Sandra Biersdorfer ^{FAN FAVORITE!}

Sandra Biersdorfer is an award-winning children's book author and an East Texas Native. Sandra has always enjoyed reading and writing, and is a huge advocate of reading to children as early as possible.

A former substitute teacher, Sandra attributes her love of children's books to all those she has read to throughout the years, and has helped develop her expertise for pinpointing what children like and want to hear in a story. Her hobbies include reading, writing, tv, movies, and all kinds of puzzles.

Isai Gutierrez ^{NEW THIS YEAR!}

Isai Gutierrez is a native of Houston, Texas.

He is an educator, an artist, an author, and a maker.

In March 2020, Isai published his first children's book, Miguel Goes to Eagle School, which has received a 5 Star Readers Favorite review and is part of the ELLA’s (Early Learning Leads to Acceptance) Way book collaborative.  

His writing exemplifies a love of family and teaching life lessons.  As part of this journey, Isai started his own publishing company, Dancing Duck Publishing, so that he could help others navigate the publishing journey and have full control over future projects.  

Isai received his undergraduate degree from the University of Houston and has a master’s degree in Educational Administration from Sam Houston State University, but his most proud accomplishment is his family. 

Susan McCauley ^{FAN FAVORITE!}

Susan McCauley is an award-winning author of fun, fantastical, and spooky books for children, teens, and adults, including her 4-book Ghost Hunter paranormal mystery series and new Merlin's Apprentice fantasy series..

Susan has lived on all three coasts of the United States, as well as having spent a few years in the U.K. She loves to travel, snorkel, read, see movies, go to the theatre, and she's a 1st degree black belt in taekwondo.

Susan also passionate about animals and has a special place in her heart for cats. 

You can visit her on the web at www.sbmccauley.com 

Chris Mullen ^{FAN FAVORITE!}

Chris Mullen is an award-winning author, teacher, and graduate of Texas A&M University, originally from Richmond, Texas.

His western series, ROWDY, continues to grow and attract readers of all ages. The first novel in the series, ROWDY~Wild and Mean, Sharp and Keen was named WINNER at the 2022 Wild Bunch Film Festival (western manuscripts) and FINALIST at the 2022 North Texas Book Festival. In 2021 he was named 3rd place WINNER in the Selah Awards and in 2020 was named American Fiction Awards WINNER and a Best Book Finalist. ROWDY~Redemption was named a FINALIST at the 2022 North Texas Book Festival.

Visit his website chrismullenwrites.com, follow him on Facebook, Tiktok, and Instagram @chrismullenwrites or Twitter @cmullenwrites, or contact him directly at [email protected]. 

Dr. Raolee

Dr. Raolee is a 55-year-old Sickle Cell warrior. Her parents discovered she had sickle cell when she was two years old. Her parents were told she would not live to be 10 years old.

Dr. Raolee is passionate about helping others with sickle cell and recently became a certified Sickle Cell advocate. Her series on Tanwa was inspired by her journey with sickle cell. She hopes to share love, joy, and hope with young people affected by sickle cell by sharing her survival story.

Dr. Raolee has a doctorate degree in Educational Leadership and Management, and two beautiful daughters, ages 27 and 23. 



Valerie Sweeten

Valerie Sweeten has been a published writer with major news publications for over 25 years and is the author of Shh, Listen: In the Rainforest, Shh, Listen: On a Safari, Shh, Listen: In the Outback, and The Donut Tree. 

She’s also the founder/editor of the online magazine, Hot in Houston Now. 

When not writing, Valerie is a creative writing teacher with Writers in the Schools with a focus on elementary age students. 

Valerie resides in Houston with her family and pack of dachshunds. 

In her free time you can find her reading, cooking, or taking long walks on the beach.

Rebecca Torrellas

Rebecca Torrellas is the creator and author of the young adult faery book series A Faeries' Tale, which includes eight books, The most recent, Stones Unturned, was released in April 2022 and Book 9, Unleashed Fury, is in the works.

She has also released a romantic comedy, One Time at the River. 

Rebecca earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism at Texas A&M University and is currently a managing editor for an international trade publication in Houston. Previously, she worked at several newspapers throughout the state, before moving to Houston where she worked as an editor, consumer reporter and designer of a newsletter for a non-profit.

She finds inspiration for her stories in her daily experiences with friends, family, and those she's loved, lost, and admired. 

Visit www.afaeriestaleseries.com for more information on the faery series and the upcoming books. For more information on the author, visit www.rebeccat.com.  

Mallory Wanless ^{NEW THIS YEAR!}

Mallory Wanless is the author of the Enchanted series, a young adult fantasy trilogy following the adventures of two teens who must save the fate of magic in their world.

Mallory lives in Texas with her husband and their two young boys. She spends her days homeschooling and full-time parenting. Her nights, and any free time she manages to carve out during the day, are devoted to reading and writing.

Megan Craft ^{NEW THIS YEAR!}

Megan Craft is a school-based speech-language pathologist who has begun writing disability inclusion books to help the students she works with identify with a character they see in the story.

She believes that reading to children is a very important aspect for their development. By writing and publishing her books, she is hoping to help spread awareness and inclusion for children with disabilities.

Visit her website at www.mission-inclusion.com.

Larry Chamberlin ^{NEW THIS YEAR!}

Larry Chamberlin grew up in Tennessee and moved to Texas in 1980. He has published four books, including two brand new releases, Don't Let a Blue Moon Eclipse Your Heart and Finding Freedom. He has also moderated a major poetry site, www.poems-and-quotes.com, for over ten years.

Larry earned his J.D. at Tulane Law School and is Board certified in Family Law. He loves travel, and much of his writing reflects these experiences. He and his wife enjoy an empty nest accompanied by dogs, cats and turtles.

Brett Hainley ^{NEW THIS YEAR!}

Brett Hainley has done it all with a shrug and a heavy sigh. Rocket Science, a tale of the theater's ability to hurt and heal, is his first novel -- but not his first book.

Brett has been writing professionally for over thirty years and has lived the gritty underside of the writer's craft, from technical writing to financial reporting to newsletters for non-profit organizations,

Shalonda McFarland ^{NEW THIS YEAR!}

Shalonda McFarland is an author, speaker, and Gospel recording artist. She enjoys writing unique fiction, and non-fiction Christian-centered books.

Wise Witness Ministry, which Shalonda birthed out of her book and workbook A Christian's Worst Witness…From Being Broke To Being Blessed is focused on teaching Christians how to handle money God's way. Her articles on Christian finance have been featured in various church mediums and Christian magazines and journals.

Shalonda is a dynamic, heart-felt, action-provoking speaker, who delivers a biblically-based message diverse with everyday examples and strives to live out her personal brand of serving by adding value and exceeding expectations. She and her husband Doug have five children, Rakaya, Doug Jr., Mariah, Jordan, and Melanie, and reside in the Houston, Texas area. 

Visit Shalonda's website at http://shalondamcfarland.com

Michael Moore ^{NEW THIS YEAR!}

Michael Moore is a writer and filmmaker currently living in the great state of Texas who above all else loves three things: martial arts, westerns, and a great cheeseburger.

Michael wrote the comic books El Gato Negro: Legacy #1 and Team Tejas #1., and recently released his first full length western novel, The Girl with Strawberry Hair, in January 2023. Michael also wrote, directed and edited the short films El Gato Negro: Prey and Cornered.

He currently lives in North Texas with a wife and two sons. He has yet to ever ridden a horse, but hopes to soon.

Visit Michael's website at https://thelibertysaints.com/

Chrissa Sandlin

Chrissa Sandlin is a poet living in Spring, Texas with her husband and two dogs and the usual backyard complement of feral lizards, birds, and mason bees.

She has published two collections of poetry, Blue Coconut Days and Imromptu.

When not writing, Chrissa can be found in her backyard, daydreaming about trellises, squash, and the kingdoms therein.

Sheena Binkley ^{NEW THIS YEAR!}

Sheena Binkley first discovered her love for storytelling when writing her first story for a class project at the tender age of nine.

Since then, she has composed several short stories and numerous tales that are not only engaging, but simply entertaining. She is also a freelance writer, penning articles on various topics including education and entertainment.  

To date, her best-selling novels include In Love With My Best Friend, Love Unbroken, Something Just Ain't Right, and The Love Chronicles. 

In April of 2016, Sheena launched her own publishing company which focus strictly on romance books. Besides writing, she loves reading, shopping, and spending time with family and friends. She lives in Houston (where the weather is always unpredictable) with her husband and son.

Visit Sheena's website at Sheena Binkley, Author | Website | Books | Interview | Quotes - AllAuthor

Sydney Brianna ^{NEW THIS YEAR!}

Sydney Brianna writes paranormal erotimance fantasy featuring mature, diverse characters and badass heroines in her 7-book The Custodes Pacis series. She loves found family, good vs. evil stories, and of course, spicy romance reads!

When she is not writing, she is being mom and wife, a gardener, a crafter of soaps and lotions, and a volunteer for three different non-profits, of which one assists new, unpublished authors on their journeys to becoming romance authors.

Visit her web site at Sydney Brianna - Author

Starla DeKruyf ^{NEW THIS YEAR!}

Starla DeKruyf writes caffeinated, comical, and swoony love stories. Her love of romance novels began when she borrowed her friend’s copy of Tiger Eyes by Judy Blume and kept it hidden from her mom.

When she’s not slinging coffee, volunteering with youth, or taxiing her kids around, you can find her jamming out to her book playlists and writing her next swoony romance, usually by hand. She lives in Spring, Texas, with her husband, three children, and a rescue pup.

Visit her web site at Author Starla DeKruyf – Writing caffeinated, comical, and swoony love stories (starlawrites.com)

Dicey Grenor ^{NEW THIS YEAR!}

Dicey Grenor, also known as Spicy Dicey,

is a black woman, attorney, author, podcaster, and pre-WGA TV writer.

As author of The Narcoleptic Vampire Series, and other erotic romance, sci-fi, fantasy, horror books (11), short stories (30+), and scripts (4), Dicey enjoys crossing genres while writing inclusive, character-driven stories about sexy creatures that don't stay dead.

Visit Dicey's website at http://diceygrenorbooks.com

Amanda Waters

Amanda Waters is a former journalist-turned-librarian, and author of the feel-good romance novels You Again and With You. She’s a midwestern girl currently living in Houston, Texas with her husband and their two children.

Her latest novel With You won the Writers’ League of Texas 2019 Manuscript Contest Romance Category.

When she’s not writing or hiding from the humidity, you can find her reading and drinking way too much coffee. She is a member of the Writers League of Texas and holds a degree in library science which she used as a great excuse to be surrounded by books and endless chats about what to read next.

You can find Amanda on all the socials at @amandawaters or on Substack Amanda Loves Words where she shares her reviews of books, movies, tv shows, and anything else that she finds interesting on the internet.  

G.G. Andrews ^{NEW THIS YEAR!}

With a background in romance, Gina Andrew has published a series of Halloween romantic comedy novellas, two romantic suspense novels, and the novelette Girl Meets Grammarian, which was included in World Weaver Press’s collection Covalent Bonds and nominated for a Pushcart Prize. She has also had short romances published in Woman’s World magazine and is a freelance writer for the reader sites BookBub and Scribd.

A Texas transplant, Gina lives outside Houston with her husband and two sons, both of whom are on the autism spectrum. In her spare time, she enjoys all things related to books, along with yoga, crafts, monster movies, and genealogy. She’s probably drinking tea as you read this.

You can learn more about Gina on her website, www.ggandrew.com, or find her on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/writerggandrew.

Cris Burl

Cris Burl is a creator of many other worlds, having published over a dozen books across multiple genres. She loves to write fantasy paranormal romance, RomComs, and of course horror/thriller under her pseudo EVILyn Reigns. This is her 3rd visit to Copperfield's and she hopes to see you there!

Visit Cris's website at www.crisburl.com.

H.M. Archer

H.M. Archer is a horror novelist, with varied and diverse passions for research in pre-biblical theology, ancient history, early civilizations, science, the arts and, of course, reading and writing.

Her new series, The White World Archives is the continuing saga of a vampire family, a father and his five sons, as told through their journals in a Stoker/Shelley fashion. Three novels in the series have been published thus farwith several more in the series releasing over the next two years.  

Archer's novels have consistently earned literary ratings of 4 out of 4 star reviews for her voice, storytelling, and her unforgettable characters. Her novels weave an eloquent tapestry of a complex family, spanning the centuries and delving into the friendships, loyalties, loves, and psychological intrigue, crossing the boundary of what lies under the surface of what is considered human or monstrous -- while in the same breath successfully redefining such considerations.  

Over her career, Archer has written for the magazine and television industries, as well as other institutions. Originally born and raised in Hollywood, California, Archer has for the last ten years resided in Houston, Texas with her loving and supportive husband and familiars.

Visit her website at http://hmarcher.com

Steven Malone

Steven D. Malone is a 5th generation Texan who writes hard-boiled Prohibition Era mysteries and Civil War Era historical fiction all taking place in Texas. 

Character driven stories show the struggles of the men and women who make their way in a harsh world. The wry humor and subtle empathy Mr. Malone displays will engage and delight. 

Steven received a BA in History from the University of Houston. He is a published author whose works have been featured in venues as diverse as True West Magazine, SpeedX QSL, and KOL Israel Radio.

Steven lives in Texas with his wife and son. He is the author of both historical fiction and historical mystery novels.

Explore his eclectic blog at: https://www.stevenspen.com

Jae Mazer ^{FAN FAVORITE!}

Jae Mazer was born in Victoria, British Columbia, and grew up in the prairies of Northern Alberta. After spending the majority of her life battling sasquatches in the Great White North, she migrated south to Texas to have a go at the armadillos.

Jae always had an obsession with reading and inherited a love of all things dark and horror from her dad. One day, she decided that she had devoured enough words that she could spin a decent yarn of her own.

Now she is an award-winning author with a dozen novels under her belt, short stories in various publications, and is an affiliate member of the Horror Writers Association.  

While reading feverishly, and writing the odd short story or journal article, she earned Master’s in Clinical Psychology, and worked in the field of mental health for ten years.

Discover Jae's expansive collection of works at www.jaemazer.com

Jessica Raney ^{FAN FAVORITE!}

Jessica Raney is the author of seven books: two collections of short fiction: Oddballs

and Dreadful Pennies, and four novels,

Tooth and Nail, These Violent Delights,

The Hard Truth, and Rack and Ruin.

She has also co-written two collections of short fiction,Tales from the Den, Volume I and Open Your Mouth, with co-author Jae Mazer.

Originally from Marietta, Ohio, she now lives in Houston, Texas. When not navigating Houston traffic or writing, she's dealing with her cat/dog/demon/baby, Gimli along

with a menagerie of other animals.

Renfield Rasputin ^{NEW THIS YEAR!}

Renfield Rasputin is an award-winning horror author, filmmaker and musician. He won the first H.P. Lovecraft Reader's Choice Award for his short story, They Wait.  His latest book is Fifolet Reves Vaudous, is a collection of horror stories based in or around New Orleans.

Renfield also won a platinum Remi from Worldfest International Film Festival and 2nd place at The Wild Bunch Film Festival for his violent western screenplay, 36 Notches, and a 1st Place Unproduced Screenplay at FilmQuest Film Festival for The Legacy, his screen adaptation for his short story In Defense of Our Good Name. Renfield also designed and fabricated the mask for the Hogman in Butchers Bluff.

A renaissance man, Renfield sculpts, paints, plays guitar and piano in his solo metal project, "Old Kate Batts," and his outlaw country project, "South Texas Deathride."

Renfield resides in Texas but makes frequent pilgrimages a year to New Orleans with his wife, Pam, and their two daughters. As a fulltime nurse in the ER for 22 years, he forgets about the real-life horror he sees daily by writing fictional horror. He also sells his art to support two pet tarantulas and his black cat, Voodoo. 

Explore Renfield's works at https://bayourougaroukrewe.com/

Chantell Renee

Chantell Renee is an author or contributor to over a dozen books. She enjoys writing for a large range of genres, from Horror to Science Fiction, with a shadow of darkness in every story. 

She is also an artist, musician and podcast personality.  

You can keep up with Chanell at www.Chantellrenee.com

Twitter: Chantell@chantellrenee1,

Instagram: CRenee_

Facebook:

Chantell Renee/Limitlessinkauthor

Marcus Sabom

Marcus Sabom is an author, film writer and director, Born and raised in Houston, TX, Marcus always had a passion for writing, and like any self-respecting angsty and insecure teen, his earliest writing was bad poetry that will hopefully never see the light of day.  

In 2009, Marcus stumbled upon the local film scene and his love of writing bad poetry turned into a love of writing (hopefully) good stories. A lifelong horror fan, his love of the dark and disturbing led him to write scripts for horror shorts like In Extremis and the more lighthearted Cocky Curls, as well as participating in local productions as an actor in My So-Called Afterlife, Killing Mr. Right, and Zombiefied.  

After much coaxing, he finally decided to try directing, he started with the soon-to-be-released feature length film The Good Friend, the dramatic short Catching Up, the comedic short Let The Drama Begin, and as well as directing a music video for Houston based metal band Black Market Tragedy for their song Red Awakening.  

Disillusioned by directing but still loving writing, a friend encouraged him to try writing prose and Marcus finally found the outlet he needed. Starting by converting unused scripts into novels and short stories, Marcus has written a novelization of his movie The Good Friend, the full-length novel Nikki, and the short story Melting Point. Marcus has also contributed two novels to the YA urban fantasy fairy series A Faeries Tale, started by his dear friend and long suffering editor, Rebecca Torrellas.  

When he isn't at work or pursuing his other passion of photography, Marcus is working on his next story under the close supervision of his pet cats.  

C.L. Thomas ^{NEW THIS YEAR!}

C.L. Thomas grew up in Southern New England in the 1970's playing outside every chance he could and has been writing stories since he was a sophomore in high school.

Growing up in East Hartford, one of his favorite games to play was cops and robbers. Little did he know as an adult, first in the United States Army, and later for the city of Houston, he would get to play cops and robbers for real.

On several occasions he would come home from work and tell his wife, "I would have done this for free." For eight years, C.L. was a member of a tactical unit in one of the worst parts of the city. Working alongside five highly trained and dedicated officers, C.L. put his life on the line for the citizens of the City of Houston.

C.L. brings his gritty work world reality to the pages of his first full-length novel, The Hollow, painting a picture of the world very few people ever get to see.

Melissa Algood ^{NEW THIS YEAR!}

Melissa Algood is a true-crime-obsessed dyslexic who read Helter Skelter and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows in one sitting. Although not at the same time.  

Melissa writes stories that make people cry out of fear, anguish, or over a touching moment. Her award-winning short fiction can be read in Everyone Dies: Tales from a Morbid Author. Her full-lengthThe Greater Good romantic thriller series has a make-out count that matches the body count, and The Girl in the Fog follows a telepath on the run from the lab that created and continues to test on her in a re-imaged 2020 Baltimore.

Melissa has moved over twenty times in her life, including California, Puerto Rico, and D.C., before making Houston her home. She's a hairstylist in the real world and lives with her longtime love, Izzy, and Madame Bijou, their tuxedo cat.  

See more on Melissa's website www.melisaalgood.com

Kelly Lynn Colby

Kelly Lynn Colby has tried to write mundane stories but magic always sneaks its way in. The result? The YA epic fantasy duology The Recharging (complete) and the paranormal thriller series Emergence (book three coming in 2023).

She’s learned a ton from her short stories as well, which you can find in a plethora of anthologies.

When she’s not traveling the country attending publishing or pop culture conventions, Kelly writes and edits and answers an inordinate number of emails at her cluttered desk in Houston, Texas.

You can follow her adventures on social media @kcolbywrites or subscribe to her blog at kellylynncolby.com.

Pat Daily ^{NEW THIS YEAR!}

Pat Daily is the CEO of Boundary Layer, Inc., a company dedicated to improving human performance in high-risk endeavors. He is a polymath, serial entrepreneur, gamer, and the author of The SPARK Chronicles, a near future science fiction series.

Pat began his professional career as an engineer and Air Force test pilot. After leaving the military, Pat worked at NASA’s Johnson Space Center on both the Space Shuttle and International Space Station programs before launching his first company. He has worked globally as a human performance and safety consultant.  

When not writing or trying to bring new airplane designs to life, Pat can be found gaming. He is a fan of role-playing games – particularly open worlds with engaging storylines where actions have consequences. Pat and his wife live in Houston. They love spending time with their dogs and cats, but most of all with their daughters, sons-in-law, and grandkids. 

Social media links: 

Blog: https://feraldaughters.wordpress.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/patdailyauthor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patdailypics/ Twitter: @patdailyauthor

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21521042.Pat_Daily 

R.S. Gullett ^{FAN FAVORITE!}

If medieval knights and secret societies battling it out on a quest for land and power sounds exciting to you, then you won't want to miss R.S. Gullett's Chronicles of Alethia trilogy.

Gullett is a proud alumni of Stephen F. Austin State University and currently teaches United States history at a community college in Houston, Texas.

As a historian, he loves to mingle the historical with the fantastical and places an emphasis on faith in all his writing.

Learn more about the Alethia trilogy at http://rsgullet.com

Erin Larson ^{NEW THIS YEAR!}

Erin Larson is an avid ink drinker who lives and breathes books. The Bear & the Rose, a fantasy tale told in lush prose which readers will find brimming with folklore, adventure, and a sweet sapphic romance. is her debut novel.

During the day, she works remotely with authors around the world, honing and perfecting books published through Atmosphere Press.

Erin lives in Katy, TX, with her husband and their small domestic zoo.

Follow Erin's work on her website.

David Millar

Born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, internationally published and award-winning author, David H. Millar is the founder, owner, and author-in-residence of A Wee Publishing Company.

David writes historical fantasy with a Celtic twist. He is the author of the five volume, ancient Celtic-based, Conall series and series spin-offs: The Dog Roses and The Blood Queen.

Visit his website at www.aweepublishingco.com

Tod Tinker

Theodore Niretac Tinker is a spec-fic trans author, meticulous editor, and deep-diving worldbuilder. Words and worlds are his passion; quality and consistency, his goal.

Specializing in the spiritual, he fights for justice and equality through his books, explores the weird and whimsical in his short stories, and helps other writers find the voice and power of their own stories through his small independent press dedicated to keeping the magic in publishing: Balance of Seven LLC.

Established in 2018, by a cis woman and trans man, diversity and allyship are at the very core of Balance of Seven. They bravely venture beyond genre; when publishing emerging voices, they find they often do not fit “inside the box.”

Many of their books are award winning or #1 Amazon bestsellers, sometimes both. Discover the book you didn’t know you loved at balanceofseven.com .

You can keep up with Tod's writing adventures at www.TheodoreNTinker.com and join his Magical Army at www.patreon.com/TheodoreNTinker .

Clancy Weeks ^{FAN FAVORITE!}

Clancy Weeks is a composer and music educator by training, with over two-dozen published works for wind ensemble and orchestra, but always was an author at heart.

Having read sci-fi and fantasy for over fifty years, his life took a sharp U-turn when he published his first novel, Sleepers, a Sci-Fi thriller. Two other novels and a handful of short stories quickly followed. 

He has lived his entire life in Texas, and currently resides in the Houston area with his amazing wife, Molly, and son, Leo.

Discover more at www.clancyweeks.com

Edward White

Edward White is a man of many interests and experience. He is an Air Force veteran, a retired US Postal Inspector (Federal Agent), a martial artist (black belt), a musician (piano), and a writer.

His novels, all based in and around the Houston area, include Chances Are, Bolivar Ferry, and The Spectre fantasy trilogy.

A University of Missouri, St. Louis graduate, Ed moved to Houston, Texas in 1987. Ed now resides with his wife, Kimberly, in northwest Houston.

D.L. Young ^{NEW THIS YEAR!}

D.L. Young is a Pushcart Prize nominee and winner of the Independent Press Award, and author of 10 novels across his Cyber Punk Dark Republic and upcoming Empire and Ashes series. 

A lifelong science fiction fan, D.L.'s intense, fast-paced novels echo his many influences from books and movies, including Star Wars, the Mad Max films, Dune, Blade Runner, Star Trek, Harlan Ellison, and the novels of William Gibson. 

If you like page-turning, edgy science fiction, you’re definitely his kind of reader. Learn more at www.dlyoungfiction.com

Marisa Bellami ^{NEW THIS YEAR!}

Marisa Bellami is a writer of spiritual inspiration, having been published in the books, Hot Chocolate for Mystical Lovers and Always Hope, as well as her first stand=alone published work, You Deserve It,. She is also a speaker, retreat leader, actor and songwriter.

Marisa has been a spiritual seeker all her life, has a diversified background, but found her calling at Unity of Houston where she came on staff in 1992. She became a Licensed Unity Teacher in 2001 and trained to become a Certified Laughter Leader the following year. She has been featured in the Houston Chronicle, ADDitude Magazine and on Houston's NBC affilliate, Channel 2.

Marisa is originally from Missouri but got to Texas as soon as she could. She lives in Houston with her kitty, Zora, has three children and five grandchildren all of whom she adores.   

Visit Marisa's website at http://www.withlovechristina.com

Jessica Clancy ^{NEW THIS YEAR!}

In her debut work, The Quest for Family, author Jessica Clancy takes you through her life's journey - traveling from a path of brokenness to a place of wholeness in Christ. Discover how God made beauty from ashes and helped Jessica find spiritual renewal and enlightenment.

A native Texan, Jessica Clancy visited 17 European countries during her tenure at the British Universities of North America Club in London in the mid-90s, before, completing her bachelor's degree in nutrition from the University of Houston and becoming a registered dietitian in 2008. She completed her Master's Degree in nutrition with a business minor from Sam Houston State University in 2002, studying business in Pueblo, Mexico.

Jessica and her husband, Adam have been licensed foster parents for five years. and cherish church, family time, and RV travel.

Visit Jessica's website to learn more.

Kelley Gilberry ^{NEW THIS YEAR!}

Kelley Gilberry, CHN, is a Certified Holistic Nutritionist and Health Coach committed to helping you create the life you’ve always dreamed of. His work focuses on targeting ineffective behaviors, habits, and beliefs around food. He believes in using simple techniques and approaches to help clients reach their health goals.

Kelley recently published his first book, Plants Saved My Life: How Going Vegan Transformed My Health, that will help you learn how the power of plant-based nutrition can help you regain your health.

Kelley is passionate about creating the most effective resources for people struggling with obesity and chronic disease. He has over 17 years of experience in Training and Development. employing techniques from his former role as a US Naval Academy instructor to deliver messages of health and natural healing to his clients.

Learn more at www.onedeterminedvegan.com

Max Power

Max Power has been writing fiction for over twenty years but now is focusing his efforts to promoting Mental Health Awareness by sharing his personal struggles with others.

His books span from poetry and short stories to general fiction and action adventure novels.

Anxiety, bipolar, and depression may be his diagnosis, but that is not who he is as a person. He hopes to end the negative stigma, One Free Hug at a time.

Kevin Goodnight

In 2020, Kevin Goodnight’s journaling turned into a calling to write, which morphed into a focus and passion for challenging Dads in his first book DADVOTED.

Kevin's heart is to challenge Dads to pursue what really matters in terms of authenticity, work/life balance and leaving a lasting legacy both inside and outside of the marketplace. His dynamic personality and encouraging spirit coupled with vulnerability and transparency allow him to connect deeply with all people regardless of their stage of life. He has two additional writing projects in the works.

Kevin resides in the suburbs of Houston with his wife Keeli, their two boys Keaton and Kort, their dog Zoey and bunny Simba. When not working, writing or hauling kids to activities, Kevin enjoys working out, cooking, watching football and outdoor activities with his family including hiking, kayaking and jumping on the trampoline.

Learn more by searching DADVOTED on all major social media sites or by going to www.dadvoted.com.

Ruth Soltman

As a child, Ruth Soltman had a passion for writing. She rediscovered that passion over 10 years ago and has written several books to spiritually guide you through your journey.

Ruth's empathic understanding and deep compassion for the human condition and it is reflected in her writing. She gives you practical tools to work through your issues so that you can live your BEST life...an Authentic Life. 

With Divine Love and Guidance from her Angels and Guides, Ruth has self-published several books, including Metamorphosis A Journey of the Soul, The ABCs of Unconditional Love, The ABCs of Forgiveness and The ABCs of Self-Healing.

Ruth has remembered her purpose of service to others in this lifetime...to help them heal their past issues so they can live an Authentic Life. She does this through her writing, speaking, energy work, and readings, helping them to connect with the Truth of who they are. 

In addition to writing, Ruth is a Reiki Master Teacher, Angelic Reiki Practitioner, Spiritual Intuitive, Oracle Card Reader, Spiritual Advisor/Life Coach. and host of The Transformational Soul on Goldylocks Productions. 

Learn more about Ruth's work at www.ruthsoltman.com

Regina Deemer ^{NEW THIS YEAR!}

Regina Deemer is the owner of Enchanted Pixie Cottage, offering a magical mix of artisanally crafted sweet treats and handmade clothing and accessories..

Regina is a self-taught craftsman, but was also fortunate to inherit some spectacularly scrumptious recipes from the naturally gifted women in her family as well.

Regina resides in the Houston area and is the mother of two beautiful children, proud to be married to her loving high school sweetheart for 26 years!

Visit Enchanted Pixie Cottage online.

Lara Hagan ^{NEW THIS YEAR!}

Lara Hagan taught kindergarten and first grade teacher for 26 years before retiring to follow her true passion, art!

Lara owns Hagan Artistry in Old Town Spring, offering primarily acrylic paintings and original "miniature paintings" on items that combine function and art such as keychains, necklaces and bookmarks.

Visit Hagan Artistry online at www.haganartistry.com