Steve Denison

I am a professor of genetics and microbiology with interests in poetry and the history of science. I published my first book, Settlers, in August 2024. It is a science fiction book about climate change and time travel and the power of art to inspire change. I have carried out research on connections between the writings of Darwin and Wordsworth at the University of Cambridge and Lancaster University in the UK. My hobbies include playing bluegrass music.

Brian Devitt -3 posts

My Name is Brian Devitt. I have been a ‘tech guy’ for as long as I can remember. It could be the first transistor radio my father brought home or messing around with resistors, capacitors, and power supplies in my childhood friend’s basement. I was always fascinated by things that seemed to work as if by magic. Of course, as I grew older, I became more interested in how the magic works. I entered college in 1973 with aspirations of becoming a medical doctor, so I pursued a degree in Biology as a pre-med curriculum. Along the way, I accepted an NROTC (Navy Reserve Officer Training Corps) scholarship. When I graduated in 1977, I had a degree in Biology and a job in the U.S. Navy as a newly commissioned junior officer. After serving at sea on the USS Biddle (CG-34), I accepted a shore duty assignment as an NROTC instructor at Villanova University. (What comes around goes around.) While there, I decided not to pursue medicine anymore but instead catch the technological wave of computing; I went for a Master’s in Computer Science. When my NROTC instructor assignment ended, I resigned from active duty and pursued a civilian career in Information Technology, and I never looked back. Throughout it all, I wrote some short stories and some novels. You can learn more about me by checking out my website @briandevitt.net

Ed Donlin

Edward F. Donlin, born 1946 in Youngstown, Ohio graduated Ursuline High School class of 1964, hired onto Erie Railroad, and attended Youngstown University while unsuccessfully trying to avoid the draft. My Uncle Sam wrote me a letter and off I went. After a mostly unremarkable 23 month, mostly in Germany, I resumed my career on the railroad while tending bar, managing said bar& kitchen and assisting in the management plus being the door man that some assumed was also the bouncer for 8 years. Conrail ruined my railroad, and I tired of the bar, so I was forced to take a severance which I invested in a boat dealership (sailboats). Five years later the family, wife Marion, son Christopher and I moved to Florida where I worked in various aspects of the marine industry. To promote those endeavors, I began writing, producing and hosting a reality television show which nearly went national. After recovering from a near death experience, I and included my son as host of a series of reality restaurant and water-oriented television shows. I have been writing, for many years and have the rejection letters to prove it. My bottom drawer of my desk is full of work that I am now self-publishing on Amazon. I have been a dues paying member of the Gulf Coast Writers Association on and off since the late 1990a & and I am happy to assume the role of web manager this (2024) year. Recently. I have been sidelined by additional health problems and surgeries that I fully expect to recover from, but after 78 years I know there is no certainty in this life. I just keep trying to empty my head of all the stories while leaning forward.

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Thekla Fagerlie-Madsen

THEKLA MADSEN is co-author with retired Cleveland cop Karl Bort of: Bad JuJu in Cleveland, Angry Nurse, and Bad JuJu and the Eye of Oya. Thekla was a corporate business analyst, technical writer, and marketing consultant. She is a member of the Twin Cities Chapter of Sisters In Crime, Wisconsin Writers Association, and the Gulf Coast Writers Association. Her short story It Never Ends Well is published in the Twin City SIC chapter’s anthology “Minnesota Not So Nice: Eighteen Tales of Bad Behavior.” Thekla and her husband divide their time between Wisconsin and Southwest Florida.

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Claudia Geagan

Claudia has degrees in English and Finance and spent most of her life in cold cities and big corporations. These days she lives and writes in Fort Myers, Florida. Her work has appeared in River Teeth's Beautiful Things, The Louisiana Review, Adelaide Literary Magazine, Prometheus Dreaming, The Lindenwood Review and others. She has been twice nominated for a Pushcart Prize.

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Rob Gilmore

CEO of 3 software companies, US Army veteran, married 55 yrs, some writing but never published, recently retired with more writing, traveled to 33 countries,

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Susan K Grunin

DR. SUSAN GRUNIN RECOGNIZED AS AN HONORED MEMBER BY P.O.W.E.R. (PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION OF WOMEN OF EXCELLENCE RECOGNIZED) MANHASSET, NEW YORK, JANUARY 27, 2025– Dr. Susan Grunin of Naples, Florida, has recognized as an Honored Member by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of publishing. ABOUT DR. SUSAN GRUNIN Dr. Susan Grunin is a retired college professor and author of the children’s book series, "Life Lessons and Tales of Little MisFit." The first two books in the series, “Life Isn't Always What it Seems” and “Life Isn't Always Fair,” have earned the NABE Pinnacle Achievement Award. Book Three of the series, Life Is Like a Fountain – It Has Its Ups (Opportunities and Successes) and Downs (Disappointments and Failures) will be published in the near future. In total, the series will contain seven books. Dr. Grunin is also an accomplished artist who creates original oil paintings and photography, with numerous pieces available for purchase through her company, SKG Creations and on her website. During her career, Dr. Grunin worked with children and young adults in various capacities including more than two decades teaching for the University of Virginia and other colleges and universities. She authored a textbook for the University of Virginia Graduate School. In addition, Dr. Grunin holds a coaching certificate and served as an executive coach and CEO of Think Strategic Consulting. She also held positions as a human capital consultant and a federal law enforcement officer for over 25 years, where she was the first female regional administrator in the Federal Courts - Federal Probation System. A future book about her Federal Law Enforcement experiences is planned. In addition to her current P.O.W.E.R. honor, Dr Grunin was previously awarded with a Lifetime Achievement Award, which is one of the organization’s highest honors, acknowledging her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of publishing. She was also selected to be featured on the iconic Times Square billboards this March. Dr. Grunin is also a member of the executive board of the Gulf Coast Writers Association of SW Florida and a member of the Society of Book Writers and Illustrators. Susan graduated from the University of Illinois, where she earned all three of her degrees; an M.A. in Public Administration, an M.A. in Criminal Justice Administration, and a Ph.D. in Public Policy Analysis. She and her husband, Howard, live in Naples, Florida with their Shiba Inu, Kona. They have two sons and one granddaughter. For more information visit www.Skg-Creations.com

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Jack Head

I spent over 30 years in education and training. My skills, abilities, and aptitude led me to start writing. First, I wrote a training manual, and training programs for continuing education classes, and for individuals, I was asked to prepare to enter management and supervision. My first book was based on my personal experience as Iserving in the military: Army Infantry in the Central Highlands of Vietnam: Selected Memories of Vietnam 1969 - 1970. My second book, When Thirteen Became One, is based on historical facts that led to the American Revolution. Before retirement, Jack was an educator and trainer. He was an expert in employee performance development through an enhanced performance evaluation system he implemented for a Fortune 500 company. He was an international public speaker on various subjects, including relationship selling, marketing, and merchandising.

John Heard

John Heard is a full-time resident of Naples. He spent most of his career in leadership roles in international education. He and his wife Susan lived in London, The Hague, and Istanbul. They have traveled widely. His article, “Magical Mayo, Ireland” recently appeared in the online magazine In the Know Traveler. His story, “Old Bones” was published in the Vol. 4, December 2023 issue of Portrait of New England literary magazine.