Authors

Gloria Oliver lives in Texas, staying away from rolling tumbleweeds while bowing to the never-ending wishes of her feline and canine masters.

Her previous works have been YA, fantasy, urban fantasy, science fiction, and historical cozy mysteries. Her short speculative fiction stories can be found in many anthologies, covering things from the fantastic and strange to a Bubba Apocalypse.

Gloria is a member in good standing of BroadUniverse though she has yet to make the list for Cat Slaves R Us. In her spare time (what's that?), she watches TV shows, movies, anime, plays PC games, and reads books.

If, like me, you were named backwards then you’ll understand why I go by “Dev”.

I create stories and artwork that explore universal themes such as personal identity and found family. I stand for creative expression of ideas and affirmative storytelling, because all of us should be comfortable in our own skin and welcomed by those around us.

Dev’s Rule Number One:

Nobody gets to tell you who you are, not your folks, not your friends, not a teacher or a priest or anybody else. Only you get that right.

I’ve been a security guard, a typesetter, an author of obituaries, a designer of graphics, and a whole host of other less glamorous jobs that left me with a ton of useless skills, but kept me from starving while I pursued my real passion, telling stories. See throughout my life I’ve been an artist, a writer, a gamemaster… basically I spent as much time envisioning other worlds as I did living in our own. Basically, life prepared me for a career as a storyteller.

And that’s what I live to do, tell stories of the worlds I create and the people that live there. Sometimes, it’s a far-flung future sometimes it’s just down the block… but there’s a few things all my stories have in common.

First, I believe whole-heartedly in the power of family, both the family we’re born with and the family we choose for ourselves. Also,my characters are people, they ain’t perfect, they’re not always gonna get it right. But they’re always true to themselves. Remember Dev’s rule Number One: nobody get to tell you who you are, not your folks, not your friends, not a teacher or a priest or anybody else. Only you get that right.

Thanks for visiting, I hope you enjoy your stay.
-Dev

Harris E Phillip is an author associated with Phil Burn Academy, specializing in natural health recovery books and evidence-based health education books. His work focuses on creating accessible, research-informed content that supports long-term wellness, with a strong emphasis on cardiovascular health books designed to improve understanding of heart health and preventive care.

John Bryan Starr is a thoughtful writer known for exploring global perspectives and cultural understanding. As the Author of Understanding China, he reflects deep insight into history and society. Through John B Starr publications, his work inspires readers with knowledge, clarity, and meaningful interpretation of complex topics.

I grew up on the west coast, and moved to Indiana with my husband three years ago. We have 4 kids, 9 grands, and 10 great grands! Besides writing i l like to read, play the piano, and do puzzles. And I love elephants! I've written several books which can be found on my author website. I'm currently looking to publish my most recent fantasy book. I have ideas for a couple of other books as well! I've even started posting mini stories on FB and LinkedIn. I'm hoping to get to know some of you and become familiar with your writing. I'm open to anyone's ideas on how they've successfully been able to market their books on a small budget!

Steve Tyler, a modern memoir author, shares compelling Steve Tyler life stories that explore the humor, insight, and humanity of everyday life. Through books like Man, It’s All One Big Thing, he offers relatable experiences, thoughtful reflections, and meaningful observations that inspire self-awareness and deeper appreciation for life.

Thuy Reed is a compelling storyteller who shares powerful cultural insights and personal experiences. As an author she brings a unique perspective through her work, including book about America from Vietnam, reflecting resilience, identity, and the journey of understanding life across two different worlds.