Authors

Raised in a farming family in Northamptonshire, England, Jack Slater had a varied career before settling in biomedical science. He has worked in farming, forestry, factories and shops as well as spending five years as a service engineer.

Widowed by cancer at 33, he remarried in 2013, in the Channel Islands, where he worked for several months through the summer of 2012.

He has been writing since childhood, in both fiction and non-fiction.

Up to the present, (2023), he has published thirteen crime novels in the chart-topping DS Peter Gayle mystery series written under the pen-name Jack Slater as well as thrillers, historical adventures and non-fiction.  

Kevin Thomas, a fifth generation African was born in Rhodesia (Zimbabwe) in 1950. In March 1968 at age 17 he joined the Rhodesian Department of National Parks & Wildlife Management under their cadet game ranger scheme. After having spent 6 years as a game ranger and having served on a number of remote Zambezi Valley stations, he left the department and ventured into a short-lived Zambezi Valley based safari venture. 

Due to a worsening insurgency war erupting in Rhodesia Kevin was forced to close his safari venture, and in January 1974 became a founder member of the Rhodesian Army’s elite Selous Scouts Special Forces counter insurgency unit, serving in the unit for 5 years as an operational NCO. In mid-1979 he departed the Selous Scouts as a senior NCO and reentered the Southern African safari industry, a career choice that for close on four decades afforded him the opportunity to guide safaris across much of Southern Africa.

In 1993 Kevin began writing stories for African Hunter magazine, and in addition he has for a number of years been a regular contributor of hunting articles to South Africa’s popular Magnum magazine. He has also written for the US magazine Successful Hunter and at one time regularly contributed feature stories to Sporting Rifle magazine in the UK.

Kevin is the author of six published books and retired from the safari industry at the end of 2013, although he continues to write. In October 2015, and at age 65, he and his wife Brenda chose to depart Africa for the UK, where they now reside on their 60-foot live aboard cruiser narrowboat, Sabi Star on the UK’s 2,000 miles of canals & waterways. An ideal environment for Kevin to continue with his writing and photography.

Ania has been a working actor, director, and writer for more than 25 years. She has written numerous family-oriented interactive plays that were performed in Calgary and much of western Canada, as well as performing in and directing numerous published plays,  including Tennessee Williams, Edward Albee, and Shakespeare.  She currently works as an acting coach, and teacher of acting, Speech Arts, and Music. "The Elephant's Christmas Wish" was Ania's first published children's book.  It was later published as a coloring book version.  "Zolemina THe Should Do Could Do Would Do Cat" is Ania's newest book that has just been published.

MARLISSA is a flawed, ordinary woman of God. For Worse is her first book. Marlissa lives in Peachtree City, Georgia and enjoys a good cup of coffee and walks at the lake. She lives a life full of God moments.

Marlissa has three adult daughters. She is passionate about walking with other women as they discover that God is present and powerful in the dead spaces of life.

Marlissa is pursuing an MDiv degree from Liberty University.

Author of Noam adventure books    -

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Michael Rice is an accomplished author, motivational speaker, and retired community engagement specialist with over 28 years of experience empowering individuals and organizations. He holds a bachelor's degree in Journalism from Temple University and serves as the Media Director for the National Miss Black America Pageant.

As the founder and CEO of Professional Networking Associates, Michael is renowned for his ability to connect with diverse audiences as a skilled trainer, strategist, and thought leader. He shares his inspirational messages and actionable insights through his book "Be Magnificent: Exceed Your Expectations," his column in SCOOPUSA's Vizion-Business Edition, and as a sought-after keynote speaker.

Michael is dedicated to helping others unlock their potential and achieve remarkable growth and success. His transformative work stems from his extensive experience in community engagement with the City of Philadelphia, where he served for over 28 years, empowering individuals, families, businesses, faith-based organizations, and educational institutions.

With his uplifting presentations, impactful writings, and wealth of real-world experience, Michael Rice has solidified himself as a guiding light for those seeking personal and professional empowerment. His unique ability to connect, inspire, and transform makes him an ideal speaker for conferences, workshops, and events focused on motivation, leadership, and exceeding expectations.

Bonni Brodnick is the author of Pound Ridge Past, now in its second edition. Formerly with Conde Nast Publications' Glamour and House & Garden magazines, Bonni has written scripts for Children's Television Workshop, was a weekly newspaper columnist, and was editor of two academic magazines. She is an award-winning communications specialist, a member of Pound Ridge Authors Society, and has a blog (bonnibrodnick.com). In addition, Bonni is an ambassador for the American Heart Association and a proud Stroke Survivor.