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LaPera, Amanda
Amanda LaPera ABOUT AMANDA For thirteen years, Amanda LaPera grew up in the small rural community of Lake Los Angeles, where she, much like her characters, was disappointed to learn there wasn’t a lake and everything she planted died. She and her friends survived, buoyed by resilience and determination. Now her hobbies include watching hummingbirds … Read more
Becker, Jennifer Anne
Jennifer Anne Becker ABOUT JEN ANNE Jen Anne is a writer and editor pursuing a master’s degree in creative writing at Antioch University, where she also serves as an Editor with Antioch’s “Two Hawks Quarterly.” Her first book, “Young Henry and the Tree,” was published in April 2025.
Rumbin, Michael
Michael Rumbin ABOUT MICHAEL Michael Rumbin is now retired and living with his wife in Arizona, close to their daughter and two grandchildren. Previously a marketing executive for several Fortune 500 companies, he traveled the world while living in Philadelphia, San Diego, Sacramento and Los Angeles. As a pastime Michael restores stringed instruments and writes … Read more
Zambrano, Roxanne Kind
Roxanne Kind Zambrano ABOUT ROXANNE Roxanne is a writer, actor, director, and teacher at Saddleback Community College.
Sayers, Dirk B
Dirk B Sayers ABOUT DIRK Dirk’s path to authorship wasn’t quite accidental, but almost. Through tow previous careers, first as a Marine officer and subsequently as a corporate trainer Dirk started more stories than he finished. But during the 2008 financial meltdown, his employer filed for Chapter 11 protection. Along with many others, Dirk was … Read more
California Is a State of Mind: An Anthology
California Is a State of Mind An Anthology “CALIFORNIA IS A STATE OF MIND uniquely captures the soul of the Golden State, not only as a destination but a condition of the heart. This collection offers diverse and authentic voices, with watch deeply rooted in a sense of place and emotional truth.”–Baron Birtcher, author of numerous bestselling books, including Knife River … Read more
Symons, Allene
Allene Symons ABOUT ALLENE Allene Symons is the author of Love in a Time of Caterpillars: A Memoir of Monarchs and Caregiving (Forked Road Press, February 3, 2024), as well as Aldous Huxley’s Hands: His Quest for Perception and the Origin and Return of Psychedelic Science (Prometheus Books, 2015). Her other books are Nostradamus, Vagabond … Read more
Sayers, Dirk B
Dirk B Sayers ABOUT DIRK Retired Marine officer, former corporate trainer turned author and cranky old guy.