Authors

Ben was raised on a multi-species dairy farm in Pennsylvania, He went on to get a college degree in Agricultural Science from Penn State and then worked over three decades as an Ag Specialist for Maryland Dept. of Agriculture. He teaches beekeeping courses at a local college and mentors those starting out. 

Ben lives in the foothills of the Eastern Continental Divide and the Appalachia region along the Mason Dixon line. 

He writes in the Christian non-fiction genre and focuses on devotional material that is connected with nature and animals.  His first book, All Nature Sings, earned five literary awards and is currently undergoing a second edition. He has a children's rhyming picture book series called Created Critters that is geared towards the little ones just getting started with reading. They include hidden critter searches on each page. Most of his other writings are part of anthologies. Ben is a contributing author for Guideposts imprint,  All God's Creatures. This is an annual daily devotional that focuses on life lessons learned by observing and engaging with animals. 

Ben is still amazed and blessed by seeing his personal book shelf growing each year. His individual books and writings have been generated fourteen literary works in the past seven years. He also mentors new writers trying to fulfill their own dream of seeing their work published.

Born at The Royal Gwent Hospital, Newport, in 1969, Darren Powis is a native of the Eastern Valley in Gwent, South Wales, and hails from a long line of coal miners, steelworkers, and railwaymen.

After wiping the coal dust from his face, escaping the clutches of the wicked iron masters, and dodging being press-ganged by roaming gangs of male voice choirs, he ran away to join the newspapers. He soon found himself standing in the middle of Newport shouting: ‘Echo!’ at disinterested passersby.

His career in newspaper journalism led him to community radio and public relations work.

He now dabbles with online media and publishing. Jobs he’d rather forget include call centre agent and toffee apple dipper – he needed the money.

Darren and his wonderful wife, Wendy, are overseen at home by their feline overlords in a small, quiet Gwent valleys town, surrounded by lush green hills, gently flowing rivers, and the occasional very confused alien visitor.

He has co-written and published a range of sci-fi novels with friend and fellow author, R.W. Finlan. The Talgorse Horror is Darren’s first solo published work.

International fiction author, Kamrynn Bellary, writes with passion, cinematic elegance, and a heart rooted in legacy.  Known for her emotionally rich storytelling and sweeping romantic sagas for adutl readers, Bellary has captured hearts worldwide through The Ravenell Dynasty Trilogy.  "My stories are meant to leave echoes—not just in the heart; in the soul.  I write about love as transformation, legacy as healing, and characters who rise from ruin to build worlds of grace."   Kamrynn happily lives in Colorado, USA.  Kamrynn accomplished a Master’s Degree in  Public Affairs and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Psychology.   In her spare time, Kamrynn likes to take in the beautiful scenery of Colorado, travel, learn about history, is a performing arts enthusiast, and assists in charitable causes for children. 

Mark Bird is a children’s author and teacher. He was born in Uttoxeter, Staffordshire and now lives in London. He was actually born in a cemetery. His debut picture book, ‘Halloween Date From Hell’ came out in October 2022 followed by ‘The Klangaroo’ in 2024. Mark has poems published in several anthologies including Ana Sampson’s ‘Heroes and Villains’, Gaby Morgan’s ‘Cosy Poems’, Brian Moses’ ‘The Best Ever Book of Funny Poems’, Kathryn Beevors’ ‘Peak Poetry’, Jonathan Humble’s ‘Sky Surfing’ and in Gill Education’s ‘Over The Moon’ series.

He was most recently published in two anthologies from Macmillan: ‘Space - Royal Observatory Greenwich Poetry Book’, and ‘You’re Never Too Much - poems for every emotion’. Many more of Mark’s poems can be found on his website: www.Dreambeastpoems.com.

30 year writing career as an author of novels and short stories. Author of award-winning novel, Lady of the Plantation, Lady of the Manor, The Last  City of Refuge, and The Untrackables series, among several others.

Vor einigen Jahren erfüllte sich Thomas G. Weiser einen lang gehegten Traum und widmete sich fortan ganz dem Schreiben von Geschichten. „Die Legende von Ki“ ist sein erster Roman. Seine Leidenschaft für Science-Fiction und Fantasy inspirierte dieses Werk. Das Buch erschien im Juli 2025 im Novum Verlag.

Thomas G. Weiser ist ein Naturliebhaber. Er genießt Wanderungen in den Bergen, Reiturlaube in Katalonien, Skifahren in Österreich, spannende Aktivitäten mit seinen Malinois und gesellige Treffen mit seinen Freunden.

Rebecca Wells Phillips is a promising author in Asheville, North Carolina. Devoted to reading and writing in high school, she published Hating Self and Loving Self by Boo Black (Autobiographies) and Butterfly Blossoms by Rachel Bleu (Adult LGBTQ Fiction). Rebecca never imagined she’d have a career in something she loved so much. Her Bachelor of Arts degrees in Broadcast Journalism and English Literature from Carson-Newman University have fueled her insatiable desire to write and share her stories.

Born in a small town in East Tennessee, the author has gained momentum with the writing of Hurricane Helene Resiliency After the Storm Part One. As a multi-genre writer, Rebecca has also written poetry and published two short stories (Homeless Again and It’s Only a Dream). However, her interviews with Hurricane Helene victims have lit a fire, and she already has plans for Part Two. Perhaps, she’s found her niche. To learn more, visit www.rebeccawellsphillips.com.

Fran Connor is a British author who lives in the sunny and scenic SW France. He draws inspiration from the local vineyards, orchards and ancient fortified villages. He also enjoys the wine!

He writes novels in various genres, from historical romance to contemporary thriller. He has a knack for creating engaging characters, captivating plots and vivid settings.

He is also a talented playwright and screenwriter. He has written scripts for stage and screen that showcase his creativity and versatility.

Kesandra is an author of contemporary romance with bite, heart, and just enough heat to fog up your Kindle.

She writes love stories where the banter’s sharp, the chemistry’s undeniable, and the emotional payoff is worth every slow-burn page. With a background in crafting character-driven fiction, Kesandra’s specialty is alternating first-person POVs that dive deep and feel real — like your favorite rom-com grew up, got emotionally intelligent, and learned how to smirk.

When she’s not plotting new ways to make readers swoon (or cry in public), Kesandra can be found editing dialogue like it’s a competitive sport and turning everyday moments into page-turning tension. She believes in flawed characters, earned happy endings, and the kind of romance that lingers long after “The End.”