Authors

I am Rudolf Ruder, son of Holocaust survivors and author of The Long Journey to Cleveland. In this memoir, I share my parents’ remarkable journey through war, persecution, survival, and ultimately love. Using family memories, historical archives, camp records, and survivor testimonies, I wrote this book to honor their resilience and preserve their story so future generations never forget the lessons of the Holocaust.

     Mark Sprowles is a writer and lifelong reader living in the heart of Ohio with his incomparable wife and their energetic and opinionated Cocker Spaniel. When he's not enjoying the company of his children and grandchildren, Mark finds peace and inspiration in their secluded cabin nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains.

     An avid lover of science fiction and fantasy books from an early age, Mark has always had an insatiable curiosity for the world, especially in areas like history, politics, and the physical sciences. His deep fascination with these subjects is often reflected in his writing, where complex ideas about the universe and human nature intertwine with rich storytelling. As an IT professional by trade, he has a tendency to mingle fantasy and technology whenever possible.

     Beyond his writing, Mark spends his time hiking, fishing, chopping firewood, and riding the wife’s Honda Rancher on the logging trails near their cabin.

Sterling Elliott Blake is an inspirational memoir author and engineer who overcame a childhood of neglect, violence, and hardship in California. His book, Memoirs of A Flower Child, is a heartfelt story of childhood trauma, recovery, and resilience that inspires readers to find hope beyond adversity.

Eric Kinney is the CEO and Co-Founder of Scurry, a Silicon Valley stablecoin banking platform for emerging markets and author of the Scurry Fraud Book Series. With over three decades of experience in financial services, including traditional banking, wealth technology, and fintech, he specializes in operations, risk management, compliance, and financial crimes prevention. Kinney served as a board-appointed Bank Secrecy Act Officer (BSAO) for four fintech companies, was the seventh employee at LendingClub, and was a co-founder of AssetFort. He is a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and a former Department of Justice witness in a major fintech case, possessing deep expertise in anti-money laundering controls and startups in the Silicon Valley . He holds Bachelor's degrees in Communication and Economics from the University of California San Diego (UCSD) and a Global Executive MBA from IE Business School in Madrid, Spain. Beyond his professional work, Eric has travelled the world, lived in Mexico and Spain for 2 years and is an accomplished endurance athlete, competing in long-distance running and open-water marathon swimming. Scurry (Fraud Squad) is his debut novel.

Yvette Farkas is an award-winning, multi-genre author and transformative storyteller whose work bridges raw urban culture, urgent health realities, and heart-centered children's mindfulness. Her acclaimed titles include the groundbreaking Toronto Graffiti: The Human Behind the Wall (a 500+ page anthology of unprecedented artist interviews and 1,000+ photos), the essential Toxic Mold: Essential Health Solutions guide, and the Readers' Favorite award-winning Ethan and the Seven Chakras series—an eight-part adventure series that empowers kids aged 7+ to master emotional intelligence, energy healing, and personal growth through captivating, heart-focused stories.

Her books have earned national recognition—featured by The Globe and Mail and CBC Radio, referenced by the City of Toronto, sold at the Art Gallery of Ontario, and preserved in the permanent collections of the National Library of Canada.

As founder of Singing Soul Books, Yvette empowers aspiring authors to self-publish with clarity, confidence, and joy, connecting readers worldwide to uplifting, meaningful narratives. She created the empowering online course From Manuscript to Market, a step-by-step roadmap that has guides first-time authors to successfully launch their books, and a powerful AI-driven tool - Book Launch Ready - that helps authors easily go through the correct setup and self-publishing steps needed to sell on Amazon's KDP.

Co-founder of Booyah Books, she crafts enchanting children's stories, music, and meditations—such as Loved Like Lilly (exploring love languages) and its companion album—that nurture positive mindsets, emotional resilience, and joyful self-discovery in young hearts.

With over 25 years as a holistic health consultant and bio-resonance expert—plus 30 years of martial arts training—Yvette weaves ancient healing wisdom, mindset mastery, and modern science to guide individuals back to vibrant health, authentic purpose, and heart alignment. She has inspired and elevated international audiences as a featured speaker at MindValley University, the Future You Summit in the UAE (Dubai), and events across Canada and Hungary, sharing powerful insights on healing, resilience, and living aligned with one's deepest vision.

I’m Fred Dodini, author of practical relationship books for couples focused on real connection and lasting love. Through my work, I share straightforward insights to help partners communicate better, rebuild trust, and grow stronger together.