Bowman, Elena Dorothy - formerly an aerospace software engineer, is an Honors graduate of Fitchburg College earning her BS Degree in Engineering and Management. She serves as an officer in the Massachusetts Chapter of the National League of American PenWomen. Her published novel Sarah’s Landing-I, which has won the coveted APA award for its audio book, is the first in a series of four completed science-fiction/ mystery/ romance novels. Her second published novel, is a Romantic Suspense/ Mystery/ Thriller, The House On The Bluff. Her prize winning short story “Canollies For Christmas” was published in The Lowell Sun. She has also co-written and co-produced a Musical Workshop, which was performed at the Merrimack Regional Theater. She lives in Massachusetts with her husband. Elena Bowman
Cavallaro, Lenny - Lenny is the co-author of two nonfiction volumes and also the author of a novel and a novella, with another publication scheduled for 2009. He served as an arts critic for The New Haven Register from 1976-85 and as by-line political commentator for the Ipswich Observer from 1997-99. He was also the associate editor of The International Journal of Professional Hypnosis from 1986-95, and worked as a literary agent during the 1980’s. At present, he teaches English at Northern Essex Community College. Also a concert pianist and composer, Cavallaro holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree and was a top prize-winner in the 1975 J. S. Bach International Competition. Lenny Cavallaro
Golden, Christopher - Christopher is the award-winning, bestselling author of such novels as The Myth Hunters, Wildwood Road, The Boys Are Back in Town, The Ferryman, Strangewood, Of Saints and Shadows, and (with Tim Lebbon) The Map of Moments. He has also written books for teens and young adults, including Poison Ink, Soulless, and the thriller series Body of Evidence, honored by the New York Public Library and chosen as one of YALSA's Best Books for Young Readers. Upcoming teen novels include a new series of hardcover YA fantasy novels co-authored with Tim Lebbon and entitled The Secret Journeys of Jack London. Christopher Golden
Ipsen, Anne - Anne was born in Denmark and her memoirs draw on her childhood there and her youth as a teenage immigrant to the US. Her parents and she lived in Copenhagen during the German occupation of the Second World War. Afterwards, they traveled in the USA, finally settling in Boston, where she was graduated from Radcliffe College and eventually received a doctorate from Harvard University. Before deciding to become a full-time writer, she was a professor at the University of Minnesota for many years. Anne enjoys talking to people of all ages about her work, including the background and history of the places about which she writes. Anne Ipsen
Larmay, Judith – Judith was born in a small mill city in the Northeast. She 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
Mason, K. D. – A lifelong runner, K.D. mason lives on the New Hampshire seacoast with his wife of 38 years and three cats. They have two grown children, a son who lives in Las Vegas and a daughter who lives with her husband and their daughter in Massachusetts. A lifetime of working in the restaurant business, sailing in the Caribbean and New England as well as hanging out with an active running community have given him a wealth of story ideas. KD Mason
Obert, Christopher P. – Owner of Pear Tree Publishing, an independent publishing company located in Bradford Massachusetts specializing in helping authors and groups to self-publish and market their work. Chris is also the author, co-author and editor of numerous books including, “The Next Harvest, Vineyards & Wineries of New England,” “Thanks for the Memories, the Serra Family Tree and Stories,” and “Reflections, a Collection of Poems & Writings.” Pear Tree Publishing
The Greater Haverhill Poets - The 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 the surrounding communities. Some members are from out of state. Greater Haverhill Poets
Pear Tree Publishing – An independent publishing company located in Bradford Massachusetts specializing in helping authors and groups to self-publish and market their work. Pear Tree assists their clients with each step of the process: development, production, marketing and sale of their project. Pear Tree Publishing
Signature Book Printing - This book printing company has focused on excellent quality, smooth and easy customer service and great prices since it opened its doors in 1986 as a short run book printer. Signature now produces hard cover and soft cover books, books with both color and black and white insides, and prints in much larger quantities than before. It produces beautiful full color books, coffee table books, as well as runs of poetry, novels, and technical books. During this growth in capability, Signature has concentrated on its initial emphasis of quality, customer service, and value. Signature Book Printing.
Williamson, Chris - Chris is a graphic designer and 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.