from Williamsburg, Virginia

She frequently travels with her muse, a hearing assist trained Papillon named Puff.

Fiction writing is her third career. She holds degrees in mathematics, physics and information systems.

Named Virginia's Outstanding Young Woman of 1970 for her civic as well as professional efforts as an aerospace engineers with NASA, she authored more than 50 scientific and educational administrative reports during her years with NASA and subsequent service as head of research for Virginia's Higher Education Council.

She retired from government service in 1998 and began writing fiction. This sixth book is her first venture into romance and represents another of her interests as a civil war buff.
 

                     from Warrenton, Virginia

Pamela June Kimmell writes and paints in her home studio in Warrenton, Virginia.  Her mystery book, “The Mystery of David’s Bridge” was a nominee for the 2005 Library of Virginia Fiction award.  Pamela freelances and contributes to a number of online magazines and has had several short stories and poems published.  She co-authored a book called “Pink Jasper: Gems From The Journey” with five other women writers which is full of stories and poetry about experiences and paths women share.  She was Editor a book of poetry for Sun Rising Poetry Press called “Cosmic Brownies” which contains poetry with a theme of “lessons learned in life” contributed by over seventy writers including the wonderful Maya Angelou. 

She has been the Fiction Editor for an ezine, as well as an author/mentor for high school students interested in writing.  This year at Book ‘Em Pamela will have all three books for sale as well as her latest project involving her artistic talents - "Pamela’s Notecards”.  Her original artwork and photographs are printed on beautiful note card stock in packages of four different designs including lighthouses, seascapes, old houses, and other subject matter.  She also has note cards bearing images of her pen/ink drawings of several breeds of dogs for you dog lovers! 

                from Head Waters, Virginia

After many successful years writing and producing non-theatrical films, about ten years ago I turned to fiction writing. My first novel, Accidents of Time and Place, was published in 2007. It is a story about what makes a hero, in war and in peace, the what it costs. I have completed a second novel about fathers and sons, First Person Imperfect, a collection of short stories and a collection of essays (Arrivals) that illustrate my own view of the world. All are in the pipeline, but not yet in print.

               from Longwood, Florida
 

            from Ball Ground, Georgia

Cutting Myself in Half: 150 Pounds Lost, One Byte at a Time presents an original teen-oriented strategy that turns fitness into a game—a game that has changed its 17-year-old creator’s life forever. At 14, Taylor LeBaron weighed 297 pounds. He decided to take responsibility for his own fitness and future, and in a little more than a year, he literally cut his weight in half. He has maintained his 145-pound weight for more than two years.   

Taylor has shared his fitness strategy on the Today Show, Good Morning America Health, and dozens of network affiliates and cable television stations. He’s been interviewed by the Beijing Evening News, U.K.’s Playstation magazine, Brazil’s Galileu magazine, and the youth magazine Listen. Taylor speaks at elementary, middle, and high schools, using his experience as a 2010 Winter Olympics torchbearer to illustrate that changing your weight can change your future.

Dr. Michael Dansinger, nutrition doctor for NBC’s The Biggest Loser, wrote the foreword for Cutting Myself in Half, and actor John Schneider (once an obese teen himself) wrote a promotional blurb. Though the book is written for teens, many adults have found Taylor’s program effective.

                   from Staunton, Virginia

Albert Leichter has been writing since 1970, and operates ClockTower Publications, which publishes his works as well as that of other writers. ClockTower Publications has published ten books, mostly in the music field and local Augusta County history. Al operates CTP Publishing & Literary Services, which assists writers in getting their works to market. Al also teaches “Publish Your Book,” a step-by-step class for writers to get their book published.

                from Staunton, Virginia

Nikki Leigh won an award for the Widows Walk cover design. She has won awards for her business books published as Shri Henkel. A USA Best Book Award for Non Commercial Food Service Manager’s Handbook, a 2007 Independent Publisher award for How to Run a Pizza Shop, and an Eric Hoffer Notable Mention for 365 Foolish Mistakes. 365 Foolish Mistakes was a finalist in the Foreward Magazine Book of the Year awards. Book Promo 101 Book Promo 201 are Award Winning Finalist in the USA Best Books competition. 

             from Virginia Beach, Virginia

Kathryn Lively is an award-winning writer and editor, and executive editor of Phaze Books. She is an EPIC Award nominee and has edited EPIC Award nominated titles for Phaze Books, Whiskey Creek Press, and FrancisIsidore ePress. She also maintains a pen name, L.K. Ellwood, for other mysteries.

Kathryn assists businesses with Virginia Beach social mediaservices, and also works as a freelance writer.

When Kathryn isn’t busy writing or editing other authors, she maintains a blog of chocolate reviews called Odd Chocolates.

                from Strasburg, Virginia

Marcy McCann writes in various forms including an online column Adventures along Route 11, a collection of observations about her travels along Virginia’s historic corridor. Currently the Fair Manager of the Shenandoah County Fair in Woodstock, Virginia, Marcy spends her spare time restoring a 200 year old brick Federal home in neighboring Strasburg. The first in her series of children’s books geared to bridging gaps in families undergoing change highlights the positive side of belonging to a stepfamily. 

Chelsea’s Tree features a tree planting adventure, activities, maps, stickers and photo album to aid in fostering a healthier understanding of how a child fits into their particular stepfamily.  Chelsea’s Tree comes with a soft handle and photo album section so a child feels ownership of his or her family photos.  The non-custodial, extended family and those living at a distance now take on a clearer place within the family structure. She is  committed to developing this series of resources for families undergoing change.

Lionel Bryan, M.D., Psychiatrist, "It is very important that children achieve a sense of self and relatedness. This book does this in a caring manner."

http://www.amazon.com/Chelsea-s-Tree-Marcy-McCann/dp/0970045603