A love of reading turned into a love of writing for Julie E. Czerneda. A former biologist, then writer and editor of non-fiction, in 1997 DAW Books published Julie's first sf novel, "A Thousand Words for Stranger" and she hasn't stopped since. Her work has received international acclaim, multiple awards,and best-selling status. You'll find her work in anthologies as well, as she enjoys working with other writers. Julie is a popular speaker, whether on writing, science, or the use of science fiction to promote scientific literacy. Her recent adventures included being Guest of Honour for the national conventions of New Zealand and Australia, as well as Master of Ceremonies for Anticipation, the Montreal Worldcon.

Her first novel led to The Clan Chronicles, a nine-book (3 trilogy) series concluding in "To Guard Against the Dark." Fear not, fans of Sira, Morgan, and the gang. They're back in The Clan Chronicles: Tales from Plexis, an anthology from DAW containing original stories by other authors in Julie's world, as well as a framing novella of hers.

Julie's also released two new titles about her most popular character, Esen, beginning The Web Shifter's Library series. Next up, a standalone fantasy, "The Gossamer Mage."

For more on Julie's work and upcoming events, please visit www.czerneda.com

Oh, and when not writing or at conventions? Julie and her photographer husband grab their canoe and disappear into the glorious wilderness surrounding their central Ontario home.

Doranna Durgin is an award-winning author whose quirky spirit has led to an extensive publishing journey across genres, publishers, and publishing lines. Fantasy, Paranormal, Romantic Suspense, Mystery, a batch of tie-in books and a smattering of Science Fiction in both novel and short story forms--you can find them all in her fifty-plus titles, always with a special nod to the animals and natural world we all love. She's best known for the Changespell series featuring former equine Jess, and her most recent release completes the Reckoners trilogy--a powerful ghostbuster raised by a spirit, her brilliantly eccentric backup team, a cat who isn't a cat, and a fiercely driven bounty hunter from a different dimension who brings them together when worlds collide.

Beyond that, she hangs around outside her mountain home with horse and accomplished competition dogs. She doesn't believe in mastering the beast within, but in channeling its power--for good or bad has yet to be decided. She says, “My books are SF/F, mystery, paranormal romance, and romantic suspense. My dogs are Beagles, my home is the Southwest, and the horse wants a cookie!”

Wen Spencer is an internationally best-selling American science fiction and fantasy writer. She was born in Evans City, Pennsylvania and attended the University of Pittsburgh. In 2003, she was awarded the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer.

Wen has toured much of the world, even living in Japan for short period of time. She lived in Pittsburgh and Boston-area before moving to Hawaii. She lives on the Big Island in the small town of Hilo. It sits on the flank of the world’s largest volcano, Mauna Loa. The world’s most active volcano, Kilauea, is a short drive away.

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USA Today bestselling author Mindy Klasky learned to read when her parents shoved a book in her hands and told her she could travel anywhere in the world through stories. She never forgot that advice. Mindy's travels took her through multiple careers—from litigator to librarian to full-time writer. Mindy's travels have also taken her through various literary genres for readers of all ages—from traditional fantasy to paranormal chick-lit to category romance, from middle-grade to young adult to adult. In her spare time, Mindy knits, quilts, and tries to tame her to-be-read shelf.

Mindy's Books:

WASHINGTON WITCHES

Girl's Guide to Witchcraft

Sorcery and the Single Girl

Magic and the Modern Girl

Single Witch's Survival Guide

Joy of Witchcraft

Dreaming of a Witch Christmas

Nice Witches Don't Swear

Capitol Magic

WASHINGTON VAMPIRES

Fright Court

Law and Murder

High Stakes Trial

Stake Me Out to the Ball Game

Capitol Magic

WASHINGTON MEDICAL: VAMPIRE WARD

The Witch Doctor Is In

Fae's Anatomy

The Lady Doctor is a Vamp

WASHINGTON WARDERS

The Library, the Witch, and the Warder

AS YOU WISH

Wishful Thinking

Act One, Wish One

Wishing in the Wings

Wish Upon a Star

GLASSWRIGHTS

The Glasswrights' Apprentice

The Glasswrights' Progress

The Glasswrights' Journeyman

The Glasswrights' Test

The Glasswrights' Master

KEARA'S RAVEN

Keara's Raven: Escape

Keara's Raven: Betrayal

DIAMOND BRIDES

Perfect Pitch

Catching Hell

Reaching First

Second Thoughts

Third Degree

Stopping Short

From Left Field

Center Stage

Always Right

HARMONY SPRINGS

Harmony Christmas

Harmony Hearts

Harmony Hero

MISCELLANEOUS

The Daddy Dance

The Mogul's Maybe Marriage

Season of Sacrifice

The Rational Writer: A to Z

The Rational Writer: Nuts and Bolts

Eight Kisses (editor)

Nevertheless She Persisted (editor)