Rustin Petrae is the author of the Histories of Purga Novels, the Bane Pack Novels, Hybrid Earth, and Forfeit. He is also an art director/graphic designer and recent BFA graduate from The Ohio State University. Currently, he lives in Ohio but was actually born in San Antonio, TX. However, he spent most of his childhood and early adulthood overseas in Japan and Korea. The experiences gained from living in Japan (Misawa Air Force Base) and Korea (Yongsan Army Base and Osan Air Force Base) helped shape his writing. Living among other cultures did a lot to expand his worldview. He started writing very early on but was interested in becoming an author even back in elementary school. In fact, when asked what he wanted to be when he grew up as part of a school project, he said he wanted to be either a cartoonist or an author. While he still draws here and there, he spends most of his time working to hone both his writing and graphic design skills. He's written dozens of short stories, flash fictions, a few novellas, and seven novels. He also creates his own cover art and promotional materials.

To get up to date news on Rustin's projects, freebies, and more, check out his official website at: rustinpetrae.com.

Short-fiction author, and poet, Nerisha Kemraj, hails from Durban, South Africa. She is the mother of procrastination, and two beautiful girls.

A lifelong writer, Nicholas Wilkinson lives in Kearny, Arizona where he writes almost every day against the backdrop of the beautiful desert vistas. Nicholas Wilkinson, along with his wife Kate, wanted to find something that they could do together as a couple, and so, "Inappropriate Children's Stories" was born. With a daughter of their own, the couple quickly realized how boring and unappealing children's books can truly be. Using rhyming couplets, the husband and wife team put their own unique twist on the everyday adventures of modern parenting.

Nick spent over 10 years working with "at-risk" youth, and Kate has worked with pre-school-aged children for as long as she can remember. Nick Wilkinson has authored books on child abuse and teens in crisis, and helping survivors of child abuse and neglect is a passion that his both personal and rewarding.

In 2018 Nick's sister Yolanda passed away because of a tragic accidental overdose, thus the book "H is for Heroin" was created to honor his sister's memory and help combat the nationwide crisis of opioid abuse and addiction

https://ramseseternal.wixsite.com/nicholaswilkinson

Caitlin Mazur is a multi-genre author whose works span science fiction, speculative fiction, and horror. As a transracial adoptee, Caitlin’s work often touches on themes of found family and self-discovery. She is currently writing a four-part dystopian thriller series.

When she’s not writing fiction, Caitlin is a freelance writer, wife to an incredible husband, mom to two amazing kids, and fur mom to two dogs, two cats, six chickens, and a bearded dragon named Snoopy. A Jersey girl at heart, Caitlin holds a degree in English Communications from Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia, PA, and is now living her best life in Central Maine.

Chris Bannor is an LGBTQIA+ speculative fiction writer who lives in Southern California. Chris learned her love of genre stories from her mother at an early age and has never veered far from that path. You can find her serial novels on Kindle Vella. Chris has also been published in over 50 anthologies. Her stories range from horror and science fiction, to romance, fantasy, and steampunk.

When Chris isn’t writing, she enjoys movie marathons, binge-watching TV shows, musical theater, and road trips with her family. Otherwise, she is a general homebody who lives with her two teenagers, a cat, and two dogs. You can follow Chris on Facebook @chrisbannorauthor or at her homepage at www.ChrisBannor.com

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Alanna Robertson-Webb is a rising star among short story writers, and one of the anthologies she is featured in (Monsters, by Black Hare Press) has been nominated for a 2019 Bram Stoker Award. Additionally, the novella she co-wrote (Storming Area 51: Horror at the Gates) reached the #1 spot in Amazon's sci-fi books in October of 2019.

Her stories are often infused with hair-raising horror, and her paranormal tales in particular add just the right amount of darkness to keep her readers intrigued.

For Alanna the spooky side of writing is a riviting journey through the human psyche, so whether you are looking for some of her wholesome horror (Monstronomicon by Haunted House Publishing) or wish to be transported into one of her grimmer worlds (Death and Butterflies by Suicide House Publishing) then grab a book and embark on a thrilling read!

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David Green is a neurodivergent, internationally best-selling writer of the epic and the urban, the fantastical and the mysterious.

With his character-driven dark fantasy series Empire Of Ruin, or urban fantasy noir Hell In Haven starring Haven's only supernatural PI Nick Holleran, David takes readers on emotional, character-driven, action-packed thrill rides that leaves a reader needing their next fix.

Hailing from the north-west of England, David now lives in County Galway on the west coast of Ireland with his wife and train-obsessed son.

When not writing, David can be found wondering why he chooses to live in, and write about, places where it constantly rains.

Jennifer Hatfield (1972- present) was born in Haverhill MA. Eventually ending up in Northern NH. She has spent a large part of her life being a dedicated wife. She is now a widow and a mother of two grown children. She worked in the food industry and medical field, prior to her epilepsy diagnosis. She dealt with her epilepsy diagnosis, which included three brain surgeries.

As she improved her husband became ill with liver failure, he passed away of acute liver failure.

Through all this, she found comfort in writing. She was able to express her feelings and describe her thoughts and struggles. Jennifer started writing poetry and has moved into writing micro fiction. She loves reading thriller/horror stories and her writings (so far) have gone to the dark side so to speak.

She has recently begun a cooking adventure, hoping one day to write her own cookbook as well a novel with characters she has been humanizing for years.

WPC Press is an extension of the Facebook group, Writing, Prompts, and Critiques. This group serves as a safe and fun environment for writers to stretch their creative writing muscles. Each day we post exercises, challenges, and prompts to help authors with their current works in progress, character development, or strengthening writing skills. Membership is open to anyone with an active profile on Facebook.

The press was founded in March 2020 when their first call for submissions opened for Circle of Magic. WPC Press is an independent publishing press with opportunities available only for the members of the Writing, Prompts, and Critiques Facebook group. The press strives to highlight members of the community in various anthology series with the potential to open up opportunities for stand-alone publications across genres.

WPC Press is proud to accept submissions from authors worldwide and to distribute both paperback and digital copies of their books globally via Amazon. Visit us at bit.ly/wpcpress.

Nikki DeKeuster invites you to sit with her around the fire as she weaves you dark tales of mischief, mayhem, and mad love. Stories that stick to your ribs long after the lights have been doused and your head hits the pillow.

She enjoys crunching leaves underfoot while exploring the bluffs of Lake Michigan with her daughter and husband.

Stalk her at NikkiDeKeuster.com

Declan Liam McKendrick is an amateur writer focused on improving their craft. Though they have been telling stories since they were 4 and writing them down since they were 11, Declan never really found the confidence to push themselves until now. Though their journey has been tough and their adventure is still at its beginning, Declan’s latest Drabbles “On The First Day Of Christmas” and “On The Second Day Of Christmas” can be found in the “Holiday Spirit” Anthology by WPC Press (Available on Amazon).

Deborah Dubas Groom is a Canadian West Coast author. She’s published work in over 23 anthologies in Canada, the U.S, the U.K. and Australia, with more in the works.

Canadian Stories Magazine

Stormy Island Publishing - Fear and Fables

WPC Press - Circle of Magic, Holiday Spirit, and Love in the Dark

Raven and Drake - April Horrors, Candy Capers

Black Ink Fiction -New Tales of Old, New Tales of Old Volume 2, The Mummy, Once Upon a Drabble, Pestilence, Heartless,

Reaperman, Winter Shocks

Breaking Rules Europe Publishing - Lost Lore and Legends, Rise and Fall, Adventure Awaits Volume 3

Iron Faerie Publishing - Elven, and Merfolk

Indie Blu(e) Publishing - But You Don't Look Sick: The Real Life Adventures of Fibro Bitches, Lupus Warriors, and other Superheroes Battling Invisible Illness.

There are more soon to be released.

She’s a member of the Langley Writers’ Guild and the Federation of B.C.Writers.

She has degrees in history and medical social work, and considers anything after the industrial revolution to be current events. She’s mom to an outstanding human being, Joshua, and grateful to be the daughter of Helen and Stan and sister of Heidi and Krista.

She’s a sci fi/fantasy/vintage monster movie geek who loves humour, the doors that shouldn't be opened, the bizarre, agoraphobic vampires, dragons with balance issues and tentacles. Lots and lots of tentacles.

She is also a secret super hero fighting the tyranny of every day cooking.