Our Members

Our members are involved in many kinds of writing. They work independently and in critique groups. They belong to and lead other writing groups. They publish books; write, direct and act in plays; write essays; write self-help books; engage in ongoing blogs on everything from medieval history to science fiction.

Here is a list of our members. If they have a website, please click on their website address to find out more about them. Scroll down to find all 226of our members. Or click on the letter for your favorite author’s last name. In some browsers, click on any “top” to return to the top of the page.

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Name Genre & Expertise Website or Blog
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John Abbott literary fiction, and other fiction www.JohnAbbottCommunications.com
Carylon Alexander non-fiction, historical fiction, travel, personal essays
Jeff Allee short stories, screenplays
Mario Alves, Jr. novel, short story (sci-fi, horror), poetry
Mary Lynn Archibald memoir, personal essay, poetry, magazine articles, editing & proofreading http://www.winecountrywriter.com/
www.redroom.com/author/mary-lynn-i-archibald
Laurinda (Laurie) K. Atwood fiction, memoir, poetry, screenwriting, Sci-Fi, graphic novels, illustrated children’s books
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Stephen R. Bakalyar technical writing, memoir, short stories, poetry, personal essays, flash fiction
Sandy Baker fiction, poetry, non-fiction, thriller, middle grade, YA, adults www.sandybakerwriter.com
Karen Batchelor poetry, essays, memoir, short fiction, novels, (mystery) educational material
Frank Baumgardner non-fiction, regional history www.killingforland.com
Cynthia Helen Beecher poetry, memoir, plays, screenwriting, suspense
Jasmine Belenger memoir, poetry, non-fiction
L. J. Belle short stories, fiction, humor, mystery, suspense, horror
Brenda Bellinger memoir, poetry, flash fiction
Elspeth Benton mystery, personal essay, editing
Cheryl Berry memoir, non-fiction
Conrad Bishop stage plays, screenplays, novels, memoir www.independenteye.org
Joel Blackwell memoir, non-fiction www.JoelBlackwell.com
Laura Blatt fiction, memoir, poetry, non-fiction
Jan Boddie spiritual memoir, short story www.vortexjourneys.com
www.vortexgreenjewelry.net
Steve Boga non-fiction www.memoirwritings.com
Abby Lynn Bogomolny poetry, fiction, non-fiction www.bbbooks.com
Catharine Bramkamp fiction, mystery, poetry www.YourBookStartsHere.com
Sawyer Brand fiction, poetry, non-fiction, plays
Nora M. Bruemmer fiction, memoir
Robbi Sommers Bryant fiction, poetry, non-fiction, www.robbibryant.com
Ginny Buccelli non-fiction www.ginnybuccelli.com
www.wordsmithink.net
http://myliteraryniche.blogspot.com
Charlene Bunas humor, memoir, nonfiction/articles
Phyllis Butland romance, mystery, nonfiction
Jennie Frost Butler short fiction, memoir, poetry, personal essays
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Frances Caballo novel, fiction, short story, social media marketing www.act-comms.com
www.act-comms.com/bit4biz
www.act-comms.com/wired-pr-fundraising
Ted. E. Calvert non-fiction www.HealdsburgChronicles.com
Marilyn Campbell mainstream fiction, poetry, memoir
Kaaron Carver non-fiction, local history www.bellakaaron.wordpress.com
Tami Casias fiction www.tamicasias.com
www.crystalbound.wordpress.com
Fran Claggett poetry, memoir
Lynda Cochran fiction, memoir, plays
Carol A. Collier psychological thrillers, urban fantasy, short stories
Eva Gretta Cooper short stories, poetry, memoir
Wray Cotterill fiction, screenwriting, fantasy, young adult
Thomas J. Cox novel, articles- fiction, nonfiction
Colleen Craig fiction, memoir, screenwriting
Alla Crone historical fiction http://www.allacrone.com/
Kim Crumb fiction novels and short stories, Sci-Fi
Marlene Cullen memoir, personal essay, fiction, nonfiction; specialty: encouraging writers http://www.thewritespot.us/
Janet Cusick memoir, plays, creative non-fiction
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Diane H. Davis self-help non-fiction, insightful fiction www.davis-publishing.biz
Patricia V. Davis fiction, memoir, non-fiction, mystery www.patriciaVdavis.com
www.harlotssauce.com
www.patriciasopinion.com
Arletta Dawdy historical fiction, poetry http://arlettawrites.wordpress.com
Stacey Dennick fiction, historical fiction, memoir, humor, writer & editor for print and video www.sdennick.com
www.writersquest.org
Robert Digitale novel (YA fantasy), short story (memoir), journalism, other (blog interviews, etc) www.digitalestories.com
www.horsestalker.com
Patricia Driscoll fiction, mystery http://www.patriciadriscoll.com/
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Malena Eljumaily mystery http://www.srmystery.com
Muriel Ellis memoir, women’s fiction
Catharine (Kate) Farrell fiction, memoir, workshops & presentations on memoirs re mother www.wisdomhasavoice.com
www.girlinthemirror.info
Tomoko Harada Ferguson poetry, short stories http://writersblossom.wordpress.com/
Janis Flores contemporary women’s mainstream, historical fiction, family saga, historical romance, contemporary romance www.bookbybook.com
Mary Folck fiction, poetry, plays, non-fiction
Steve Foley novels, short stories
Joan Frentz non-fiction book/articles, fiction, memoir, poetry, plays
Judy Frothinger literary fiction, short stories, memoir http://www.judyfrothinger.com
http://judyfrothinger.blogspot.com
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Nancy L. Gallop poetry, fiction, non-fiction books/articles, memoir, plays, editing www.xlibris.com/doodlebugdays.html
Sher Phillips Gamard memoir, psychology, non-fiction, personal and spiritual transformation
Patrice Garrett Writer/Editor/PR Professional, fiction, non-fiction, feature storie/media kits/brochures/game app copy/website content/newsletter articles, western adventure romance novel, editing
Matthew Gollub children’s picture and audio books in English and Spanish www.matthewgollub.com
www.tortugapress.com
Kerry Granshaw Young adult fantasy http://www.thedrygarden.com
Dianna L. Grayer novel, short story, poetry, non-fiction book, screenplay, script http://www.drdiannagrayer.com
Paul Greenberg poetry, non-fiction www.signcanyou.com
http://www.touroftimethroughtime.com
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Christina Haas novel, short story, non-fiction articles
Donald A. Hagelberg fiction, memoir, poetry, non-fiction
Sharon Hamilton (Angela Love) paranormal and time travel romance http://sharonhamiltonauthor.com/
http://angelaloveauthor.com/

http://sharonhamiltonauthor.blogspot.com/
Karen Hart young adult fiction, memoir, women’s fiction, spirituality
Jonathan Hayden non-fiction
Osha Hayden non-fiction, psychology and empowerment; short stories, poetry renaissancecreativesolutions.com
Julie W. Henig memoir, nonfiction
Thonie Hevron suspense, thriller, police procedurals www.thoniehevron.com
Lenore Hirsch personal essay, poetry, short story http://www.lunchencounter.blogspot.com
Laura McHale Holland memoir, personal essay, short fiction http://lauramchaleholland.com/
Carol Ann Hoorn memoir, poetry, fiction, non-fiction
Alicia Hugg non-fiction, fiction
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Pamela Jackson novel, short story, poetry
Carolyn Jewel novels, romance http://www.carolynjewel.com
Christina Julian women’s fiction http://wackywinesense.blogspot.com
Jeanne Jusaitis fiction, memoir, poetry, plays, middle-grade fiction
Frank L. Kahl fiction, poetry, non-fiction http://frankquixoesheroicjourney.blogspot.com
Stephanie (Stephs) Vera Kaiser fiction, memoir
Susan Keller fiction
Elizabeth Kern historical fiction, fiction
Cerrissa Kim (aka Cerrissa MacNichols) women’s literature, commercial fiction, non-fiction
Al King short story fiction, nonfiction
Debra Koehler fantasy, mystery, personal essays
Melinda Kopecky short story, fiction
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Gail Larrick poetry, non-fiction http://gaillarrick.blogspot.com
Jo Lauer fiction, memoir, romance, LGBT and non-fiction http://joscreativeuniverse.blogspot.com
John J. Lesjack non-fiction
Leigh Anne Lindsey epublisher, emarketer, fiction writer, science-fiction, fantasy, futuristic, suspense/thriller, supernatural, short story and non-fiction http://SeaStormPress.com
http://FuturisticThrillers.com/
http://JimTLindsey.com/
Susan Littlefield psychological thrillers, short stories, and legal non-fiction http://susanlittlefield.blogspot.com/
Sunny Lockwood memoir, non-fiction, fiction http://sunnylockwood.com/
http://www.scribd.com/luddite/
Rob Loughran novels, short fiction, non-fiction, screenplays www.robloughranbooks.com/
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Jane S. MacLean memoir, fiction, poetry, non-fiction
Dr. Venus Maher fiction, memoir, fantasy, poetry, Sci-Fi www.maherchiro.com
Elaine Maikovska fiction, memoir, poetry, plays, romance www.elainemaikovska.com
Sara Malone mystery
Gretchen Mannix fiction, memoir, poetry
Ana Manwaring fiction, memoir, poetry, non-fiction, mystery, suspense, thriller, literary mainstream, flash fiction, flash memoir, teaches creative writing, and editing http://anamanwaring.com/
http://saintsandskeletons.blogspot.com/

http://jam-editing.com/
James March fiction, memoir, poetry, plays http://jamesseamarsh.com
Charles Markee middle grade novels, flash fiction, short stories www.charlesmarkee.com
http://blog.charlesmarkee.com/
Lana Marlow novel, short story, non-fiction books and articles
Lindsay Pasdera Marquez fiction, historical fiction novel http://ancientabundance.blogspot.com/
Juanita J. Martin poetry, songwriting, personal essays, non-fiction, articles, columns and reviews www.jmartinpoetwriter.com
http://juanitapoetlaureate.blogspot.com/
Hank Mattimore non-fiction, memoirs, travel writing, spiritual http://yagrowsoryadies.blogharbor.com/
Linda McCabe epic historical fantasy, non-fiction, essays www.lindacmccabe.com
http://lcmccabe.blogspot.com
Daniel McCann novel, short story, poetry, non-fiction book/article, journalism, editing, screenplay, script, play production
Mary McElroy poetry, stage plays, flash fiction
Shane McGarrett memoir, fiction
Karen M. McMillen fiction, memoir, poetry
Amanda McTigue literary fiction, short stories, poetry, self-publishing, children’s books, public speaking, brand/identity development www.ideasexpressed.org
www.amandamctigue.com
Tricia McWhorter memoir, fiction www.triciamcwhorter.com
David Mechling poetry , flash fiction
Mona Mechling memoir, personal essays www.thefridgemagnetchronicles.blogspot.com
Steven Meloan novel, short story, journalism www.TheShroud.net
John Miatech novel, poetry, non-fiction books & articles www.TheShroud.net
Lynn Millar non-fiction http://backtowalking.wordpress.com/
Marie Millard fiction novels and short stories
Arlene Miller non-fiction, editing, grammar workshops www.bigwords101.com
Jeanne Miller fiction, editing www.jcmillerwriter.com
http://jam-editing.com/
Jerri Miller novel, short story, poetry, non-fiction books
Kathryn Mehl Miller memoir, fiction, non-fiction
Robert M. Miller historical non-fiction, memoir
Mary Ames Mitchell fiction, memoir, non-fiction www.MaryAmesMitchell.com
www.PeachPlumPress.com
Barbara Moehring poetry, fiction: children, young adult, adult
Dorothy Molyneaux non-fiction, magazine articles
Catherine Montague creative non-fiction, fiction http://clwriter.livejournal.com/
Natalie Moon-Wainwright fiction, memoir, poetry, non-fiction, mystery, sermons
Robin Moore fiction, children’s and young adult novels http://robinofrockridge.wordpress.com
S. Jo Morohashi fiction, novel
Linda Joy Myers fiction, memoir, non-fiction www.namw.org
http://memoriesandmemoirs.com
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Crystal Ockenfuss romance, fiction, poetry
Patricia O’Connor fiction, poetry, plays, screenwriting, Sci-Fi
Hallie O’Donnell short story, poetry, non-fiction book & articles, journalism, editing http://phantasmagoriaparanoia.wordpress.com
Jan Ogren novel, short story-children’s & adult fables, poetry, non-fiction–books and articles- self-help/psychology/spiritual www.JanOgren.net
Dennis O’Rear memoir, fiction
Jennie Orvino poetry, non-fiction books/articles, journalism, editing, grant writing
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Mark Pavlichek literary fiction, poetry
Cindy A. Pavlinac fiction, non-fiction, Sci-Fi, photography and gift books www.CAPavlinac.com
www.linkedin.com/in/cindypavlinac
http://merlinsroadtrip.blogspot.com
http://twitter.com/merlinchauffeur
Richard A. Perce novel, short story
Jane Person fiction, memoir, poetry, non-fiction
Martha D. Peterson memoir, non-fiction, travel, inspiration, humor www.elderscribe.com
Renelaine Pfister non-fiction articles www.ihaveren.wordpress.com
Ann Philipp mysteries, humor, screenplays http://www.annphilipp.com/
Mark Piper fiction, suspense, magical realism www.markpiper.net
Pamela Pizzimenti young adult, fiction www.pamelapizzimenti.com
Pierrette Mimi Poinsett poetry, essays, non-fiction: medicine, food, fiber arts www.snapdiva.blogspot.com
Mary Woodward Priest memoir, non-fiction
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Zara Raab poetry, stories, book reviews, essays www.zararaab.com
Bernhold Rankenburg short story, poetry, other
George Rathmell historical fiction, non-fiction articles www.georgerathmell.com
Margaret Raymond fiction, poetry, plays, supernatural thrillers www.margaretraymond.com
http://margaretraymond.blogspot.com
Harry Reid fiction, memoir
Linda Loveland Reid fiction, memoir, poetry, plays http://www.lindalovelandreid.com/
Marilyn K. Reynolds fiction, memoir, poetry, non-fiction
Lilith Lynn Rogers poetry, plays, screenwriting, non-fiction, fiction, memoir
Rebecca Rosenberg fiction http://matchless-thenovel.com
Heidi Sue Roth fiction, non-fiction, sci-fi, mystery, fantasy bookblogs.ning.com/profile/HeidiSueRoth
Kathy Rueve fiction, memoir, plays
Jack Russ novels, short stories http://www.jackruss.com
Edytha A. Ryan fiction, poetry, non-fiction, children’s
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Theo Saarinen short stories
Fallon Salomon fantasy, action adventure www.sapphirejay.com
David Sandri fiction, poetry, non-fiction
Julie Ann Schrader fiction, memoir, poetry, songwriting www.Angelics-Spirit.com/
Helen Sedwick short stories, middle grade/young adult fiction
Dave Seter fiction, poetry, non-fiction www.daveseter.com
Billie Settles young adult fiction plays, short stories
Suzanne Sherman fiction, memoir, poetry, non-fiction http://www.suzannesherman.com/
http://treasuresoftheday.wordpress.com
George Siedel non-fiction, academic http://www.bus.umich.edu/FacultyBios/FacultyBio.asp?id=000119791/
Shelley (Lee) Singer mystery, science fiction, literary fiction www.shelleysinger.com
Mark Sloan narrative non-fiction, science, history, pregnancy & childbirth http://www.marksloanmd.com
Jeane Slone historical fiction www.jeaneslone.com
Mark Adair Smith suspense http://markadair.com
http://markadairzap.blogspot.com
Susanna Solomon fiction, memoir, non-fiction http://www.susannasolomon.com
Kent Sorensen fiction, international thriller
Susan Starbird fiction, memoir, non-fiction www.susanthemagazine.com
Amber Lea Starfire memoir, non-fiction, editing www.writingthroughlife.com
Clarice Stasz memoir, non-fiction www.claricestasz.com
Ransom Stephens literary fiction, popular science, thrillers www.ransomstephens.com
Karen Stern fiction, short story, memoir, poetry, monologue
Iris J. Stewart women’s history, dance, feminism www.Sacreddancer.com
Meta F. Strauss memoir, fiction
Maureen M. Studer poetry, plays, romance, short story
Carl Sutter poetry
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Molly Taylor illustrated children’s stories, chapter book fantasy
Patsy Ann Taylor fiction: adult, YA, middle grade, poetry, historical fiction www.napavalleywriters.org
Waights Taylor, Jr. short story, poetry, non-fiction book, script, play production www.mccaabooks.com
Deborah Taylor-French fiction, non-fiction, memoir, mystery http://dogleadermysteries.com
Calvin Titus memoir
Barbara Toboni memoir, poetry, fiction, non-fiction www.barbarasmirror.com
www.napavalleywriters.org
Mary True memoir
Pat Tyler novels, articles, memoir, personal essay http://www.writetoday.net/
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Elizabeth Valentine
Elizabth M. VanPatten short stories, poetry
Mary C. Varley technical writing, non-fiction, science fiction, fiction, screenwriting
Daniel Viele fiction, memoir, poetry www.micro-communities.com
Christine Walker fiction, children’s picture books, non-fiction www.christinewalker.net
http://readtowritebooks.wordpress.com
Debra Warner poetry, non-fiction, children’s books & illustrations., true crime, scripts www.whereeaglesflyproductions.com
Theodore Weales short story, literary non-fiction
Ken Weaver fiction, non-fiction, editing www.kmweaver.com
http://kmweaver.hoppress.com
Blake Webster non-fiction, editing, web design, eBook conversion, CreateSpace book production, WordPress setup and development www.mediadesignpublishing.com
Elaine Webster fiction, memoir, poetry, non-fiction www.greenerlivingtoday.com
http://www.heartfeltcaregiversguide.com

http://www.jessestale.com
Debbie Weiss short essay, poetry, memoir
Vicki Werkley fiction, poetry, screenwriting, non-fiction, romance, Sci-Fi, mystery, historical fiction, editing, speaker, coach, publishing consultant www.starwerks.net
Liz Wiegardt fiction, non-fiction
Jane Wilder fiction, memoir
George Wilhite novel, short story, dark fantasy, horror, screenplay www.authorsden.com/georgewilhite
Ann Wilkes science fiction, memoir, journalism, fiction www.annwilkes.com
http://sciencefictionmusings.blogspot.com
Michelle Wing fiction, memoir, poetry, non-fiction www.rrzbeginnersmind.blogspot.com/
Julie A. Winrich Mystery,suspense/thriller, YA/Middle grade/bilingual English/Spanish picture books http://writerjaw.wordpress.com
Farrell Winter novel: feminist science fiction; stories; articles; reviews; memoir; commentary; poetry; dream transcripts; one play
Jack Withington history, non-fiction
Marilyn Greenberg Wolters fiction
Jean Wong memoir, fiction, poetry, screenwriting www.sonic.net/~marcjean/jean
Persia Woolley historical fiction, journalism, non-fiction
Roberta Wright fiction, travel www.wrightsphotography.com
Charles William Wrightson poetry, non-fiction books & articles
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Natasha Yim fiction, plays, children’s http://www.natashayim.com
http://natashayim.blogspot.com
Nicole R. Zimmerman short story non-fiction book, memoir, non-fiction article, journalism, travel writing http://paper-pencil-pen.blogspot.com
http://selkietravel.wordpress.com/