Derek Shupert is an emerging Science Fiction Author known for his captivating dystopian storylines and post-apocalyptic-laden plots. With various books and anthologies underway, he is also the author of the Dead State series.

Outside of the fantastical world of sci-fi, Derek enjoys reading, exercising, and watching apocalyptic movies and TV shows like Mad Max and The Walking Dead. Above all, he is a family man who cherishes nothing more than quality time spent with his loved ones.

To find out more about Derek Shupert and his forthcoming publications, visit his official website at www.derekshupert.com

Angie Taylor is married with four children. She has a dog named Chewbacca, who has a fatal attraction to his female owner. Her love for writing started with her love for reading. She acquired a bachelors in English with an emphasis in Creative Writing from NMSU her third round of college. She writes both fiction, nonfiction, and poetry under either Angie Taylor or A. Taylor. If you would like to learn more about Angie Taylor's writing visit https://www.angietaylorwrites.com.

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J.F. Holmes is a retired Army Senior Noncommissioned Officer, having served for 22 years in both the Regular Army and Army National Guard. During that time, he served as everything from an artillery section leader to a member of a Division level planning staff, with tours in Cuba and Iraq, as well as responding to the terrorists attacks in NYC on 9-11.

From 2010 to 2014 he wrote the immensely popular military cartoon strip, "Power Point Ranger", poking fun at military life in the tradition of Beetle Bailey and Willy & Joe.

His books range from Military Sci-Fi to Space Opera to Detective to Fantasy, with a lot in between, and in 2017 two are finalists for the prestigious Dragon Awards.

In 2018, he launched Cannon Publishing, www.cannonpublishing.us specializing in military science fiction, fantasy and thrillers, with an emphasis on works from up and coming authors.

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Much like film noir, Justin Robinson was born and raised in Los Angeles. He splits his time between editing comic books, writing prose, and wondering what that disgusting smell is. Degrees in Anthropology and History prepared him for unemployment, but an obsession with horror fiction and a laundry list of phobias provided a more attractive option. He is the author of ten novels in a variety of genres including detective, humor, urban fantasy, and horror. Most of them are pretty good.

I’ve been writing for many years, but only recently did I start publishing. Soon after that I was lucky enough to land a job as the Editorial Assistant for the Ralls County Herald-Enterprise. Now someone actually pays me to write, which is pretty cool. I graduated Wellsville Middletown High School in 1993, and after a short stint in the Army I traveled, mostly in the mid-west, though I've been as far north as Seattle and as far south as Pensacola. I haven’t done anything amazing like single-handedly save an entire tribe of Ugandan children from Ebola or serve overseas and save my entire squad from a tribe of Ugandan children with Ebola, but I love a good story, whether I’m reading one, or writing one.

Along with the independently published American Revenant zombie apocalypse series set in and around Hannibal, Missouri I dabble in horror, thrillers, and science-fiction, mostly in short stories. I’ve also written several short screenplays with plans to eventually script a feature-length film.

I live in Hannibal, MO with my wife, two daughters and one dog.

While she mostly focuses on Horror, Valerie Lioudis is a multi-genre author who has been known to dabble in post apocalyptic, science fiction, and even metaphysical stories. The common thread with Valerie's work is her constant sarcasm, and love for bringing the unexpected to her readers. She loves the art of writing a short story.

Recently, she has branch out into Amazon's new platform Kindle Vella, with two stories Dark Awakening and Chained by Destiny.

Follow her on Instagram @ValerieLioudis

Jessica Gomez, a bestselling author, who skillfully juggles her time between family and the captivating worlds she weaves through her writing. A true bibliophile and self-proclaimed eccentric, she engages in lively debates with the characters residing in her mind, especially the irresistibly hot bad boys willing to set the world ablaze for the ones they love.

Outside the realm of writing, Jessica finds joy in outdoor family activities and globe-trotting adventures. Her writing is a delightful reflection of her quirky sense of humor and unabashed sarcasm, guaranteeing moments of laughter in the most unexpected places. Brace yourself for those odd looks!

Jessica welcomes engaging conversations with readers, whether it's about her own books or any literary works that capture the imagination. Feel free to connect and join the discussion!

Hey Survivor! My name is Sylvester Barzey and I am a best-selling horror and fantasy author. I grew up in the Bronx, NY, lived in the smallest state in the country for a while, and then transplanted to Lawrence, GA.

I’m a military veteran with an addiction to all things horror. My overall goal is to shine a spotlight on BIPOC characters within the horror/fantasy genre. From a young age, I was obsessed with horror movies, mostly Slashers. The mythos of the “Final Girl” trope was always something that appealed to me. The act of taking someone and watching them overcome the greatest odds to be the ultimate survivor has been a strong attraction to the horror for me.

But, what I didn’t realize growing up was all these survivors were White. Seeing only one type of person rise, builds blocks within people’s minds, it causes them to think that surviving is a trait only in one race, which is far from the truth. The Black community (Black Women for sure) has survival built into their DNA. History has shown us that overcoming great odds is something Black people have always done.

Being that I couldn’t find the final girls I was looking for (There are some don’t get me wrong and they are amazing), I set out to create them. I want to produce Black heroes who overcome world-shattering events and rise above them. My goal is for people to say Catherine Briggs’ name in the same breath as they say, Sidney Prescott and Laurie Strode. It’s my mission to change horror so that my children can look at it and see themselves as survivors.

Random Facts:

I love The Golden Girls

I’m married and have one amazing little monster

I hate the snow

My Top Five Movies Are:

Scream, Candyman, Day of The Dead, Train To Busan & Mulan

A big welcome to my Army of Darkness!

The stories that I create are dark in nature. Foolhardiness is now mixed with that love of the grotesque and the terrible which has made my career a series of quests for strange horrors in literature and in life. I live in the shadows of the land between dark and light. Without light, there is no darkness, and without you I can't be me. So grab one of my books, sit back, and let's play. Your demons are welcome in my hell.

Joshua is a Jesus Freak and adventurous nerd, who loves the outdoors. He's the award-winning and best-selling author of the zombie apocalypse series, The Brother's Creed. When he’s not escaping into the mountains, he can be observed living in Northern Wisconsin with his wife, two sons, guns and katanas. He has a love for all things imaginary and finds inspiration in the wilderness, away from the distractions of life. He's currently pursuing a career as an indie author and writing coach. Some of his other passions include hunting, shooting, board & video games, hard rock, reading, and anything fantasy & sci-fi.

He has won seven awards for his best-selling Brother's Creed series & hit the Amazon best-selling list in multiple categories.

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Michael Whitehead was born in Liverpool, UK and did most of his growing up in Nottinghamshire. He now lives on the edge of Sherwood Forest with his wife and two children.

Michael has penned the Legion of the Undead series, the novels Seas of Blood, and Mersey Dark - the Templeton Novels - Book One.

His books are Historical Fantasy

Jack Appell is an emerging author of short stories and flash fiction from Charlotte, NC. For recent projects, visit @AuthorJackAppell on Facebook.

T.D. Ricketts is a resident of the Mighty Mitten aka Michigan.

Married for over 40 years and his wife deserves a medal for putting up with him.

Two beautiful daughters, three grandsons and a granddaughter round out the crew wandering in and out of his house. Throw is various dogs walking around and you can imagine the fun.

A self confessed short story junkie with several books in the works.

Most recently a foray into kids books with illustrator Vea Lewis. https://www.vealewis.com/bio

They have made a great book. Motorcycles that go Zoom and Vroom!

Look soon for a compilation of his short

Recently retired with time to write so look for new stories soon.

A proud veteran of the USAF, Joe has retired from his career in Law Enforcement in which he had served since 1983. He had worked for the Delaware Dept of Corrections for 26 years where he dealt with and found inspiration from real life monsters. He is married to his soul mate and they are the parents of two young adults and one very spoiled grand-dog. He is originally from Massachusetts but lives in Delaware. He has been to five continents and numerous countries in his travels. In his rare downtime he enjoys sitting on his back deck reading and enjoying a good cigar. He absolutely loves to bake and his kitchen is his place of zen. He is an ordained minister with the Universal Life Church and loves conducting very non-traditional marriage ceremonies. He is also a certifiable coffee addict.