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1. Babyface Fire
   Nicholas Andrews grew up in Dayton, Ohio. After graduating from Bellbrook High School in 2000, he went on to attend both Ohio University and Wright State University. He worked as a freelance video editor for various independent pro wrestling companies for three years, before returning to his first love of writing. He has been writing stories since he was ten years old. He is also the nephew of Ted Andrews (1952-2009), award winning new age author.
2. For What Is Sacred
   I was born in the Midwest, struggled working my way through college and kept a jump ahead of the draft board by joining a Naval Reserve Officer Corps program. The net result was that in the summer of 1968 I graduated from college, got married and went onto active duty. My Naval Intelligence career began in Washington, D.C., where we remained for the next thirty-six years. After a brief tour of active duty, I stayed in the reserves and pursued duel careers as a Naval Reserve Intelligence officer, and national intelligence technical analyst working for Naval Intelligence, the National Security Agency, Central Intelligence Agency and Defense Intelligence Agency. Until 2007 my writing was confined to technical documents, position papers and contract proposals, not exactly the stuff of fiction. My urge to write fiction was kept on the “back burner” until my retirement in 2007, when looking for something to do with my time I was inspired by a proposal by the state of North Carolina to build a deep-sea port between a nuclear power plant and a nuclear arms depot. It struck me that this scenario presented an ideal target for terrorist action. The next six years were devoted to research and honing my fiction writing skills and my first book was born. I currently write for a local magazine in St. James, North Carolina, Cat-Tales, and I am working on my next books.
3. The Prince’s Man by Deborah Jay
   Deborah Jay writes fantasy and urban fantasy featuring complex, quirky characters and multi-layered plots – just what she likes to read. Living mostly on the UK South coast, she has already invested in her ultimate retirement plan – a farmhouse in the majestic, mystery-filled Scottish Highlands where she retreats to write when she can find the time. She has a dream of a day job, riding, training and judging competition dressage horses and riders, and also writes books and magazine features on the subject under the name Debby Lush. Her taste for the good things in life is kept in check by the expense of keeping too many horses, and her complete inability to cook. A lifelong fan of science fiction and fantasy, she started writing her first novel aged eight, and has never stopped. Her debut novel, epic fantasy THE PRINCE’S MAN, first in a trilogy and winner of a UK Arts Board award, is now available from most ebook retailers, and her Urban Fantasy (first in a series) DESPRITE MEASURES, the tale of a Scottish water sprite trying to live as a human, is due out for Christmas 2013.
4. The Mommy MD Guide to Losing Weight and Feeling Great
   Rallie McAllister, MD, MPH, MSEH, is a family physician and nationally known health expert. She is also the cofounder of Momosa Publishing LLC, publisher of MommyMDGuides.com and the Mommy MD Guides book series. She is the coauthor of The Mommy MD Guide to Pregnancy and Birth, The Mommy MD Guide to Your Baby s First Year, and The Mommy MD Guide to the Toddler Years. Dr. McAllister has authored hundreds of health articles, with millions of additional readers, on dozens of health-related web sites, including WebMD.com, lifetimetv.com, ivillage.com, parentsmagazine.com, msn.com, parentingbookmark.com, familyresources.com, Christianmommies.com, womenof.com, and babycenter.com. Dr. McAllister is the author of several other books, including Healthy Lunchbox: The Working Mom s Guide to Keeping You and Your Kids Trim. She is also a mother of three sons and a grandmother of one. Jennifer Bright Reich is the cofounder of Momosa Publishing LLC, publisher of MommyMDGuides.com and the Mommy MD Guides book series. She is the coauthor of The Mommy MD Guide to Pregnancy and Birth, The Mommy MD Guide to Your Baby s First Year, and The Mommy MD Guide to the Toddler Years. Jennifer is a writer and editor with more than 15 years of publishing experience. She has contributed to more than 150 books and published more than 100 magazine and newspaper articles. Jennifer is a mother of two sons.
5. Fast Metabolism: The Key to a Fast Metabolism and How to Lose Weight by Gabby Roles
   Gabby Roles has always desired optimal health and has achieved her goals through a plant based whole foods diet. Living a natural, organic lifestyle and achieving optimal health has helped Gabby live her life to the fullest. She wants to share her knowledge with others, whether they want to lose weight or simply feel great, it is her goal to help as many people as possible achieve optimal health through the way that they eat.
6. The Rockets’ Red Glare by John Darrin & Michael Gresalfi
   John Darrin has worked in the nuclear industry for 40 years, initially as a radiation health and safety professional, and most recently as a consultant for companies focused on nuclear and radiological disasters and homeland security. He has worked on such unique projects as the first-ever decommissioning of a radiological research laboratory, the decommissioning of several nuclear reactors, the recovery after the Three Mile Island accident, the design and manufacture of radiation monitors for First Responders, and even on the treatment of nuclear weapons waste in China. This work has taken him all over the world, from China to Finland, from Central America to Canada, providing a wealth of experience and information that is reflected in his writings. John’s first novel, The Law of the Pack, won an international Best First Novel contest, and was followed in 2009 by Screenshot, a best-selling techno-thriller about pay-per-view Internet assassinations. In addition to his writing, John continues to consult on radiological emergency preparedness and response, and participates in professional groups planning for such incidents. Dr. Michael Gresalfi has more than 30 years of proven expertise in leading both national-level strategic policy and planning initiatives. He has substantive experience advising senior decision-makers, including Federal agency senior executives and corporate leadership. Over the last four years, while collaborating on the development of this book, Dr. Gresalfi was a contractor for the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Lab. Since 9-11, he has provided significant operational and planning support to a wide range of offices and clients within the Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration, as well as within both the Domestic Nuclear Detection Office and the Federal Emergency Management Agency, which are agency-level components of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. His focus remains on strengthening our national capacity to prevent, protect and respond to weapons of mass destruction threats and attacks upon our Homeland by terrorist groups and rogue nations. He received his Ph.D. in Public Policy from George Washington University, in Washington, DC.
7. Animal Friends: Floating Orange Cubes
   Google 'Kids author' to find out more about Australian children's author Rob Towner.
8. Bourbon & Blood
   Garrard Hayes is a lifelong New York resident whose ancestors made their living on the streets of Manhattan and Brooklyn. His love of action and crime fiction, together with a knack for good, gritty storytelling, sparked him to write. He lives in New York with his wife, two children, and three dogs. Garrard Hayes hosts a crime fiction blog at garrardhayes.com.
9. Crush IT at College: A No Nonsense Guide to Succeeding at University or College by Bryan Tinlin and Danny Zacharias
   After completing his Master's in Environmental Studies from York University, it seemed Bryan was destined for a career in international development but his passion for teaching and serving students led him back to the classroom. Bryan Tinlin is originally from London, Ontario, Canada but has worked and travelled around the world. He has served college and university students for over 13 years with the bulk of his career devoted to academic advising. It was through his more than 8,000 advising sessions with students that Bryan developed a unique ability to hone in on the root causes of students' academic struggles. These insights, along with indispensable advice for success, are what Bryan is sharing in his writing. Bryan has used his wealth of post-secondary experience to start his own consulting company, Tinlin Academic Advising and Consulting. He recognized after having met with thousands of struggling students that there was a need for independent, objective, and trusted advice before students made the decision to pursue post-secondary study. Bryan has received numerous awards and scholarships for both his academic achievements, institutional accomplishments, and community service.
10. “THE IMPENDING SOCIAL SECURITY CRISIS: The Government’s Big Dirty Secret” by Allen W. Smith, Ph.D.
    Allen W. Smith has devoted much of his adult life to battling economic illiteracy and promoting economic education. He taught economics to college students for 30 years before retiring as Professor of Economics at Eastern Illinois University in 1998 to become a full-time writer. Over the years, Smith has written numerous books in his effort to help readers understand economics and government economic policy. Understanding Inflation and Unemployment, Smith s first book, became an alternate selection of Fortune Book Club when it was published in 1976. Understanding Economics, published by Random House in 1986, was used in more than 600 schools in 48 states. For the past decade, Smith has focused his research and writing on government finance and Social Security. He published The Alleged Budget Surplus, Social Security, and Voodoo Economics in 2000, and The Looting of Social Security: How the Government is Draining America s Retirement Account in 2004. In 2009, Smith published THE BIG LIE: How Our Government Hoodwinked the Public, Emptied the Social Security Trust Fund, and caused The Great Economic Collapse. Dr. Smith has appeared on CNN, CNNfn, CNBC, and more than 200 radio talk shows. He holds a B.S. in Education degree from Ball State University and M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in economics from Indiana University.