Jane Gordon is a longtime journalist whose work appears frequently in The New York Times, and has been published in
      newspapers nationwide. Juggling four children, freelance writing work and a full-time job as a writer for a university
      communications department, she is at work on her first book.

       Celestino Heres author of The Reluctant Revoluionary is a retired professor of computer systems at UConn Stamford
      and Norwalk Community Technical College.  He teaches at Brien McMahon High School.   CELESTINO HERES

       Mel Hathorn, author of Celts and Kings and The Castlereagh Connection is a teacher of college literature and history.  
      He has presented workshops around the country as an educator, behavioral therapist, and teacher with over 20 years in the
      training field.  MEL HATHORN

       Suzy Kline:  An elementary school teacher for 24 years at Southwest School in Torrington, Suzy took early retirement in
      2000, and lives in Willington with her husband Rufus.  They have two daughters, Emily and Jennifer, and four
      grandchildren.  SUZY KLINE

       Chris Knopf :  His latest book is Short Squeeze.  Chris is a principal of Mintz & Hoke Communications Group in Avon,
      CT.  A native of Philadelphia, educated in the U.S. and London, Chris lives with his wife Mary Farrell and Wheaten
      Terrier Sam in Avon and Southampton, Long Island where he writes on the front porch. CHRIS KNOPF

       Janet Krauss: Author of Borrowed Scenery, Yuganta Press, 2005.  Janet Krauss is a widely published poet and adjunct
      professor of English at St. Basil College and Fairfield U. She is the recipient of the Fairfield Adjunct Award of the Year,    
      and was twice nominated for the Pushcart Prize in poetry.  She enjoys giving readings of her work.  JANET KRAUSS

       Jerry Labriola:  Author of seven mystery novels and coauthor with noted forensic scientist, Dr. Henry Lee, of three
      books. Dr. Labriola is past president of The Connecticut Authors and Publishers Association, a member of the Mystery
      Writers of America, and of the International Association of Crime Writers.  His recent novel is The Strange Death of
      Napoleon Bonaparte.  JERRY LABRIOLA

       David K. Leff is a freelance writer from Collinsville.  His essays and fiction have appeared in newspapers and magazines.  
      His non-fiction book, The Last Undiscovered Place, was published in 2004 and was a Connecticut Book Award finalist.
      Deep Travel was published in 2009 and The Price of Water, was published by Antrim House.  

       Ann Sample Lineberger:  Author of New Spaces, Old World Charm.  A journalist who is formally trained as an interior
      designer, Sample has been writing about architecture and interior design since the late 1990s.  She is a contributing editor
      and Antiques columnist or Connecticut Cottages & Gardens.  ANN SAMPLE LINEBERGER

       Connie Magnan-Albrizio: Author of Lion's Tooth, a poetry collection.  Connie is a retired successful business owner
      who also served in academia.  She is currently working on publishing two novels and a play co-authored with her
      journalist/photographer/ poet daughter Eileen.    

       Jan Mann: Author of Cruising CT with a Picnic Basket - Jan's long-time passion for day tripping has propelled her
      throughout the state to discover all the exciting attractions it has to offer. After many years of designing special outings for
      friends and family, she decided to embark on the adventure of writing a day tripping book.  JAN MANN

       Reggie Marra is an award-winning poet and founder of Integral Journeys for Pilgrims, Poets, Fools and Saints. He
      engages identity and point of view with people who want an authentic, dynamic understanding of themselves and others
      through an ongoing, integral exploration of the art (and science) of conscious living.  REGGIE MARRA

       Rennie McQuilkin:  His poetry has appeared in a number of publications.  He is the author of nine poetry collections, two
      of which have won awards (the Swallow's Tale Poetry Prize for We All Fall Down and the Texas Review Chapbook Prize
      for An Astonishment and an Hissing). He received the CT Center for the Book’s Lifetime Achievement Award.  

       Linda Merlino is the author of Belly of the Whale, a riveting story that centers on a woman who longs for release from    
      the breast cancer that is destroying her, only to realize that life is very much worth living when she is taken hostage by an
      angry young man planning murder.  Merlino is honored that many breast cancer survivors and their support groups are
      recommending the novel.  LINDA MERLINO

       Marina J. Neary


      John Neufeld:  Author of Lisa, Bright and Dark & Edgar Allan and other books for children and young adults, and
      APRIL FOOL, an adult novel.  He has written for newspapers, magazines, taught graduate classes in children's literature,
      led writer's workshops, and is also news director of WQQFM in Lakeville, CT.  JOHN NEUFELD
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