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C H Flint

• Fantasy

C H Flint received her Bachelor of Science degree in psychology from the University of Utah. She writes fantasy she hopes will speak deeply to those who read her work. She writes and edits from her own small farm while caring for a menagerie of animals, welcoming rescued animals whenever possible. Her love of animals and her concern for young people and their treatment in the world helped to inspire her debut book, Ermingild, The Realm and the Silent Rose.

Cheryl Johnson

• Children's

Cheryl Johnson is an award-winning wildlife photographer, children’s author, and nature educator based in Texas. Through Bird Nerd Publishing, she creates engaging books, games, and hands-on nature kits that inspire curiosity and outdoor exploration. Cheryl’s work blends vivid photography with kid-friendly science, making complex natural concepts fun and accessible. She regularly visits schools, festivals, and museums to share her passion for birds, critters, and conservation. When she’s not photographing wildlife or creating new educational products, Cheryl can be found exploring trails, watching birds, and encouraging young explorers to discover the wonders of the natural world. Projects reflect joy and wonder.

DeeDee Lake

• Faith Based
• Marketing/Promotions
• Romance

DeeDee Lake is a seven-time published author, speaker, and Business Coach for Authors who believes every story has the power to connect and encourage. She speaks at writers’ conferences and author events, sharing practical strategies and encouragement to equip writers for the business side of their author journey. A Navy Brat and Army wife, DeeDee draws on her military family experiences in the clean Christian military romance series Rules of Engagement, co-authored with Susan M. Baganz. Her books also include faith-filled resources for women and teens. DeeDee lives in the Texas Hill Country, where she enjoys connecting with authors and spending time with family and friends.

E.Nigma

• Romance
• Horror
• Science Fiction
• Mystery/True Crime/Detective

E. Nigma began his storytelling journey as a screenwriter, inspired by a vivid dream that became his first script, The Afflicted. His series The Professionals was later adapted into a YouTube short film by HeavenandHell Entertainment. He went on to write, direct, and edit his first feature film, Twisted Affair, before bringing The Professionals to life as an animated series that gained a following. In 2016, he published his debut novel, Confessions of a Call Center Junkie: The Diary of Lellow, a fictional diary exploring addiction, struggles, and workplace life. Since then, E. Nigma has built a catalog spanning drama, science fiction, romance, crime, and other genres. His award-winning novels reflect a commitment to characters, emotional depth, and imaginative storytelling. Whether writing for the page or screen, he continues to challenge expectations, explore the complexities of human nature, and create stories that stay with audiences long after the final scene.

Edward Garza

• Mystery/True Crime/Detective

Award-winning action thriller author. Retired after 27 years, former Government DOJ technical employee. Stories forged in realism, tension, and precision.

Eric H. Heisner

• Western
• Historical Fiction
• Short Stories

Eric H. Heisner is an award-winning writer, actor, & filmmaker. He is the author of over a dozen Western and Adventure novels. Currently he has a feature Western film, which was based on his original screenplay, due to be released in 2027.

Flutter Romance Bookstore

• Bookshop

Flutter Romance Bookstore is an independent, romance-only bookstore in Austin, Texas, created for readers who believe every great love story deserves its happily ever after. From contemporary and sports romance to romantasy, dark romance, paranormal, LGBTQ+ romance, and everything in between, Flutter offers a carefully curated selection for every kind of romance reader. More than a bookstore, Flutter is a community built around a shared love of stories. We host author signings, release celebrations, midnight release parties, book clubs, writing groups, pop-up events, and immersive reader experiences designed to bring books—and the people who love them—to life. Flutter proudly partners with both independently and traditionally published authors, with an author-first approach to discovering and sharing new stories. Our popular Blind Date with a Book program introduces readers to unexpected favorites, while our events create opportunities for authors and readers to connect, celebrate, and make unforgettable bookish memories together.

Ian Griffin

• Historical Fiction
• Mystery/True Crime/Detective
• Romance

Ian Griffin is a multiple-award-winning author who served in the United States Army for 31 years. He was stationed in Germany for nine years, which gave him a unique perspective of living in Europe. His time in the military, woven with his upbringing in East Texas, has given him unique experiences and observations. He has been able to manifest these experiences into spinning a yarn. Ian is just an old soldier who relishes writing about the complexities of life.

Inbound Books

• Fantasy
• Bookshop
• Editing
• Science Fiction
• Non-fiction/History/Memoir
• Horror
• Marketing/Promotions
• Publishing
• Children's
• Historical Fiction

We’re Not Like Other Publishers. We started Inbound Books to champion stories you can’t find everywhere. Books with distinct voices, daring perspectives, and the kind of originality that makes readers stop, think, and talk about what they’ve just read. We’re a co-op publishing house for strong creative voices. Too often, the industry traps great books between two limiting paths. Traditional publishing assumes most books will fail, while self-publishing is lonely and expensive. Both leave authors and illustrators without the structure and support they need to succeed. Inbound Books offers a third path. Inbound Books is a place where creatives lift each other up, where independent voices find a stronger platform, and where stories find their way.

Kathryn Beck

• Romance

Kathryn is a transplanted Canadian who now calls Texas home. She is a multi-genre author who loves writing strong, morally gray women tackling complex relationships and their messy lives. Kathryn enjoys road trips, spa weekend getaways, and spending time with family and friends.

Kysa Steele

• Fantasy
• Science Fiction

M. L. Clayton

• Science Fiction

M. L. Clayton is an American author who writes speculative fiction that explores the intersection of technology, government, and the hidden systems of power, provoking questions about the future of society. Owner of several patents, his lengthy career in global IT/telecommunications and GEO/LEO satellite systems sparked his creative writing journey to explore conspiracies grounded in real technology and government concepts. His techno-thriller, The Complex, is about an infrastructure engineer who, upon discovering a shadow government hidden in the secret underground tunnels of Washington, D.C. on the verge of threatening democracy, sets out to stop them before they destroy the country. M. L. Clayton lives in Texas and enjoys traveling, history, technology, and exploring the stories hidden beneath everyday life.

Michael Kihntopf

• Historical Fiction
• Magazine/Periodical

Michael P. Kihntopf is a retired U.S. Air Force officer and retired high school world history and special education teacher. He holds a B.A. in history from Angelo State University, San Angelo, Texas. He is the author of Victory in the East, the Rise and Fall of the Imperial German Army (2000), Handcuffed to a Corpse, German Intervention in the Balkans, 1914-1917 (2002), The Scent of Roses in Winter (2010), A Day with the Old Folks, Verdun 1916 (2015), Wars Without End, Battles Without Winners, France to Petrograd March 1918-December 1920 (2017), A Remote Army Post in the Desert, Petrograd to Shanghai, November 1919 – January 1922, Unexpected Twists, Berlin 1919 to Madrid 1936, The Machine Gunner’s Creed, Ukraine to Karachi, 1918-1923, and A Reluctant Volunteer, Spain to Le Basque 1938-1941 .

Michelle J Mann

• Romance

Michelle J Mann writes contemporary women’s fiction/romance with relatable and heartfelt characters, depth and drama, but with a healthy dose of humor. Michelle has lived in Texas almost her entire life and her books are based in West Texas with references to other cities in and around Texas.

Paula Peckham

• Western
• Short Stories
• Editing
• Faith Based
• Romance
• Historical Fiction

Though PAULA PECKHAM’s family missed Santa Ana’s attack on the Alamo by a few years, this fifth-generation Texan has deep roots. She writes Christian fiction stories steeped in Texas lore. She has three trad published novels: the San Antonio series includes historical romances—Protected, A Father’s Gift, and Accepted. Books two and three finaled in the Selah Awards competition. Her fourth (self-pubbed) is a contemporary romance titled Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For. She also has work published in four anthologies, including Sweet Dreams Are Made of This: Bringing 80s Lyrics to Life. Paula and her husband divide their time between Texas, Georgia, and Rio Bravo, Mexico. Follow Paula on Facebook: PaulaPeckhamAuthor Visit her website at paulapeckham.com

Rob Saucedo

• Graphic Novels/Comics
• Horror

As a child, Rob Saucedo once drank water out of a dog’s footprint because he read it was a way one might become a werewolf. It didn’t work, but Rob didn’t get sick, so let’s chalk that experience up as a win. Rob has contributed writing to FANGORIA, Birth. Movies. Death., and the Bryan/College Station Eagle. He lives in Texas with his wife and their pets, Lola, Bingo, and Flynn. You can also often find him at The River Oaks Theatre where he serves as the Artistic Director.

SL Dooley

• Fantasy
• Short Stories
• Horror
• Faith Based

Bestselling and award-winning author SL Dooley crafts fantasy worlds where darkness lurks behind enchanting facades. Weaving the paranormal and horrific into both small towns and alternate dimensions, she explores the power of faith against dark forces. Every story underscores the bonds of family, spiritual resilience, and the love of our Creator. When not building haunted worlds, SL Dooley mentors emerging writers and speaks on the transformative capacity of dark fantasy to spotlight hope and redemption. She lives in Texas with her husband, where she collects old books and new journals.

Scott Hill

• Poetry

Scott Hill is a Houston-based poet, educator, and author of eleven poetry collections, including The Marshes Have Something to Say, Rose Gold and Blood Moons, and //biblio//. His work explores love, betrayal, mental health, identity, and the complicated process of beginning again. His style is contemporary and confessional. Through intimate, emotionally candid poems, he invites readers to recognize their own experiences in someone else’s words. An English and creative writing teacher, Scott brings his love of language to both the classroom and the page. At book fairs, he enjoys helping readers find the collection that speaks to their lives. Find him on Instagram at @scotthillpoetry and explore his work at scotthillpoetry.com.