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BOBBY HOFFMAN is an Associate Professor at the University of Central Florida who specializes in motivation science and solving the mysteries of human behavior. At UCF he teaches a variety of graduate-level courses in motivation, learning, cognition, and intelligence. Dr. Hoffman has authored over 100 publications in the fields of education, psychology, leadership, and organizational development and serves on six journal editorial boards. He holds a BA in Psychology and an MA in Human Resources Psychology. Before earning his PhD in Educational Psychology from University of Nevada, Las Vegas, he worked for over 20 years in HR management and performance, consulting for some of the world’s most successful companies including GE, NBC, KPMG, and the NBA. A regular contributor to the Psychology Today website where his blog “Motivate” has been viewed over 1.2 million times, Dr. Hoffman is the author of four previous books including Hack Your Motivation and Motivation for Learning and Performance.  Grab a copy of The Paradox of Passion- https://a.co/d/1uwrXKB

CHARLIE WELLS is an award-winning reporter at Bloomberg News who has covered finance, tech, real estate, and culture. Before Bloomberg, he spent five years at The Wall Street Journal and then four at The Economist.  Grab a copy of- What Happened to Millennials: In Defense of a Generation- https://a.co/d/h89oq1o

Heather Ogden is a novelist with a passion for fantasy and magical realism. Her debut novel, The Betrayal combines her fascination with mysterious magic and her love of storytelling. A lifelong reader and storyteller, Heather spent years crafting this book to take readers on a journey through twists, secrets, and the resilience of the human spirit. Heather resides in Tennessee, where she can often be found exploring local bookstores, gathering inspiration for her next story. Grab a copy of The Betrayal https://a.co/d/6SFAYd7

Thomas Cullen is a federal trial judge and former U.S. attorney in Virginia. He is also an accomplished writer, regularly publishing op-eds and essays for national and regional media outlets over the past decade. Thomas graduated near the top of his class from William & Mary Law School and was recently honored as its 2024 Carter O. Lowance Fellow. A native of Richmond, Virginia, Thomas studied history and ran track at Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina, which recently awarded him an honorary doctorate. Charlie-Man is his first novel. Grab a copy of Charlie-Man- https://a.co/d/03u0ozA

Robert Macauley is the Cambia Foundation Endowed Chair in Pediatric Palliative Care at Oregon Health & Science University. After earning both medical and divinity degrees at Yale, he completed a pediatric residency at Johns Hopkins, then joined the faculty at the University of Vermont College of Medicine in 2002. At UVM he directed the Department of Clinical Ethics and also founded the Pediatric Advanced Care Team. In 2017 he moved to Oregon to join the faculty at OHSU. He holds degrees in theology from Oxford and fiction writing from Vermont College of Fine Arts. In addition to being a pediatric palliative care physician, he's also an Episcopal priest. He and his wife live with their four kids and two rescue dogs in Portland, Oregon. Grab a copy of  Because I Knew You: How Some Remarkable Sick Kids Healed a Doctor's Soul https://a.co/d/99gDHbB

Donna Tashjian is a brilliant strategist, an activator, faith-based advisor, and the visionary founder of Vibrant Living International, a movement dedicated to helping purpose-driven individuals gain clarity, confidence, and divine strategy to step into their highest calling—without striving or burnout. With 30+ years of experience, Donna has transformed lives worldwide through her Spiritual Intelligence Method™, a powerful framework for aligning success with purpose. As the host of The Vibrant Living Podcast and a sought-after speaker, Donna shares intuitive insights and practical wisdom to empower others. She’s also the author of three transformative books that illuminate the path to clarity and fulfillment. Clients call her a "truth-exposer" and "fear-buster," describing her coaching as a refreshing, life-changing journey for the mind, body, and soul.  If you're ready to align your success with your purpose and step fully into the life you were created for, Donna is here to guide you. Website https://www.ivibrantliving.com/  LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnatashjian/ Facebook Personal: https://www.facebook.com/drtashjian/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drtashjian/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXMFNossw9VN2QwDtVitzKg Vibrant Living page https://www.facebook.com/VibrantLivingInt

HOWARD YARUSS is an economist, professor, attorney, businessman, and activist who has taught a variety of courses on economics and business and currently teaches at New York University. Prior to teaching, he served as Executive Vice President and General Counsel of Radian Group, one of the largest guarantors of debt in the world. Yaruss graduated from Brown University, studied at the London School of Economics, and earned a law degree from the University of Pennsylvania. He lives in Manhattan.   Grab a copy of Understandable Economics: Because Understanding Our Economy is Easier Than You Think and More Important Than You Know- https://a.co/d/33WdgOQ

Leslie A. Rasmussen was born and raised in Los Angeles and graduated from UCLA. She went on to write television comedies for Gerald McRaney, Burt Reynolds, Roseanne Barr, Norm McDonald, Drew Carey, The Wild Thornberrys, and Sweet Valley High. After leaving the business to raise her boys, Leslie obtained a master’s degree in nutrition and ran her own business for ten years. Leslie has been published in the Huffington Post over twenty times and speaks on panels discussing female empowerment. She’s a member of the Writers Guild of America, Women in Film, and the UCLA Alumni Association. Her debut novel, After Happily Ever After, has won over fifteen awards, and her second novel, The Stories We Cannot Tell, has won eleven awards. Leslie’s newest novel, When People Leave, was released in May 2025. She has appeared in numerous media outlets and been interviewed by the likes of NPR and XM Radio. Grab a copy of When People Leave- https://a.co/d/11oMk6t

Jill G. Hall is author of the award-winning Anne McFarland Series about women searching for their place in the world connected by vintage finds. The Black Velvet Coat, The Silver Shoes, and The Green Lace Corset are bestselling book club favorites. Hall’s poems and personal narratives have appeared in a variety of publications and on her blog Creativity, the art of practicing a creative lifestyle. Grab a copy of On a Sundown Sea- https://a.co/d/1jJNAkO

Abby Rosmarin has spent the last nine years as a professional writer. Her work has been featured on HuffPost, Bustle, Thought Catalog, Elite Daily, The Bangalore Review, Chaleur Magazine, Hello Giggles, Elephant Journal, Literally Darling, and more. A former model and current grad student, Abby has navigated through the highs and lows of trauma recovery, self-discovery, and becoming comfortable with one’s own company. She is the author of The Ballerina’s Guide to Boxing, Venom, and other independently-published works. Her new book is The Year of Dating Myself: How My Solo Tour Healed More Than Just My Heartbreak (July 8, 2025). Learn more at abbyrosmarin-author.com. Grab a copy here- https://a.co/d/7hF2IPX

Blair Sorrel is an author, innovator, and animal lover. She was Free Time’s “Dollarwise Dilettante” columnist, Together Dating Service’s matchmaker, and New York Blood Services’ apheresis recruiter. She founded StreetZaps to protect dogs and people from stray voltage and was the first community representative invited by Con Edison to their annual Jodie S. Lane Stray Voltage Detection, Mitigation, and Prevention National Conference. Her memoir is A Schizoid at Smith: How Overparenting Leads to Underachieving. Learn more at rockingtributes.com http://www.RockingTributes.com Grab a copy here- https://a.co/d/2mrUcsQ

Kate Russo, author of Super Host, grew up in Maine but now divides her time between Maine and the UK. She has an MFA in painting from the Slade School of Fine Art, and while living in London, she worked with the theatre group, Love Bites, who presented two of her short plays (“The Blind” and “Bernie's Night Off”) at the Calder Bookshop Theatre. She exhibits widely in the United States and England. Learn more at KateRusso.com and connect on Instagram @RussoKate.  Grab a copy of Until Allison- https://a.co/d/hYCfdE7

Lisa Borders is the author of the novels Cloud Cuckoo Land, chosen by Pat Conroy as the winner of River City Publishing’s Fred Bonnie Award and a Massachusetts Book Awards honoree, and The Fifty-First State. A frequent humor contributor at McSweeney’s, her essays and short fiction have appeared in Past Ten, The Rumpus, Cognoscenti, Black Warrior Review and other journals. She has received grants from the Massachusetts Cultural Council, the Somerville Arts Council and the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, and residencies at the Millay Colony, Virginia Center for the Creative Arts, Hedgebrook, Blue Mountain Center and St. Nell’s. Lisa taught for many years at Boston’s GrubStreet, where she founded the Novel Generator program and co-founded the Novel Incubator program. She currently teaches her own Novel Reactor workshops and does private manuscript consulting. After growing up largely in Central Jersey – a part of New Jersey whose very existence is the topic of much debate – Lisa moved to the Boston area many years ago and now lives in Central Massachusetts with her partner and two rescue cats. Lisa’s new novel, Last Night at the Disco, will be published by Regal House on October 7, 2025. Grab a copy here-Last Night at the Disco- https://a.co/d/7cPaXn7

Dr. Jerry C. Drake is a career civil servant, former professor of history, all-around amateur detective, with a wide-ranging educational background to include degrees in anthropology and United States history. This is his first foray into true crime. His short stories have appeared in CLASH Books anthologies; Tragedy Queens: Stories Inspired by Lana Del Rey & Sylvia Plath and Walk Hand In Hand Into Extinction: Stories Inspired by True Detective. Grab a copy of Hazel was a Good Girl- https://a.co/d/5ZA7PUG

Diane Christiansen has had a five-decade career as an actress, dancer, author, director, producer, writer, costume designer, and studio owner. As a professional showgirl she danced from Las Vegas to the Bahamas to Paris, from the famed Rudas Dancers to the Lido. She's now a top acting coach with students on tv shows like Euphoria, This is Us, and Stranger Things, and in countless popular movies. Her new book is The Last Real Showgirl: My Sequined ’70’s Onstage. Learn more at: http://www.thelastrealshowgirl.com http://www.thelastrealshowgirl.com SOCIAL MEDIA: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diane-christiansen-001a058/ https://www.instagram.com/the_last_real_showgirl/# https://www.facebook.com/diane.christiansen.142/ Grab a copy of The Last Real Showgirl: My Sequined ‘70’s Onstage-https://a.co/d/6z2bTs8

Gina Goldhammer studied English and Creative Writing at Syracuse University, has a master’s degree in literature from Harvard, and after graduation worked briefly on Wall Street and at US News & World Report magazine. For the next twenty years, she was the personal editor of the former US Secretary of State, Henry A. Kissinger. Gina’s father was involved in Cold War geopolitics during the Cold War, attaining prominence in 1961 as the highest-ranking defector from a communist country—a story she is working into a novel. Gina lives between London and Florida. Grab a copy Where Snowbirds Play- https://a.co/d/2mS2zak

Claire Isenthal lives in the suburbs of Indianapolis with her husband, their soon-to-be three children, and their mutt. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Purdue University and worked in Big Tech for almost a decade before leaving her career in digital advertising. Her first novel, The Rising Order, was an Amazon bestseller. The New Order is her second novel and the final installment in her thriller duology. Claire is an International Thriller Writers (ITW) member and has a Substack for new authors — Rising Talent, Earning Your Space in the Publishing Industry.  Grab a copy of The New Order-https://a.co/d/0Mwf0yC

David Galef is an irresponsible eclectic who writes in too many directions for his own good. Author of over a dozen books, he’s published three novels with The Permanent Press: Flesh, which got half a page in The New York Times Book Review and was translated into Russian. His second, Turning Japanese, acquired a cult readership in Osaka. His third, How to Cope with Suburban Stress, was a Book Sense choice, was named by Kirkus as one of the Best Books of the Year, and was optioned for a film. His fourth, Where I Went Wrong, is coming out with Regal House in May 2025. He has two short story collections out, Laugh Track from the University Press of Mississippi and My Date with Neanderthal Woman, winner of Dzanc’s inaugural short story collection award. He’s also published the children’s books The Little Red Bicycle with Random House and Tracks with William Morrow. His two books of poetry are Flaws from David Roberts Books and Kanji Poems from Word Poetry. His critical study The Supporting Cast: A Study of Flat and Minor Characters was published by Penn State Press. Brevity: A Flash Fiction Handbook came out from Columbia University Press and is now in its seventh printing. Barnes and Noble published his edition of Thomas Hardy’s Tess of the d’Urbervilles. He co-edited the short story anthology 20 over 60 and edited the essay anthology Second Thoughts: A Focus on Rereading (Wayne State University Press). His translations include Japanese Proverbs: Wit and Wisdom, from Tuttle. A co-founder of the MFA program in creative writing at the University of Mississippi, he’s now a professor of English and creative writing program director at Montclair State University. He’s the editor in chief of Vestal Review, the longest-running flash fiction magazine on the planet. You can see some of his work and author profile at www.davidgalef.com. Twitter@davidgalef Grab a copy of Where I Went Wrong-https://a.co/d/bSp8zG5

A.O. Wagner is an award-winning author whose personal journey through addiction and spiritual awakening influences his writing. While embracing a healthy life as a non-drinking alcoholic, he uses his transformative experiences to shape his work. With a background in technology and a strong interest in philosophy and spirituality, Wagner creates stories that combine deep thinking with personal growth. He hopes his books resonate with readers who are searching for a deeper understanding of life and their place in the universe. Grab a copy The Karma Sequence- https://a.co/d/gZgYXlx

STEVEN EICHENBLATT is a graduate of Florida State University and the University of Florida College of Law. A practicing attorney and father of five, he has spent over thirty years advocating for children as a pro bono guardian ad litem and representing families of first responders killed on 9/11. As a founding partner of Page & Eichenblatt, he has received multiple awards for legal excellence and community work supporting children. He lives with his wife in Orlando, Florida. Grab a copy- Pretend They Are Dead: A Father’s Search for the Truth- https://a.co/d/iMBghXB