Authors

Inspired by her own life and the many colorful people she’s met, Amani Shakhete (Uh-ma-nee-sha-keet) was born in Osaka, Japan to an Air Force family. She uses the pen name Amani Shakhete (also Boss Amanishakhete), derived from an ancient Nubian Queen, Amanishakheto.

This fiction author captures the attention of readers from 16 to 60, intrigued by the unique stories she tells and characters she introduces, such as the African-American female protagonists Emmanuella Crumley in Wrong Daughter: Night of the Blood Moon and LaTonya Ellis in the LaTonya Series.

Under her birth name (S. L. McDaniel), she holds an Associate of Science (Portland Community College) and Bachelor of Science in Business and Communications (Concordia U.), Business and International Relations graduate studies (University of East London), and a Master of Fine Arts in Fiction (Lindenwood U.).

Joy Denise Johnson is a published author and multifaceted professional specializing in writing, graphic design, 

and graphic illustration. With a strong background in marketing, Joy has contributed her creative expertise to a

variety of businesses and nonprofit organizations. She has also served as an educator, teaching speech and drama to

high school students, as well as being a former Preschool teacher whom she inspired through her passion for the arts.

An ardent lover of literature, Joy's favorite book is Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë, and she draws artistic 

inspiration from masters such as Monet, Sargent, Waterhouse, Kryer, and Renoir. Her interests extend beyond the arts to

include a fascination with ancient history and a love for travel.

In her free time, Joy enjoys outdoor adventures, including biking and swimming. She treasures moments spent with her son

and their spirited Chihuahua, finding peace in nature and the simple pleasures of life in South Carolina. 

Born in Pascagoula, Mississippi in 1965 and currently residing in Bay Minette, Alabama Baldwin County area. Nine of ten siblings, parent deceased. Born with severe cerebral palsy from birth and have under several surgeries throughout my life. Pascagoula High School graduated 1in 984 with honors. Attended the University of South Alabama for several years, but financial hardship prevented me from finishing the course, a recent graduate of Full sail with bachelor’s and master’s degrees in creative writing for Entertainment.

Writing fiction, poetry, prose, short fiction, and recently game narrative writing for years now and have been published by IUniverse.com for the work mentioned above. This year 2022-23 I finished and published a series of interactive game narrative materials featured at itch.io where a link is provided for the viewer and the narrative game can be purchased. “Zombie-Man Interactive Game Series” is the working title so far.

My immediate plans are to publish a sequel to “Looking Through a Mirror Darkly” with Iuniverse.com, complete the Zombie-man game narrative series, and work on a few script drafts for submission to agents over the near future. Also, to turn the game narrative into a book series

hello am Victoria,  but I like being called vicky. am 21 years old, am a teacher and also  a 400L part-time student , studying the major : ACCOUNTING  in the university of  Abuja. thank you 

Italian. Much too old. Been a teacher for more than 30 years. Love any kind of music (with a preference for rock)  motorcycles, painting. Always wanted to write stories but started publishing just a few years ago. 

Hi there! I'm Marco Magiolo, your friendly neighborhood dog trainer and dog whisperer extraordinaire. I kicked off my adventure in animal care with a degree in Veterinary Medicine from Universidade Anhembi Morumbi in Brazil—where I learned how to treat everything from feisty felines to overly enthusiastic Labradors. Over twenty years of specializing in Animal​ behavior have turned me into the go-to guy for dog owners who need a little help managing their furry friends' antics.

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In 2012, I packed my bags and moved to Orlando, Florida, because even vets need a little magic in their lives. By 2018, I proudly became a U.S. citizen, ready to spread my animal advocacy far and wide, like a superhero for pets (cape not included).

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My passion for dogs has taken me on a wild ride around the globe. For nearly two decades, I competed in Dog Agility competitions in 14 different countries. Imagine me and my canine sidekicks, going over jumps and weaving through obstacles—it's like the Olympics but furrier and with more tail wagging.

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When I’m not busy being an international dog agility star, I channel my inner Shakespeare. I've penned five books and dabbled in screenwriting, sharing my wisdom and wit with the world. As a keynote speaker, I’ve mastered the art of holding an audience's attention—probably thanks to my countless hours of keeping dogs entertained.

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But wait, there's more! In my off-hours, you'll find me indulging in some rather eclectic hobbies. Whether I'm burning rubber in online Formula 1 racing, savoring the delicate notes of a fine wine, or devouring M&Ms and KitKats like there’s no tomorrow, I’m all about living life to the fullest.

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So, whether it’s through my books, speeches, or the latest agility competition, I’m here to make the world a better place—one wagging tail at a time.

Author Vince Iuliano has been writing stories for children and adults , books, plays, poetry and screenplays for over 40 years. He writes under many different pseudonyms  and has enjoyed interacting with reading fans and fellow writers especially through the giant book reading communty.

When he's not writing, he's thinking about writing.

When he's talking to you at a party and nodding affirmation?

Yes, sorry, really writing.

He lives in New York with his wife, a massive book collection, and an imaginary dog. 

Joe Bugden studied composition at the University of Sydney under Professor Eric Gross. Joe also has a Masters Degree in American Literature from UNE. Since graduating and moving to Hobart in 1999, Joe has worked in arts administration, including as Executive Director of the Tasmanian Writers’ Centre (1999-2008) and currently as CEO of Salamanca Arts Centre in Hobart. During those years Joe has combined his day job with pursuing his personal creative endeavours, which include writing short fiction and composing music.

In 2002, The Listening Post (for solo viola) was commissioned by the Hobart City Council and has been included in a soundscape as part of the City of Hobart Memorial to recipients of the Victoria Cross.

In 2004 Joe’s 1st String Quartet was premiered at that year’s Canberra International Chamber Music Festival and it received its Hobart premiere in August 2021.

Joe has also written the libretti and composed the music for two chamber operas; in 2016 his chamber opera, Death By Defenestration, was presented as part of that year’s Festival of Voices, and The Call of Aurora, based on the story of Antarctic explorer, Douglas Mawson, was presented as part of the 2022 Australian Antarctic Festival in Hobart.

In 2022 classical guitarist, David Keating gave the premiere performance of ‘Three Easy Pieces’ composed by Joe for solo guitar.

In February 2024 Joe’s first collection of short stories, ‘Incidental Dreams from a Myoclonic Jerk’ was published by Ginninderra Press.

In July 2024 Joe was artist in residence in Montegiovi, Italy, supported by the La Baldi Foundation. During that residency, Joe commenced working on the libretto for a new chamber opera, to be based on the life of Luca Pacioli, a Renaissance monk and mathematician.