Erika Krouse is a writer of fiction and nonfiction. Her upcoming short story collection, Save Me, Stranger, will be published by Flatiron Books in January 2025. Save Me, Stranger has been hailed as “a dozen little masterpieces,” by Adam Johnson, “remarkable” by Ann Beattie, and Louise Erdrich said, “Read these stories with a buddy, because someone will have to scrape you off the floor.” In a starred review, Kirkus calls the collection "a smart set of globetrotting, emotionally gripping stories," and Publishers Weekly says, "[Krouse] makes the thrill of new beginnings palpable."

Find Erika and her books here: Erika Krouse at wwwerikakrousewriter.com

Carol Plum-Ucci is best known for her young adult novels that explore themes of psychological suspense, mystery, and the complexities of human nature. Her debut novel, The Body of Christopher Creed, won a Michael L. Printz Honor Book Award along with many other national honors. The novel’s dark, atmospheric tone and exploration of identity and social alienation resonated with young readers, earning Plum-Ucci a spot as a notable voice in contemporary YA literature. Following her debut, Plum-Ucci wrote six successful novels, five of which won national awards. She has twice been a finalist in the Edgar Allan Poe Awards and has received seven citations from the American Library Association.

She lives near Atlantic City, NJ, with her family.

Find her and her books at: https://www.carolplum-ucci.com/

Marco has a Bachelor's Degree in English and Psychology, as well as a Master of Jurisprudence. He's lived in San Antonio since the age of 3, via Mexico City. He has two daughters, 11 and 13. He enjoys music, whether it's a concert or just listening through headphones, running, and making people laugh.

The book is sad. It goes from bad to worse, but my readings and podcast appearances heavily leverage the ability to comedy. To laugh at what we cannot control.

Find Marco and his book here: https://wnlmarco.com/