Natalie Derrickson is an investment and financial communications director by day, freelance writer by night, and novelist at every moment in between. Inspired by deliciously crude yet sharp National Lampoon comedy and the best in 90’s romcoms, she specializes in writing fiction that’s a blast to read. While she’s finishing her latest work, you can find her bylines on lifestyle and culture site Indy Maven. She lives in Indianapolis, Ind. with her family + two 14-year-old beagles. Connect with her on Instagram and Twitter,

Mary Taggart has degrees in English and Education from the University of Ottawa and studied residential decor at Algonquin College. Her writing combines her passion for all things home and family. As the editor, owner & publisher of Ottawa At Home magazine, she appears on CTV Ottawa regularly, often promoting her latest book suggestions. Her writing has appeared in numerous publications across Canada. In 2019, Mary started creating stories that explore the layers of being a woman. She's a member of Women's Fiction Writers Association. Connect with Mary on Twitter and Instagram.

Katy Mayfair is an Australian author of adult contemporary fiction. She's an avid reader, plus a movie buff —so don't get stuck watching a book-turned-movie with her unless you can tolerate obnoxious whispering about all the ways the book was different. Katy lives in Perth, Australia with a Welshman and two tiny and adorable humans, and she spends her days writing stories, managing digital projects and drinking a worrying amount of tea.Katy is represented by Jacqui Lipton at The Tobias Literary Agency. Follow Katy on Twitter @KatyMayfair

Robin Morris is an author of fiction and nonfiction. Her printed works include: Yesterday, published in (Her)oics by Regal House Publishing, The Pause published by Monnath Books, and The Dreamers, published by Zoetic Press. She is also a literary intern, and works in finance. Born and raised in Boulder, CO, Robin spent a decade in South Florida. She's a lifetime pantser and produces her best work when writing whichever scene her heart chooses that day. Robin now lives in Colorado with her spouse and her bratty miniature schnauzer. Connect with her on Instagram and Twitter.

Jade Wright is an artist, writer, and a Certified California Naturalist from Northern California. She earned a MA in Individualized Studies (Creative Nonfiction/Sociology) from Goddard College. A lover of open mics and poetry readings, Jade has read her poems at the Bowery Poetry Club in NYC and smaller venues in western New York. She’s self-published several poetry books under her birth name, Jes Wright, but prefers to go by the name Jade, given to her by friends. Jade is the color her eyes get when she’s excited about a new adventure. Her blogs have appeared in the Elephant Journal, The Tattooed Buddha, and The Urban Howl. Jade’s work includes poetry, short stories, and the long game of novel writing. Follow her on Twitter (@writer_jades)
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Jody Gerbig lives in Columbus, OH, with her husband, young triplets, and too many pets. With a BA from Tulane University & MA from American University, she taught college writing and high-school English for many years. A member of Sisters in Crime and Writer's Guild, Jody is working with agent Adam Chromy of Movable Type Management to sell her first psychological horror. She also serves as a senior editor at Typehouse Magazine. Her work appears in Litro, Columbus Monthly, Brevity, and Ruminate, and she's been nominated for both a Pushcart and Best of the Net. Find her at jodygerbig.com, or follow her on Instagram @writerjodygerbig and Twitter @jodygerbig.

Brianne Sommerville studied English Literature and Theatre at Queen’s University before entering the world of public relations. Brianne lives in Toronto with her partner and two littles under four and knows every episode of Peppa Pig by heart. Her debut novel IF I LOSE HER arrives March 2024 with Canadian publisher Rising Action Publishing Collective. Read her fiction, poetry and creative non-fiction at briannesommerville.com. Follow her on Twitter @BriSommWrites.

 As a full-time journalist, Audrey Brashich reports on parenting, beauty and lifestyle topics for global outlets including The Washington Post, Yahoo and Livestrong.com. Her first book All Made Up: A Girl's Guide to Seeing Through Celebrity Hype and Celebrating Real Beauty has been featured on CNN, NPR, NBC and by outlets including USA TODAY and The Chicago Tribune. She holds an MA in the history of American popular culture from Brown University and grew up in  New York City. Her current WIP is a coming of age novel with crossover potential set on Manhattan's Upper East Side in 1987. Follow her on Twitter at @AudreyBrashich