Lisa McBride
Lisa McBride, a young mother of three children, has faced her share of growing pains and learned from her own mistakes. Inspired by the encouragement of her late mother, she embarked on the journey of writing this book to help others navigate parenthood with grace and resilience.
J.D. Vail
.Jaron (JD) Vail is a poet from St. Louis,
Missouri, currently residing in Columbia,
Missouri. He began his writing career
after completing the MFA in Writing
program from Lindenwood University in
2011. JD also authors a bi-weekly
newsletter titled Notes from a Park
Bench Philosopher which includes short,
sophisticated ramblings on a variety of
topics.
Carolyn and Ray Yunek
Carolyn Yunek is an author from Central Missouri, Simply Psychic is her and Ray's first published novel. They live together with their cat Hakkai.
Bukuru Dieudone
Born and raised in a refugee camp in Tanzania, now resides in Columbia, Missouri, where he teaches English Learners at a local high school. Dieudone earned his bachelor's degree in English Education from Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri. During his time at Westminster, his poetry earned recognition in the campus writing magazine, reaching the finals in 2021 and 2022. Through his writing, Dieudone explores themes of truth and vulnerability, aiming to uncover and share universal experiences.
In his free time, Dieudone enjoys spending time with his wife, working on his garden, and playing soccer. He also loves being creative, often taking walks to contemplate and develop ideas for his next writing project.
Searching is his first book of poetry.
Diane Chamberlain
both a minister and an educator, passionately committed to making a positive impact in the lives of others. With a degree in Early Childhood Education, Diane and her husband, Enos Chamberlain Jr., own Destiny Learning Center daycare for 16 years, where they have been dedicated to nurturing and educating young minds. For the past 19 years, she has also co-pastored Destiny Worship Center International alongside her husband, serving their community with a passion for spiritual growth and support. In additional to their local work, they have their travel ministry that takes them across the United States and around the world. Diane is the proud Mother of one son, Cameron McCrary. She believes strongly in the power of play as the key to children's learning and is dedicated to making a lasting impact in their lives.