The authors
Meet the authors
The independent writers behind the books: their stories, in their words.

James Webler
James is a graduate of St. Lawrence University. He began his musical career there. He played gigs in New York, Nevada, and California. He settled down in New York where he lives with his wife and 3 children.
1 book

Jana Roberts
Nonprofit grant writer by day, fiction writer by Knight. Words have always been a part of my life and I love that I get to share them with the world and two very different ways. Outside of the written word, I am a wife and a dog mom. I have a team of rescued Alaskan malamute and malamute crosses and together we explore the vast wilderness that is the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Most of my childhood was spent with the crew of the USS Enterprise, and you will notice that influence in a lot of my writing. I devour books, and absolutely love everything fantasy and sci-fi. I invite you to explore the seven universes as we deal with real relationship issues, found family, and fight to protect those that cannot protect themselves.
2 books

Jasmine Bruce
šļø Jasmine in Ink is a romance author who believes the best stories are the ones that make you fall in love, scream at your screen, and stay up way too late turning the page. š„ Writing stories filled with slow-burn romance, complicated relationships, secrets, heartbreak, second chances, and unforgettable characters, Jasmine creates worlds where love is never quite as simple as it seems. š¹ From contemporary romance to darker, more dramatic stories, every book is written to give readers a little escapeāand hopefully leave them wanting more. š¤š¹ Currently writing: The Space Between Us Author: Jasmine in Ink Genres: Romance ⢠Contemporary Romance ⢠Dark Romance ⢠Romantic Suspense ⨠Come for the romance. Stay for the secrets.

Jay Neill
I write fantasy that takes the mundane and warps it into the magical. My urban fantasies have been praised for their novel world-building, witty dialogue, and heart-bursting drama. When I'm not writing, I'm either walking my two dogs in the English countryside or thinking about my next meal.
1 book

Jean Thesquare
Jean Thesquare is a New York based writer. Re:Claim, the prequel to AcClaim, is their latest. Everything else is a rumor.
2 books

Jeanne Rietzke
I began writing in 2020 with a children's book series entitled Caroline, The Painted Turtle. Before then, I worked as a wildlife artist. I illustrated and published the first two children's books in 2022. While all that was happening, I realized I wanted to write more. I took the NaNoWriMo challenge in 2021. In 30 days, I wrote 50,000 words. I loved the story, but knew it was a novella and awkward. For three years, I wrote, rewrote, added the murder, added the history, added the food, and kept going. My Beta readers were begging me to publish. Inherited Death emerged in April 2025. So far, we have won seven Indie Awards. The depth of the main character, Melissa Fairmont, has captivated readers, reviewers, and judges. She's a complicated woman who has big feelings and a past that she is grieving as much as she grieves for her parents. I hope you enjoy the story. I am currently working on the second book in the series.
1 book

Jeff Polman
A Massachusetts native now living in California, I write unique coming-of-age novels, quirky historical baseball fiction, and published a collection of three creepy Los Angeles tales called Red Jacarandas. I also write screenplays and many Internet musings, and am extremely fond of nature, cinema, and truth.
2 books

Jennifer Kimmins
Jennifer Kimmins is the author of The Dragon Stone Chronicles, an epic fantasy series featuring her debut novel, The Forgotten Prophecy, and its sequel, available now. Her debut mystery novel releases in Fall 2026. āWhen she isn't writing, she enjoys spending time with her family and her three playful kittens in Ohio, where she is currently working on her next book. Follow her page for the latest updates.
3 books

Jeremy Yancey
I write YA fantasy about ordinary teenagers getting pulled into things much bigger and stranger than they expected. My first novel, Liam Monroe and the Symphony of Shadows, is the opening book in The Arcanis Chronicles. Iām currently working on the second book in the series, Liam Monroe and the Silent Chorus. Iāve always loved stories that combine mystery, adventure, humor, and characters who feel like real people even when everything around them gets decidedly unreal. My books are written for younger readers, but also for anyone who grew up loving the feeling of discovering a hidden world just beyond the ordinary one.
1 book
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Jessica Igbokwe (JJ)
Hi there! I'm Jessica, a self-published author. I write just about anything. My finished book is YA fantasy, with elements of mystery. Lovely to have you here āļø
1 book

Jessica Terry
To Jessica, putting out a new book is twice as exciting as someone saying they brought her food. Writing was her first love (cliché alert) and she loves it as much now as she did when she was a child spending hours and hours holed up in her room creating. This Georgia peach has many interests, having majored in Sport Management at Georgia Southern and gotten certified in Neuromuscular Therapy from Rising Spirit Institute of Natural Health, but writing is always in the top spot. In addition to her contemporary novels, Jessica is also a copywriter and a ghostwriter, and has obtained her Bachelor's degree in Communications. Jessica still lives in Georgia.
2 books

Jinesh Bhagdev
Jinesh Bhagdev is an Indian novelist. He writes about people who are easy to overlook, and the truths that live in what they do rather than what they say. His first novel, happily (n)ever after: A Love Story of One More Day, is an emotional slow-burn love story about family, a rescue dog named Goldie, and the ordinary days that become everything. For readers who want to laugh, ache and cry.
1 book

Jo-Anne Duffett
Jo-Anne writes heartfelt, wholesome romanceāranging from deeply emotional contemporary stories to sweeping, time-travel adventures. A sports medicine doctor in Cape Town, she brings authenticity and insight to her characters while crafting journeys of love, healing, and hope. When sheās not consulting or field-side, sheās running, hiking, taking photographs, or dreaming up her next story. Follow her for uplifting romances that are sweet, meaningful, and safe for all ages.
2 books

Joe Weinberg
Joe Weinberg has been writing his whole life. He taught writing at the college level for over a decade. He is the author of the Sam Archer (Insomnia Press), Grey Witch (Brain Lag Publication), and Paragon Sorcerer series (Ink and Quill Press). When he isn't writing, Joe spends time with his cats and his partner, fights against the patriarchy, and sometimes finds time to sleep.
1 book

John Anno
John Anno is a Midwest author whose work blends faith, emotional honesty, and deeply human storytelling. Writing both griefācentered nonfiction and characterādriven romance, John brings a grounded, pastoral voice shaped by lived experience and a commitment to helping readers feel seen. His nonfiction offers gentle spiritual guidance for those navigating loss, while his fiction explores connection, resilience, and the slowāburn beauty of relationships built with intention. Rooted in compassion and clarity, Johnās writing reflects his desire to strengthen and encourage others through authentic, hopeāfilled narratives. Whether heās crafting heartfelt memoir or tender romance, his work invites readers into stories where healing is possible and love is patient.
1 book

John Duncan MacLennan
Bubblegum Bedtime Stories are designed around The Interactive Pauseā¢āa signature reading methodology crafted to transition children from passive listening to active, creative exploration. This style of gentle, imaginative collaboration is ideal when winding down at day's end. When our kids were little, we read and read and read to them, especially at bedtime. Books galore. Sometimes my imagination was necessary so I told them about adventures of a bubblegum family in bubblegum land and all the amazing bubblegum sights they saw. Throughout each brief story, the "bubblegum family" walks through a soft, pastel world without fixed names, defined faces, or set destinations. At key moments along the path, the narrative simply stopsāinviting a brief, intentional pause before looking over a ridge or beyond a valley. We aren't meant to get to know 'Mr. or Mrs. Bubblegum'. Their family is simply the vehicle to spark a toddler's imagination to wander through dreamy landscapes while creating bubblegum bridges, clouds, mountains and more as they drift to sleep. Imagination drives a child's future. These are actual stories I made up when our five kids were toddlers. Grown, they are: Artist, Lawyer, Outdoorsman, Medical Physicist, Civil Engineer. AI caveat - In 2024 I finally got around to sharing the stories and got to typing. Illustrations are by me, using Canva and Microsoft Bing (prior to AI hullabaloo). At least four versions of every single image were drafted and then selected. I did a lot of manual 'flower' or 'animal' etc. creation and placement in the images, so I feel any anti-AI comments are well placed but misdirected. The illustrations were laborious, very time consuming and I remind the reader that these are 'my stories'. I dreamt them up and told to our kids to engage their imagination after 'the pause'. The real images are in your toddlers mind as opposed to what I created on the page.
1 book

John Lavallee
John Lavallee is a Canadian author whose writing explores trauma, addiction, recovery, resilience, faith, and the possibility of redemption. Drawing inspiration from real-life struggles and the realities faced by people living with trauma and addiction, John writes stories that look beyond a person's darkest moments to the human being underneath. His debut novel, The Demons He Never Named, follows a deeply personal journey through childhood trauma, foster care, addiction, survival, and the difficult road toward healing. Through his writing, John hopes to remind readers that the past may shape us, but it does not have to define our future. John lives in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, and continues to write stories about recovery, hope, family, and second chances.
1 book

John Thomas Donnelly
John Thomas Donnelly is a Canadian writer of historical, literary and speculative fiction. His work explores memory, secrecy, ambition and the private consequences of public systems. His books include Studio 6, They Called It Love Anyway, Set Pieces and The Transmission Era. He lives in British Columbia, Canada.
1 book

Jordin Lea Andrews-Jones
Iām Jordin Lea Andrews-Jones, a South African indie author writing across two very different worlds. Letting Go is an intimate reflection on feeling deeply, healing slowly, and learning to let go. Life Without Fantasies is my psychological thriller, exploring survival, secrets, power, and the dangerous things weāre willing to believe. Iām passionate about telling stories that stay with you long after the last page. š Currently writing novel #3. āļø
2 books
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Jory Lane
I write cozy fantasy with deeper meaning.
1 book