Editors, columnists, interviewers & reviewers

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Barbara Buhrer (Reviewer)

I am a retired librarian with one son and two grandchildren.

Reviews: Mysteries, legal thrillers, espionage, regencies, historical, naval, true history

Beth McKenzie (Reviewer)

I am a Nuclear Engineer with fantasies of owning a B&B, training horses, and writing for fun. I am currently contracted to analyze and document the safety envelope for a nuclear enrichment facility in New Mexico. All of this technical writing and reviewing sure is handy, but there has to be more! I have been married for about 20 years to Don who is a Village Public Safety Officer in Western Alaska. Together we "share" a transient lifestyle with 4 horses, 5 dogs, as well as scads of cats and goldfish. I read almost anything I can get my hands on except terror-for-the-sake-of-terror type books. With the indulgence of the site coordinator I will be reviewing both fiction and non-fiction for Myshelf and pray that my efforts will add to your reading enjoyment.

Reviews: Various and some audiobooks

Beverly Rowe (Reviewer & Columnist: Babes to Teens)

I am married with 6 children and 14 grandchildren. I sell books online and do tax preparations during the seasonal rush. 

Reviews: Mystery/Suspense, horror, historical novels, children's books of all age levels... and hysterical novels, like like Janet Evanovich and Carl Hiaasen, and some nonfiction, especially history and biography.

Robert (Bob) Walch (Reviewer)

After spending nearly four decades in the classroom Bob Walch has "retreated" to his study where he reads, reviews and reminiscences about the good old days (the 1960s). 

Reviews: A wide range of things, from children's picture books to mysteries

Brenda Weeaks (Owner, Audio Reviewer / Site Coordinator)

I'm married with two grown kids. I work full-time and run MyShelf.Com. I've earned a Bachelor degree in English and an Associate degree in American Sign Language. I chose to major in English because I love to read and write, BUT unlike most English majors I dislike BIG WORDS. Readers will find my reviews simple and honest. 

Reviews: Audio books of all kinds. Mystery: (Historical & British). Romance & some nonfiction.

Carmen Ferreiro-Esteban (Reviewer)

I was born in Galicia (Northern Spain), a land of rolling hills and green valleys surrounded by the ocean, thought in medieval times to be 'Finisterre,' the place where the world came to an end.

I have a Ph.D. in Biology and worked in research for over ten years. Currently I work as a freelance writer and translator (English <—>Spanish).

My YA fantasy Two Moon Princess about my experiences between Spain and the New World (California) was published in 2007 by Tanglewood Press. Its sequel, The King in the Stone, takes place in 718 Celtic Spain and is scheduled for publication in 2010.

I have also published four non-fiction books Heroin, Ritalin, Mad Cow Disease, and Lung Cancer (Chelsea House).

Be sure to visit my Web Site and Blog.

Reviews: When reading for fun, I read Young Adult, Historical Fiction and Fantasy.

Carol Ann Culbert Johnson (Reviewer and Columnist: Between the Pages)

I am the proud author of nineteen (19) short stories for Black Romance, Bronze Thrills, Jive Magazine, True Black Experience, Black Confessions and True Black Experience Magazines. My debut novel, I Confess was published/released on December 18, 2004 and my second novel, Everything and More will be published/released on January 16, 2006. I have about six more novels in progress. I am 43 years old, and I live in Oak Lawn, Illinois. My passion is writing and reading. My Website.

Reviews: Romances

Carolyn Howard-Johnson (Reviewer, Columnist: Back to Literature)

I once offended a fellow who was graduated from USC (University of Southern California)  because I didn't mention it, so I'm mentioning it. I've also done post graduate work in writing at  UCLA, Glendale Community College and Cambridge.  I am a columnist for the Pasadena Star News, do occasional movie reviews for the Glendale News-Press, and am a contributing editor at Home Decor Buyer, a national trade magazine.  I've also done editorial work for The Salt Lake Tribune, Good Housekeeping Magazine and was a publicist for Eleanor Lambert, a fashion publicity house in New York City.  My first Novel, This Is The Place, and my second book, Harkening: A Collection of Stories Remembered are both prize-winners.  They are now available at Amazon.com and your local bookstores. Be sure to visit My Website

Reviews: Poetry, classics, biography, memoirs, and books for and about writers.

Chris Querry (Reviewer)

I retired from the Oklahoma City police department after 27 years and went back to teaching college. I started teaching in 1974 and have bounced around among several colleges and universities. Currently, I teach English, philosophy, theology,and ethics. I am an ordained minister, live way out in the Oklahoma woods surrounded by animals (several I have invited to live here), and travel back and forth to OKC to teach. I have somewhat a sentimental bent to my personality. Consequently, I like historical mysteries and romance novels. A good nonfiction, however, will not escape my perusal.

Reviews: I'll review almost any genre but tend to stay away from science fiction / science fantasy. I particularly like romance, historical mystery, self-help. religion, and everything else but the space monsters and warlocks.

Claudia VanLydegraf (Reviewer)

I am a single mother of 3 adult children, grandmother of 2, live and have my own business in Reno, NV. I have one published book, Notes from Nobody, a book about the ramifications of adoption; currently being revised and getting ready to republish with a new publisher. A second book in the works, tentatively titled: Please SOMEONE Find Me, a True Crime cold case murder, from 1939 that is shaping up to be a real whodunit, and a genealogical book about my family history, From the Footprints of Kings in the works. I published a community newspaper (weekly) for 4 years called Coyote News. I am a jack of all trades, have been an avid reader all my life, and like most book types, however am not really keen on SciFi-Fant-Space-Alien type stuff. Prefer Historical Fiction, Historical Romance, things with the ring of truth and believability to them. Am honored to again be a recipient of inclusion in Marquis Who's Who in America for the 2nd year standing 2004 and 2005, and Marquis Who's Who in the World for the 1st year in 2005. Please see my websites: NotesfromNobody - www.marquiswhoswho.net/claudiabethturnervanlydegraf/ - AuthorsDen.com - My Den

Reviews: Historical Fiction, Historical Romance, Mysteries that have a bit of real history, like Clive Cussler, Novels like anything of the sort that Michner, Wouk, Colleen McCoullgh, Jean Auel, some crime novels that are based on true events, Leon Uris type books, Prefer real life type stories. Pretty open to most anything, except Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Space Ship stuff. No Erotica, please.

Cornelia Amiri (Review Editor)

My articles have have appeared in more than a dozen magazines and I write a monthly column for Savvy Click. I have two historical romance novels published with Awe-Struck E-books, The Fox Prince and One Heart, One Way. My third book, a paranormal romance, Danger is Sweet, will be released by Awe-Struck in the fall of 2004. One Heart, One Way was a 2004 Eppie finalist. I teach a monthly writing class at Leisure Learning in Houston, Texas.

Deb Kincaid (Reviewer, Review editor)

Among other things, I've worked in the medical field, been a business owner (with my husband of 25 years), and been freelance writing for a while now: one poem, a few short stories, and dozens of magazine articles and book reviews published. My website, PlanetHabit.com (also DebKincaid.com), publishes my blog and my column, and posts a couple of my clips.

What I've learned from God's creation and raising three children in a challenging world has been the best education for my writing passions; namely, ecoliving, parenting, and health, which more often than not converge. I enjoy book reviewing on these topics, along with crime fiction mysteries (my weakness!), and will continue as long as the nice people at MyShelf.com put up with me..

Reviews: Various, but with a special interest in environmental themes, especially environmental health themes, ecoliving, parenting, and health. Also fiction, especially crime and literary fiction.

Deborah Adams (Reviewer)

Deborah Adams writes novels (the Jesus Creek mystery series) as well as short stories, non-fiction, and of course, reviews. Recently retired from a career in social services, she now devotes herself to reading, napping, and tending to her chickens.

Be sure to visit Deb's blog

Dennis Collins (Reviewer, Columnist: Between the Pages)

Reviews: Mysteries

Donna Satterlee Ross (Reviewer)

Reviews: Misc

Emily Decobert (Reviewer)

I have just become a reviewer and I love it! I graduated from Kentucky Wesleyan College with two BS—one in psychology and another history—and a Masters in Library Media. I love to write and I have written one book, Continuing on Alone. This book is about the trying time after Jesus's death and the struggle to continue the work without Him. I am newly married and I live between Lille, France and the US. My husband Ben and I are the parents of Melody the cat and John the Golden Retriver.

Reviews: Historical fiction, general fiction, and fantasy; but I will review almost anything

Faith V. Smith (Reviewer)

I have been an avid reader since I could first hold a book. My love for romance began as a teenager, when I read my first Harlequin. I fell in love with historical romance after reading The Wolf & The Dove by Kathleen Woodiwiss. I have been a book reviewer since 2000. First with Bridges Magazine and then Romantic Times Bookreviews from January of 2002 to September 2008. I moonlight as a columnist for one of my hometown newspapers and have been a community leader on the Romance board at ivillage.com for over seven years. I have one Regency time travel published, Beware What You Wish and a vampire romance titled Kensington's Soul was released in early 2009. You can visit my website at FaithVSmith.com.

Reviews: Romance: historical, medieval, some paranormal, time-travel, inspirational, and contemporary

Heather Buchanan (Reviewer)

Heather Buchanan is an award-winning publisher, editor and consultant. A former research fellow for the National Institutes of Health in cognitive science, she is actively involved with studying the relationship between writing and culture, and is currently on the faculty of the University of Michigan-Dearborn, Wayne State University, the College for Creative Studies and Lansing Community College. As a writer for numerous organizations, Ms. Buchanan considers writing for the U.S. / South Africa Convocations one of the bright spots of her career. She is the author of historical suspense novel Dark River, and is currently focused on reaching out to other readers and writers through Aquarius Press, which she owns.

Reviews: Heather loves suspense novels, thrillers, sci-fi/fantasy and memoirs

Jan Fields (Reviewer)

My stories and articles have appeared in such varied magazines as Highlights, Cricket, Ladybug, Teddy Bear and Friends, and Byline. I've written 20 storybooks that were marketed by a toy company as a companion for their collectable doll line. I'm an instructor and web editor for The Institute of Children's Literature and have written extensively on Children's Writing. I am the editor at Kid Magazine Writers. I have a middle grade novel coming out in 2008 as part of the Creative Girls Club with DRG publishing. For more about me and my writing, check my Website.

Reviews: Children, teen and young adult

Janie Franz (Reviewer)

I'm a full-time freelance journalist, and I've written for nearly 100 publications in less than a decade, covering a wide range of topics. I have taught workshops on writing, the music business, and stress. I have a BA in anthropology with a concentration in English. I've also been a magazine music editor, radio announcer, and a booking agent for a touring band.

I wrote Freelance Writing: It's a Business, Stupid! to counter the naysayers who thought writing was a hobby and to help new writers take ownership of their writing dreams. I taught yoga for several years and wrote Relaxation Techniques for Children and Relaxation Techniques for Adults to help my students learn to manage stress. With Texas wedding DJ Bill Cox, I co-authored The Ultimate Wedding Reception Book and The Ultimate Wedding Ceremony Book.

I'm married to a singer/songwriter who works for the state of North Dakota. We have two grown children: a daughter who is an artist and married to an animator, and a son who is the executive chef of a high-end martini bistro and is a musician.

I'm currently working on a fantasy novel and several short stories. I also just launched Refrain Magazine, a web-based music source for the Northern Plains.

Reviews: Children's and YA books, fantasy, sci-fi, mystery, and self-help non-fiction.

Janie's husband, Ron Franz, a published songwriter and musician, also reviews occasionally for Myshelf. Ron has released his first musical CD, with a second on the way.

Jeanette Clinkunbroomer (Review editor)

For the last twenty years, I've made a living as a writer and editor, working primarily for trade journals, also doing some copywriting and public relations work. Since 1994, I've been freelancing as a business journalist and working on my first love -- fiction. My latest novel, published July 2003, is the memoir of a fictional Civil War journalist, Nick Canfield, covering his life both on and off the battlefield. I have a degree in English lit. and am an avid reader of history and historical fiction, love mystery/suspense (any kind), as well as that vast non-specific category called mainstream. Website

Jen Oliver (Reviewer)

I live in NYC. school to get my MSW.

Reviews: Horror, mystery, true crime, general fiction, romance.

Jennifer M. Akers (Reviewer, Review co-ordinator)

I am a freelance writer and book reviewer for online and print media. My writing includes a by-lined, weekly newspaper column, short stories, a children’s play and copywriting projects, such as web content, newsletters, resumes, sales letters and ghostwriting. I have also edited / proofread other writers’ works in progress. My personal writing focuses on three passions: strengthening relationships, nurturing children and ending domestic abuse.

I earned a B.A. in Sociology at Eckerd College, Florida and enjoyed a career in case management before re-igniting my writing career. My greatest joys are my husband and young son, as well as family trips to libraries, book fairs and bookstores. Visit my website.

Jerry Parzer (reviewer)

Jerry has worn a cloak of many color over the years. A divorced mother of two and grandmother of two, she attended University of Central Oklahoma, majoring in English.

Jerry spent six years as a television journalist, working her way up to News Producer at an Oklahoma City television station, often freelancing as Associate Producer and Chiron Graphics at major sporting events around the country.

After leaving television, she became a Paralegal at a firm specializing in Workers' Compensation and Personal Injury law. During the next 14 years, she also wrote and produced video "Day In The Life" tapes, used in trial and settlement of major cases.

During the course of her legal career, she became a Court Appointed Special Advocate / Guardian ad Litem for abused and neglected children, even fostering a young girl in her home for two years. This child was so neglected that Jerry was asked to speak on the floor of the Oklahoma State Senate when funding for children at risk was in danger of being cut.

She and her European ex-husband opened a sports therapy clinic which integrated therapies from Europe and Japan. This venture gave her the opportunity to work in the medical field while experiencing the growing pains of opening an operating a business, seeing it develop into a flourishing clinic.

Jerry is group owner of one of the largest divorce-related emotional support groups on the internet, Dealing_with_Divorce on Yahoogroups. She offers help and insight to people going through one of life's terrible events and keeps the group running smoothly with over 2,500 members.

Now semi-retired, Jerry raised and showed champion dogs for many years and is still involved in the dog showing community. She also has added two very smart parrots to her household, which keep her and the three dogs company. Her hobbies are cooking, computers, reading, creative writing and research. There's never a dull moment at Jerry's house!

Jo Rogers (Part-time Reviewer)

I have written my first book and am looking for a publisher.

Reviews: General fiction, nonfiction,  fantasy, sci-fi, mystery, and clean romances

Jonathan Lowe (Columnist: Audio Buzz [The Lowe Down on Audio Books])

I'm tiptoeing into my mid 50s now, but have been writing since age 18. Have lived in Florida, S.C., and Arizona. As a reviewer, I've interviewed most of the major authors for XM Satellite radio, Audiobook Cafe, and Cracker Barrel Old Country Stores. Have been a judge in the Audie awards for seven years, and am also audiobook reviewer for Land Line trucking magazine, which is the premiere magazine for long-haul truckers.

Novels include Postmarked for Death, (a small press hardcover that was recorded by the legendary Frank Muller as Postal.), Awakening Storm (recorded by Barrett Whitener for Blackstone), Fame Island (recorded by Emmy winning actor Kristoffer Tabori), and Geezer, (a hardcover from Five Star.) People can sample three of these four (for free) in ebook format by going to Fictionwise.com, and clicking on "Free Ebooks" at the top, and then on "Ghost Rider." The audiobook versions are available at Audible.com, iTunes, and SimplyAudiobooks.com. (Also have two CDs of stories, Tall Tales for the Road and Oscar's Hijack.) Am currently working on a new novel, and while I don't have a specific author site up yet, I've picked up the web domain JustSayNoWay.com, and plan to develop it more in the future. So bookmark it, and check it out, and until then, as #6 says in The Prisoner, "be seeing you." (Or should I say, "be hearing you?")

Website: JustSayNoWay.com

John Washburn, MD (reviewer)

I am a physician specializing in family practice and I am excited about being a part of the staff at MyShelf. My debut novel, When Evil Prospers, is scheduled for release this summer. I grew up in Richardson, Texas and I'm currently living with my family in Oklahoma. My Website - My Blogspot

Reviews:medical fiction, legal fiction, historical fiction and non-fiction, science fiction, thrillers, political fiction and non-fiction, military fiction and non-fiction, espionage,
Christian fiction and non-fiction,

Kim Malo (Reviewer, Webmistress)

I'm also webmistress for the sister site to Myshelf.com at www.crimethrutime.com and day jobs have ranged from internal auditor to database geek. Another readaholic, whose reading taste is pretty eclectic, but heavy on the history and historical mysteries. I love to travel and part of why I love historical mysteries is the bit of vicarious travel in place and time they provide to go with the fun of the puzzle.

Reviews: Mysteries, SF, various non-fiction, in other words... yes!

Kim Richards (Review Editor and Columnist: Beyond the Words)

Kim loves Horror, Fantasy and Science Fiction. Born in Roswell, NM (yes, that Roswell), she now lives in California, where she writes in science fiction and other genres. Kim was married in October 2008, but keeps the name Richards professionally.

She was a contibutor to 2008's The Complete Guide to Writing Science Fiction, has published her first full length mystery, titled Death Masks, and has a short story in fantasy anthology Firestorm of Dragons. Upcoming are more short story anthology appearances and a pair of books she is co-editing on how to write paranormal stories.

Kim is currently working as CEO and one of the co-founders of Damnation Books, specializing in high quality dark fiction, and is on staff for the Writers Chatroom. You can find out more about Kim and her works on her web site.

Laura Hinds (Reviewer)

Leslie Halpern (Reviewer)

I have worked as a newspaper editor, magazine columnist, advertising copywriter, technical editor, radio station publicist, and education coordinator for a Shakespearean acting company. I'm currently an entertainment writer, book and movie reviewer, and author of Reel Romance: The Lovers’ Guide to the 100 Best Date Movies, (Taylor Trade Publishing, 2004), a book that guides readers through a list of romantic movies that appeal to both sexes, and Dreams on Film (McFarland & Company, Inc., 2003), an in-depth analysis of sleeping and dreaming in more than 125 movies. My upcoming book Passionate About Their Work (BearManor Media) is a compilation of quotations and anecdotes about the creative process.

I received my M.L.S. degree from Rollins College and B.A. in Journalism from the University of Kentucky. I'm listed in Contemporary Authors (Thomson Gale) directory, and am a member of Poetry Ensemble of Orlando, Florida Freelance Writers Association, Professional Freelance Writers of Orlando, and Florida Writers Association.

Reviews: nonfiction: arts, entertainment, self-help, how-to, biography, writer's craft; fiction: romance, science fiction, mystery; also poetry.

Linda Morelli (Reviewer)

A member of Romance Writers of America (RWA) and Washington Romance Writers (WRW) since 1994, Linda has served the chapter as Vice President, chaired various committees, judged national and regional romance writing contests, and is a permanent judge in RWA's Golden Heart contest. Her other memberships include Author's Coalition, World Romance Writers, NUW (Not the Usual Way), Authors' Community and other online author / writers' groups. You can find out more about her by visiting her web site, called Linda's Place - A Site for Romance Readers and Writers.

Reviews: Romance, mystery, SF/fantasy, young adult and non-fiction (adoption/biographies)

Marcia Berneger (Reviewer, Review editor)

I am a freelance writer. I have a story appearing in Boys' Life Magazine's November issue, stories in several anthologies and magazines, including Through The Eyes of Love/Alzheimers and Highlights Magazine. I am also the bi-monthly Science columnist for Cecil Child Magazine. Additional information about me can be found at my website, www.freewebs.com/marciab

Reviews: Children, Teen, Young Adult

Mark Adderley (Reviewer)

Mark Adderley was born in the railway town of Crewe, England. Like many of his contemporaries, he grew up devouring the novels of C. S. Lewis and, later, Ian Fleming and J. R. R. Tolkien. It wasn’t until he was studying at the University of Wales, however, that he discovered the passion for the Arthurian legend that has now lasted almost a quarter of a century.

During his studies in Wales, Mark also met an American woman, Adrianne, whom he married. Moving to America, he got, in not very rapid succession, four children and a PhD in medieval literature from the University of South Florida. He has lived in Florida, Georgia, Montana, and Missouri, and now teaches writing and humanities at Wyoming Catholic College in Lander, Wyoming. He has been writing all his life, but The Hawk and the Wolf is his first published novel.

There's more about Mark, his works, and King Arthur and The Matter of Britain at his website and blog

Reviews: Books with medieval subjects—historical novels, Arthuriana, translations of medieval works, or nonfiction on medieval topics.

Mayra Calvani

Reviewer Mayra Calvani has published three novels for adults: a paranormal titled Embraced by the Shadows, horror thriller Dark Lullaby, and, most recently, women's fiction / satire Sunstruck. She has also written two books for children, The Magic Violin and Crash!, and co-authored The Slippery Art of Book Reviewing, a ForeWord Magazine Best Book of the Year Award finalist.

In addition, she's the Latino Books Examiner for Examiner.com. Visit her at MayraCalvani.com and her Slippery Book Review blog.

Reviews:

Michael G'Francisco (Columnist: Behind the Fiction )

To the world I'm a man, To myself I'm a writer whose past endeavors are: A collection of souvenir booklets, a trilogy of spiritual poems, three published "whodunit" novels and presently, a non-fiction Chicago Gangster Chronicle (1833-1983).

You can find out more about me and my works at my website and my Secrets Blog

Nancy Williams (Review Editor, Occasional reviewer)

I'm the author of over 100 published articles, essays, poems and short stories, including several which have won awards. I have three inspirational romantic suspense novels in print, including Coming Home to Mercy Street, and a series of two, including In the Company of Angels and its sequel, In The Shadow of the Cherubim. My publisher, Wings ePress, has also contracted ten more titles, all of which will be released in the next two and a half years. I have reviewed books for the Timeless Tales Review website. -

Reviews: sweet romances, cozy mysteries, inspirational fiction (except time travel and sci fi), especially enjoy romantic suspense. - My website

P.G. Forte (Review Editor and occasional reviewer)

Being a writer was always a given, I’ve been making up stories for as long as I can remember. Along the way, I've also held some interesting day jobs. I've been an admin, an editor, a manager, a cook, a garment worker, a meat packer, a film stylist, a kennel attendant, a nightclub promoter, a shipping clerk, a ghost writer, a respite caregiver and a minister…some of it contemporaneously.

I was raised in Fort Lee, New Jersey, where Route 80 begins, and migrated all the way to where it ends…almost. If you make a wrong turn on your way into San Francisco, you’ll wind up at the Berkeley Marina. Oh, yeah. I nearly forgot. I worked there, too.

Rachel A Hyde (UK Contact) (Reviewer)

If you live on another continent and want a review, I am the one to contact. I am writing my first novel, which is a Regency whodunit.

Reviews: Historical mysteries, historical fiction, westerns, fantasy/SF and historical romances.

Sandie Vega (Reviewer, Graphics for Have You Heard?!)

Plain and Simple - I love to read and I always have a good book with me to do just that. I have no professional background when it comes to critiquing new books or writing reviews, but I will always read the book and give you my honest opinion. I can usually tell within the first couple of chapters if it's something that I want to continue with or put down and never finish. By day I am the Marketing Manager for a Technology company in San Antonio, Texas, and all that it entails. Some days I work on our company website, other days I am planning elaborate events or meetings. Never a dull day, so when I pick up a book, I want to escape!

I am the mother of five - Two grown Children, Two step children, and my recent addition, 10 months old daughter. I stay very busy chasing her around the house, who would have thought I would be a Mom again at the age of 40 someting? But I wouldn't change it for the world!

Review preferences: Romance and Mysteries

Sheila Griffin (Reviewer)

I have been reviewing for a well known magazine since 2001. I served as the newsletter editor for Oklahoma Romance Writers of America for two years. I began reviewing movies on air for a local radio station in 2004.

My favorite pastime is reading. I adore romantic comedies and time travel. I also enjoy fantasy and light science fiction. Humor and happy endings are a winning combination!

Reviews: Romance

Susan Johnson (Reviewer)

My Name is Susan, once known on this group as Suebuggy. Then I grew up and went to college at the age of 42. I got a degree in graphic design but my one true passion is reading. I have been an avid reader since learning to read and usually read mystery or suspense. However I do branch out often into nonfiction and young adult among other things. Truth is I will read almost anything except pure romance.

Reviews: mystery, suspense, young adult and nonfiction and love cookbooks and craft books

Suzie Housley (Reviewer)

I love to read and review the romance genre. I will review any type of romance but I especially love those romance novels that tug at your heart. I also have an interest in craft books, computer, and inspirational quote books. In addition to being a reviewer, I am a former columnist for "Beneath the Covers" and currently for "Have you Heard?!". I have served as a past judge for the following romance organizations annual contests : Blue Boa Awards, Florida Writers Association, Orange County Writers Association, Oklahoma Writers Association. My reviews have been published in the following print magazines, Romantic Times, Bridges Magazine, and Affaire de Coeur. I also have a Master of Arts degree in Organizational Training and an undergraduate Bachelor of Science degree in Organizational Management.

Reviews: All types Romance, Anthologies, Paranormal (especially Vampire), Self-Help / Healing Touch, Short Stories, eBooks (Romance), Computer Books (Especially HTML), Non-Fiction, New Age, Holistic Health, and World Music.

Sylvia McClain (Reviewer)

Sylvia is currently a contributing writer for Equal Opportunity Publications. She conducts workshops on money management, self-publishing, and freelance writing. An author of a memoir titled Skipping Through Life, The Reason I Am, Ms McClain also published a book titled The Write Life: A Beginning Writer's Guide to Writing, Money Management, Publishing and Marketing. In 2007 she had stories published in three anthologies, Chicken Soup for the Soul in Menopause, Gumbo for the Soul: The Recipe for Literacy in the Black Community, and Eyes on Fire: Witnesses to the Detroit Riot of 1967 now used as a text book for history classes at Michigan State University. Please visit her web site at www.scribalpress.com

AFFILIATIONS:

American Business Women Association (ABWA)

Lake Shore, Lake Shore Chapter

Career Network Member, National Association of Female Executives

National Writers Union

Willie Elliott (Reviewer)

I am a retired English teacher (taught mostly American Lit.)

Was one of eight writing consultants for the state of Kentucky for 2 years.

Have a M.A. in English

Worked for a newspaper (Floyd County Times) for two years.

Had articles published in the Lexington (KY) Herald Leader.

Attended the Foxfire seminar one summer (this is the group that published the books Foxfire (about the heritage of people in and around Rabun Gap, Ga.)

Did a few reviews (mostly of Applachinan authors) while at the Times.

Attended one of the National Writing Projects (the Mountain Writing Project at Eastern Kentucky University at Richmond, KY