Authors

Toni Kief, a Midwesterner from a family of high spirits. As an adult she moved to Arizona, Florida and finally her mother’s hometown, Marysville, Washington.

Toni started writing at the age of sixty and published her first novel, Old Baggage, at the age of 67. Toni defines her genre as OA –older adult/ Boomer fiction. The plan is to stay for the view, family, and friends.

Toni is one of the founding directors of The Writers Cooperative of the Pacific Northwest. 

Monica Ahern (alias Monken) is the owner of Monken Books, a former journalist and writer, author of Renovation after the Tunnel Light, The Beyond, and Proof of the Beyond, all of them published on Amazon.

Renovation after the Tunnel Light is a memories of a former drug addicted that after a car accident that left her in a long coma, must learn to live as an adult-baby, having a few miracles that save her life, which was published as book and an screenplay that is needing reviews.

The series of The Beyond are an approach to prove the soul existence through scientifically facts, and a literary brief of the regressionist hypnotists led by Dr. Michael Newton recordings, which also proved what was exposed in the first tome.

Actually, Monken is writing other 3 books of science fiction: The Unreachable, that recounts the developing of a world control by a shadow organization; and other about the Earth creation by aliens, and a 3rd one explaining the Bible based in the modern technology and the AI.

The publishing website and the social apps are still developing and are not yet published.

I have a passion for writing and over the years I have found that my favorite genre is mystery. As I listen to world events, certain ones grabbed my attention as best suited to the characters I created. The best thing about writing a series is that the characters become even better developed over time and the stories seem to pick them. It is so fun when I write books with these characters because it feels like I am with old friends.
I have three major influences for my writing the first one was a British novelist John Creasey who pulled me into the mystery genre and I spent many years reading almost everything he wrote the second person who had a major influence in my writing would be Susan Brockman because of the way she intertwines mysteries romance and suspense. However, the person who influenced my writing the most would be my mother each night I can remember as we were children she would create stories for us as we went to bed. She has been my biggest influence and the reason I always wanted to become a writer.
Usually what motivates me to write is coming up with this superb plot twist and then trying to figure out how I’m going to put all the pieces together to make it as interesting to someone else as it is to me. I think it’s important that the story should be multi-dimensional instead of just toward one goal. I think the best part of writing is trying to connect all the dots and coming up with something no one sees coming.

The author, Steven A. Yagyagan (Steve), has authored seven books. He loves writing about the human spirit (triumph and tribulation). He wants to challenge himself and tackle other genres as well. He has been writing since he was thirteen years old. His first book, Haikus For Life, was published in April 2013. For his new book, he has chosen a very wise and informative topic of child abuse, which is becoming very common nowadays. Steven wanted to give his readers hope and inspiration and deliver something that benefits society. His motto is to touch people’s hearts; he writes his book for his audience, not to please other authors or to make a big name in society.

Sheldon is a psychotherapist, licensed clinical social worker, educator, artist, shamanic practitioner and the author of the book, The Other Man in Me, Erotic Longing, Lust and Love: The Soul Calling.  Sheldon's personal psycho-sexual-spiritual journey and his work as a psychotherapist have given him direct experience with healing the emotional, psychological and spiritual wounds of human suffering. Sheldon has been married for over 56 years, has two children and two grandchildren. He is in private practice in Indianapolis, Indiana.

"Poetry that Enlightens. Stories that Scare. 

I will not Choose. I do both Well."

Jacalyn Eyvonne is the former founder/publisher of "In The Company of Poets" magazine, which enjoyed its lifespan during the 90s. She is a poet, author, photographer, filmmaker, and current founding director of Monologues and Poetry International Film Fest. Her genres include both fiction and non-fiction.

C. Robert Cales a.k.a. ScaryBob is a horror writer who has mastered the art of the paranormal thriller. The ScaryBob trilogy is available now on Amazon and is comprised of three novels: Reincarnology, The Bookseller and Quasi Rift

Intriguing tales … told Texas-style … are the hallmark of legendary author, Herb Marlow. The acclaimed writer, educator, and counselor offers a rich series of historical and adventure novels that are destined to become classics for readers of all ages. These timeless treasures spark the imagination and remove the mystery from history as readers interact with captivating characters and creatures. Herb Marlow has been featured on TV, radio and in print publications nationwide. Seventy-Three of Herb’s books have been published.

Dr. Marlow spent a portion of his adult life as a pastor. During those years, seeing the myriad of heartaches faced by the people he served, he returned to the university to obtain his Ph.D. in counseling and to begin a private pastoral counseling practice. Though basically retired, he continues to provide limited counseling today.

Marlow has published over seventy books, both print and electronic, including fiction for children (“Twisters, Bronc Ricers & Cherry Pie,” “Jack the Border Collie,” etc.), young adults (the four-book “Guns of the Civil War” series, “Hood River Home,” etc.), clean adult books, historical fiction (Gunner Hobbs and Gunner Hobbs II) and professional works addressing counseling issues, writing and education, and a trilogy of books on parenting. As a freelance writer, Herb’s stories and articles have been published in many national periodicals and professional journals, as well as online blogs. His clean adult books include: “To Everything a Season,” “The Laughter of God,” “Cowboy Riches,” and its sequel “Mesquite Riches.” Also, Herb’s ever popular four-book “Minister Wanted Series” is now available.

Herb is an Old West author too, with several books and collections of short stories to his credit including “Outlaws West,” “Trouble on the Bosque,” “Drive the Pecos,” “Red River Rising,” “The Four-book Jericho Shade series,” “Texas Comes Calling,” and “High Lonesome.”

Dr. Marlow is a captivating speaker and storyteller whose tales engage children and adults alike. Bringing his own real-life stories of challenge and triumph into each speaking engagement, he helps people see their worlds from a higher point of view.