Congratulations C. H. Scott

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#1 New York Times, #1 USA Today, and #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author Helen Hardt’s passion for the written word began with the books her mother read to her at bedtime. She wrote her first story at age six and hasn’t stopped since. In addition to being an award-winning author of romantic fiction, she’s a mother, an attorney, a black belt in Taekwondo, a grammar geek, an appreciator of fine red wine, and a lover of Ben and Jerry’s ice cream. She writes from her home in Colorado, where she lives with her family. Helen loves to hear from readers. 

Tananarive Due is an award-winning author who teaches Black Horror and Afrofuturism at UCLA. A leading voice in Black speculative fiction for more than 20 years, Due has won an American Book Award, an NAACP Image Award, and a British Fantasy Award, and her writing has been included in best-of-the-year anthologies. She and her husband/collaborator, Steven Barnes, wrote the Black Horror graphic novel The Keeper, illustrated by Marco Finnegan. Due and Barnes co-host a podcast, "Lifewriting: Write for Your Life!" 

C.H. Scott is the alter ego of Marie Higgins a best-selling, award-winning author whose clean romances blend heart-melting emotion with edge-of-your-seat excitement.  With over 100 novels published since 2010, she’s mastered everything from swoon-worthy historicals to spellbinding romantasy, laugh-out-loud romcoms, gripping mysteries, and time-travel twists. Nicknamed the “Queen of Tease” by her devoted readers, Marie is known for her jaw-dropping plot turns and endings you never see coming—proving that love stories don’t have to be predictable… just unforgettable.

Stephanie M. Freeman- is an Amazon #1 Bestselling Author whose professional writing career began back in 2012 when Crimson Romance an imprint of Simon and Schuster published her first novel, Necessary Evil. Since then, she has explored different writing genres including, Mysteries, Thrillers, Romantic Suspense and the Paranormal. 

She often jokes that with a shot glass or a cup of coffee in one hand, she is known for writing an erotic tale or two

USA Today bestselling author Angel Payne is a grateful storyteller who’s been published in four languages. She loves writing angsty, often star-crossed love between people who can’t keep their hands off each other. Notable series include the Blood Of Zeus books, Secrets of Stone, Honor Bound, Cimarron Royals, and Temptation Court. Upcoming series are the Lost Princes books, as well as the Beautiful Menaces. 

Minka Gantenbein, a California-based journalist-turned-author, has experienced her fair share of dance floors and DJs amid Santa Barbara’s legendary party scene of the 90s. Her work has appeared in the Central Coast Sun-Bulletin, Suite101.com, and as an accredited writer for Google News. Minka writes fresh, fun book club fiction, women’s fiction, new adult, and contemporary stories with a lively, inviting voice. The Pink Papers is her debut novel, but she started her social media marketing early by connecting with the Bookstagram community, gaining over 20,000 followers across all platforms.

Traci Finlay grew up in the Midwest and transplanted to Florida for college. She received a bachelor’s degree in Communication Arts with a minor in English, met and married the love of her life and moved to Miami, where they currently live with their two sons and two smart-mouthed dogs.

Growing up, she loved reading books, but had a particular passion for mysteries. Throughout her adulthood, she’s taken many writing courses, edited for many authors, and written three psychological thrillers. Her debut, The Rules of Burken, is available through Amazon.

National Bestselling Author, J.L. Campbell writes contemporary, paranormal, and sweet romance, romantic suspense, inspirational and women's fiction, as well as new and young adult novels. Campbell, who hails from Jamaica, has penned forty books. 

She is a certified editor, and book coach. When she’s not writing, Campbell adds to her extensive collection of photos detailing Jamaica’s flora and fauna.

Darryl Benally is a Navajo author, school psychologist, mental health therapist, and Army veteran living in New Mexico and Arizona. He is the grandson of one of the legendary Navajo Code Talkers, a group of military men created to ensure that American enemies could not decipher commands. Darryl holds a Doctor of Education degree from New Mexico State University. He owns Warrior Psychological Consulting, LLC, a consulting business that primarily serves the Navajo Nation. His passion for writing began when he joined NK’s Tribe Called Success. When he's not writing, he enjoys reading, traveling, spending time with family, and trail running.