Former Political operative lifts the curtain as political thriller authorMichael’s Story Award-winning political fiction author Michael Fedor brings a dynamic blend of suspense, thrillers, and political intrigue to readers with his captivating storytelling.

With over 20 years of political organizing and narrative expertise, Michael transforms his real-world experience from the wild, wooly worlds of Washington, D.C., and state capitals into gripping tales of power, ambition, and the human condition. His fast-paced, edge-of-your-seat writing style pairs seamlessly with meticulous research, creating thrillers that are not only exciting but also terrifyingly plausible.

Having transitioned from the classroom as a teacher 18 years ago to grassroots organizing, Michael has worked on campaigns at every level—from local to presidential—gaining firsthand insight into the personal costs of pursuing power. A former candidate and elected official himself, Michael retired from political life in 2020.

After years in the political trenches, Michael took the leap to pursue a long-held passion: writing. Dusting off a manuscript penned in 2004, he overhauled it, leading to the release of his award-winning debut novel, What It Takes to Kill a Bull Moose in June 2024. This political thriller, the first in his “Bull Moose” series, has already garnered multiple awards and critical acclaim for its intense plot, accurate detail, and rich character development.

Michael earned both master’s and bachelor’s degrees from Penn State University. As a father and husband, he thoroughly enjoys forging new memories by planning adventures from the Fedor Family Bucket List.

Like the main character of Bull Moose, Michael is an avid outdoorsman, tenderhearted, a voracious reader, and a student of history. Michael remains undefeated at pub trivia.

Find Michael and Bull Moose here: https://michaelfedorbooks.com/

From Hollis... Growing up a Navy brat gave me an extreme case of wanderlust and paved the way to becoming certifiably obsessed with ancient cultures, travel, and writing. Living abroad as a child helped to foster a sense of fun and wonderment at the world around me. Suffice to say that I loved my childhood so much so, that perhaps I never really grew up in my own head. Basically, you should never stop playing in life. The colors are much brighter that way!

My Father retired from the Navy when I was eleven, and I met Ashley, my very best friend and more of a sister, actually. One of the many activities we bonded over in our mutual creative nerdiness was playing Dungeons & Dragons. Over twenty five years later, we are still super geeks creating wonderful worlds and characters in between our adult lives. One of our adventures was the inspiration for my first novel, To Save a World, for which I am presently writing a sequel.

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Curious to know more about me and my writing? Hop on over to www.hollisjomccollumauthor.com to learn more about my adventures and to keep in touch!

You can also see what I'm up to on Instagram as @hollisjomccollum or my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6Rp-rstaQrxC6Hg3pNjpbg?view_as=subscriber

I'd love to hear from you.

From Savannah... My debut novel was released from Harpeth Road Press on May 7, 2024: The Library of Second Chances. I’m also currently editing my second novel, The Summer of Starting Over, and writing what I hope will be my third. They’re all small town romances set in fun, beachy locales. So, if you’re ready for a mental vacation, you’ve come to the right place!⁠
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Now to let you in on my little secret…my legal name is Kristi Dosh. I decided to go with a pen name when I started writing romance. People have lots of reasons for choosing to use a pen name, but as you can tell mine wasn’t anonymity. ⁠
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If you happen to know me already as Kristi, then you know I’ve spent more than a decade now as a sports business reporter for outlets such as ESPN and Forbes and have published a book on the business of college football under that name. ⁠It’s also the name I used in my former life as an attorney.
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Having spent more than a decade building up my platform as a sports business expert, my website and social channels under my real name are all full of dedicated sports fans…who I love. But, they’re not exactly the same demographic that might want to read romance novels.
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So, I get to reinvent myself and be someone brand new, which I think will be a lot of fun. If you decide to follow me on this journey, I’m glad to have you along!

Find Savannah here: https://savannahcarlisle.com/

Don Sawyer, writer and educator, grew up in Michigan and moved to Canada in the 1960s.
Don has worked with youth and adults from many cultural backgrounds and in a variety of locales. A world of opportunity and experiences opened up after he left a PhD program in Modern Chinese History, from teaching in a small Newfoundland outport, to training community workers in West Africa, to teaching First Nations adults in BC, to designing a climate change action course for Jamaican youth.
Before moving to Ontario, Don lived and worked in Salmon Arm BC for more than thirty years. There he taught adult education, served as the Chair of the Okanagan University College (OUC) Adult Basic Education Department, and acted as the Curriculum Director for the Native Adult Education Resource Centre.

Find Don and his books here: https://www.donsawyer.org/

Stefonknee Wolscht, is a sixty year old Catholic parent of seven beautiful children, who has lost everything because of transphobia. She is an educational speaker, human rights activist, and sensitivity trainer, and has achieved success in various media platforms including print, radio, television,and various documentaries internationally.

She also contributed significantly to help develop programs and protocols for transgender inclusion and awareness in Canada.

Her first literary endeavor "Holding On by a Thread" is a captivating memoir that serves as both an entertaining and educational resource aimed at exposing LGBT issues and the celebration of self expression. This project underscores her deep-seated passion to represent her community in non-fiction literature. Through "Holding On by a Thread," she aspires to introduce readers to the diversity of the LGBT community while fostering understanding and appreciation across many diverse communities.

Her life story of resilience stands as a testament to her profound commitment to utilizing personal challenges as a means to educate, entertain, and inspire inclusion and acceptance throughout the world.

Find her and her book here: https://www.stefonknee.com/

Dr. Katherine Hutchinson-Hayes is an editor, author, speaker, podcaster, and educational consultant. She is Embolden Media Group's production editor and a Word Weavers International member, serving as an online chapter president and mentor. She belongs to EFA (Editorial Freelancers Association, FWA (Florida Writers Association), ACFW (American Christian Fiction Writers), CWoC (Crime Writers of Color), AWSA (Advanced Writers and Speakers Association), and AASA (American Association of School Administrators). She serves on the nonprofit organization Submersion 14 board and the 540 Writer’s Community board and is an art instructor for the nonprofit organization Light for the Future in Guatemala. Katherine hosts the podcast Murder, Mystery & Mayhem Laced with Morality. She contributes regularly to several magazines, blogs, and newsletters. She authored a Bible study for women, a collaborative anthology of devotions, and is currently working on the sequels of her first general market thriller novel. Her thriller A Fifth of the Story debuted in February 2024 through Endgame Press.

Find Katherine and her book here: https://www.drkatherinehayes.com/

Alexandra Beaumont is a British fantasy novelist with a passion for folklore, playing musical instruments and exploring the wilds of the UK.
With a degree in English Literature and Creative Writing, specializing in gothic literature, Alexandra's lyrical books weave together myth, magic and intrigue. Her captivating stories transport readers to enchanting worlds filled with unforgettable characters and spellbinding adventures.

Find her and her books here:

https://abeaumont75.wixsite.com/home

Aislinn Brophy, the author of How to Succeed in Witchcraft, is sharing a spell-binding YA queer romantasy time-travel story with SPELLS TO FORGET US (September 17, 2024; G.P. Putnam's Sons BFYR). Readers will follow Luna, a powerful witch, and Aoife, a non-magical former child influencer as their love sparks a time-bending romance in enchanted Boston.

According to the laws of Boston’s Witch Council, Luna is required to cast a spell that will erase Aoife’s memories of their history together if they ever break up. When their relationship fizzles out, they both forget about each other. . . until they meet again, fall in love, and recover memories of their time together.

SPELLS TO FORGET US is witty, heartfelt, and filled with more than just magic as these two star-crossed lovers keep finding their way into each other’s complex orbits, even as the universe pulls them apart.

Find the book here: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/203956636-spells-to-forget-us

Find all of Aislinn's work here: https://aislinnbrophy.com/