In the world of words, Julian Font’s narrative is nothing short of extraordinary. From a 10-year-old fan-fiction prodigy to a force in best-selling fiction, his journey brims with passion and unyielding commitment to storytelling. At a young age, Julian Font scribbled stories in his journals that danced with imagination. Yet, the cacophony of conformity during his teenage years dimmed his creative spark, as he reshaped himself to fit societal molds. Enter 2020, a year of re-definement, as he came across his old journals. Suddenly, the words ignited a blaze, reigniting a long-forgotten, God-given passion for storytelling.

In a past interview, Font says, “I found myself molding into whatever people suggested I be. After years of hollow pursuits, I finally asked myself, ‘Who did I want to be before the world told me who I needed to be?’ That’s when I came across my childhood journals and reconnected with a version of myself that knew no boundaries.” In a short time, Julian Font has transformed from an aspiring wordsmith to a literary luminary. Coming off the success of his debut novel, "Night After Night,” his most recent release, "Write My Wrongs," soared to the top ranks of Amazon’s Rockstar Romance Best-Seller list for weeks, captivating readers globally. Amid this ascent, Julian Font clings to an unwavering truth: he's here to tell stories. His words are not just ink on a page; they're an echo of a divine mission, a symphony of purpose. “I don’t write for money or attention,” declares Font. “I write because it allows me to live multiple lives in one single lifetime. I want to ride a dragon, I want to travel through space, I want to be a lawyer, a pirate, I want to be it all. And writing books allows me to do that.”

Julian Font is the author of three novels: Night After Night, Write My Wrongs, Look Away, and is currently in the revising phase for his upcoming romance, one that has been rumored to make an impact on the romance genre itself.

Book Link: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B09R6M8NKD/about Author Bio Video (as of 2023): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hpt54cdKdz0

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Scott Estrella has been a voracious consumer of Fantasy and Sci-Fi books and movies since he was a kid but did not start writing until later in life. He lives in Vancouver, Washington, U.S.A., but is a native of the San Francisco Bay Area.

His 3 published novels are highly rated on Amazon, and his fourth book, the third book in the Legacy of the Planewalkers series will be released soon.

Link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07NH5KZ4C

Link 2: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Scott-Estrella/author/B07NHJY7Q8

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Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Scott-Estrella/e/B07NHJY7Q8

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ScottEstrrellaAuthor/

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/list/18861075.Scott_Estrella

Esther Schultz is a freelance writer and author who lives by her personal motto of “Be kind always and spread joy every day.” She believes everyone can live a peaceful, joy-filled life despite hardships, and attempts to spread that message in her work and daily life. Her favorite things include spending time in nature, especially along Lake Superior, and advocating for mental health. Her fourth book is being published in September of 2024 with several writing projects on the horizon. Esther lives in central Minnesota with her husband, four children, her dog, and a horse. She invites you to check out her website and follow her on Facebook or Instagram.

Links: https://a.co/d/h1DBYf2 and https://a.co/d/5JnWtIg

Website: https://www.theestherschultz.com

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Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/list/22031733.Esther_Schultz

What Lies Across the Sea: https://www.amazon.com/What-Lies-Across-Esther-Schultz-ebook/dp/B09KNW3DKH/ref=sr_1_1

Theresa Gage is an author with a passion for crafting enchanting narratives, especially fantasies. She has written several short stories that have been published in various magazines and has won some flash fiction contests. When she isn't conjuring magical tales, Gage can be found immersed in a riveting book or tending to her flower and vegetable garden. She also loves to make crafts. She is a retired nurse and preschool teacher. Together with her spouse and cherished dogs, Gage resides amidst the beauty of Washington state, continually drawing inspiration from her surroundings for her stories.

Link: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Theresa-Gage/author/B0CHKV4PVL

BookBaby: https://store.bookbaby.com/book/tangle-with-fire1

Alice E. Ward is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S). Alice is a mental health professional and seed planter for the Kingdom of God, guiding individuals into discovering and rediscovering the masterpiece that lies within. She enjoys helping individuals construct, renovate, redesign, and renew their mindsets. Alice uses everyday experiences though the Word of God, scaffolding, and allegorical concepts to assist individuals with living a transformed life.

She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Grambling State University and a Master of Arts in Counseling from Dallas Baptist University. Alice has been serving, educating, advocating, and counseling as a practicing licensed therapist for fifteen years. Her diverse experience includes working with foster care, at-risk youth and teens, juveniles, college students, young adults, adults, women, and families. She is currently the owner and private practitioner at Transformation Begins Within, PLLC.

Her mission is to assist others with mental wealth and health, transformation, healing, wholeness, and wellness. Alice is a published author and licensed minister. She was a Sunday School teacher for over a decade. She has mentored girls, young women, and women for almost two decades. She loves all things pink and all things creative. She enjoys teaching, writing, mentoring, and sharing my wisdom, insight, and knowledge with others. Two of her greatest honors are being a big sister and an auntie. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, learning new things, traveling, and painting. She is a member of Xi Theta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.

She is a Commissioner for the Christian Life Commission with Texas Baptists. She is a board member of Excellent Teen Choice, Big Brother Big Sister Greater Dallas, and Seedbox Global Ministries. Therapy is her love language.

Link: https://www.transformingmindsets.com

Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/What-Are-You-Wearing-Stripping/dp/B0CXQ3LL9M/ref=sr_1_1

Danielle Spencer is an activist, author, a privacy rights Advocate, and U.S. Federal Government whistleblower. She is a senior leader with over 20 years of experience focused on business, finance, and acquisition management and a change agent, transforming and improving business operations and processes. She has two Masters degrees in Business Administration and Information Systems, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Medical and Research Technology. She is also certified in Information Assurance (cybersecurity) and Project Management. Ms. Spencer's Digital Assassins book series was inspired by actual events and reflects the abuse of power and weaponization of private data by those who swore to protect it. It also documents how taxpayer resources can be used against U.S. Citizens when they stand against corruption.

Book Link: https://www.amazon.com/Digital-Assassins-Surviving-Cyberterrorism-Assassination-ebook/dp/B0C24W2L55/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0 Website: https://daniellespencer.org/ Book Link 2: https://www.amazon.com/DIGITAL-ASSASSINS-II-Judicial-Government-ebook/dp/B0D4JXMSCR/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0

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Julienne B. Ryan is a Communication Catalyst—a storytelling keynote speaker, humorist, facilitator, author, and coach. She shows her clients how to listen better by teaching them how to use their voices without raising their voices, one authentic and informed conversation and story at a time. Ryan accomplishes this by working with her clients in creative ways, using improv, humor, storytelling, and neuroscience in her individual coaching sessions (professional development and career transition), team building, goal setting, cultural sensitivity, leadership, management skills, and interpersonal communications workshops. Ryan’s experience in organizational development plays a role in every program she is involved in, whether it be a keynote address, a workshop, or a team-building session. She applied the tried-and-true data collection process and in-depth interviews with key stakeholders to identify pain points and opportunities for productive and sustained change. Her collaborative style and focused listening skills enable her to develop connections at all levels of the organization, building trust and inspiring learning in the process. Ryan works with businesses, organizations, educational institutions, and non-profit agencies. Julienne brings her experience as a talent management and human resources professional, educator, and performer to her work. She has consulted with non-profits, academic institutions, and multinational corporations. She holds a master’s degree in organizational psychology and leadership from Teachers College, Colombia University, and a dual B.A. in Psychology/Urban Studies from Manhattan College. Ryan is a certified Collective Brains Mentor, an AccuMatch Behavior Intelligence Coach, and a Narativ© Storytelling Methodology Coach. She is a keynote speaker, and most recently, she has presented at conferences and organizations on the topics of employee engagement, communications in the age of AI, leadership, and professional development. Julienne is the author of the humorous “The Learned-it-in-Queens Communications Playbook—Winning Against Digital Distraction” and co-hosts THE LEADERSHIP STORYTALKS Podcast by Narativ, Inc. with Jerome Deroy, the CEO of Narativ Inc., a series designed to champion employee engagement and community building through the art of listening and narrative storytelling. She is also a contributing author to the award-winning global anthology “The Echoes of Humanity—Exploring Human Wonders Through the Pages of Lessons, Afflictions, Distress, Triumph, Victory, and Brilliance.” Ryan has given her time and support to empowerment programs such as the SISTER MENTORS, Executives on Campus (Baruch College — EOC), Queens Centers for Progress, I Mentor, Launch 1000, and numerous professional associations that champion learning. Julienne B. Ryan is a native, lifetime New Yorker. She is married to her college sweetheart, a Dublin Irishman who has never met a sentence he couldn’t make longer. She learns something from him every day. Book Link: https://www.amazon.com/-/es/stores/author/B08SPXLL8P Website: https://jryanpartners.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/julienneb.ryan/ X: https://twitter.com/julienne_ryan?lang=en Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/list/20786955.Julienne_B_Ryan FB: https://www.facebook.com/julienneryan/

C.P. Schaefer is an American writer and Engineer. He has been a Structural Engineer in private practice for over forty years and has written two science fiction novels called The Kuiper Rogue and Western Lights. C.P. Schaefer is a science fiction author who is most well-known for his books Western Lights and Kuiper Rogue. His writing focuses on the exploration of the human condition in a unique and captivating way. His work has been praised as being both thought-provoking and imaginative.

Book Link: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0CN75QFWN

Website: https://www.cpschaefer.com/

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