Annie McDonnell’s thoughtful book reviews won a regular spot with Elle magazine in 2006. She soon launched her blog, The Write Review. After she was declared permanently disabled in 2014, she devoted herself full-time to the literary community and became known as one of its best book reviewers. Annie has written articles and endorsements for Read More

Claire Fullerton is the multiple award-winning author of four novels and one novella. A contributor to numerous anthologies and literary magazines, she lives in Malibu, California, with her husband and three German shepherds. Claire is an avid student of Shakespeare for the stage. She is represented by Julie Gwinn of the Seymour Literary Agency. Website: Read More

Dan Blank is the founder of WeGrowMedia, where he helps writers develop their author platforms, connect with readers, and launch their books. He is the author of the book Be the Gateway: A Practical Guide to Sharing Your Creative Work and Engaging an Audience. He has worked with thousands of writers and amazing organizations that Read More

Erika Lance is a writer of horror, suspense, Sci-fi, and a little fantasy. She has been many things in this life, but she is most proud of being a nerd before it was cool. Growing up in the ’80s and ’90s, she will tell you, finding another female D&D player was rare. She is also Read More

Wilnona Marie and Jade Dee are Advocate Awarded Authors who have contributed writing to eleven books. They are cofounders of The Inspirational Women in Literature Media and Journalism Awards and the 25 Hottest Indie Authors, Artists, and Advocates magazine. They starred in the docuseries Just Writin Life. Website: http://www.andwethought.com/ Hosting your own book event is Read More

As the Executive Director of the Richmond, Virginia, literary nonprofit James River Writers for over a decade, and a volunteer for eight years before that, Katharine Herndon has helped hundreds of writers pursue their goals and dreams. She passionately believes in service to the literary community and has been a judge for the Virginia High Read More

Linda Ulleseit, from Saratoga, California, earned an MFA in writing from Lindenwood University. She is a member of the Hawaii Writers Guild, Women Writing the West, and Paper Lantern Writers. Linda is the award-winning author of the historical novels Under the Almond Trees, The Aloha Spirit, and The River Remembers. She believes in the unspoken Read More

Lisa Montanaro is part no-nonsense Italian American New Yorker and part sunny Californian. She has a unique background as a performer, teacher of deaf students, recovered lawyer, coach, speaker, and author. Her book, The Ultimate Life Organizer: An Interactive Guide to a Simpler, Less Stressful & More Organized Life, was published in 2011. Lisa’s debut Read More

Mary Helen Sheriff serves as an Author Marketing Coach, helping authors save time and money on their journey to sell more books. She’s the author of women’s fiction Boop and Eve’s Road Trip, the CEO of Bookish Road Trip, and co-editor of Launch Pad: The Countdown to Marketing Your Book. She writes “Journey into Book Read More

Meredith R. Stoddard is the author of folklore-inspired fiction including the Once & Future Series, a contemporary fantasy series that blends Celtic legends with modern life. She is also a book coach at The Book Grower, the Communications Director of Bookish Road Trip, a community of readers, writers, and travel lovers. She hosts an Instagram Read More

For nearly two decades Natalie Obando has worked in the world of books as the founder of Do Good Public Relations Group and the grassroots organization, Women of Color Writers Podcast and Programming. She is the current national president of the 105-year-old non-profit, the Women’s National Book Association (WNBA), overseeing all chapters across the nation. Read More

Rebecca Rosenberg is a champagne geek, lavender farmer, and award-winning author of historical fiction about glorious women of the past including the Champagne Widows series, Gold Digger series, The Secret Life of Mrs. London, and Lavender Fields of America. Website: https://rebecca-rosenberg.com An author newsletter is widely considered to be the most important tool for success Read More

Renea Winchester is an award-winning, internationally-released author. She is the recipient of two prestigious awards: She Elevates The World and Women Who Open Doors. She is a strong supporter of public libraries and adores meeting readers. After two decades of city living, Renea returned to her beloved Appalachian Mountains where she tends land that’s been Read More

Sharvette Mitchell, of Mitchell Productions, works with small businesses to enable them to generate more revenue by focusing on marketing, visibility and branding. She does this with one-on-one consulting, group coaching programs based on her trademarked framework, THE PLATFORM BUILDER®, book collaborations, and conferences. She is a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University with a Bachelor Read More