Kirsten Campbell
AUTHOR, COLLABORATOR
Kirsten Campbell is an author of several published Urban Paranormal Fantasy short stories and she’s a published poet. Her work has been published in Bewildering Stories, The Pittsburgh Quarterly Online, Ascent Magazine, The Fairfield Review, Poets-Artists & Madmen, Interracial Voice, The CoffeehousePress Journal, The Write Gallery, Sagazine Online, Beauty Talk, COBRA, and several other magazines. Pudding House Publications published her chapbook, The Abandoning Kind,” in 2009 and Ladybug Press published her chapbook, “Poetry from the Covert Bourgeoisie.
Her Urban Paranormal novel, Blood Master - Book 1 of The G.O.D.s Series was a Top 100 Best Seller and the second and third books of the G.O.D.s Series, Blood Phase, and Blood Rage, are due out this year! Kirsten also co-authored a non-fiction book, Chocolate & Diamonds for the Woman’s Soul, a book of women’s short stories and it’s an International Best Seller, and her short story, The Gravediggers Mark, is in Gems of Strength, an anthology of short stories published by Metamorph Publishing. Her poetry book, Perfect Chaos, is a book of previously published poetry and was a Hot New Release for three weeks!
Kirsten also wrote Darkness Calls, a small YA anthology of Supernatural/Paranormal short stories.
Kirsten is an Executive Assistant to the Vice President, General Counsel and the Legal, Compliance & Funds Department of an Investment Firm. She lives in Brewster, NY. , with her lovely daughters and three beautiful grandchildren. She loves to watch anime and is an accomplished sculptress and she paints and draws.
Visit Kirsten Campbell at www.kcampbell-gods.com or check out her Facebook fan page for Blood Master-Book 1 of the G.O.D.s Series at www.facebook.com/GODsSeries
D. Odell Benson
AUTHOR, COLLABORATOR
D. Odell Benson is a writer of all styles. Odell’s not the typical writer, she’s much more, much greater. Odell is a literary innovator, a literary illusionist of sort. The purpose of her writing is to take her readers outside of their own reality. Providing them with entertainment based on a story-line so real, that there’s an illusion of being one of the characters or running side by side as the action jumps from one chapter to the next.
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I was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on September 10th in the year of 1977 to S. Irene Benson and S. Gary Sullivan with one brother Andre D. Benson. I later graduated from Ashford University on September 2012 with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, specialized in forensics, and minored in psychology and on July of 2013 with a master’s degree in public administration. This is when I noticed that writing was a passion and figured why not share something that I love to do and what fuels my as a person. I’m a writer, developer, supporter, and activist for the greater good of people. Believing in the method of paying it forward and educating people by the mere understanding that thinking breeds great ideas and ideas can bring productivity, self-worth, and spiritual wealth. In my free time, I love spending time with family and friends, trying new exciting. I love to travel, but does prefer to travel by vehicle so I can see all of the sites.
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My lifetime goals are to help find a cure for AIDS and breast cancer by financially supporting research, write 75 books, open a shelter for pit bulls, and open up a center to help people from the ages of 16 years old on up to be productive citizens within their communities no matter their background. I have so many passions in life. From motorcycles to being a child advocate, and helping the community in which I love. If you want to assist your community in the best way possible and willing to either open your home and become a foster parent or even becoming a big brother or big sister, that’s the number one thing we as adults can do to help our community thrive. Of course community services like feeding the homeless and setting up a cleaning day for your neighborhood will come to mind, that’s a perfect start. My personal goal in life is to help children, which is something I’ve been blessed to be able to do for the last two years.
Blog: www.author-mystery.blogspot.com
Email: dobensonauthor@gmail.com
M. Handy
AUTHOR, PLAYWRIGHT, COLLABORATOR
Chicago native, Monica Handy is the creator/publisher of COOTW E Magazine, a play-wright, and an author.
In 2014, she was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Sacred Literature for contributions of inspirational Christian literature to the community.
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She was interviewed by:
*Wellness of Eden Magazine as one of five women who inspire other women
*Brandnewz (an online news source created by Christopher 'Play' Martin) by Imani Person
*Evangelist Darryl Gilliam of The Major Change Network and Foundation.
*and Carol Kauffman, accomplished writer and creator of the artist blog, Vision and Verse
In 2012, Monica asked Dr. Joseph B. Howard Sr. for permission to establish his award winning novel, "Battered Clergy From Victim To Victor", as a stage-¬play. Upon his blessing the play, (under the direction of Alvin Daniels/Halsted Media Works) debuted in Chicago in June, 2015 to a sold-¬out venue!
From 2015-2016, the author penned three titles: The Meanderings of Ruby Stewart which is undergoing critical reviews and scheduled for several social media promotions and HOW TO KILL A LIE, the fast-paced mystery-thriller which is the sequel to, AND THE MIRROR CRACKED.
To date, Dr. Handy is busy rewriting her first title, Revelations of a Promise (ROAP) which will be re-released as Chronicles of a Well Woman-The Bliss Fix- a book filled with inspiration, humor and wisdom for women; A short story entitled, Sex Is Where It Always Starts, and last but not least a contribution to a collaborative work, entitled: Through The Darkness, Stories of Hope.
Dr. Handy has four grown children, two grandchildren, two daughters in law, and one son in law, to be. Her future endeavors include adapting her books into film and writing for television.
All titles are currently available in Kindle and Paperback formats on Amazon.com and digital download @Payloadz.com
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For more information on this author please visit cootw.com
K. K. Harris
AUTHOR, COLLABORATOR, GRAPHIC DESIGNER, MENTOR
Kanika K. Harris was born and raised in Little Rock, AR.
She attended and graduated from the historical Little Rock Central High School in 1999. She is a wife of ten years and mother of three children, two boys, and one girl.
Writing has always been a passion of hers since middle school. In 2011, Kanika decided to pursue that dream full-time and K. K. Harris was born. Turning her dream into a reality, she released her debut release Love Drug. When Kanika isn’t writing, she spends the remainder of her time alongside her husband running their publishing, cover design, catering, and janitorial businesses. Love Drug was only the beginning with thirteen additional novels following, all through self-publication.
Although she has been considered as an urban fiction novelist she has uncovered her talents, writing in several other genres. Currently her work would be labeled as romance, urban, fiction, street-lit, paranormal, chick-lit genres. The romance of the stories is detailed and in some cases graphic to paint an accurate picture for the reader. She aims to connect with her readers through the characters, men, and women, by touching on multiple angles of a relationship.
Through her growth spiritually, she has been given the vision to start a women's ministry. With the help of her close circle, the adventure has begun and the path seems bright. While she continues to blog study lessons, design covers, and work on the three personal projects, K. K. Harris has dedicated her voice to:
'Through the Darkness', A Stories of HOPE
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All fourteen of her titles are available in paperback and ebook on amazon.com, smashword.com, barnesandnoble.com, ibooks​, and personal ordered copies directly from author.
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Carol Ann Kauffman
AUTHOR, COLLABORATOR
Carol Ann Kauffman is the author of sixteen books to date, from short stories to full-length novels.
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Her novels, classified as romantic action adventures, some with a sci-fi/ fantasy twist, and mysteries. They're about life, love, loss, and lunacy. Her publisher is Books To Go Now from Seattle, Washington, although she has novels published independently through Amazon.com.
Her sci-fi romantic adventure, Sea Witch, is the winner of the Authorsdb (data base) Silver Medal for most outstanding cover of 2015.
Her first series, Time After Time, follows a pair of lovers through their many lifetimes together, at different periods of their lives, at different times and places. She has a Christmas short story series called Madison Rand, which follows a young woman dealing with grief at Christmas time. Her latest series, the Cat Collier Mystery series, has been described as Mike Hammer meets Nancy Drew, and it set in a small Northeastern Ohio town.
Carol is a retired teacher from a small town in Ohio, where she taught for thirty-five years. She has worked as a printer, managed a department store office, worked in an insurance agency, retail sales, and automotive. She was a Red Cross volunteer and a member of a dachshund rescue team. She loves to travel; her favorite places being Italy and Aruba, which show up in her novels quite a bit. She and her husband William have travelled extensively throughout the continental United States and Hawaii. Her causes are Equality for All- All Lives Matter, and Truth in Labelling- What’s in our food sources?
When Carol’s not writing or attending book signings, she loves playing Bridge and gardening. She grows African violets and orchids. Carol loves dachshunds and trains.
Time After Time Series, Cat Collier Mysteries, Amazon
Madison’s Christmas, A Dilemma for Daisy,I Need Christmas, Christmas at Star Lake, BTGN
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Blog Editor: http://bit.ly/visionverse
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Email: Carolannkauffman@gmail.com
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A. McCarty
AUTHOR, COLLABORATOR
A McCarty grew up in a small town in Wisconsin. She works runs her own business and is currently going to school for nursing. She has traveled to multiple places in the U.S. has made those places a lot of her inspiration. She has always loved to read and write. She started off with poetry and has recently grown into short stories and more. The more she writes the more her love for the craft grows. If A isn’t writing, she can be found deep in a book, doing research for some random thing, or enjoying time with her family.
JESSie NW
AUTHOR, COLLABORATOR
A precocious child from birth, who rolled over at three months, walked at seven months, talked at 11 months; graduated with honors from high school at 16 and always knew what she did and did not want, whether she got it or not. It is no wonder that JESSie, who is an avid reader and pacesetter, began her writing career while in a mid-life crisis.
Although she earned an AA in Fashion Design and a BA in Business Administration concentrating in Computer Technology, she has always made her own way, not asking anyone else to endorse her choices, but ever ready to be an endorser and supporter of others.
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JESSie has exampled independence, compassion, teamwork, sportsmanship, and citizenship to her siblings and friends. She has not always been a saint, but she has sought to become one in the last few years; she often intertwines bits of sensual, suggestive encounters in her romance works. Likewise we find graphic scenes in her mystery works, you will crawl into her works and live there.
She is generous to a fault, subtle, energetic, pointed, deep thinking, funny, sarcastic, and a lover of games. All of which is seen in her writing style and her approach to characters' development. Her wit and charm will entice you to read further into the adventures, which envelope her characters and will seduce your senses and challenge your intelligence. You will not readily put down any of her books but will rather develop a taste for the sensuous, delightful and sublime.
She is a name to be remembered, a force with which to be reckoned, a new kid on the block with stories that will move you for a lifetime!
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