Editors, columnists, interviewers & reviewers

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Angela Ambroise (Reviewer)

I'm a 40 something wife, and I'm the mother of 7 children who also happen to be my "students." I'm an aspiring writer who "loves to learn for learning sake," hence my love for books.

Be sure to visit my blogs at GodAndMyTalks.blogspot.com and CrimeAndFiction.wordpress.com.

Reviews: I enjoy many genres; however, I tend to lean favorable toward Christian, spiritual, devotionals, bible-study and the like. I'm also passionate about crime, fiction, mystery, historical fiction, biographies, politics, and classical literature. I'm also very green oriented and enjoy anything having to do with "organic" and/or "natural." I'm not that fond of science fiction.

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)

Bev is the mother of 6, with 14 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. She is a small business owner and internet enterpreneur who lives in the last frontier of Alaska, and loves to travel and write.

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

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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.

C.R. Lindemer (Review editor and occasional reviewer)

I’m the editor of True Cow Tales: Literary Sketches and Stories by Farmers, Ranchers, and Dairy Princesses (reviewed at this site) and the author of the children’s picture book Beauly the Donkey-Mooing Beltie. My editorial services business is Boston Road Communications. My poetry has been published in Sabella Press’s book Unhoused Voices and in FARMING Magazine. In my spare time, I tend to some critters and gardens on a picturesque historic New England farmstead.

Boston Road Communications Website

Reviews: Various

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

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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.

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.

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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.

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

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Elaine Broome (Reviewer)

I am an English teacher who loves nothing more than thinking about, talking about, and writing about books! Mysteries, science fiction, romance, nonfiction, poetry . . . . I crave them all and love nothing more than spending time in the company of old and new “friends” I’ve met in many years of reading. A very recent transplant from the sunshine and sand of Florida to the mountains and energy of Northern California, I can’t wait to see where this new adventure takes me. And, of course, there are new bookstores and new authors just waiting to be discovered.

Reviews:Mysteries, science fiction, romance, nonfiction, poetry . . . .

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

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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)

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

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Jo Rogers (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: TowerReview
Blogs: AudiobooksToday.Blogspot.com and JonathanLowe.wordpress.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 run a sister site to Myshelf.com (we link to Myshelf reviews) dedicated to historical mystery novels at CrimeThruTime.com. Day jobs have ranged from internal auditor to database geek.

I'm currently part of the shared blog "Hey, There's a Dead Guy in the Living Room".

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

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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)

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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

Maxine Thompson (Reviewer)

I’m an author, an editor, a freelance writer, a literary agent. I'm a book lover. I have been a literary agent since 2003, and an Internet Radio Show Host for authors since 2002.

I'm a mother of adult children, and a grandmother. I worked as a social worker in the inner cities of Detroit, then later Los Angeles, for twenty-three years. As an editor/writer, I draw on many of my life experiences.

My own books include non-fiction titles: How To Promote, Market and Sell Your Book Via eBook Publishing, The Hush Hush Secrets of Writing Fiction That Sells, and The Hush Hush Secrets of Creating a Life You Love. My fiction includes The Ebony Tree, which won a small PEN award, No Pockets in a Shroud, a short story collection titled A Place Called Home, and the recently released Hostage of Lies. My next novel, LA Blues, is due out in October 2010. I have also contributed to 5 anthologies: Proverbs for the People, Saturday Morning, Secret Lovers, All in the Family, and Never Knew Love Like This Before.

You can find out more about me and my work at MaxineThompson.com.

Reviews : I like women's fiction, memoirs, romance, mysteries, and books on the craft of writing.

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

Nicole Merritt (Book and Audio book Reviewer)

Nicole is is the publisher of the Comfort Connection, a regional newspaper in the Hill Country of Texas. She has won the Texas by-line award and is a published author. "Sales and marketing are my background tools. Journalism is my love. As a freelance writer I am always into something new. Today I am a grant writer, tomorrow I may write a magazine article, the bottom line is that I write everyday. Being published is a bonus. Reading is an inspiration to write, so I read as much as I can. I am always learning new techniques and ideas. Controversial topics are always a welcomed read because they make one think."

Reviews: Non-fiction biographies/auto-biographies, journalism, suspense/thrillers, inspirational, self-help, and children's books.

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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.

Rebecca Benston (Reviewer)

Her Rona Shively Stories private detective series (In the Wash, Under Lock and Key) has received great reviews. She is currently working on the third book in the series, title to be announced. In addition to writing mystery, she has a short romance titled Hearts & Flowers available on Amazon Shorts, a short horror story which will be featured in a horror anthology to be published by Triad Publishing and she is currently working on a non-fiction book about Women’s Self Esteem. More information about these projects can be found at her websites: RebeccaBenstonWrites.com, TheRonaShivelyStories.com, and at her Myspace page.

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

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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

Tara Manderino (Reviewer)

Tara Manderino is the author of Soul Guardian, Whisper My Name, and The Heir. She loves to create stories and situations for the people running around in her head. She first began writing in third grade when she realized she couldn't afford her reading habit.

Besides enjoying a good romance novel, Tara seeks ways to avoid housecleaning (Dust bunnies have a right to live!), and thinks her crockpot is her best buddy. She currently works at her local Library District Center where she assists in promoting the wide variety of programs offered through public libraries. When not behind the computer, you can find Tara acting as chauffeur to her sons, or cultivating bleacher-butt as she cheers them on at various sporting events.

Reviews: Romance

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

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Willie Elliott (Reviewer and Columnist: Before the Title)

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