Alan Webber is the owner of a nationwide transportation and logistics company. He is also a newspaper columnist, blogger, and weekly podcast host. When not writing or running his business, Alan spends time futilely honing golf skills, reading, or spending time with his grandchildren. He resides in both Kankakee County, Illinois, and Maricopa County, Arizona.
Learn more about Alan at https://www.webberswhippingpost.com/
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Tori Barney is Columbia College Chicago graduate and has been published in literary magazines such as Hair Trigger and Study Breaks. Her most recent book “Rough Draft” is a collection of poems inspired by a writing challenge to write one poem a day for twenty one days. She’s had a love for literature for as long as she can remember and is excited for all the experiences to come within the writing world. You can check out some of her other work here:
https://studybreaks.com/author/tori-barney-columbia-college-chicago/
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Gregory M. Thompson is a horror, science fiction, and fantasy writer with a variety of credits in online and print magazines and anthologies (see the Works page). Writing since the early 1990s, he began in screenwriting and made the transition to fiction and comic writing in the early 2000s (though he does still write screenplays occasionally.) You can do the math on his age. Influences include Stephen King, Edgar Allan Poe, Ernest Hemingway, and Scott Snyder. You can catch him making appearances at comic-cons (as an attendee and also in Artist/Author Alleys) and other types of shows and events.
Learn more about Gregory and his works at the website below:
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https://www.kankakeepodcast.com/episodes/episode-37-aaron-tocarra-robinson-still-i-rise/
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Not Going Unnoticed: The Aaron Robinson Story a book by Aaron Robinson (bookshop.org)
Demond Hicks is an accomplished entrepreneur, author, and devoted father based in Indianapolis. With a passion for inspiring others, Demond has curated captivating content through his book, “Keys to Elevate,” and his popular podcast, “Over Tha Top.” He also organizes dynamic networking and vendor events, bringing like-minded individuals together. Known for promoting positivity, Demond’s powerful publication, “The Mindset Shift,” features 100 affirmations that empower readers to embrace their full potential. In Indianapolis and beyond, Demond Hicks is recognized as a beacon of inspiration, leaving an indelible mark on the entrepreneurial landscape.
https://www.instagram.com/_iamdemond/?hl=en
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The Mindset Shift: A Powerful Collection Of 100 Affirmations a book by Demond Hicks (bookshop.org)
Tristen Brenaé Johnson, Ph.D. (she/her) is a TEDx Speaker, author, scholar, curriculum designer, and mother. She has over 10 years of experience in curriculum development and diversity, equity, and inclusion. She has a Ph.D. from Illinois State University. Her research centers on the experiences of Black women diversity practitioners in historically white institutions. She is the owner of The Tristen Johnson, LLC, a consulting business centered on facilitation, training, keynote speaking, and developing curriculum around leadership, DEI, team building, and more. She is the lead author of the children’s book Black History Explorer: My Name, Our Power! a book about a young boy learning the origin of his name and the names of Black people in the U.S. The book hopes to encourage children to embrace the power of their names and familial heritage.
For bookings, speaking engagements, keynote speaking events, and more, please visit thetristenjohnsonllc.com or email thetristenjohnsonllc@gmail.com
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Learn more about the author here: HOME – Social Distance (socialdistancemovement.com)
https://www.instagram.com/mark.mccalleb/
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Social Distance: Book 1 a book by Mark McCalleb (bookshop.org)
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Micki Abels is a writer, author, intuitive transformational life coach and meditation instructor. Micki’s love of writing can only be surpassed by her love of being a wife, mother, and grandmother. She and her husband reside in rural Illinois. Micki’s published titles include My Soul Contract, A Teaching Memoir of Trauma, Truth, and Transformation and What Made You Smile Today? A book of feelings and connection. Micki welcomes time in nature, allowing her bare feet to connect to the earth. She loves her solitude and spending time with family and friends equally. A perfectly relaxing afternoon includes a body of water, a crackling fire, and a good book. Find out more about Micki at her website below!
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Tyler Riemenschneider is a graduate of Governors State University. He enjoys reading and writing in his spare time and has been a fan of literature since a young age. He has published several books and dedicates them to his family and friends for their support.
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Walking the Dark Path a book by Tyler Riemenschneider (bookshop.org)
The Understudy a book by Tyler Riemenschneider (bookshop.org)
