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Brenda Adcock (2007 Certificate Winner for Pipeline) Brenda Adcock has three published works, including Pipeline, a 2007 Golden Crown Literary Award finalist for Debut Author. Her publisher, Regal Crest Enterprises, has since released Reiko's Garden and Redress of Grievances. Originally from the beautiful Appalachian region of Eastern Tennessee, she now resides with her partner, Cheryl, in the Hill Country of Central Texas near Austin. As a teen she wrote serial stories to entertain her friends. She has spent the past twenty-three years teaching high school social studies, eventually returning to writing to entertain herself. When not working or writing she and her partner enjoy creating stained glass and shooting pool at their favorite neighborhood bar. They are the parents of four grown children and two lively grandchildren. You can find out more about her work at her website.

Cynthia Tyler (2006 Certificate Winner for Descanso) Cynthia Tyler was born and raised in Southern California. She holds a bachelor's degree in psychology and a master's degree in family therapy. She lives in Pasadena, California with her partner and their dogs. In her spare time she reads, hikes in the desert, and throws tennis balls for her Golden Retriever. She is currently at work on a new novel. You can find out more about her work at her website.

Jaime Clevenger (2005 Certificate Winner for The Unknown Mile) Jaime Clevenger is the author of Whiskey and Oak Leaves, Sign on the Line, All Bets Off, Call Shotgun, and the Golden Crown Literary Award Finalist, The Unknown Mile. She lives in Santa Cruz, California, with her partner and three cats. She's an emergency veterinarian who writes novels and short stories on her days off. She studies public health issues with a focus on animal-related diseases and has a horse named Sequoia that she loves to ride. She teaches karate part-time and is interested in all forms of martial arts. You can find out more about her work at her website.

Gabrielle Goldsby (2005 Certificate Winner for The Caretaker's Daughter) Gabrielle Goldsby is an Oakland, California, native currently living in Portland, Oregon, with her Partner of nine years. She is the author of several short stories and four novels, The Caretakers Daughter, Never Wake, Such a Pretty Face, and Wall of Silence. Gabrielle is hard at work on her next novel, Remember Tomorrow, scheduled to be released by Bold Strokes Books in 2008. You can find out more about her work at her website.

C. Paradee (2005 Certificate Winner for Deep Cover) Carol resides in Northeast Ohio. Carol saw her first episode of Xena in season three and quickly found fan fiction. It inspired her to try her hand at writing, and The Agent was her first story. She also wrote Chasing Shadows, which is now out of print. Some things she enjoys are: Xena, reading, and writing. She can be reached in care of her publisher.

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