Authors
Adrian Sandru
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Milan Zivic
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Beverly Read
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Beverly Read is a poet, writer, photographer, and AI artist living in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada in California. After a career in federal service, she began sharing her poems and other writings, surprised by the deep connection they created with others. Now, she brings together ideas, curiosity, and technology to share her work. Whether through a carefully chosen phrase, a camera lens, or the wonder of AI-generated art, she is always thinking, asking questions, and creating. “What if I…?” is the phrase that guides her in all she does.
Steve Orme
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Steve Orme is an award-winning journalist. He worked on newspapers and magazines before moving into radio and television. He has been fascinated with crime ever since he attended magistrates’ courts as a cub reporter. He published his first crime novel, Storm Deaths, in 2021. A second, Storm Bodies, was published in 2024.
He is also a playwright. His first stage play, What’s Your Poison?, about the Victorian serial killer Dr William Palmer, toured the UK in 2023. He is currently writing two more plays including one commissioned by an English theatre company.
He lives in Derby, England with his wife Sue. They have a grown-up son.
Charity Wyatt
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Shine Bright, Little Light! by Charity Wyatt is a heartwarming story about Leo the Lion, who learns to believe in himself and let his inner light shine. Filled with fun adventures and vibrant illustrations, it’s a standout choice among motivational books for kids. Ideal for ages 3–8, this inspiring animal adventure is perfect for both home and classroom reading.
Pat Halford
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Author of Nordic thrillers - Tilda & Lærke, Turbine Down, North Karelian Boomerang and North to Akureyri.
Lauren de Boer
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Pioneer in the field of spiritual ecology as executive editor of EarthLight magazine for many years. Author, poet, composer with a special interest in landscape and the human imagination.
John Seegers
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Born in New Jersey, John Seegers moved to Orlando, Florida, at age 20, driven by an adventurous spirit to start a new life. He found his calling in the hospitality industry, serving central Florida’s visitors for over 40 years. He began by working briefly at Walt Disney World and then moved on to various positions in hotel sales and catering management. After decades in the industry, he embarked on a new adventure: retirement.
A few years into retirement, John sought a new challenge and discovered the Camino de Santiago through a neighbor. The idea of undertaking a pilgrimage walk intrigued him. In 2021, at age 67, he walked 500 miles on the Camino Frances, starting in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, France. He climbed and descended the Pyrenees, then crossed northern Spain to reach the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela and the relics of Saint James, the Greater, one of Jesus Christ’s Apostles. Upon his return, John wrote his memoir, Another Camino Story. In 2023, John walked the Camino Frances a second time, and in 2024, he completed the Camino Portuguese coastal route, starting in Lisbon, Portugal.
Amaterina
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Rising from poverty and a broken home as a child, she went on to become a Registered Nurse. While caring for patients for over twenty years in the medical field, she continually found her writing muse begging for attention. Finding herself at a crossroads, she decided to listen to the muse and let the creativity flow.... producing her first book in only a week. She has people in her life that she cares deeply and will always go the extra mile for if lucky enough to reach her inner circle. When not writing or caring for patients, Amaterina can often be found reading, taking pictures of anything that piques her interest, and spending time with loved ones. She is always asking questions about things - constantly trying to learn new information and ideas. Animals have been a big part of her life as well, with many strays or injured being taken in and cared for.