Dasha Kelly is an award-winning author, poet laureate emerita, touring performance artist, seasoned writing coach and a creative change agent.
Baylee Alger is the author of Tirangil’s Mercy and creator of the world of Kirandur. He has been blind since the age of 2, and has used that unique perspective to craft stories that focus on all of the senses. When not writing, Baylee is usually found playing, or preparing to play, Dungeons And…
Rebecca Nesvet teaches at the University of Wisconsin, Green Bay. She is the author of the first book about “Sweeney Todd’s” Victorian creator: James Malcolm Rymer, Penny Fiction, and the Family (London: Routledge, 2024). She has also written chapters of popular history books on Victorian subjects for Pen and Sword Books (Barnsley, Yorkshire).
Tonya Todd tells stories about passionate women and the lovers obsessed with them. She often explores the infinite hues of what drives us all: relationships and desires. Known for her advocacy, she specializes in literary citizenship, event hosting, building relationships with publishing professionals, and connecting with audiences. She is co-editor and contributor for Comics…
Kimberly Parish (K.P.) Davis was once upon a time an adrenaline junkie. Director and founder of Madville Publishing, Kim grew up in Texas, but sailed around the world for years. Her short story collection, TRUST ISSUES was published by Cornerstone Press in 2025. Her short fiction, nonfiction, and poetry have been published in literary…
Crystal S. Gibbins is a Canadian American writer of Métis (Ojibwe/Scottish) descent. She is the founding editor of Split Rock Review, author of NOW/HERE, winner of the Northeastern Minnesota Book Award, and editor of Rewilding: Poems for the Environment. Her work appears widely in literary journals. She currently lives on the south shore of…