Jill Amadio

Jill is an author, collaborator, ghostwriter, and screenwriter in both fiction and non-fiction.  She's been a film and theater critic, a fashion editor, journalist, and syndicated political columnist. She writes book proposals for clients and speaks on the subject.

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Donna Bevans

Born and raised on Cape Cod, Donna splits her residence between Laguna Woods, and the Palm Springs area in Southern California. Dr. Bevans holds a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and has been a keynote speaker, trainer, and presenter educating audiences about family violence, stress and anger management, divorce recovery, and job burnout. Visit her website here.

Julie Christiansen-Dull

Julie is an award-winning watercolor artist. She has also earned many awards for writing. Currently working on three children's novels and ten picture books, she has been published in many books and magazines. Please click to visit her website.

Larry K. and Lorna Collins

Lorna & Larry grew up together in Alhambra, California and have been married over forty years. They both worked on Universal Studios Japan and now reside in Dana Point, California where Larry surfs in his spare time. They are currently working on two mysteries, a romance novel, and several anthologies. Please click to visit their website. And visit Lorna at Whiskey Creek Press.

Harvey Mendez

Harvey, born in Wisconsin, moved to Arkansas from Laguna Beach, California in 1999 with his wife, Ann. He is a pharmacist, licensed in three states, and hopes to make a living in writing. In addition to several published books and short stories, he has co-written a screenplay. He runs, walks and plays basketball and is currently working on a new book.

Leonard & Luanna Rugh

Native Californians, Len and Lu met while working together at a Bob's Big Boy restaurant. They had been married about a year when Len was drafted to serve in Vietnam.  Promises Kept, is a moving account of Len's serious wounding and recovery. Visit their site here and Lu’s site at Whiskey Creek Press.

Christie Shary

Christie is married with two grown sons. She lives in Dana Point, California but has lived in London, Amsterdam, and Mexico City. She has had two award-winning novels published, as well as short stories and poetry. In addition, she has completed four other novels. She is now working on a romance and several anthologies. Visit her website.

Maria Grazia Swan

Italian-born Maria loves to write. At fourteen, she received her first award for a short story. Swan is fluent in Italian, French and English. Presently she lives in Phoenix, Arizona where she sells real estate while working on her next book. Please click here to visit her website.

Sid Stebel - Moderator Emeritus

Sid was was one of the group's ex-gurus as well as an extraordinary  writing instructor and writer. Ray Bradbury called him "The best writing teacher that ever was!" The group learned a great deal from him. Click here to visit his website.

Margie Taylor

Michigan native Margie was a newspaper writer before "retiring" to rear two sons. Her Marine husband's many career upgrades found them living on both coasts and in-between. Their bridge hobby provided instant new friends, even in foreign lands.  It still works in California where they live today.