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1. Gisborne: Book of Knights - I was born in Australia and studied history and politics at the University of Tasmania. I've worked as a hotel cleaner, a cosmetician in a major department store, a bookseller but most properly as a journalist/researcher for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation where I met my husband, also a journalist. We now farm in Tasmania, growing the superfine wool for which Australia is famous. I spent almost ten years as a coordinator for the cancer therapy program Look Good Feel Better and time as a walker for Riding for the Disabled and for the local Dogs' Home. I have two adult children, two dogs, too much garden and maybe too little time to write. I write both historical fiction for which Gisborne: Book of Pawns received an Honourable Mention in the 2012 Golden Claddagh Writing Contest, and historical fantasy for which A Thousand Glass Flowers received a silver medallion in the 2012 Readers' Favorite Book Awards.
   
2. HIM by Clint Gleason - Born in Seattle, Washington, Clint Gleason graduated from the Los Angeles Film School with a major in directing. After serving 3 years in the United States Army, he began turning his short film and movie ideas into fiction. When he isn't working on his Vraniga series, he's preparing summaries, jotting down ideas, recording ideas in the middle of the night, writing that first draft, or immersed in editing and rewrites. Questions? Comments? Contact Clint Gleason at leanandmeanreads@yahoo.com
   
3. Gisborne: Book of Pawns by Prue Batten - I was born in Australia and studied history and politics at the University of Tasmania. I've worked as a hotel cleaner, a cosmetician in a major department store, a bookseller but most properly as a journalist/researcher for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation where I met my husband, also a journalist. We now farm in Tasmania, growing the superfine wool for which Australia is famous. I spent almost ten years as a coordinator for the cancer therapy program Look Good Feel Better and time as a walker for Riding for the Disabled and for the local Dogs' Home. I have two adult children, two dogs, too much garden and maybe too little time to write. I write both historical fiction for which Gisborne: Book of Pawns received an Honourable Mention in the 2012 Golden Claddagh Writing Contest, and historical fantasy for which A Thousand Glass Flowers received a silver medallion in the 2012 Readers' Favorite Book Awards.
   
4. Bear Facts and Photos - Roni Shwartz is a travel enthusiast and writer, who loves to travel the world and share his experiences with others through words and pictures. He spent 15 years overseas, mostly in Africa, Australia and New Zealand, where he had the opportunity to visit some of the world's most amazing national parks and marine reserves, and to actually meet some of the most fascinating creatures on earth. Roni also visited many of the world's major cities and historic sites, including palaces, fortresses and old monasteries, and he writes about them too, in his blogs and eBooks. As a kid, Roni always dreamed about traveling to faraway places and exploring every corner of the world. And now, when he is a father himself to two sweet and curious boys, he is trying to share his passion for travel and nature with his own kids, as well as with every other child in the world, so they can too enjoy the beautiful pictures, learn amazing facts about our world, and dream about the day they will explore all these fascinating places themselves...
   
5. Going Hollywood (Starlet) - K.C. Fuller is the pen name of a Hollywood screenwriter who works in film and television.
   
6. Sands of Calysto - I love science fiction, sci-fi movies, sci-fi novels, sci-fi stories, it doesn't matter I love them all and I can never get enough. I thrill to the movie special effects of space ships, aliens, and weird planets. I enjoy the mind twisting potential of time travel and the endless possibilities of the future. But Hollywood just doesn't crank out the movies fast enough, so I spend my time reading books and writing books. I like my science fiction stories to be based on science and my characters to be challenged with finding creative solutions to problems of survival, freedom, or justice. And most of all, I insist on action. That's why I always try to keep a fast pace in the novels I write. I hope to always entertain the reader and give a few surprises as they immerse themselves in new worlds of adventure. Join me on jdclarkeauthor.com for the latest in science and science fiction. Or email me at author.jdclarke@gmail.com for comments or questions.
   
7. The Paleo Kid Lunch Box: 27 Kid Approved Recipes That Make Lunchtime A Breeze (Primal Gluten Free Kids Cookbook) - Kate Evans Scott is a stay at home mum to a preschooler and a toddler. In her former life she worked in Graphic Design and Publishing, which she now draws from to create inspiring books for young children and their parents. Her passion for writing began with her preschooler who is an encyclopedia of all things animal, vegetable and mineral. With a deep inspiration to create books to satisfy his desire to learn, and his love of food, Kids Love Press was born.
   
8. The Divide - Born in 1966 in Southampton England. A former herdsman, actor, paratrooper and carpenter, Richard now spends his time writing. His second novel a thriller titled, The Colours of the Chameleon is also available on Kindle.
   
9. Free Booze Tonight - Chuck Freadhoff has been a journalist, corporate writer and a PR man in Europe and the Unites States for more than 40 years. Two of his previous novels landed on the Los Angeles Times bestsellers list.
   
10. HOW TO MAKE MONEY ONLINE: Learn how to make money from home with my step-by-step plan to build a $5000 per month - Owner of http://makemoneyfromhomelionsclub.com Mike Omar is a big fan of entrepreneurship and primarily interested in helping others create small businesses (that can eventually grow into large businesses!). He has been self employed for over five years and has done business consulting on the side for several business start-ups. "Always be working on side projects outside of your regular job until the day you can quit, always make sure you are progressing, and if you haven't done so already, START NOW!" Learn how to make a professional website in under 15 minutes through YouTube tutorials (without the need for coding): http://youtube.com/user/mikeomarlionsclub
    
11. Dessert Recipes for Chocolate Lovers. The most decadent recipes for cakes, pies, brownies, cookies, fudge, ice-cream & more! - Leslie Taylor was born into a family that loves to cook and loves desserts! His sister is Lisa Joy Taylor, affectionately known as the “Dessert Queen” and the author of Americas’ Most Delicious Dessert Recipes, State by State. Leslie’s background in the culinary arts has been both formal – taking classes and trainings as well as informal – the experience and expertise one can only gain from making thousands upon thousands of desserts! Leslie lives in California with his wife, two daughters and cat Mirabell.
    
12. Knight Blindness by Chris Karlsen - I was born and raised in Chicago. My father was a history professor and my mother was, and is, a voracious reader. I grew up with a love of history and books. My parents also love traveling, a passion they passed onto me. I wanted to see the places I read about, see the land and monuments from the time periods that fascinated me. I've had the good fortune to travel extensively throughout Europe, the Near East, and North Africa. I am a retired police detective. I spent twenty-five years in law enforcement with two different agencies. My desire to write came in my early teens. After I retired, I decided to pursue that dream. I write two different series. My paranormal romance series is called, Knights in Time. My romantic thriller series is, Dangerous Waters. I currently live in the Pacific Northwest with my husband, four rescue dogs and a rescue horse.
    
13. Fancy Hat - My name is Yael Aharoni I was born in October 1967 in Haifa city, The capital of northern Israel. I am happily married since 1990 A mother of two beautiful daughters. Lives in Kiryat Haim, a suburb of Haifa. My profession is accounting and medical secretary. I quit my job at “Rambam Medical Center”,Located in the port city of Haifa, I wanted to do something I love. My love for books is from childhood. When I became a mother my love has increased. When the girls were babies I read them a lot of books, they liked the content of the stories and really liked the illustrations in the books, Even to direct and to present them. I think reading from a young age is beneficial for the development of the child. Very important for parents and children read books in order to enrich the language, knowledge and eloquence. I began to write books for children and suddenly I discovered what I really love to do. I really enjoy the work of editing my books. I want to thank my dear husband for his help and support in this activity, and to my precious daughters. Hope you enjoy the books I've made so far and hope to write many other books for children. Thank you for visiting my author page Love Yael
    
14. 4-8 Kids Story: Why Am I So Mad? (Children books: The Garden Friends Series) - Rose Mckey wrote 4-8 Kids Story: Why Am I So Mad? (Children books: The Garden Friends Series)