I've been a writer since I could hold pen to paper, which is a lot longer than I care to admit. I live in Kenya with my family and other animals. When I'm not writing, I pretend to work as an environmental consultant. Visit my world at http://veredehsani.co.za/free-books/ & pick up 3 FREE books about paranormal mysteries set in colonial Africa.

J.A. Clement lives near London with her partner and a lunatic lurcher puppy with a predilection for watering cans. She writes her fantasy series whenever she can, mostly in her lunch hour (which probably explains the excessive number of bacon sandwiches that have to be edited out later). Her "To-Write" list is as big as your "To-Read" list (and covers several genres, but she just needs to finish this series first...) ***For a free ebook of The Locket, sign up to her newsletter at http://eepurl.com/WLfLH\*\*\* or follow her on Bookbub at https://www.bookbub.com/authors/j-a-c... She's happy to be contacted by readers via email at jaclement [dot] ondarkshores [at] gmail [dot] com. She is happy to answer any questions she can without spoilers, and does love a good gossip with fellow bookworms. You have been warned...

Robert Gray is a writer. If that job description doesn't impress you, how about fantasy writer? Too general? Well, he doesn't get insulted if you call him a horror writer. If horror's not your thing, then scratch out horror and replace it with suspense. And for the kiddies, you can slap on a YA or MG in front of that title. Gray lives in Bushkill, Pennsylvania with his wife and two children.

Tricia Kristufek has an avid reading complex. Her writing is generally fantasy, but she has delved into the world of romance lately. When not writing or editing, she can be found with her nose in a book, passing on her love of books to her daughter, or playing with stray animals. Find out more at http://triciakristufek.com. Author of "Accidentally Gift Wrapped" in the "Christmas Lites" Anthology, and "Accidentally Smitten" in the "Christmas Lites II" Anthology. Editor of "The Willing" and "The Reluctant" by C.S. Splitter; Numerous works by Barb G.Tarn; "Sorrow's Child - The Taint" by Georgina Anne Taylor; "The Mission" by Bill Talcott; "Secrets of a Universe - The Mindkey Project" by H. Brian Rawson; "Path of Needles" by Hannah Kollef; "Under the Bed Across the World" by Rose Candis. Proofreader of "Christmas Lites" Anthology.

JG Faherty is a Bram Stoker Award® and ITW Thriller Award nominee and the author of six novels, nine novellas, and more than 50 short stories. He writes adult and YA horror/sci-fi/fantasy, and his works range from quiet, dark suspense to over-the-top comic gruesomeness. His novels and novellas, all of which are listed on Goodreads, include THE CURE, CARNIVAL OF FEAR, GHOSTS OF CORONADO BAY, CEMETERY CLUB, THE BURNING TIME, LEGACY, CASTLE BY THE SEA, FATAL CONSEQUENCES, THIEF OF SOULS, THE COLD SPOT, and HE WAITS. He enjoys urban exploring, photography, classic B-movies, good wine, and pumpkin beer. As a child, his favorite playground was a 17th-century cemetery, which many people feel explains a lot. His personal motto is "Photobombing people since 1979!" You can follow him at www.twitter.com/jgfaherty, www.facebook.com/jgfaherty, http://about.me/jgfaherty, and www.jgfaherty.com.

I'm from Nova Scotia, Canada, and I write speculative fiction (fantasy, sci-fi, horror), as well as poetry. I have been plying the trade for several years, periodically interrupted by those pesky events from life. I have published independently and authored such books as the Saga of the Outer Islands series, the Killers and Demons series, Fairy Tale Fusion, and Ruined City. I've also had stories published in various anthologies, including Hell's Empire, A Twist of Fate, the Christmas Lites series and Mechanized Masterpieces from Xchyler Publishing.

Cassie is happily married and mother to three kiddos and a variety of other critters. Her first published story, "The Mirror", appears in the Creative Reviews Christmas Anthology, Christmas Lites (all proceeds are donated to NCADV). She also has stories published in several other volumes ofChristmas Lites and the H.E.A.R.T. Animal Rescue Anthology. Cassie also offers professional independent editing services. Find more information at Gathering Leaves Editing and/or contact her at Cassie@gatheringleavesediting.com.

Phil Cantrill grew up on a farm near Orange, New South Wales. He has been an avid eclectic reader since he was old enough to hold a picture book. After graduating from High School, Phil worked for the government while studying law at night but says his most interesting and rewarding lessons have been in the university of life. Following admission as a barrister he practiced law in various parts of Australia and in Hong Kong, enjoying the opportunities provided by both legal practice and travel. Most of all he enjoyed meeting and understanding new people, seeing and learning from beliefs and cultures very different from his own. Some of the interesting scenes and characters he encountered provide source material for his stories. His hobbies include being a gliding instructor and a scuba diver. Phil believes that seeing the world from these two very different perspectives has helped him better understand it, while more fully appreciating its beauty and fragility. Later in life, Phil decided to leave his legal practice to satisfy a desire to write fantasy. "Imperial Hostage" is his first published novel, but he hopes there are more where this came from. His family includes five children, all of who are now adults. Phil lives on the Sunshine Coast of Queensland with his wife and poodle while working on his next novel.

Ron C. Nieto is a fantasy and romance author who has been writing in her secluded fortress for the longest time. Recently, she had a talk with her cat and decided that she should share her creations, because it was selfish to hoard them all for herself. If you would like to know more about her, please visit her website.