Julian Padowicz: Author of the memoirs A Ship in the Harbor and Mother and Me: Escape from Warsaw 1939. He was born in Lodz, Poland and escaped from Soviet occupation during WW II at the age of eight with his mother, crossing the Carpathian Mountains on foot. Spent 35 years as a documentary filmmaker. JULIAN PADOWICZ Sarah Parsons: Before becoming a widely published freelance writer, Sarah worked in publishing for nearly a decade. Her tenure at Doubleday, New York Times Books and William Morrow provided invaluable insights as to what publishers look for. Sarah has written four books as well as numerous articles for Family Fun, Family Life and Fairfield County. Cathryn J. Prince: Author of Burn the Town and Sack the Banks: Confederates Attack Vermont! Prince writes a weekly column for The Weston Forum and has been a frequent contributor to The Christian Science Monitor. She is a graduate of the Elliott School of International Affairs at George Washington University and also the Graduate School of Journalism at Columbia. CATHRYN PRINCE Mollie Ostroski: Author of Rhyme Time and Duck Tape. Mollie lives in Farmington She attended Eastern Michigan University and the University of Maryland. She worked in Washington, DC in the Senate and the House and lastly for former CT Congressman Toby Moffett. A Christmas book was recently published. She enjoys gardening and playing piano. MOLLIE OSTROSKI Gwen Reiss is a poet and freelance writer on architecture and preservation whose work has appeared in Connecticut Cottages & Gardens, The New York Times and Preservation Magazine. She has just published a children’s book, The Winter Lodge, illustrated by David North. GWEN REISS Mark Saba: Mark's novella, Thaddeus Olsen, was published in an anthology called Desperate Remedies by Apis Books (UK, 2008). He us the author of The Landscapes of Pater and has been published in numerous literary magazines and anthologies. MARK SABA John Benjamin Sciarra is the recipient of the “Parent to Parent Adding Wisdom Award.” He is the author of Shoestrings—No Time For Dinosaur and Beachmaster. He edits a newspaper column for the New Haven Register and is the chairman for the CAPA-SE satellite group in New London area. JOHN BENJAMIN SCIARRA Mary Donnarumma Sharnick co-edits THE LITCHFIELD REVIEW with Theresa C. Vara. Her non-fiction work has appeared in a number of publications. She is working on a novel set in 17th-century Venice. Mary teaches writing and chairs the English Dept. at Chase Collegiate School. MARY DONNARUMMA SHARNICK Sandi Kahn Shelton is the author of three novels, Kissing Games of the World, A Piece of Normal, and What Comes After Crazy. She is a feature reporter for the New Haven Register and a long-time contributor to a variety of magazines. She is at work on a new novel. SANDI KAHN SHELTON Carole B. Shmurak: Professor Emeritus at Central CT State University, author of 10 books, Death at Hilliard High, Death by Committee, and Dead Mistress. As Carroll Thomas, she is co-author of the Matty Trescott series. Ring Out Wild Bells was nominated for the Agatha for best YA mystery. CAROLE SHMURAK Jeffrey Stephens is an attorney whose practice includes civil and criminal courtroom experience. He lives in Greenwich and is the author of The Portofino Deception, a fast-paced thriller that moves from one suspenseful action scene to the next in a contemporary story of the real and present perils of the modern world. JEFFREY STEPHENS Jacquelyn Thunfors is the author of Paint Your Life. She will be doing a two week program for the Chinese Government Yangpu Cultural Center regarding this new interlocking sequential game system that enables professionals and amateurs to achieve totally innovative and original work. Jessica Treat: Author of three story collections, Not a Chance, A Robber in the House, and Meat Eaters & Plant Eaters (BOA Ed, 2009). Her stories, essays, prose poems, and translations have appeared in numerous journals and anthologies. She is the recipient of a CT Commission on the Arts Award in fiction and Professor of English at Northwestern CT Community College where she coordinates the annual Mad River Literary Festival. JESSICA TREAT Raymond Uzanas: After his wife lost her battle with cancer, Ray began a journey of self discovery, renewal, and adventure where he came to accept his but experienced the challenges and joys of traveling around the lower 48 states. He wrote Odyssey of a Wayward Traveler following his journey. RAYMOND UZANAS Elaine Violette: Author of Regal Reward, Finalist New Jersey Romance Writers' Golden Leaf Awards, published in ebook format and print. She is working on two other Regencies and writing a collection of children's short stories. She teaches at Three Rivers Community college. www.elaineviolette.com Joe Vojt served as a board member for Connecticut Authors and Publishers Association (CAPA), was the editor for the CAPA newsletter, The Authority, and has been a guest speaker for CAPA. He has published Threshold of Consciousness (Outskirts Press) and a collection of short stories. JOE VOJT Shirley Webb: Author of Tales from the Keeper of the Myths: Cherokee Stories for Children and Cherokee Love, Dance in the Rain and Song of Love, a three novel Howell Women Saga for Young Adults. Shirley is well known throughout the U.S. for her school sessions. SHIRLEY WEBB Norman Weissman, author of Acceptable Losses and Snapshots, U.S.A., was employed in motion pictures and television, writing, directing and producing more than 400 TV series programs, television specials, documentaries and theatrical productions. NORMAN WEISSMAN Betsy Wittemann: Formerly a reporter/editor for a number of local publications, she now works as a freelance writer. Author and co-author of guidebooks including Daytripping and Dining in New England, Weekending in New England, The Fireside Guide to New England Inns & Restaurants and Waterside Escapes. BETSY WITTEMANN Charles Young: Author of Luck of the Draw, The Last Man on Earth, Clouds over Hydra and most recently Potassett: The Mystery of Blood Creek. His fifth novel is Francisco’s World. He has appeared on the Faith Middleton Show and the WTIC Hartford Morning Show. CHARLES YOUNG Aaron Zweig is the author of two food novels: Peeling Apart and BFP. He is a traveler and a teacher. AARON ZWEIG |
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