Category Archives: Speakers

David L. Harrison is an award-winning American children’s author and poet. Harrison’s poetry, fiction, and nonfiction for young readers have been anthologized in more than 185 books, translated into twelve languages, sandblasted into a library sidewalk, painted on a bookmobile, and presented on … Continue reading →

Marilyn Hope Lake, Ph.D., writes short fiction, poetry, plays, and children’s picture books. She is known widely for her children’s book, Buddy and the Grandcats, published in 2007, which has sold over 500 copies. A second edition, reformatted for Amazon, … Continue reading →

Join us as traditionally published author & experienced book coach Sheila Athens shares the secrets she’s gained by providing developmental edits on dozens of manuscripts.  During this course, novelists will learn how solidifying the bones of a story before you … Continue reading →

Ross Malone is a Missouri historian who writes about Missouri people, places, and events that should be well-known but aren’t.  This teacher, radio host, newspaper columnist, and speaker has written twenty books and numerous magazine articles and newspaper columns about … Continue reading →

A.S. Fenichel (Andrea Mansue) gave up a successful IT career in New York City to pursue her lifelong dream of being a professional writer. She’s never looked back. Multi-published in historical, paranormal, erotic and contemporary romance, A.S. is the author … Continue reading →