This collection of stories is about overcoming obstacles, surviving when it seems hard or impossible, and dealing with life changing events.
Maria Vickers currently lives in St. Louis, MO with her pug, Spencer Tracy. She has always had a passion for writing and after she became disabled in 2010, she decided to use writing as her escape. She believes that life is about what you make of it. You have to live it to the fullest no matter the circumstances.
AMY MARIE
TAYLOR ANHALT
Taylor Anhalt is a student at Albion College working on her bachelor’s degree in English and Creative Writing. Her other publications include ‘Blood and Fear’ in the anthology Stories From Other Worlds and ‘My World’ in the anthology The Day Before the End of the World. Outside of writing, she runs cross country, plays the oboe in an orchestra, and teaches Karate.
AMY MCKINELY
Amy McKinley is the author of the Five Fates Series and Gray Ghost Novels. Her romance books have strong heroines, sexy alphas, and just the right amount of heat, danger, and always with an HEA. She lives in Illinois with her husband, two daughters, two sons, and three mischievous cats. To stay informed about her upcoming releases, sign up for her newsletter here: http://eepurl.com/b_Dc91
JC SANTO
I’m a southern girl, born and raised in Texas, until my husband enlisted in the Navy and we were relocated to Virginia. I’m a stay at home mom to three boys, so my days are pretty packed. When I’m not reading or chasing around kiddos, I’m on my computer writing.
I have a weakness for cupcakes and tattoos. My two addictions other than my handsome boys.
JADE ROYAL
Jade Royal is a blogger and author that writes all things Romance bringing stories alive one keystroke at a time. Limits of Love is Jade Royal’s first series and it focuses on love and BDSM.
ROSIE CHAPEL
A latecomer to writing, but an avid reader all her life, Rosie Chapel was persuaded by her hubby to channel her passion for all things ancient into a book. Despite a healthy amount of scepticism, she took a leap of faith and The Pomegranate Tree was born. This one book became four, and is a tale spanning two thousand years and two continents, connecting the lives of two women and the two men who love them. Since then she has also written both Regency and contemporary romances, and is currently involved in several anthologies. It seems the voices in her head refuse to give her a break 😉
Born in the UK, Rosie now lives in Perth, Australia with her hubby and three furkids. When not writing, she loves catching up with friends, burying herself in a book (or three), discovering the wonders of Western Australia, or, and the best, a quiet evening at home with her husband, enjoying a glass of wine and a movie.
MAGGIE ADAMS
Maggie Adams is an Amazon Best Selling contemporary romance author. Her first book in the Tempered Steel Series, Whistlin’ Dixie, debuted in Amazon’s Top 100 for Women’s Fiction, humor, on November, 2014 and then again at #61 in 2016. Since then, she has consistently made the Amazon best seller 5-star list with Leather and Lace, Something’s Gotta Give, Love, Marriage & Mayhem, and Forged in Fire. Her series has launched the tiny town of Grafton, Illinois, into International recognition with sales in Mexico, Ireland, Scotland, Australia and the UK.
SHANNON NEMECHEK
Shannon started her writing career while still serving in the US Army. As an NCO in the Army she lead and trained soldiers.
Shannon grew up in Macomb, IL where she graduated from High School in 1987 and soon after joined the US Army. Shannon served from 1987 to 2015 during Operation Desert Storm and during Operations in Iraq and Afghanistan.
In April 2015 Shannon retired from the US Army with 23 years of service as a Unit Supply Sergeant in several Army units overseas and the United States. She served as a US Army Recruiter for 4 years and She holds a degree in clinical psychology and has been awarded multiple awards during her Army service. She is a mother of 4 children and a grandma to 2 beautiful Grand-daughters. She has been married 24 years to her husband, Ken. They reside in Staunton, IL a small town along Old Route 66.
Shannon Nemechek, Author of a Warranted Series
CRYSTAL ST. CLAIR
Crystal St. Clair is a busy mom who lives in the multicultural country of Canada. She does not live in an igloo, but would love to own a pet beaver who loves maple syrup and pancakes!
Crystal graduated as a Law Clerk but would love to one day become an Author full time, writing novels for adults and younger generations.
She can often be found playing soccer with her children while their dog steals the spotlight! She loves making others laugh, writing poetry and other inspiring stories. Once upon a time, Crystal played Momma Bear in a Middle School production of The Berenstain Bears and wrote her first A grade children’s story that sparked her creative writing interest.
Aside from fulfilling her long time dream and calling as an author, Crystal enjoys helping her community as a volunteer for charitable organizations such as, Canine Connect A Care Rescue, Boys’ and Girls’ Club of London Ontario, and many more. She was also a proud sponsor member ofPlan Canada – I Am A Girl Foundation, helping empower girls to break the cycle of poverty for themselves and their communities. Through anthologies and individual sales Crystal’s inspiring words have spread awareness and raised money for causes such as human trafficking and Alzheimer’s.
As one of the leading founders of the Ignite Your Soul Author Event, Crystalhas helped lead a team to raise proceeds for Bereaved Families of Southwestern Ontario, Wounded Warriors Canada, andNational Service Dogs.
For more information about inspiring stories by Crystal St. Clair, upcoming events, and to sign up for the InspireMe Newsletter, check out her official website:http://authorcrystalstcla.wixsite.com/inspireme
“An honest review is appreciated, thank you for being my cherry on top”
-Crystal St. Clair, Authoress
SAMATHA HARRIS
Samatha “Sam” Harris lives near Baltimore, Maryland with her husband David and daughter Ava. Born in Florida, she migrated north which most people agree was a little backwards. She has been an artist all of her life, a Tattoo Artist for more than ten years, and a storyteller since she was a kid.
Sam has a slightly unhealthy love for Frank Sinatra, classic movies, and Jazz and Blues music, but her first love will always be reading. From Romance, to Thrillers, to Historical Fiction and everything in between, she loves to become a part of the story. As a writer she tells the stories that she would want to read.
ELIZABETH PRINCETON
Elizabeth lives in a small town in the heart of Indiana with her husband and son. She loves Crimson Tide football, Wildcat basketball, The Chicago Trilogy shows, and is addicted to coffee. When Elizabeth is not writing you can find her doing activities that gets her adrenaline pumping, or curling up in bed reading a good book.
BELLA EMY
International bestselling, award-winning author, Bella Emy, can usually be found madly typing away at a desk or cuddled up in a corner reading. Those are the most common places where you’ll find her. Reading and writing are by far her favorite things to do. A nice cup of coffee is always her choice of beverage while writing.
A New Jersey native, Bella Emy enjoys spending her summers down the shore with her family. Of course, her laptop and iPad are always at her side!
As a child, you could always find her enjoying her days cuddled up to an R. L Stine book. The “Goosebumps” books were her favorite, and later on, the “Fear Street” ones replaced them. She would also enjoy the “Babysitters Club” books.
Not long after discovering her passion for reading, Bella began writing novellas realizing that being an author would one day be a dream come true for her. Writing started something special within her that she just could no longer stay away from.
Some of her favorite authors these days include: Nicholas Sparks, Kristin Hannah, and Lili St. Germain. Bella Emy also loves discovering new authors.
One thing that she always says is that if she’s not writing, she’s reading, and if she’s not reading, she’s writing!
Bella Emy – Creating Fairytales with a Twist!
SHELBY REEVES
ELLIE MACK
Ellie Mack received her BS in cartography from Southeast Missouri State University. Since leaving the corporate world for the title of MOM, she has pursued her writing dreams. Nowadays Ellie charts unmapped territory through her fiction and humor writing. Formerly a columnist for a local paper, her weekly column received a lot of attention. She lives near St. Louis, MO with her husband of 32 years and their college aged daughters. When she’s not writing she can be found bullet journaling, crocheting, or cooking.
You can find her musings on her blog: https://quotidiandose.wordpress.com
JASMINA SIDEROVSKI
A mum of two beautiful boys and wife to an amazing man of of 27 years. Blessed to live Downunder, in beautiful Sydney, Australia.
Growing up in the late 80’s, I discovered the true meaning of nostalgic identity, raised in a multicultural society. Appreciating my heritage, as a native-born Macedonian, and living in Australia, my home, learning to shine, helping others, shine too. My passion to write, and empower others through my inspirational quotes (I am sole property owner of +2000 quotes), lessons learned, experience and social etiquette have enabled me to Found “Empowering Your Soul.”
I am recognized, globally by social media, and corporate giants, who continuously, support my mission through my quotes, for a peaceful world. Including:
– Anne Geddes, published my quote in her 2014 release, ‘Little Blessings’ by Anne Geddes.
– Alaska Airlines highlighted one of my quotes and used it in their official ‘Brand Guidelines’ manual
– Highpoint University, USA featured one of my quotes on the front cover of the University Legacy Brochure.
My quotes, and words of positivity, a soul building voice for love, unity, and goodness in a troubled world. I am a Non – Fiction (Philosophy), and Fiction Author (Contemporary Romance and Suspense Thrillers).
DARLENE TALLMAN
I am a transplanted Yankee, moving from upstate New York when I was a teenager. I live with the brat-cat pack and a small muffin dog, all rescues, as I plot and plan who will get to “talk” next! 
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