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Alicia Rivers

Bio: Alicia Rivers is a breakout author who tends to try a million and one hobbies and can never stick to one. She can be found in reading socks and wrapped around a book or phone a million worlds away living another adventure. While brand new to this writing adventure she has told a million stories and dreamt of far-off worlds, all while trying to lull tiny humans to sleep. A mother/bonus mom to four amazing kids and two dogs, a bearded dragon and so many fish, currently dedicated to annoying her partner until the end of time.

CJ Bower

Bio: I discovered the joy of writing in junior high school. I loved keeping journals, where I could give the wings of my imagination room to fly. I finished my first full-length novel when I was sixteen, even though it was so atrocious that I never did anything with it.

After stepping away from the hobby for several years, I picked it up again in 2012 when I returned to college. I earned my first publishing credit with the student literary magazine, The Creative Quill, in 2014 with a short story called “Trick or Treat.”

Now, in addition to my full-time day job, I have once again given wings to my imagination. And am realizing a dream I hadn’t realized I’d been harboring, by having one of my stories accepted by a publisher.

Diane Wiggs
Bio: Diane Wiggs writes romance with a dash of danger. Her protector/romantic suspense novels include steamy tension and a hint of humor. When she’s not writing, this Midwestern girl is juggling all of life’s tasks. Occasionally, she takes a break to read a book, go on an ATV ride, or just relax at home with her husband, son, and two crazy canines.

​Her debut novel Suspect My Heart (formerly titled Free My Heart) was a finalist in RWA’s Golden Heart writing contest for unpublished authors in 2019, and also finaled in both the Lone Star Writing Contest and the Pages From The Heart Writing Contest in 2018 in the romantic suspense category.

​Diane’s second novel Protect My Heart was a finalist in the 2019 Emily Writing Contest, took second place in the 2019 Maggie Awards in the romantic suspense category, and was a finalist in the 2022 Published Maggie Awards.

DV Fischer

Bio: USA TODAY Bestselling DV Fischer is a mother of two very busy boys, a wife to a wonderful and patient (thank god) husband, an owner of three sock-loving German shorthairs, and slave to a cat they pulled out of a dumpster (literally), Geralt. Together, they live in Sheldon, Iowa.
When DV Fischer isn’t chasing after her children, she spends her time typing like a madwoman while consuming vast amounts of caffeine. Just kidding. She can’t do that anymore. One cup a day or she regrets all her life choices for the next twenty-four hours.
Known for the darker side of imagination, she enjoys freeing her creativity through plus-size romance that may only exist between the pages, no matter how much we wish otherwise.

E.A. Buckingham-Young

Bio: E.A. Buckingham-Young is a spicy romance author who loves writing flawed characters and telling the stories of strong and independent women and the swoon-worthy men who fall in love with them. She strives to write characters of all different races, ethnicities, sexualities, body types, the neurospicy and characters with health struggles, both mental and physical.
When she’s not writing, she’s working at the day job she loves, spending time with her husband, three children, dog, and cat, or reading. (Spicy romance, fantasy, and thrillers are her favorite genres.) She survives on unhealthy amounts of caffeine and healthy amounts of rum.

E. L. Koslo

Bio: Find the funny in your life.
That’s what EL Koslo strives to do in her life every day. She spent her youth with her nose in a book, often conjuring up storylines in a composition notebook she hid under her mattress. Her love of writing continued on through high school as she served on the school paper and wrote poetry for the literary magazine.
At University, she studied Art and Art History where she met her own prince charming after kissing a few frogs, of course.
Her love of reading and writing have been a constant in her life with her nose always buried in a book, tablet, or computer—both writing and reading.
She resides in the Midwest United States with her husband and four rambunctious children. Her days are filled with driving kids to school, activities, and sports; frequently squeezing writing time in while waiting in the carpool line.
Koslo’s characters are often developed while running on the treadmill at the gym, and she has a DVR full of Hallmark movies.

Emersyn Park

Bio: With the aid of her worn-out flip-flops, Emersyn stands five feet three inches short. Her hairstylist – who has been by her side for twenty-five years – would say she is naturally a dishwater brunette with slight waves. Her dermatologist – who is her neighbor – would tell you she needs to stay out of the sun or at least apply some sunscreen. Her friends – who she refers to as her ‘witches’ – would claim her giggle-snort is contagious and that she talks a lot. Her go-to outfit is a pair of capris and a T-shirt.
Emersyn’s personality splits between two types: type A (an organized, goal-orientated planner) and also type B (a bubbly extrovert who feeds off social interaction to reenergize). These traits have served her well. While she enjoys alone time – to ponder her creative thoughts – she can comfortably chat with anyone.

Her journey to write and publish a book is a simple one. She has always dreamed of becoming an author like her idols, Gillian Flynn, Colleen Hoover, Dianne Chamberlain, Emily Giffin, and Ruth Ware. As a young child, she wrote one-act plays and short stories in which her type A personality could control the ending.

In high school, her love for reading intensified, and she was often found with her nose in a work of fiction. She also became very active with her high school newspaper and yearbook staff where her talent and passion for writing blossomed under the wonderful direction of her Journalism teacher. 
As an adult, many novels crept onto paper but never fully contained Emersyn’s attention. Her role as a mother was her number one priority. Now that her two sons have grown and become independent, free time resurfaced. 
“He Loves Me, She Loves Me Not” was born during COVID-19 quarantine. Page after page poured out of Emersyn as if the words had been bottled up and were overflowing. Even though the global pandemic has completely altered our ‘normal,’ it is also credited with giving Emersyn the gift of time and the opportunity to create an entertaining story that leads its readers to question the basic facts that you were led to believe. Not everything is as it appears.
We all have a story to tell; whether it’s a great story depends on how you tell it.

G.R. Loreweaver

Bio: G.R. Loreweaver brings to life worlds filled with PNR menage and lots of delicious twists.
When she isn’t creating characters that we love–only to be mean to them–she likes to spend her time watching movies or playing video games. She adores all things purple and can usually be found spending time with her amazing husband and crazy kids, most likely with her toes in the grass.

Heidi Hutchinson

Bio: Heidi Hutchinson writes slow burn rock star romances for contemporary readers who like humor with their hotties. She has both open and closed door series filled with relatable characters and swooney yumminess. Double Blind Study, her go-to series, is closed door and follows a band in emotional turmoil and the women who love them.

When she’s not writing about wild hearted women and hunky heroes, she’s watching Doctor Who or trying to find the perfect gluten free pizza crust for her pizza shaped celiac heart. She lives in the Black Hills with her alarmingly handsome husband, their fearless child, and a rather large (and spoiled) dog.

She’d fueled by messages from her readers and too much coffee.
And a whole lotta love.

Jenny Adams (Bookish Crafts)

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Joan Enockson

Bio: My journey began while growing up on a dairy farm in Northwest Washington State. The barns became my sanctuary, where I found solace and friendship among the animals who became my most attentive audience during countless impromptu concerts.
After high school, my passion for music led me to Dordt University in Iowa, where I pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree in vocal performance and an Associates degree in office administration. Four years felt insufficient to delve into my love for singing, so I continued my education at the University of South Dakota. There, I earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in secondary education and a Masters of Music degree in vocal performance.
Throughout my career, I have been involved in various musical engagements, from local performances to directing a boy choir for 13 years. For over 20 years, I maintained a private vocal studio, nurturing the talents of aspiring singers. I have also taught vocal programs in the public school system for K-12 students, general music for preschool through sixth grade, beginner band programs, and Talented and Gifted programs. Currently, I am in my fifth year of teaching a full-time Talented and Gifted program at a local public school.
Creativity has always been at the core of everything I do. Becoming a children’s book author has brought a new sense of purpose and creativity to my life. Drawing upon my background in music education and my understanding of what students need, I aim to help children contemplate deeply about their aspirations in life. Additionally, I aspire to contribute to their personal growth and development, recognizing their innate need to know what it means to be a good human.
By supporting my journey as a children’s book author, you are not only helping me fulfill my goals, but also making a difference in the lives of children and the libraries and schools that serve them. Together, we can inspire young minds and foster a love for reading, creativity, and personal growth.

K.A. Fox

Bio: USA Today Bestselling Author K.A. Fox is a proud military brat who has lived all over the world but now calls the Midwest home. She uses her psychological training regularly to convince her husband and three sons that she’s always right. When not writing, she can usually be found hiding somewhere with a book and a bit of chocolate or chasing after her own adorable Hell Hound.

Kathy Haan

Bio: Kathy Haan lives in a Midwestern town of just 1,900 people, and made a name for herself in the business space. She escaped the corporate world to be a full-time writer, blogger, and author. You can find her non-fiction work in Forbes, Fortune, and US News, where she’s a regular contributor.

Haan’s novels consist of spicy, why choose paranormal and dark fantasy romance, featuring morally grey heroes, villains, and imperfect heroines.With each book, her goal is to make you sob before arriving at a hard-won happily ever after.

Her husband, Kirk, is her muse. Her three children are why she works hard; she wants to show her kids the secret to telling a great story is living one.

K.C. Ramsey

K.C. is the alter ego of a thirty-something dreamer who lives in the heart of small town USA. Seriously, cows outnumber people four to one and she has to drive almost an hour to visit the grocery store! Business owner and farm girl by day and writer by night, she keeps herself busy. When she’s not working or writing, she’s playing with her countless dogs, riding horses, or reading books by her favorite authors. She writes what she loves to read—primarily romantic suspense and protector romances. You can count on her to provide entertaining stories filled with strong women, steamy men, and love forever after.

Krysta Fox

Bio: USA Today Bestselling Author Krysta Fox writes short, steamy instalove stories that will keep you up all night – for all the right reasons. When she’s not writing, she’s dreaming up new story ideas or sneaking a few more bites of chocolate.

Kristine Plum

Bio: Growing up in rural Central Iowa, where the closest neighbor was at least 1/2 a mile down the gravel road and her brothers being 7 & 10 years older, gave Kristine plenty of opportunities to use and hone her imagination. From acting out stories with her Barbies, to pretending she was being held captive and guarded by vicious dogs (aka puppies her dad raised), she found ways to entertain herself.
Now she is living in the sprawling metropolis of Cedar Rapids, spending her days teaching high school Spanish and her nights being a wife and mother to a son and furry children. Somewhere she finds a little time here and there to write. Much to her husband’s irritation, her imagination still steals her away to daydreaming about her characters and future stories.
Kristine LOVES reading. She has been reading supernatural/paranormal genres since second grade. Her friends force her to read other genres from time to time, but she prefers a little darkness in her stories. Some of her favorite authors include L.J. Smith, Jeaniene Frost & I.T. Lucas.

Kt Webb / Kat Vaughn

Bio: Kt Webb is a multi-genre indie author with a twisted sense of humor. When asked to describe herself, she generally tells people she’s awkward AF and likely to say some really weird sh**. kt isn’t the kind of person you can put on speakerphone, and you should probably monitor her caffeine intake.
When she isn’t writing, kt can be found binge-watching something, reading, goofing off with her two children, annoying her husband, going on adventures with her best friend, or snuggling with her three kitties (Loki, Coal, & Blaze).
*Do not trust kt with sharp objects or adulty things*

Marci Wilson

Bio: Nestled in the enchanting expanse of the Midwest, Marci Wilson shares her humble abode with her seriously lucky husband and their menagerie of rescue pets.
Armed with a laptop in one hand and a margarita in the other, Marci spins tales that capture the imagination of her readers.
She is a multi-published author who writes under a variety of pen names because there are far too many people living in her head to only use one.
When she isn’t writing or traveling, she can usually be found rescuing animals or trying to convince her husband to try new culinary delights.

Michel Prince

Bio: USA Today Bestselling author, Michel Prince, graduated with a bachelor degree in History and Political Science.  Michel writes new adult and adult paranormal romance as well as contemporary romance.

With characters yelling “It’s my turn damn it!!!” She tries to explain to them that alas, she can only type a hundred and twenty words a minute and they will have wait their turn.  She knows eventually they find their way out of her head and to her fingertips and she looks forward to sharing them with you.  

When Michel can suppress the voices in her head she can be found cheering for her son in a variety of sports.  She would like to thank her family for always being in her corner and especially her husband for supporting her every dream and never letting her give up.

Michel has been awarded Elite Status with Rebel Ink Press in 2013, the service award for her local RWA chapter Midwest Fiction Writers in 2013 and 2014, and won Sweetest Romance at IRAE 2015.  She lives in the Twin Cities with her husband, son, and dogs, Bolt and Sawyer.

Micki Fredricks

Bio: Micki is a small-town Iowa girl with a flair for the dramatics. Her favorite thing to do is people watch and make up romantic scenarios in her head. She loves her family, coffee and tacos.
When not reading, writing or watching Korean zombie movies, you can usually find her supporting one one of her five kids as they sing, dance or act on a stage somewhere. While her kids were born with stars in their eyes, the idea of being the center of attention makes Micki want to pass out.
Her other hobbies include wrestling with her two American Bulldog rescues, Ozzy and Luna, or begging her cat, Cora, for attention.
Micki is obsessed with growly alphas and the strong women who set them free.

Miranda May

Miranda began publishing books in 2022 and has been writing since high school. It was always her dream to become a published author, but she wasn’t sure how to do that. When she discovered reverse harem books, she knew it was time to share her stories. She has plans to write paranormal romance, omegaverse, dark romance, and contemporary—all reverse harem/why choose/polyam stories.

Growing up a Navy brat, Miranda has lived in many places. She currently makes her home in Piney Flats, TN with her husband and her two adorable corgis, Luna and Trixie. Don’t worry if you’ve never heard of it, it’s a teeny tiny town less than an hour from the Tennessee/Virginia border. When not writing, Miranda spends most of her time reading, playing video games with her husband, or playing Dungeons and Dragons like a true geek. She also has an almost unhealthy obsession with corgis—so don’t be surprised if she brings them up.

N.A. Jameson

Bio: N.A. Jameson is a born Jersey Girl currently living in Iowa with her Boxer, Bambi.
Her favorite color is pink.
She is obsessed with cows, Eeyore is her favorite Winnie the Pooh character, and she may or may not have a princess complex.
That’s a lie.
She definitely has a princess complex.
Her absolute favorite TV show is Friends. She watches it a minimum of twice a year.
She is a Super Aunt to countless nieces and nephews.
Hates snow, blue cheese, and rude people.
Loves the water, ranch dressing, and thunderstorms.
Her guilty pleasures are chocolate cake with chocolate frosting, peppermint tea, and wine.
Naps are life.
When she isn’t watching corn grow, you can find her working her way through her never-ending TBR list with zero environmental awareness.
Seriously throw something at her if you need her attention when she is reading.
She won’t hear you speak.
When she isn’t reading, she is writing, trying to satisfy the characters in her head demanding to be released.

N.E. Butcher

N.E. Butcher was born and raised in a suburb of Kansas City, MO. Recently returned home after 13 years away, she’s enjoying putting down roots while spending time with her loved ones.
When not daydreaming up stories, you’ll find her engrossed in a gripping book, knitting gifts for loved ones, or embracing her creative side with home DIY projects.
An unabashed Taylor Swift enthusiast, N.E. Butcher finds inspiration in the singer’s lyrics and melodies and always has her music playing in the house that she shares with a lovable dog and an adorable cat.
Join her on a romantic journey as she delves into tales of love, heartbreak, and second chances, captivating your heart with every turn of the page.

Nikki Leigh

Nikki Leigh is a contemporary romance author, who loves everything about it. From swoony country boys to die hard alpha heroes with no filters, she promises to make you laugh, scream, and even cry but in the end, she’ll stitch you back together.

In her free time, which isn’t much, you’ll find her reading, or having fun with her family. She happily married at the tender age of seventeen and since then, has been blessed with four beautiful daughters and seven amazing grandchildren. When she’s not building legos or playing babies with them, she’s peacefully immersed in one of her favorite author’s words.

Nikki is what some readers will say is a baby author. Only published since 2021, she already has several titles under her belt and coming later this year will publish her first paranormal romance tale.

P.J. Spark

Bio: P.J. Sparks lives in tiny town Iowa with her husband and two children. When not caught up in an amazing book, you will find her working full-time as a gun sales manager or volunteering with her local fire and ambulance. She also has an intense passion for hunting, fishing, and crafting. Never one to sit still, she enjoys taking her family on crazy adventures whether be imaginary or not.

Rachel Smith

Bio:You can often find me with a book in one hand and a glass of wine in the other.
I am the full-time manager of the Smith-Wumkes house, and part-time writer for the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce.
I also do a variety of freelance writing for an array of local organizations. 
Being the mother of five children, I have extraordinarily little time to myself and even less sanity.  In between being a full-time taxi service to sports and music activities, I also help organize the North Iowa Book Bash with the BF Bookies. 

Rae Allen– Will no longer be attending

Bio: Rae Allen is an up-and-coming author who has a passion for writing paranormal romance. She started her writing journey in 2023 with her debut novel, The Other World. Since then, she has been working hard to create stories that will captivate her readers and leave them wanting more.

Rhianna Burwell

Bio: Rhianna Burwell is an Amazon bestseller in erotica.
Author of the Before series and the She Teaches Him series, available on Kindle Unlimited, she takes pride in writing spicy, realistic, and deeply satisfying romance and erotica.

Renn Wells

Bio: Powerful damsels. Obsessed men. Intense love.

Savannah Ford

Bio: Savannah Ford is a sassy southern redhead living in the frozen tundra of Minesota with the hero of her own story, two nearly grown kids, a singing bloodhound named Elvis, and a one-year-old Labradoodle named Hailey. She loves. cozying down in front of a roaring fire, a mug of frothy cocoa, and happily-ever-after Hallmark movies, especially the Christmas kind.

She’s been writing in one form or another since she was ten. Her first book was a tale about a talking bear and squirrel, complete with a homemade paper bag cover. her goal is to bring you stories that make you laugh, make you smile, and give you a little escape from the crazy world.

Stacy Rush

Bio: Stacy Rush writes romance that bites back. An award-winning author known for her dark contemporary title, Twisted Hunger, and her bully academia, Saints and Sinners, Stacy specializes in dark, spicy stories that drip with danger, obsession, and heat. With over 30 self-published titles on Amazon and gripping serials featured on iReader, she’s carved out a fierce and loyal fan base who are always hungry for the next twist.

Currently, she’s diving deep into a five-part Dark Urban Romance series that explores dark pasts, forbidden love, and irresistible chaos. Her stories live where desire meets the dark.

Summer N Dawn

Bio: A small town author who is living her dream. Loves to spread the love. Who loves to write romance and bring joy to anyone who will listen.

Taylor J. Bridgeforth

Bio: Taylor J. Bridgeforth multitasks as an author, reader, podcast host and group fitness instructor. Outside of those immediate interests, she likes to sing karaoke, play Mario Kart, travel, nap and eat. Taylor lives in Indianapolis, IN with her family. Better Luck Next Time is her first novel.

Tricia Andersen

Bio: Tricia Andersen lives in Iowa with her husband and her three children. She graduated from the University of Iowa with a Bachelor of Arts in English and from Kirkwood Community College with an Associate of Arts degree in Communications Media/Public Relations. She writes romance for all genres, from paranormal to historical to contemporary. She also has a couple of non-fiction historical titles and a few children’s picture books under the pen name, Lynette Andersen.
Tricia has been a member of Hard Drive Performance Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, an affiliate of Roufusport in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She has experience in kickboxing and currently trains in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Even though she has never competed in an MMA cage, she’s witnessed and been a part of a fighter’s journey from fight camp to their walk to the cage. She also has competed in jiu jitsu.