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Cerece Rennie Murphy https://cerecerenniemurphy.com/ National bestselling and award-winning author Cerece Rennie Murphy has published thirteen speculative fiction novels, short stories, and children's books, including her upcoming release, In The Garden of Light and Shadow: War of the Fallen. Ms. Murphy is also the founder of Virtuous Con, an online sci-fi and comic culture convention that celebrates the excellence of BIPOC creators in speculative fiction. Ms. Murphy has received numerous awards, including the Science Fiction Writers of America (SFWA)’s Kate Wilhelm Solstice Award for significant contributions to the science fiction, fantasy, and related genres community.

David C. Miller, Ph.D. https://iamdavidmiller.com/ Baltimore native David C. Miller uses his academic training and innate street skills to lead healing circles with men and boys, focusing on decision-making, impulse control, mental health awareness, and managing anger. Miller reconciled his issues with trauma and street violence growing up in West Baltimore to launch an innovative publishing company focused on children’s books. Miller aims to shatter the lack of diversity in the children’s book industry by creating stories with relatable characters that promote racial pride and contain fun storylines and rich illustrations. Khalil’s Way, Gabe & His Green Thumb, Brooklyn’s Finest: The Greene Family Farm, Winnie the Wizard of Wall Street, and Ida B., the Beekeeper are a few of Miller’s children’s book titles. Miller completed his Ph.D. in the School of Social Work at Morgan State University and lives with his family in Washington, DC.

Karen Bowlding https://www.karenbowlding.net/ Karen Bowlding, a freelance editor, writer, graphic designer, book coach, publishing consultant, and author. For the past 20 years she focused on writing, editing, and designing all genres of books. Now, her primary focus is to promote childhood literacy. Karen has authored five books, three for children, and co-authored five children’s books with her twin sister. She writes from her story, her experiences, and knowledge. Each manuscript is inspired from her childhood…from playing outdoors, being an inward-looking introvert, and desiring other children to learn from her experiences. She has many unpublished stories and will continue to write books for children of all ages. Karen is dedicated to helping children’s writers to self-publish diverse and inclusive books that children will enjoy. Her goal/ mission is to lead children to books that inspire, educate, entertain, bring joy, and instill the love of reading.

Evan Ross Burton https://hotsecondbooks.com/ Evan Ross Burton is a poet, fiction writer, and the author of Everyday Black People in Strange Situations. He has published in various anthologies and journals including Gigantic Sequins; Loose Lips, an anthology of Comedic-Erotic Fan Fiction; and a Cathedral in a Mason Jar — an experiment in collective fiction writing. Evan has also released work with Chronicle Books, a specialty publisher based in San Francisco, and he is a Cave Canem Fellow. Evan is based in Baltimore, Maryland.