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< Back Patsy Asuncion Patsy Asuncion, retired educator and Palm Beach Principal of the Year, has Cut on the Bias, Lineage of Weeds, and now, A Universal Belonging. Patsy's work is in twenty-plus other publications, e.g., New York Times, Sixty-Four Best Poets of 2019, About Place, Artemis, Cutthroat. Patsy, a bi-racial first-generation immigrant, promotes diversity through national, community, & open mic events. Find her at www.patsy-asuncion.com Next

< Back Chris Register Chris Register served in the Peace Corps, graduated Georgetown Law, and litigated cases in federal court before embarking on his cross-country cycling and interview project, Conversations With US. Sixteen thousand miles of exploration and inquiry brought Chris and his touring bike into the heart, and along the fringes, of a vast and changing nation, where he sought connection and conversation with hundreds of everyday Americans, hoping to better understand their America. He’s now documenting the unforgettable experiences and heartfelt interviews from that journey with his ongoing Conversations With US book series, and relying on them to inform and inspire his recently-launched campaign to represent Virginia’s 5th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives as an Independent (with the help of his good and loyal dog, Banjo). Next

< Back Allison Gunn Allison Gunn is a researcher, writer, and librarian with a penchant for all things whimsical, folkloric, and strange. Presently digging deep into Appalachian Studies, she earned her MLIS and History M.A. from the University of Maryland with an emphasis on marginalized communities. She currently roams the wonderfully weird land of West Virginia with her delightful daughters, several furry overlords, and one masterful Mountaineer musician. Writing is, above all else, the only thing keeping her somewhat sane. Next

< Back Robert Archibald Robert Archibald is the Chancellor Professor of Economics Emeritus at the College of William and Mary. In retirement he’s started writing mystery novels. Blue Fortune Enterprises has published seven of his novels thus far. Set in current day America, his books feature real people dealing with real world problems, for example, identity theft, criminals who get off of technicalities, and judges who take bribes. None of the characters are particularly well endowed with natural abilities, but they are eventually able to bumble their way through to satisfactory conclusions. Next

< Back Stitching a Wild Story: How The Age of Deer Was Made Follow the tracks from field notes to finished pages. In this image‑rich, behind‑the‑scenes talk, Erika Howsare shows how she braided science, history, Indigenous knowledge, and hunting culture into a living narrative. From tools and maps to serendipity in Central Virginia, she makes big‑idea nonfiction feel close and human. About Erika: Erika Howsare is the author of The Age of Deer: Trouble and Kinship with Our Wild Neighbors (2024), a finalist for the PEN/E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award. A longtime Shenandoah Valley journalist and poet, her work has appeared in The Atlantic, Orion, Longreads, and the Los Angeles Review of Books. She teaches writing in Virginia, exploring nature, place, and our bonds with the more‑than‑human world. Previous Next

< Back Jenn Bouchard Jenn Bouchard is the award-winning author of Considering Us and First Course. Her third novel, Palms on the Cape, will be published on July 2, 2026. She is a high school teacher of 26 years and also teaches writing classes and workshops to adults and teenagers in her local community and online. A graduate of Bates College and Tufts University, she lives with her family in the Boston suburbs. Next

< Back Patricia Bradby Moore Patricia Bradby Moore is a proud multi-hyphenate who refuses to be defined by a single label. She is a writer, keynote speaker, connectivity coach, technologist, voiceover artist, community builder, traveler, runner, swimmer, cyclist, scuba diver, and amateur ukulele player. Patricia is passionate about using her experience and expertise to help others embrace every facet of their identity and live their most fulfilling lives. She views her versatility as a superpower—one that fuels innovation and builds a happier, more connected world. Next

< Back T.J. O'Connor Tj O'Connor is an award-winning thriller and mystery author of The Whisper Legacy, The Dead Detective Casefiles, and other thrillers and paranormal mysteries. He’s an anti-terrorism consultant—life experiences that drive his novels. He has lived and worked around the world and now lives with his wife and Labrador companions in Virginia. www.tjoconnor.com Next

< Back Patti Gaustad Procopi Patti Gaustad Procopi is a former army brat who lived all over the world before settling in Gloucester, Virginia. After retiring from two area history museums, Patti finally had time to do what she always wanted - write. Patti’s first novel “Please…Tell Me More” was published in 2020. She’s had two more contemporary fiction novels published and in 2025 Patti’s first mystery, “The Murderer You Know” was released. She’s won awards for short stories. Patti enjoys interacting with her fellow writers and has presented l talks on “Writing Your Story” for the Virginia Writers Club, Chesapeake Bay Writers and area libraries. Next

< Back John Conlee John Conlee is an Emeritus Professor of English and Medieval Studies at the College Studies where he specialized in Chaucer, the Arthurian Legends, and Celtic Mythology. He has been writing fiction for the last thirty years, and his novels reflect his scholarly interests as well as his youthful years as a baseball player. He grow up on the West Coast and attended the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. In addition to writing fiction for adult readers, he is the author of a series of tales for younger readers that involve King Arthur, Merlin, and Arthur's dog Cabal. Several of his novels are set in Ireland and the U.K. (including Oxford, Wales, and Cornwall) where he has lived and studied. His most recent novel, BE NIMBLE. BE QUICK is set in Southern California. Next

< Back Leslie Lautenslager With over 30 years of experience, Leslie Lautenslager is a recognized leader in international protocol and diplomacy as a speaker, trainer, and published author. She served beside General Colin Powell from 1996 until his death, managing his professional speaking career on the international speaking circuit and serving as the Assistant Chief of Protocol for Ceremonials during his tenure as the nation’s top diplomat. In her book, “My Time with General Colin Powell: Stories of Kindness, Diplomacy, & Protocol,” she provides readers the opportunity to learn what an extraordinary person he was behind the scenes and behind the headlines. Next

< Back Ginny Brock Ginny Brock was born in Johannesburg, South Africa. She has traveled extensively and lived in many parts of the world, Including twenty years in the Middle East. Her journalistic career spans three decades, and co-existed alongside a lifelong interest and serious study of metaphysics. She now makes her home in Toano, a small town outside of Williamsburg, VA, Writing full-time. Next