Claire Isenthal lives in the suburbs of Indianapolis with her husband, their soon-to-be three children, and their mutt. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Purdue University and worked in Big Tech for almost a decade before leaving her career in digital advertising. Her first novel, The Rising Order, was an Amazon bestseller. The New Order is her second novel and the final installment in her thriller duology. Claire is an International Thriller Writers (ITW) member and has a Substack for new authors — Rising Talent, Earning Your Space in the Publishing Industry.

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David Galef is an irresponsible eclectic who writes in too many directions for his own good. Author of over a dozen books, he’s published three novels with The Permanent Press: Flesh, which got half a page in The New York Times Book Review and was translated into Russian. His second, Turning Japanese, acquired a cult readership in Osaka. His third, How to Cope with Suburban Stress, was a Book Sense choice, was named by Kirkus as one of the Best

Books of the Year, and was optioned for a film. His fourth, Where I Went Wrong, is coming out with Regal House in May 2025. He has two short story collections out, Laugh Track from the University Press of Mississippi and My Date with Neanderthal Woman, winner of Dzanc’s inaugural short story collection award. He’s also published the children’s books The Little Red Bicycle with Random House and Tracks with William Morrow. His two books of poetry are Flaws from David Roberts Books and Kanji Poems from Word Poetry. His critical study The Supporting Cast: A Study of Flat and Minor Characters was published by Penn State Press.

Brevity: A Flash Fiction Handbook came out from Columbia University Press and is now in its seventh printing. Barnes and Noble published his edition of Thomas Hardy’s Tess of the d’Urbervilles. He co-edited the short story anthology 20 over 60 and edited the essay anthology Second Thoughts: A Focus on Rereading (Wayne State University Press). His translations include Japanese Proverbs: Wit and Wisdom, from Tuttle.

A co-founder of the MFA program in creative writing at the University of Mississippi, he’s now a professor of English and creative writing program director at Montclair State University. He’s the editor in chief of Vestal Review, the longest-running flash fiction magazine on the planet.

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A.O. Wagner is an award-winning author whose personal journey through addiction and spiritual awakening influences his writing. While embracing a healthy life as a non-drinking alcoholic, he uses his transformative experiences to shape his work. With a background in technology and a strong interest in philosophy and spirituality, Wagner creates stories that combine deep thinking with personal growth. He hopes his books resonate with readers who are searching for a deeper understanding of life and their place in the universe.

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STEVEN EICHENBLATT is a graduate of Florida State University and the University of Florida College of Law. A practicing attorney and father of five, he has spent over thirty years advocating for children as a pro bono guardian ad litem and representing families of first responders killed on 9/11. As a founding partner of Page & Eichenblatt, he has received multiple awards for legal excellence and community work supporting children. He lives with his wife in Orlando, Florida.

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Joan K. Peters was born in New York City and got her Ph.D in comparative literature from The University of Chicago. She's published a novel and two books about women and work and is a professor emeritus of literature and writing at California State University at Channel Islands. She lives in Ojai with her husband, her dogs, and her chickens. Her new book is Untangling: A Memoir of Psychoanalysis. Grab a copy here- https://a.co/d/8DkdaaN

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Alexa grew up dreaming of writing a novel someday, but never imagined her first book would be part of her personal life journey. Her debut novel, Grapevine: A Mother and Daughter’s Tangled Journey Through an Eating Disorder shares a raw and real glimpse into how an eating disorder can impact the individual as well as the family system. Alexa has bachelor’s degrees in psychology and anthrozoology, and she currently serves as a Referral Coordinator with a national eating disorder treatment provider.

Alexa is passionate about eating disorder awareness and prevention as well as sharing the power of the human-animal bond. Alexa and her husband live in rural Minnesota with their two spunky pups.

Michelle’s journey as a parent has been both challenging and transformative. Navigating her son’s autism spectrum disorder and her daughter’s eating disorder, showcased in her debut novel, Grapevine: A Mother and Daughter’s Tangled Journey Through an Eating Disorder, led her to explore the principles of Individual Psychology. Michelle completed the InnerMBA and holds certificates in Advanced Adlerian Psychology, Wellness Coaching, Advanced EcoTherapy, Applied Polyvagal Theory in Yoga, Trauma-informed Leadership and Executive Leadership. In addition, Michelle is a leader, coach and trainer in the conservation field, blending principles of human connection and her passion for Earth. Through her writing and teachings, she strives to leave a lasting impact, both in the conservation field and the human and non-human lives she touches.

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Melanie Anagnos is a crime novelist who was born in Paterson NJ, the backdrop of her police procedurals. Melanie has been a waitress, an attorney, and a stay-at-home mom to her two now adult children. She received her MFA from Sarah Lawrence College where she was awarded the Gurfein Writing Fellowship and currently publishes a Substack, Cherchez La Femme, drawing on media and pop culture from the 1970s.

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While serving in the Jesuit Volunteer Corps, Jim began advocating for nuclear disarmament as a member of the Bethlehem Peace Pilgrimage. He spent the next quarter century investigating radioactive pollution from the production and testing of nuclear weapons, mostly focused on the Hanford Site in south-central Washington State. This included working as a paralegal for the plaintiffs in the Hanford downwinder litigation.

Interwoven with his Hanford-related positions, Jim directed life, justice and peace ministry for the Diocese of Spokane, the Archdiocese of Seattle, and the Washington State Catholic Conference. He has a master’s in religious studies from Gonzaga University. He continues to work for peace and nuclear disarmament with local and national organizations. Jim and his wife Jan live in Seattle.

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