Susan Meissner

Susan Meissner is the critically-acclaimed author of 27 novels for adults and two children’s books. Her engaging novels feature memorable characters facing unique and complex circumstances, often against a backdrop of historical significance. A multi-award-winning author, her books have earned starred reviews in Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and Booklist. Prior to her writing career, she was a managing editor of a weekly newspaper in southwestern Minnesota. She enjoys teaching workshops on writing, spending time with her family, reading great books and traveling. Susan now makes her home in the Pacific Northwest with her husband Bob (a retired chaplain in the Air Force Reserves) and their yellow lab, Winston.

Sharon Short

Sharon Short is the author of fifteen published books. Her newest, Trouble Island, is historical suspense published by Minotaur Books in 2024. As Jess Montgomery, she writes the historical Kinship Mysteries set in the 1920s and inspired by Ohio’s true first female sheriff. Sharon is a contributing editor to Writer’s Digest, for which she writes the column, “Level Up Your Writing (Life)” and teaches for Writer’s Digest University. She is also a three-time recipient of the Individual Excellence Award in Literary Arts from Ohio Arts Council and has been a John E. Nance Writer in Residence at Thurber House (Columbus, Ohio). When not writing, Sharon enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, swimming, and occasionally hiking. Learn more about her work at www.sharonshort.com or www.jessmontgomeryauthor.com

Kimberly Brock

Kimberly Brock is the bestselling author of The Lost Book of Eleanor Dare, which was shortlisted for the prestigious Townsend Prize for Fiction, and The River Witch, recipient of the Georgia Author of the Year Award. She is the founder of Tinderbox Writers Workshop and has served as a guest lecturer for many regional and national writing workshops including at the Pat Conroy Literary Center. A native of North Georgia, she now lives near Atlanta. Her latest novel, The Fabled Earth¸ released October 1, 2024 via Harper Muse.

Trisha R. Thomas

Trisha R. Thomas is the author of the popular Nappily series. Her debut novel was a finalist for the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work, and chosen by Oprah Magazine as a Book That Made A Difference. Thomas is a Literary Lion Award honoree by the King County Library Foundation. She has written 14 novels and has been featured in O Magazine, Glamour, Seattle Times, Essence Magazine, and The Mary Sue. Trisha fearlessly explores the complexities of human relationships, delving into topics such as love, family, identity, and societal issues.

Ryan C. Coleman

Ryan C. Coleman was born in Chicago, grew up in Dallas, and graduated from the University of Texas at Austin. He has previously written for television, including the smash hit The Walking Dead, and currently lives in Los Angeles with his wife and pup. Billy the Kid is his first novel.

James Wade

James Wade is the author of River, Sing Out and All Things Left Wild, a winner of the prestigious MPIBA Reading the West Award for Debut Fiction, and a recipient of the Spur Award for Best Historical Novel from the Western Writers of America.

Amanda Churchill

Amanda Churchill is a writer living in Texas. Her work has been featured in Hobart Pulp, Witness, River Styx, and other outlets. She was a Writer’s League of Texas 2021 Fellow and holds a Master of Arts in Creative Writing from the University of North Texas.

Margaret Danko

High Line Literary Collective

Margaret holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Temple University, where she studied under best-selling authors of fiction and nonfiction, and received her Bachelor’s in Creative Writing, Archaeology and Anthropology from Oberlin College. She began her career as the Editor & Managing Editor of Temple University’s literary publication, TINGE Magazine, and worked as an author coach, developmental editor, and agency administrator before agenting full time at the Irene Goodman Literary Agency. Now at High Line Literary Collective, Margaret represents an eclectic array of fiction and nonfiction projects. Margaret is passionate about empowering authors to find the voice and the story that will engage and inspire each and every person who picks up their book and seeks projects in both fiction and nonfiction that encourage readers to view themselves and the world around them in a new light. She lives in New Jersey with her husband and two cats, working fastidiously in her free time to keep her plants alive and her cupboards full of tea.

Mytecia R. Myles

Embolden Media Group

Mytecia Myles is a creative, bold, and authentic leader, workshop facilitator, and subject matter expert. As the founder and global head of PR and communications of Supernatural Success, LLC, Myles oversees innovation and client development. She is a sought-after advisor, speaker, and writing coach and has provided media management for local, regional, and international brands. She seeks fiction in the following categories: biographical fiction, historical fiction, and travel/destination fiction.

Daniel Niv

Olswanger Literary

Daniel Niv (she/her) is the co-founder and editor of Spell Jar Press, a publisher of print anthologies. She majored in Literature and Creative Writing and previously worked as a librarian. For the past few years, she has also freelanced as a manuscript reader for various publishing houses. Following her internship with literary agent Anna Olswanger, she became a Literary Associate at Olswanger Literary. In fiction, she is seeking fantasy (especially romantasy), new adult, magical realism, dark academia, historical fiction and retellings, and family sagas. For romance, she's more intrigued if the setting is historical or unique.