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< Back Heather Brown Barrett Heather Brown Barrett is an award-winning poet in southeastern Virginia. She is the Membership Chair of The Poetry Society of Virginia, a member of The Muse Writers Center, and a former board member of Hampton Roads Writers. Her work has appeared in Literary Mama, The Ekphrastic Review, Yellow Arrow Journal, formidable Woman sanctuary, Black Bough Poetry, OyeDrum Magazine, and elsewhere, and has been nominated for Best of the Net. She’s the author of Water in Every Room (Kelsay Books, 2025), a collection of poems embodying the fluctuations of emotion and form in new motherhood. Next

< Back Thomas M. Wing Thomas M. Wing, a retired thirty-two year Surface Warfare Officer, and Naval Academy and Naval War College graduate served more than ten years at sea in destroyers and frigates. A dedicated sailor for over half a century, he also commanded a tall ship. Tom has two published novels, Against All Enemies and In Harm’s Way, both of which have earned awards. Accurate history and authentic settings are his obsession. The reviews he is most proud of come from Navy veterans, who said of Against All Enemies that they could “smell the stale coffee and cigarette smoke in CIC.” Next

< Back S.K. Ehra S.K. Ehra is an author of fantasy, horror, and all that lies between. When not reading or writing, she can be found wandering the woods and, while skittish, is friendly when approached. Next

< Back Nan Carlton Nan Carlton is an award-winning writer and illustrator of children’s books. Originally from western North Carolina, today, she and her husband divide their time between Richmond, Va. and Cape Charles, Va. Nan holds degrees in music education from Lenoir-Rhyne University and Appalachian State University. In 2024, her first two picture books, Huck, Chuck, & Bruce: At the Shore and You Can’t Judge a Bee by Its Color, were published. Next

< Back Heather Buchanan Heather Buchanan is an award-winning publisher and author. She is a Paul Charosh Fellow for the Society for American Music, which enabled her to research her novel Victors: A Novel of Love, War and Jazz. She is the producer of a musical based on the novel, Love, War and Jazz, which is on a national tour. She is currently at work on the sequel, Empire. Next

< Back Cindy L. Freeman Cindy L. Freeman is a published author of novels, blogs, award-winning essays, and two nonfiction books. In her novels, she tackles sensitive subjects, like homelessness, alcoholism, and abuse, stressing hope, help, and healing. She serves on the board of the Writers Guild of Virginia, where she compiles and edits the organization’s literary journal and monthly newsletter. Freeman’s books, Unrevealed, The Dark Room, I Want to Go Home, After Rain, and Farm Girl are available from Amazon or High Tide Publications. Next

< Back Heather Mullaly Heather Mullaly is an award winning author of books for children and teens. She is a strong believer in the power of story. When she isn't reading them, or writing them, she can often be found baking something that involves chocolate. Next

< Back Michael Eging Mike’s earliest memories are of carrying a battered notebook around full of drawings and stories. In college, textbooks and fantasy novels rode around in his backpack, while he continued to write short stories, novels, and poetry. Recently, Mike has pursued writing screenplays with his first option being a medieval epic, Song of Roland. The Paladin of Shadow Chronicles, including Annwyn’s Blood and Ash and Ruin, will soon conclude with Tree at the Edge of Forever. He lives in Northern Virginia and dreams of driving an old Defender to Alaska with his wife, Lori, and their dog, Rufus. Next

< Back Larry Walsh Larry Walsh’s writing chronicles epic cross-country cycling journeys and the personal transformation they inspired. A U.S. Army veteran, former pharmaceutical executive, and current Williamsburg, VA resident, Walsh reinvented his life after a career setback by pursuing long-distance bike adventures across the United States. His #1 New Release memoirs, Suit to Saddle and Forty to Finish, explore resilience, purpose, and self-discovery on the open road. Walsh now works in the medical supplies industry and is a motivational speaker, encouraging others to chase bold goals at any stage of life. Next

< Back Plot Twists and Persistence: A Thriller Author’s Journey and Lessons Learned From Northern Virginia roots to an optioned debut, Yasmin Angoe shares a road‑to‑publication story with the momentum of a thriller. She maps the rejections, rewrites, and lucky breaks behind the Nena Knight series, then shows how her process evolved—protecting voice, building discipline, and balancing ambition with life. Energizing, candid, and packed with actionable advice for aspiring and published writers. About Yasmin: Yasmin Angoe is an Anthony Award–nominated author of the Nena Knight action‑thriller series, which begins with Her Name Is Knight, and the domestic psychological suspense novel Not What She Seems. Her work has been optioned for film and television and featured in the New York Times, Oprah Daily, the Guardian, and PopSugar. A finalist for the Library of Virginia People’s Choice Award and a 2024 Goodreads Choice Awards nominee, she serves on the Sisters in Crime board. Born and raised in Northern Virginia, she lives in South Carolina. Previous Next

< Back Sarah Newland Sarah Newland is a licensed veterinary technician and award-winning young adult fiction author based in Virginia. Her debut trilogy, Extant, is an edge-of-your-seat beachy scifi-fantasy that has been honored with six awards between the three titles. When not adventuring with her family, writing novels, or saving animals, you can find Newland on her YouTube channel Books&Beasties discussing how animal characters double as literary devices in some of her favorite reads. As a vet tech, Newland’s books will always feature an animal sidekick and, as an avid reader, more than one throw-your-book twist. Next

< Back Heidi Hartwiger Heidi Hartwiger is a freelance writer, storyteller, and a writing instructor for Christopher Newport University’s LifeLong Learning Program. She has written three nonfiction books, two novels, a children’s activity book, and numerous parenting articles. Her writing is archived in the Appalachian Collection at Radford University. Heidi has four adult children and seven grandchildren, who love to visit her at home in Yorktown, VA, where she lives with her husband and a shy rescue cat named BooBoo. Her goal is to make the world a better place, one reader at a time. Visit www.heidihartwiger.com to learn more about Heidi and her work! Next