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Edwin David Aponte is Dean of the Theological School and Professor of  Religion and Culture at Drew University. Aponte is a cultural historian  and earned a PhD in religion with a specialization in religion and  society from Temple University. His publications include ¡Santo! Varieties of Latino/a Spirituality (Orbis Books, 2012), and Introducing Latinx Theologies, co-authored with Miguel A. De La Torre (Orbis Books, 2020).

Award-winning author Kimberley Ash is a British expat who has lived in and loved New Jersey for almost 30 years. She writes fish-out-of-water stories about people who find home where they least expect it. When not writing contemporary romance or romantic women’s fiction, she can usually be found cleaning up after her two big white furry dogs and slightly less furry children. You can reach her at www.kimberleyash.com, and on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Goodreads.

Tim Becker has been in the film production business for more than 30 years and has a passion for entertaining children with his storytelling abilities.  A great influence for Tim was Kenneth Grahame's "The Wind in the Willows".  

Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta is an international author, award-winning speaker, and award-winning journalist. 

She’s  self-employed as an author, journalist, and speaker. Her company is  Pear Tree Enterprises, and you can follow her here:  www.peartreeenterprises.com  

Maryanne is also a professional cat sitter and non-union actress.  

She resides in Union County, New Jersey, with her husband, Dennis, and their beloved cats, Sammy, Nicholas, and Happy.

Marcella Marino Craver is a certified School Counselor and School Psychologist and an international, award winning author from Morris County. She is the author of Shield Up! How Upstanding Bystanders Stop Bullying, Learn to Study: A Comprehensive Guide to Academic Success, Joey Daring, Caring and Curious: How a Mischief Maker Uncovers Unconditional Love, and Chillax! How Ernie Learns to Chill Out, Relax and Take Charge of His Anger.Chillax! How Ernie Learns to Chill Out, Relax and Take Charge of His Anger was awarded the Mom's Choice Award for Juvenile Books-Self-Improvement (Gold) and the Gold Medal, Moonbeam Children's Book Award for Comic/Graphic Novel. 

Her books entertain and educate utilizing eye-catching art and graphic novel formats. Heartfelt and empowering, her works inspire even the youngest reader to find their best self while making the world a better place. 

Many of us memoirists are local Morris county residents. We've gathered  our stories and published a book called The Write Moment, a Collection  of Memoir Stories and Prompts to Inspire Your Writing.

Deborah  Fedderly has been leading Memoir Writing Workshops over the past five  years for Chester Borough Recreation, Summit Medical, national zoom  groups, and has lectured on memoir writing for various organizations.

The driving force behind the book is Ms. Fedderly's vision to share these personal and inspiring stories with a wider audience.

Ms. Fedderly is pictured with her editors, Melissa Young and Christine Seltzer.

Erica Gibbons is the author of Family One Family Two, a children’s book with a BIG Heart!  The book engages a younger audience to learn about diversity in families, and is geared to teach little ones about divorce or separation in a loving way.

Erica is also the author of the MommieMix blog.  You can follow her at www.mommiemix.com and on instagram and youtube @mommiemix.

Marissa Mizeski is the author of the children's middle-grade nature adventure series, Amelia and the Mysterious Woodpecker. Marissa inspires kids to make their own nature discoveries as an elementary school science teacher and nature camp instructor. She lives with her guinea pigs and cats in Long Valley surrounded by a forest full of birds and other wildlife! Learn more at http://marissamizeski.com. 

Victoria Ponte is the author of Uneven Surfaces, a memoir drawn from her life as a stroke survivor who was disabled by a severe stroke at age 35 during pregnancy and her subsequent refusal to give up on living and instead setting out to live her best life. The collection inspires readers to live life with gratitude, wonder and a sense of humor. Victoria is also the author of Horny, Lonely, Crippled, an eclectic collection of poetry with a tongue in cheek title.

Anthony is a New Jersey native and a fantasy author with an extensive  background in screenwriting for film, some of which have won national festival awards. His passion is world-building entirely new realms  filled with magic and adventure, romance and betrayal, sorcerers and knights. A designer by day, when the sun goes down and the moon rises  Anthony spends his time pulling stories from the sky to tell his two daughters and writing the next chapter in one of his character's lives.

Nadja  Springer is a German translator, a children's book author and the mom  of three girls. She and her family moved to the US in 2018, which is why  you will always find her on the hunt for the best bread and ice cream  in town and marveling at everything that reminds her of home.

Her  debut book, "The Big Adventures Of A Little Tree" is a multiple award  winning story focusing on planting the seeds of kindness and believing  in yourself. 

Follow Nadja on Instagram: @thepassionatepeanut or peek into her corner of the internet, www.thepassionatepeanut.com - don't forget to subscribe to her newsletter for freebies and more!

Carol Van Den Hende is an award-winning author who pens stories of resilience and hope. Her novels Orchid Blooming and Goodbye, Orchid draw from her Chinese American heritage, and have won 30+ literary and design awards, including the American Fiction Award, IAN Outstanding Fiction First Novel Award, and Royal Dragonfly Awards for Cultural Diversity and Disability Awareness.

Buzzfeed, Parade, and Travel+Leisure named Carol’s books a most anticipated read. Glamour Magazine recommended her “modern, important take on the power of love.” The International Pulpwood Queens selected Goodbye, Orchid as a 2022 Bonus Book-of-the-Month and Orchid Blooming as a 2023 International Book-of-the-Month.

Carol’s mission is unlocking optimism as a writer, speaker, strategist, Board member and Climate Reality Leader. One secret to her good fortune? Her humorous hubby and twins, who prove that love really does conquer all.

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Many people dream of giving up the grind of everyday life and setting off on an adventure. Mendham resident and Army Veteran Larry  Walsh did just that, cycling into the heart of America to fulfill his  lifelong dream of riding across the country. But he didn't stop there;  he then entered the TransAmerica Bike Race from Oregon to Virginia for a second cross-country ride. Walsh has written two books about his  travels, Suit to Saddle: Cycling to Self-Discovery on the Southern Tier.  Coming soon is the sequel: Forty to Finish: Cycling to Victory on the  TransAmerica Bike Trail. He can be reached at walshllw@gmail.com. You can follow his cycling and writing journey at www.larry-walsh.com.

Margaret Weiss: A Journey of Numbers and Narratives

Born in a country that no longer exists, Margaret Weiss is an enigmatic author and skillful accountant whose work navigates the complexities of human emotions and personal growth. Residing in New Jersey with her family and beloved pets, Chewy and Cookie, Margaret has found solace in her creative outlet—writing.

Margaret's debut novel, "Healing Haunted Hearts," delves into the recovery from childhood trauma, while her second book, "Unpack Your Bags and Plant Your Trees," explores the quest for belonging in a digital world. Both books showcase her ability to connect with readers through her rich prose and empathetic insights.

As Margaret's literary journey unfolds, her captivating stories promise to inspire and uplift readers, while her enigmatic past adds an air of intrigue to her already remarkable life.