Authors

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.

For his published crime writing short stories and novels. B.P. Smythe was inducted into the Crime Writers Association for his achievements.

Brief Author Bio

Eight years ago, he self-published his first horror novel, Sow and You Shall Reap http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/145677171X which can be purchased on Amazon in ebook and paperback. Over 6,000 copies so sold so far…

Last year 2017, B.P.Smythe secured a three book deal from Bloodhound Books http://www.bloodhoundbooks.com/, which included, From a Poison Pen http://www.amazon.co.uk/Poison-Pen-collection-macabre-stories-ebook/dp/B01BKWT4EE. His second book of short stories From a Poison Pen VOL II has just been released and is available on: www.amazon.co.uk/Poison-Pen-ii-B-P-Smythe/dp/1537455028

Last year 2019, B.P.Smythe released three full length novels – The Medal of Purity www.amazon.co.uk/Medal-Purity-Barry-Smythe/dp/1911412884 and THE EXPIRED https://www.amazon.co.uk/Expired-Barry-Smythe/dp/1911412728 and Then There Were None https://www.amazon.co.uk/Then-There-Were-None-Smythe/dp/1911412612

His latest book `Mavis Bone and the Fledgling Killer` is available on Amazon www.amazon.co.uk/Mavis-Bone-Fledgling-Killer-Smythe/dp/1800464088

Barry Smythe ([email protected])

Amazon author page: www.amazon.co.uk/-/e/B006MCGVNU

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5043570.B_P_Smythe

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I am a retired trial lawyer who started writing fiction during a Covid isolation. My first  novel, THE LAST OF THE CLEVENGERS, was written when I was 89 years old. Since then I have self published CROOKED LAKE and books one and two of the Jeremy Pendelton Murder Series, MURDER AT THE COME ON INN and MURDER AT THE CAPITOL RACEWAY. Book three of the series, MURDER ON THE FOURTEENTH TEE, will be published in the coming weeks. I write under the name P.M. Berk. I live in Itasca, Illinois with my wife, Nancy.

I am Jacqueline Yvette Waters, a published author of two books: "The Bully I See" and "ABC Don't Bully Me." I am also the Owner, CEO, and Founder of "U" Niquely "U", Inc., a bullying awareness and prevention organization, established in 2014. "U" Niquely "U", Inc. is a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to addressing the widespread issue of bullying that negatively impacts and terrorizes our youth.

My motivation for founding "U" Niquely "U", Inc. stems from the urgent need to protect and support our youth. With the alarming increase in teen suicide rates, our organization offers a comprehensive approach to combat bullying and violence. We achieve this through our anti-bullying, suicide prevention, and youth empowerment programs, which cater to young individuals, educators, parents, and the community as a whole. These youth empowerment programs aim to create a positive support system that equips young people with the tools and resilience to navigate life's challenges, while fostering self-love and respect for themselves and others.

To learn more about our organization and the work we do, please visit our website at www.uniquelyuinc.org/.

Frankie Rollins is the author of Do You Feel Like Writing? A Creative Guide To Artistic Confidence (July 2023), and two books of fiction, The Grief Manuscript (2020) and The Sin Eater & Other Stories (2013). She was shortlisted for Aesthetica’s Creative Writing Award 2023, and has published work in Two Hawks Quarterly, Fairy Tale Review, Sonora Review, Conjunctions, and The New England Review, among others. She has taught creative writing for over twenty years and recently launched the Fifth Brain Collective, a resource for coaching and classes offered with radiant warmth. 

D.S. Kinahan showed promise as a writer at an early age, winning an SPCA-sponsored essay contest while in the seventh grade. Choosing a drastically disparate career path later in life, she spent more than thirty years working as a federal auditor at offices in New York, Massachusetts, and New Mexico.

Once retired and living in Nevada, Ms. Kinahan found herself spending way too much time and money at the casinos. She decided to take a much larger gamble and started writing again. Her debut book, "Love, Despair and Other Heartaches", was published in 2018 and followed in short order by four other novels ("Wandering Towards Normal", "My Zestful Years", "The Last Two Thousand Miles", and "Fervid Frenzy"). All five follow the life and loves of a female CPA with the wallop of some sizzling, steamy sex scenes that would make Sin City proud.

Her latest work, “The Former Mrs. Good Girl”, tells the story of a woman whose spiritual faith falters after she discovers her husband is a compulsive cheater. Since always walking the straight and narrow got her nowhere, she decides to throw caution to the wind and tap into her wild side. As her morals begin to spiral out of control, she learns the hard way that her choices can result in serious consequences.

D.S. Kinahan’s work can be best described as graphic (think “slutty”) chick lit. Her hope is to dispel the myth that accountants are boring, prim, and proper individuals. It’s a very select audience who enjoys this genre. Are you one of them? If so, her books can be found at https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0876FD1PV/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=d66f5a44-bc6a-4138-858b-0c3855998959&store.

Award-winning novelist Bryan M. Powell is a full-time author living in Powder Springs, Georgia. His novels range from Mystery thrillers to Fantasy, to Southern Humor, two Historical Fiction novels, and recently a Children’s book. He also has written a number of inspirational books as well as a Historical Non-Fiction which has appeared in the Georgia Backroads magazine. His novels have been published by Tate Publishing, Lightning Source, Create Space, Kindle Direct Publishing, Vabella Publishing, and Audible.