Featured Authors and Artists

Jack Ahern has always had an interest in history, wildlife and the great outdoors. He is a member of the Sharon, Massachusetts Historical Society; the Massachusetts Archaeological Society Inc.; the North American Hunting Club; a Life member of the Sharon Fish and game Club; Life Member of the Ames Pistol and Rifle Club; Life Member of the National Rifle Association and a supporter of the Maine Chapter of the Nature Conservancy.

Judith Larmay was born in a small mill city in the Northeast. Judith Larmay has been creating images most of her life. In the late 1950's she studied painting for three years at Massachusetts College of Art, Boston, and recently, after five more years in academia, has gleaned a Bachelor's degree in Visual Art and Creative Writing from Bradford College, Haverhill, MA. Painting and writing have been Judith's blessed preoccupations. After a twenty-year pause to marry and raise two daughters, in 1978 her painting spark was rekindled. Larmay has since been producing fine artwork non-stop. After graduation from Bradford College in 1997, she began to write for publication. She lives happily with her husband of forty years, paints, teaches, and sells from her home studio. She is also represented by galleries and agents throughout the United States and the Virgin Islands. Larmay Art Studio

Ed Marshall is a native New Englander. His poetry is a product of its mills and mountains, its fields and factories. Most of what he writes about can be seen from the windows of his New Hampshire home. Ed has always had an interest in the spoken and written word. It has only been recently that he has found a style that seems to suit what he has to say---and just how he wants it said. He writes of everyday things using everyday words. His poems appeal to people who never thought they would like poetry.

Mary Marshall is a Usui Reiki master, certified hypnotherapist and licensed massage therapist. She has been studying metaphysics for over thirty years and intends on being a lifelong student. Mary currently lives in a small town in Massachusetts.

Judy Seidl is an Ordained Minister, Shaman, Reiki Practitioner, Bowen Practitioner and Artist. She has conducted workshops for women and at times incorporates energy work through sacred dance and movement. Judy studied painting with a local artist and paints using a variety of mediums. She resides in a small town in Massachusetts.

Chris Williamson is the designer of the Pear Tree Publishing Double P “printing press” Logo. He is an exceptional photographer and designer. Chris is primarily self taught through experimentation with a variety of traditional and digital photographic tools and materials. When not creating photo-art, Chris offers services in photography, architectural design, digital imaging, and graphic design/brand development. Photo Art

The Greater Haverhill Poets (GHP) is a group of people that enjoy reading and writing poetry. They meet to discuss poetry and writing in general. They have been meeting every third Saturday of the month at 10:00 a.m. in the Haverhill Public Library, Haverhill Massachusetts since the early 1980s. Their meetings often have guest speakers and include field trips. The GHP currently has approximately 20 members from both Haverhill and surrounding communities, including Georgetown, North Andover, Lawrence, Groveland and East Hampstead. Some members are from out of state.

The Write Group is comprised of five poets from various walks of life: television producer and host, registered dietitian, high school teacher, founder/executive director of the non-profit American Community Think Tank, flight attendant and mental health counselor. All illustrate the idea that poets/writers benefit by sharing their writings with others and experimenting within their craft. The members are: Gayle C. Heney, Karen M. Kline, Barbara Prolman, Lois Sargent and Blair Gracie Woodman.