Nia Chiaramonte, co-author of 'Embracing Queer Family: Learning to Live Authentically in our Families and Communities,' brings a powerful blend of professional expertise and her lived experience as a transgender woman to her writing. Nia and her wife Katie encourage us to embrace the Queerness of our family, take ownership of our journey, and use our voice to bring light to our communities. If you are a Queer person on the journey of self-awareness, an ally looking for resources, or a family member seeking advice for how to navigate a loved one's coming-out process, this book is for you, As co-founders of Love in the Face, Nia and Katie extend their book's mission through mentorship, ceremonial services, and faith and workplace consulting, creating safe spaces for transgender and LGBTQIA+ individuals to thrive. Drawing from her 20-year career in Human Resources and her own journey of self-discovery, Nia brings unique insights into building cultures of acceptance and understanding. Through her writing and speaking, Nia continues to champion inclusive spaces where everyone can feel safe, valued, and free to be themselves. Her work reminds us that authentic living isn't just about personal freedom—it's about creating ripples of change that benefit entire communities.

Manya Perkins is a lesbian artist, writer, and licensed mental health counselor based in Western Washington. Her work—whether on the page, the canvas, or in the therapy room—is deeply rooted in advocacy, authenticity, and care for marginalized voices. As an artist, Manya’s primary mediums are ink and charcoal, often centering the lived experiences of the queer and trans community. Her writing spans a wide range of genres, with a particular love for crafting steamy, emotionally resonant romances between lesbians and non-binary characters. In her counseling practice, Manya brings over a decade of experience working with diverse populations, including military and law enforcement personnel, while maintaining a strong clinical focus on the Queer and trans community. Her specialties include stress, anxiety, mood disorders, harm reduction, suicide prevention, and trauma-informed care. She created a queer and trans community support group that runs in Bremerton on Thursday nights, allowing space for the LGBTQIA2S+ community to support each other and find help with the challenges that come with living in this tumultuous time and country. She is also a proud single mother of two, balancing the demands of art, healing work, and parenting with grace, grit, and humor. Whether she's holding space in therapy, building queer love stories, or sketching the beauty of resistance, Manya is always focused on one thing: creating room for truth to breathe.

The heart of Cat Loaf Studio lies in capturing the charm and comfort our feline companions bring. Their mission is to bring a touch of cat magic into everyday lives. Founded by Melanie Jacobs, Cat Loaf Studio transforms everyday kitty antics into delightful artwork and products. Every piece is hand-sketched and brought to life on her iPad with the Procreate app, blending artistry and puns to capture our purring friends. At Cat Loaf Studio, they believe the simplest moments, like a twitch of a whisker or a perfectly formed loaf, hold the magic of pure joy.

Hailing from White Plains, New York, Addison's roots ground her storytelling in authenticity and empathy. Now calling Clinton, Maryland home, she continues to weave narratives that inspire and provoke thought. Her first novel, Balloon Acres, is just the beginning of Addison's literary journey, promising readers an unforgettable ride through the landscapes of the human heart.

Join Jan, Val, Karen and Pam as they get together to revisit some favorites from Season One. In spite of broken bones, loss of loved ones, and pilgrimages through Spain, we made it! Our first season of the podcast is complete, and we're here to talk about it. We're already planning a fantastic second season!

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M. E. Corey is a guitar player, high school teacher, and adolescence-trauma survivor. Writing has always been his outlet to cope with feeling like an outsider. OUT OF BLUE COMES GREEN draws on his own teenage experiences of suffering bullies, falling in love, and playing in a rock band while navigating being trans. When he isn’t teaching or writing, he travels, walks his rescue dogs, and hangs out with the love of his life with whom he’s raising a super cool kid. He lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Robert Prevo is an Anamologist, a podcaster, author, artist and all around great guy. You can connect with Robert at the following: Facebook: Monstrous Podcast YouTube: Monstrous The Podcast TikTok: @monstrousthepodcast www.monstrouspodcast.com You can purchase his book, Monstrous Arkansas on Amazon.

In this episode of In Other Words Podcast, we sit down with Kansas author Michelle Lynn Ross, the creative mind behind the humorous, heartfelt small‑town romances set in the fictional community of Fawn Creek. Whether you’re a writer, a romance reader, or someone who loves a good laugh wrapped in a good story, this conversation is full of warmth, insight, and creative inspiration. Explore Michelle’s books on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/stores/Michelle-Lynn-Ross/author/B09FKQ4TSC?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1769373828&sr=8-1&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

Artist / author Sean Fitzgibbon explores unusual, real places and events through his work. He has an MFA in art and a passion for making art and visual storytelling. He is a 2021 Artists 360 recipient and a 2022 recipient of the Arkansas Arts Council Individual Artist Fellowship Award for his Kirkus starred, graphic nonfiction book What Follows Is True: Crescent Hotel. He has exhibited work throughout the US. He also illustrates books and recently completed writing and illustrating a documentary-style graphic nonfiction book that explores the Crescent Hotel’s strange two years as the Baker Hospital, one of the darkest and most controversial legends in the town of Eureka Springs, Arkansas. He is now developing and producing art for a new graphic nonfiction book about the history, folklore, and science surrounding Plum Bayou Mounds – an archeological site located in Arkansas. Be sure to also follow his work on Instagram at instagram.com/seanpfitzgibbon and facebook at facebook.com/seanfitzgibbonart

Tara is a self diagnosed Romantasy addict and loves diving into lush worlds with complex characters and messy interpersonal relationships that teach us about our own lives. Prior to joining D4EO, she had a decade-long career as a $60M+ real estate agent, investor and coach. Interest in querying her debut novel introduced her to the world of publishing as soon as she found out about Literary Agents she realized she had spent the past ten years as an agent in the wrong industry. An ever proponent of messy action, she quickly course corrected - setting her sights on breaking into the publishing world. She views the agent - author relationship as a deeply personal and mutually beneficial one. She wants to work with authors that dare to dream of massive success, a fulfilling career, and the willingness to put in the necessary work to get there. With a strong emphasis on social media marketing herself, she is looking for authors who are eager to work together to grow their own marketing efforts. You can learn more about Tara on TikTok @tarakimberlybooks or visit her website at stan.store/tarakimberlybooks Join her Skool group at https://www.skool.com/happily-ever-authors-writers-8500

In this episode of In Other Words, we decided to use the moment to check in with ourselves — as writers, editors, creators, and co-founders of Crimson Crow Press. Join us as we talk about: • What we’re building behind the scenes with Crimson Crow Press • How we’re navigating our individual writing journeys • The realities of creative careers in transition • What’s inspiring us, challenging us, and pulling us forward If you’ve ever wondered what it looks like to run a small press, balance multiple creative roles, or keep writing while life keeps lifing — this episode is for you. About In Other Words:  A podcast for writers, editors, and storytellers who want to explore the craft, the industry, and the creative life with honesty and heart. Hosted by the team behind Crimson Crow Press. About Crimson Crow Press A small press dedicated to collaborative publishing, atmospheric storytelling, and amplifying unique voices across genres. 🔔Subscribe for more conversations about writing, publishing, creativity, and the strange magic of making stories real.

2025 Kansas Notable Authors Award Recipient, A. D. Childers lives in Kansas where she enjoys a life full of teaching and writing. It helps pass the time while she waits for the next Tana French novel to come out. When not at work, she can be found hiking the local trails or hanging out at the library. She lives with her wonderful and bearded husband, a grumpy cat, and her sweet Kodi-beast-dog, who is her constant snuggle companion while writing.

Creators Match launches a pioneering training program designed to tackle common issues in creative production, enhancing team efficiency through collaboration.

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LIGHT THE WAY Inc. revitalizes its YouTube channel, introducing ''LIGHT THE WAY Radio'' — a creative, AI-powered audio experience exploring the essence of creation.

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