and English. I especially enjoy telling stories.
https://awesomegang.com/ravi-ranjan-g...

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a poet and songwriter, living with my wife and two boys in Pacifica, CA. OWL is my first poetry collection, though I have been publishing poetry in journals and magazines for years. I have been in several bands, including Hugh, The Weather Band,
and Winchester Revival. Together, we have made many records.
https://awesomegang.com/david-rosenheim/

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
The gift of storytelling was given to me in an unexpected way…. tragedy. After my fiancé wrecked a motorcycle that left him paralyzed for life, we decided to get married much sooner than planned. We were 20 years old, broke, navigating a new normal and trying to figure out this difficult thing called adulthood.
https://pretty-hot.com/ginger-nicole/

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
After teaching sixth grade for twenty years, I found the time and motivation to write. I previously held positions in mental health and legal services and worked with developmentally disabled people. When I’m not writing, I enjoy puttering, yardening, cooking, and salmon fishing, or going out for lunch.
https://pretty-hot.com/david-scott-ri...
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Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Dr. Rabea Hadi is a multifaceted professional who combines his expertise as a Family Physician, Medical Scholar, and Academic Trainer with a passion for mental health advocacy and innovative education. With over 7 years of specialized experience, Dr. Hadi has played a pivotal role in training hundreds of postgraduate residents, instilling in them not only medical knowledge but also a deep understanding of holistic patient care.
https://pretty-hot.com/dr-rabea-hadi/