Authors

April is a children's book and graphic designer from Lakeshore, Ontario. With an unwavering passion for the arts, April has recently ventured into the enchanting world of children's publishing, while embarking on her passion for educating young children through geology. Beyond her creative pursuits, April actively engages in environmental grassroots organizing, dedicating her time to various community initiatives. With a steadfast belief in seizing the day, April encourages others to pursue their dreams while embarking on her own personal creative journeys. Carpe-Diem - her guiding mantra!

My name is Katrina Rose or a.k.a. Kat's in the Hat. I adore hats and usually will be wearing one while giving book readings and signings. Writing is something that I've always done as a little girl, but later in life writing became my lifeline. I had lost so much but not in the traditional way most would think someone of a life of abuse would lose herself. No, sometimes life throws us into a living hell or nightmare. Connects is book one in the Dream Detective Series, and it's just the beginning of the nightmare. The second book is being written now in real time, and it's a shocker! I know no one will be expecting this twisted tale with the Hollow Man. Originally, I thought of calling this book Whisper's in the Dark, but I realized the more fitting title is the name I've been calling him for years, Hollow Man. It's bizarre but those that know me, I often say that the truth is stranger than fiction, and in my life, it's been just that and more. How do I cope? Or how have I coped? I write another lighter series: Body Mind and Soul in which I help others and myself to stay positive and upbeat no matter what life throws at them.  And I'm in the process of journaling as my mind awakens from trauma which I blocked.

My name is Igor Shnayder, born and raised in the seaside city of Odessa, Ukraine. I am a maritime engineer by education and have worked in this field for twelve years.
I have been professionally involved in photography for over 11 years.

My love for fairy tales and stories of adventures began in childhood when they were read to me. This interest matured into more serious genres of fantasy and science fiction, although classic literature also holds a special place in my heart - for that, I thank my schooling!

Writing was mostly a personal endeavor for me, and I had long promised my children to write a fairy tale. This promise culminated in my first children's book about a Kitty-Knight named Mur.

Alex's first novel 'Sleeping with the Blackbirds', a darkly humorous urban fantasy, written for children and young adults, was initially published by PenPress in 2011. It was longlisted by the Millennium Book Awards 2018 and selected by the Indie Author Project in 2019 for distribution to public libraries across the US and Canada. In 2014, his fictionalised account of the first British serviceman to be executed for cowardice during the First World War was published by Mardibooks in its anthology, 'The Clock Struck War'. In 2019, his psychological thriller, 'The Chair Man', which is set in London in 2005 following the terrorist attack on its public transport system, was published by Fizgig Press in 2020, and was a Finalist in the 2021 Wishing Shelf Book Awards. During the Covid epidemic, Alex conducted 100 author interviews online in an attempt to delve into the backgrounds, motivations and working methods of authors across the globe. These interviews were published in 2022 under the title '100 Ways to Write a Book', and all author proceeds are being donated to PEN International. His most recent novel, 'A Brand to Die For' is a comic murder mystery set in the London advertising world of 1983. It is, in fact, the first murder mystery set in a London advertising agency since Dorothy L. Sayers penned 'Murder Must Advertise' back in 1933.

Alex lives in NW London with his wife and two children who are far smarter than their old man.

He is quite possibly the only human being on this planet to have been inadvertently locked in a record shop on Christmas Eve.

You can visit his website at http://booksbyalexpearl.weebly.com

Les Pruitt a new author, he is a retired military veteran, and graduate of Campbell University. He first embraced writing poetry in 2008 which reflected humanity’s struggles, love and hope. His poetry has been visited 168,349 times on www.poetrypoem.com/LesP2008, as of November 27, 2018. As an undergraduate of history and a Christian, he embraced a quest for truths versus common social dogma. The author’s entire life has been one preparing him to write this extra ordinary historical fiction, an understatement, that is interwoven with some well documented facts.

Cecile Garcia attended Santa Ana College in Orange County. During the 1990’s she wrote her first book and published it in the early 2000’s. Her life's goal was to become a published author and she has fulfilled her dream. She continues writing for those who enjoy reading her books. She is proud to be an Independent author. . 

Leslie Musoko is the author of the Divinity Dawns Trilogy and an award winning Ezine Author Expert with over three hundred articles published worldwide on Self- Improvement and Relationships. His television debut came in 2007 as a speaker/panelist on CSPAN television in New York on the show ‘writing from an international perspective’. However before fulfilling his dream of becoming a writer he simultaneously attained success in the Telecommunications Industry over a 17 year career span rising to the position of Head of Optics for Thrupoint in Saudi Arabia in 2007. Prior to this he held various senior positions, Product Manager, Huawei, UK and Consulting Systems Engineer, Cisco Systems in Dallas just to name a few. He was awarded the Nortel Prize award in 1999 for excellent project delivery and holds a BEng (Hons) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering and an MSc (Diploma) in Computing for Commerce and Industry.

Leslie Musoko has lived and worked across four continents including Asia, Africa, Europe and North America. His latest exploits include guest speaker to “Due diligence building investment ties between the US and Cameroon” and the build up to “Show Case Africa “- US/Africa International Economic Development Summit.

Paul Barthel, a native of Chicago, grew up in Illinois and Wyoming. A Chef entrepreneur and restaurant owner who worked behind the scenes in kitchens for over thirty years in both large venues and small restaurants. A dedicated Animal Rights advocate who pushed to establish an Illinois law recognizing pets in domestic law. He is the founder of the animal rights organization, Animal Humane Advocacy and currently pursuing Michigan, Iowa, and Ohio further establish identical laws in addition to puppy mill legislation, and furthered anti-cruelty measures. Barthel is also a strong opponent and activist against the Yulin Dog Festival. He currently volunteers for a variety of welfare organizations. Mr. Barthel is currently working on his next publication: Greatest Canines. Due 2023 Release. Visit Paul online and read his Blog at Http://animalhumaneadvocacy.com Read his Substack: https://paulabarthel.substack.com/

Residing in Santa Rosa Beach, FL, I am thrilled to announce that three books have recently been released and are the Sci-Fi thriller We, R Vol.3 and Para-Supernatural character novellas from the Swanson series (Mahlistaff and Ainsley). I began writing in 2014 and published my first novel Stanley Swanson - Breed of a Werewolf in 2015. I've co-authored two horror novels and won 3rd place for the book Unfleshed in the same year. In 2016, I took part in an anthology with all proceeds donated to a charity that the primary author chose. Since then I am continuing in writing my eighth character novella of the Bloodline series along with the final installment of the 'Swanson' series. In 2019 I was offered an opportunity to host a few shows on cecil.tv which focused on local artists, writers, musicians and other talents that surrounded the local area. Since then, I am simply enjoying life to the best of my ability while working as a Guest Relations Manager for a fantastic vacation rental company Forever Vacation Rentals here on the emerald coast of Florida.