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.

Lorna & Larry Collins

Lorna & Larry grew up together in Alhambra, California and have been married over forty years with one daughter. They both worked on Universal Studios Japan.  They now reside in Dana Point, California where Larry surfs in his spare time. They are currently working on two mysteries. 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. He has had several books and short stories published  He has also 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 her 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.

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.

Margie Taylor

 Michigan native Margie was a newspaper 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.