SLWG: Membership Directory

Membership Directory

Ever wonder who is a member of the St. Louis Writers Guild? The Guild proudly lists its roster of members*, but protects their contact information from public view. If you are a non-member who would like to contact a Guild member, we are happy to help. Please click on the link below and complete the email form with the member's name in the Subject line. Write your email to the member in the same fashion as you would if you were sending it directly to them. Our Membership Committee will forward it promptly. Please note: The decision to respond to any email is completely up to the individual member. Send an email to a member

Want to know what our members have published? Check out our Members' Books page, too, for a partial list!

* Some members choose not to be listed in our directories.

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P R S T U V W X Y

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Name:	Elaine Abramson
Special Recognition:	SLWG Member of Distinction
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Name:	Christine Ackermann
Writing Genres:	Mainstream Literary Fiction
Writing Formats:	Novel
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Name:	Billy Adams
Special Recognition:	SLWG Member of Distinction
Writing Genres:	Memoir; Business; Poetry/Song Lyrics
Writing Formats:	Poems/Songs; Essays
Other Relevant Info:	member of WSJC, President of Missouri State Poetry Society
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Name:	C. Faye Adams
Special Recognition:	SLWG Member of Distinction
Writing Genres:	Genre Fiction: Children's books; Memoir; Biography; Non-fiction (other than biographical); Poetry/Song Lyrics
Writing Formats:	Novel; Short Stories; Poems/Songs; Personal Journals; Essays; Articles
Publications:	Pathways (2004) ISBN-10: 0-9764860-1-6; Chester, the Lonely Crow (2005) ISBN-10: 0-9764860-3-2; Cookies and Blackberry Wine (2006) ISBN-10: 0-9764860-6-7; Laughing With the Moon (2008) ISBN-13: 978-0-9821393-0-1
Name of Business:	Fountain City Publishing
Job Titles or Description:	Co-editor
Website:	www.fayeadams.com
Other Relevant Info:	Member of SCBWI, WSJC, MSPS, NFSPS, and MWG. Cooresponding Secretary of MSPS chapter, On the Edge and participating member of MSPS online chapter, Thirty Seven Cents. Co-publisher and Co-editor of MSPS annual anthologies, 2003 through 2009. Copy Editor of patriotic anthology, Eagles of Light, Pub. by The Inner Patriot. Currently working on 2009 anthology and beginning a nonfiction novel as Ghost Writer for Pine Lawn Policeman, Mike Kurtz. Also working on the 2nd children's book in the Chester series.
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Name:	John Allan
Writing Genres:	Mainstream Literary Fiction; Memoir; Historical Fiction; Poetry/Song Lyrics
Writing Formats:	Short Stories; Poems/Songs; Personal Journals; Essays
Name of Business:	Allan & Summary
Job Titles or Description:	Lawyer
Website:	www.allanlawgroup.com
Other Relevant Info:	I am a 63 year old man. I have been writing for personal enjoyment for years but I have never sent anything into public scrutiny. I have joined this group to become a writer. Writing has always had an aura of the intellect about it and to me people who are writers are thought to be intellectual. But when I meet a writer, the person looks nothing like I see my self to look. I know one cannot see intellect, but there should be a glimmer of potential in the exterior. Perhaps I haven't really met any writers. I am a lawyer by profession and livelihood and I have practiced law for about 35 years. While it is a noble calling, I have never described myself as a lawyer. It is just not how I see myself, just like meeting a writer. I have met plenty of lawyers. They surely do not look like the way I see myself. So here I am not knowing what I look like to myself. I have talent somewhere and some people skills. I have been a member of the U.S. Marine Corp, a Viet Nam veteran, an Optimist, a Rotarian, a Catholic, and other groups. I have 2 children and two former wives who are good friends, well fairly good friends. I like beautiful women and good wine and good food, and I am in constant pursuit of all these treasures.
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Name:	Robert Anderson
Writing Genres:	Non-fiction (other than biographical); Business; Drama; Other: radio
Writing Formats:	Novel; Scripts; Business Formats; Essays; Articles; Other: audio/video/web interviews/courses
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Name:	Thomas Anselm
Writing Genres:	Mainstream Literary Fiction; Genre Fiction: children's; Drama; Other: newspaper column/ blog
Writing Formats:	Novel; Scripts; Short Stories; Articles; Other: newspaper column/ blog
Job Titles or Description:	special education teacher
Website:	www.tomsboomertimes.blogspot.com
Other Relevant Info:	I am a 59 (almost!)year old special ed teacher, been in the field since 1972. BSBA and M. Ed. from UMSL. Married 34 years, 6 kids, 7.5 grand kids. Write a biweekly column for the North Suburban Journals called "A Boomer's Journal", since May 2005. Have written feature articles for the Journal and Community News. Have been a stringer for St. Louis Post-Dispatch, for 1.5 years, covering community meetings. Written several published short stories. Written two novels, as yet unpublished: "David, My Brother" geared to the teen and pre-teen level; "You're Never Too Old For Space Camp", a fictional account of a year in the life of a middle school teacher. And, that's about it. So far, at least.
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Name:	Anne Marie Apollo-Noel
Special Recognition:	SLWG Member of Distinction
Writing Genres:	Mainstream Literary Fiction; Non-fiction (other than biographical)
Writing Formats:	Novel; Business Formats; Articles
Job Titles or Description:	Freelance writer
Other Relevant Info:	For 10 years, I wrote every day. As a newspaper reporter, I was prolific. In my career as a journalist, I consistently new styles of writing and new ways to present information. Two years ago, I shifted my focus to writing and editing for a national nonprofit health association, the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation. Following a relocation to the St. Louis area, I am now a freelance content provider hoping to start work on a novel.
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Name:	Claire Applewhite
SLWG Position:	Publicity Chairperson
Special Recognition:	SLWG Member of Distinction
Writing Genres:	Mainstream Literary Fiction; Genre Fiction:
Writing Formats:	Novel; Poems/Songs
Publications:	Poison, Murder, Satisfaction!! Mystery Anthology (2009) ISBN-13: 978-1-60318-056-6; The Wrong Side of Memphis (2009) ISBN-10: 9781603181167
Name of Business:	Rouge et Noir, LLC
Job Titles or Description:	Writer
Website:	www.claireapplewhite.com
Other Relevant Info:	Graduate of St. Louis University - AB Communications, MBA, piano student at Washington University, also study music theory and composition, publicity chair, program chair and VP - Sisters in Crime. Faulkner Finalist-2007, semi-finalist 2006 and 2007, 2009 Published Books: The Wrong Side of Memphis, 2009, L&L Dreamspell ISBN#978-1-60318-116-7 Moonlight Becomes You So, Poison, Murder Satisfaction Mystery Anthology, L&L Dreamspell, 2009, ISBN#978-1-60318-056-6 The Nearness of You-L&L Dreamspell, April 2010
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Name:	Walter Bargen
Writing Genres:	Poetry/Song Lyrics
Writing Formats:	Poems/Songs
Website:	www.walterbargen.com
Other Relevant Info:	Walter Bargen has published eleven books and two chapbooks of poems: Fields of Thenar (Singing Wind Press, 1980), Mysteries in the Public Domain (BkMk Press, UMKC, 1990), Yet Other Waters (Timberline Press, 1990), and The Vertical River (Timberline Press, 1995), Rising Water: Reflections on the Year of the Great Flood (Pekitanoui Publications, 1994), the chapbook At The Dead Center Of Day (BkMk Press, UMKC, 1997), Water Breathing Air (Timberline Press, 1999), Harmonic Balance (Timberline Press 2001), Vow of Hunger (Snark Publishing, 2003), The Body of Water (Timberline Press, 2003), The Feast (BkMk Press-UMKC, 2004), Remedies for Veritgo (WordTech Press, 2006), and West of West (Timberline Press, 2007). His twelfth book, Theban Traffic, is scheduled for publication in June 2008. His poems and fictions have appeared in over one hundred magazines, including American Literary Review, American Letters & Commentary, Beloit Poetry Journal, Blue Mesa Review, Boulevard, Denver Quarterly, Georgia Review, International Quarterly, Iowa Review, Missouri Review, New Letters, New Novel Review, Notre Dame Review, Pleiades, River Styx, Seattle Review, Seneca Review, Sycamore Review, and Witness. He is the recipient of a National Endowment for the Arts poetry fellowship (1991); winner of the Quarter After Eight Prose Prize (1995), the Hanks Prize (1996), and the Chester H. Jones Foundation poetry prize (1997), and the William Rockhill Nelson Award (2005). In January, 2008, he was appointed to be the first Poet Laureate of Missouri.
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Name:	Linda Batek
Writing Genres:	Business; Poetry/Song Lyrics
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Name:	Cheryl Bateman
Writing Genres:	Poetry/Song Lyrics
Writing Formats:	Short Stories
Job Titles or Description:	second grade teacher
Other Relevant Info:	BA Education MA Communication
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Name:	Nancy L. Baumann
Writing Genres:	Mainstream Literary Fiction; Memoir; Historical Fiction; Biography; Non-fiction (other than biographical); Business
Writing Formats:	Novel; Short Stories; Essays
Publications:	Fun with Faith Leader's Guide (2004) ISBN-10: 1414101554 ISBN-13: 978-1414101552
Name of Business:	Stonebrook Enterprises, LLC
Job Titles or Description:	Professional Writer
Website:	nancylbaumann.com
Other Relevant Info:	Nancy Baumann is a professional writer of biographies, short stories and literary nonfiction. She earned her MFA in Writing from Lindenwood University and is now an adjunct professor of English at LU, teaching Composition and Communications classes. She is currently working on the biography of Paul Cotton, lead guitarist for the 70’s country rock band Poco. Nancy splits her time between her home in Ballwin, their country log cabin retreat near Cuba, MO, and Key West, FL where she spends the month of January, attending the annual Key West Literary Seminar.
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Name:	Tom Bazow
Writing Genres:	Genre Fiction: Christian thrillers
Writing Formats:	Novel
Other Relevant Info:	Self published a children's book entitled: Quest for God's Hidden Creatures: The Legacy of the Doors
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Name:	Lauren Beck
Writing Genres:	Memoir; Non-fiction (other than biographical); Business; Poetry/Song Lyrics; Drama
Writing Formats:	Business Formats; Short Stories; Personal Journals; Essays; Articles
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Name:	Susan Berardi
Writing Genres:	Non-fiction (other than biographical); Poetry/Song Lyrics; Drama
Writing Formats:	Novel; Scripts; Poems/Songs
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Name:	Lisa Bertrand
Writing Genres:	Mainstream Literary Fiction; Genre Fiction: ; Business; Poetry/Song Lyrics; Other: Blogging
Writing Formats:	Novel; Business Formats; Poems/Songs; Personal Journals
Website:	www.stlfamilylife.com
Other Relevant Info:	I have been blogging for five years. I've written for a number of sites (Girls Guide to the Galaxy, Lipstick to Crayons, Parent Bloggers Network, and St. Louis Bloggers Guild to name a few) and am the main writer for my current site, STLFamilyLife.com I have a journalism degree and spent four years doing corporate communications for an engineering/architectural firm in St. Louis. Recently, I finished writing a first draft of a novel. Now I'm in the process of revising.
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Name:	Pamela Bigelow
Writing Genres:	Genre Fiction: Science Fiction, Romance
Writing Formats:	Novel
Other Relevant Info:	I have recently moved to St. Louis from Hong Kong.
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Name:	Rachel Bigler
Writing Genres:	Genre Fiction: Science Fiction, Horror; Non-fiction (other than biographical)
Writing Formats:	Novel; Short Stories; Articles
Other Relevant Info:	I've written on Japanese cuisine for Sauce Magazine since 2008. I've also written extensively on Japanese cuisine and culture,both pop and traditional,for the web. My other interests include food fermentation,which I've given several demonstrations of.I'm also a firm believer in the Slow Food movement and have written short,fictional stories on the topic.
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Name:	Dwight Bitikofer
Special Recognition:	SLWG Member of Distinction
Writing Genres:	Non-fiction (other than biographical); Poetry/Song Lyrics
Writing Formats:	Poems/Songs
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Name:	Marianne Blake
Special Recognition:	SLWG Member of Distinction
Writing Genres:	Mainstream Literary Fiction; Business
Writing Formats:	Novel; Short Stories; Personal Journals
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Name:	Edward Boccia
Writing Genres:	Poetry/Song Lyrics
Writing Formats:	Poems/Songs
Website:	www.EdwardBoccia.com
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Name:	Heather Bodendieck
Writing Genres:	Mainstream Literary Fiction; Genre Fiction: ; Business
Writing Formats:	Novel
Website:	www.heatherbodendieck.com
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Name:	Denise Bogard
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Name:	Robert Bourisaw
Writing Genres:	Mainstream Literary Fiction
Writing Formats:	Short Stories
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Name:	Beverly Brannan
Writing Genres:	Genre Fiction: children's, sci-fi; Memoir; Non-fiction (other than biographical)
Writing Formats:	Short Stories; Personal Journals; Articles
Other Relevant Info:	8-yr Editor/Reporter Phi Delta Kappa, 5-yr weekly bi-line in Jefferson County Suburban Journals
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Name:	Ross Braught
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Name:	Thomas Briggs
Writing Genres:	Genre Fiction: Sci-Fi
Writing Formats:	Novel; Short Stories
Name of Business:	Thomas Briggs
Job Titles or Description:	Safety Engineer
Other Relevant Info:	My occupation is government engineer but I've been fatally poisoned by the writers bug. I've work specifically for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. I have obtained a Professional Engineer's license in Missouri and I'm also a Certified Industrial Hygienist. My education includes a masters degree in Environmental Engineering and a bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering. I've a Private Pilot's license and have a scuba Open Water Certification.
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Name:	HERMAN BROWN
Writing Genres:	Genre Fiction: MYSTERY; Poetry/Song Lyrics
Writing Formats:	Novel; Poems/Songs
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Name:	patricia bubash
Writing Genres:	Biography; Other: relationships
Writing Formats:	Novel; Articles
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Name:	Judith Bulau
Writing Genres:	Mainstream Literary Fiction; Genre Fiction: ; Non-fiction (other than biographical)
Writing Formats:	Novel
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Name:	Evelyn Buretta
Writing Genres:	Memoir; Historical Fiction; Poetry/Song Lyrics
Writing Formats:	Novel; Poems/Songs
Other Relevant Info:	2 poems "Rising From Ruins", published in Tree Magic: Nature's Antennas, Sunshine Press Publications, 2005 "Delayed Delight" published in OASIS Journal 2007, Imago Press
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Name:	Nichole Burgdorf
Writing Genres:	Mainstream Literary Fiction; Genre Fiction: Fantasy; Historical Fiction; Business; Poetry/Song Lyrics
Writing Formats:	Novel
Other Relevant Info:	I currently work as a Senior Communications Specialist for the Sisters of Mercy Health System in St. Louis, where my responsibilities include serving as senior editor and chief writer for five online and print newsletters, as well as providing strategic communications expertise and executive writing (speech writing, ghost-writing and editing articles for senior management). I am a member of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) and have received a Pacific Plains Region Silver Quill award and four IABC St. Louis Quill awards for outstanding communications planning and writing. I hold bachelors degrees in English and business administration from Fontbonne University and a master’s degree in media communications from Webster University, both in St. Louis. I recently completed a first draft of my first novel, which is part of an Arthurian legend trilogy.
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Name:	Keith Byler
Writing Genres:	Poetry/Song Lyrics
Writing Formats:	Poems/Songs
Job Titles or Description:	Physician
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Name:	Jeanne Cardinale
Writing Genres:	Non-fiction (other than biographical); Other: Self-help
Writing Formats:	Novel; Articles
Other Relevant Info:	As parent advocate for 2 children with special needs, Jeanne has supported a son with autism for the past 18 years at a time when the broader understanding of this diagnosis has been evolving. Promoting knowledge and awareness, she has made presentations about Asperger Syndrome/Autism including strategies that inspire success. A participant in training sessions, therapies, and medical/educational interventions, she has networked with and supported other parents whose children share a similar diagnosis. Having earned a B.S. in Business Administration, she has owned a small business, and applied account management/marketing strategies to promote services for previous employers. Through writing she is looking to assist caregivers who support individuals on the spectrum. She is past President and Secretary of the CAC of St. Louis.
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Name:	Brian Carland
Writing Genres:	Mainstream Literary Fiction
Writing Formats:	Novel
Other Relevant Info:	Brian Carland is the author of A BROTHER OF JACKALS, a novel about the Vietnamn War, published in 1992. He wrote THE TRUTH OF IT: AMELIA EARHART'S PRIVITE JOURNAL, which was published on-line as AMELIA EARHARTS BLOG in 2006. He lives in Saint Louis, where he earned a MFA in Creative Writing in 2003 from the University of Missouri. He is currently working on a novel set in Saint Louis during the Civil War.
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Name:	Rebecca Carron
Special Recognition:	SLWG Member of Distinction
Writing Genres:	Mainstream Literary Fiction; Genre Fiction: romance, fantasy, Sci-Fi; Memoir; Historical Fiction; Business; Poetry/Song Lyrics; Other:
Writing Formats:	Novel; Scripts; Business Formats; Short Stories; Poems/Songs; Essays; Articles
Publications:	The Full Moon Hotel (2008) ISBN-13: 9781430310129
Other Relevant Info:	I am a professional technical writer as well as a college composition and literature instructor with 10+ years of experience. I have earned B.A. and M.A. degrees in English literature from SIUE and a Ph.D. in English literature from SLU.
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Name:	Natasha Casey
Writing Genres:	Memoir; Biography; Non-fiction (other than biographical)
Writing Formats:	Novel; Short Stories; Essays
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Name:	Tom Christensen
Writing Genres:	Mainstream Literary Fiction; Memoir
Writing Formats:	Novel; Short Stories
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Name:	Peggy Chumbley
Special Recognition:	SLWG Member of Distinction
Writing Genres:	Genre Fiction: Children's inspirational; Drama
Writing Formats:	Scripts
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Name:	Julie Compton
Writing Genres:	Mainstream Literary Fiction; Genre Fiction: Mystery/Legal Thriller
Writing Formats:	Novel; Short Stories; Essays
Publications:	TELL NO LIES (2008) ISBN-10: 0-312-37875-0 ISBN-13: 978-0-312-37875-2
Website:	www.julie-compton.com
Other Relevant Info:	Julie Compton is a native of St. Louis, the setting for her debut novel, TELL NO LIES (St. Martin's Minotaur '08), which has also been published in the UK, Australia, the Netherlands and Spain. She grew up in Creve Coeur and earned her undergraduate and law degrees at Washington University. She practiced law with private firms in the city before moving to the East Coast, and most recently worked as a trial attorney for the U.S. Department of Justice in Wilmington, Delaware. Julie now lives near Orlando, Florida with her husband and two daughters, where she writes full time. She is a member of The Authors Guild, Mystery Writers of America, International Thriller Writers, and Sisters in Crime.
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Name:	Brad Cook
SLWG Position:	Historian
Special Recognition:	SLWG Member of Distinction
Writing Genres:	Genre Fiction: Fantasy; Historical Fiction; Drama
Writing Formats:	Novel; Scripts; Short Stories
Other Relevant Info:	Two of my plays have been performed on stage, I have finished my first novel and have begun working on the second in the series.
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Name:	Patricia Corrigan
Writing Genres:	Non-fiction (other than biographical); Drama
Writing Formats:	Novel; Scripts; Essays; Articles
Publications:	Eating St. Louis: The Gateway City's Unique Food Culture (2008) ISBN-13: 9791933370705; Bringing Science to Life: A Guide from the Saint Louis Science Center (2007) ISBN-10: 1933370165; Chemotherapy & Radiation for Dummies (2005) ISBN-10: 0764578324; Wild Things: Untold Tales from the First Century of the Saint Louis Zoo (2002) ISBN-10: 1891442171; Convertible Dreams (2001) ISBN-10: 1891442147; Our Wild World: Whales (2001) ISBN-10: 1559717807; Our Wild World: Cougars (2001) ISBN-10: 1559717882; The Extreme Earth: Waterfalls (2007) ISBN-10: 0816064369
Name of Business:	WordPlay Writers LLC
Website:	patriciacorrigan.com
Other Relevant Info:	I lead writing workshops at St. Anthony's Medical Center through the Community Ed Program.
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Name:	Angela Covington
Writing Genres:	Memoir
Writing Formats:	Novel; Short Stories; Poems/Songs; Essays
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Name:	Jeannine Dahlberg
Writing Genres:	Mainstream Literary Fiction; Business; Other: Speeches
Writing Formats:	Novel; Business Formats; Short Stories; Poems/Songs; Articles
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Name:	Merideth Daly
Writing Genres:	Non-fiction (other than biographical); Business; Other: Web articles
Writing Formats:	Business Formats; Essays; Other: Research papers
Other Relevant Info:	I am a part-time student seeking a master of arts degree in management and leadership or communications management. I have a BA public relations and a graduate certificate in nonprofit management. I am an associate member of the Public Relations Society of America(PRSA) and a member of the Community Service Public Relations Council(CSPRC), two professional associations. Occasionally, I participate in International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) and Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) events. I coordinate the graduate program for the School of Communications at Webster University. I enjoy writing, although lately it seems that all I've been writing are research papers for school and e-mails for work. My level of attention to detail in editing and proofreading is exceptional.
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Name:	Lynn Daue
Writing Genres:	Mainstream Literary Fiction; Genre Fiction: ; Poetry/Song Lyrics; Drama
Writing Formats:	Novel; Scripts; Short Stories; Poems/Songs; Personal Journals; Essays; Articles
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Name:	Rebecca Davis-Keller
SLWG Position:	Social Media Coordinator
Special Recognition:	SLWG Member of Distinction
Writing Genres:	Genre Fiction: ; Drama
Writing Formats:	Novel; Scripts; Short Stories
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Name:	Mary Ann de Grandpre' Kelly
Writing Genres:	Poetry/Song Lyrics
Writing Formats:	Poems/Songs
Other Relevant Info:	MA plus 50, St. Louis Poetry Center Board Member, Retired teacher - 30 years in Public School
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Name:	Amy De La Hunt
Writing Genres:	Non-fiction (other than biographical)
Writing Formats:	Articles; Other: social media/blog
Website:	http://mom22kids.wordpress.com
Other Relevant Info:	I'm a freelance writer and editor specializing in families, local events, food, restaurants and nightlife. In the past few months, I've written for a variety of publications and Web sites, including Alive magazine, Gayot.com, the Olin School of Business at Washington University and St. Louis Kids Magazine, where I'm the contributing editor. In addition, I perform a variety of editorial services for local businesses and nonprofits. On my blog, STL Free For All, I keep parents abreast of kid-friendly, low-cost activities and events in the metro area.
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Name:	Heidi Dean
Writing Genres:	Mainstream Literary Fiction; Memoir; Business
Writing Formats:	Novel; Business Formats; Short Stories; Essays
Other Relevant Info:	I've been a proofreader and editor at various St. Louis advertising agencies for the last 10 years or so, and have written essays most of my life. One of my pieces, "Culling Spree," was published in 52nd City's "Stuff" issue. I'm interested in picking up freelance writing and editing work, and recently started an outline for a memoir about the year leading up to my wedding.
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Name:	Lezzle DeGrand
Writing Genres:	Mainstream Literary Fiction; Memoir; Historical Fiction; Biography; Non-fiction (other than biographical); Business; Poetry/Song Lyrics
Writing Formats:	Novel; Business Formats; Short Stories; Poems/Songs; Articles
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Name:	Patricia Kyle Dennis
Writing Genres:	Non-fiction (other than biographical)
Writing Formats:	Novel; Articles; Other: online formats: ebook, blog, etc.
Name of Business:	Gateway Psychotherapy Associates
Job Titles or Description:	Clinical Social Worker
Website:	www.PKDennis.com
Other Relevant Info:	Patricia Kyle Dennis, Ph.D., is a clinical social worker (psychotherapist) in private practice in Clayton. She specializes full-time in the treatment of eating disorders, including individual, couple, and family therapy for adolescents and adults, male and female. In 1985, Kyle designed a short-term therapy group for women who seek help with emotional overeating and weight gain, and has led more than 80 of these groups since that time. Kyle is committed to the “Health at Every Size” philosophy, and to promoting the equality of all human beings. She has advanced training in psychodynamic, family, and group psychotherapy. Her publications include a dissertation on fat prejudice and book chapters on group psychotherapy.
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Name:	Maryclare Diller
Writing Genres:	Mainstream Literary Fiction; Memoir
Writing Formats:	Novel; Short Stories; Essays
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Name:	Linda DiMeo Lowman
Writing Genres:	Mainstream Literary Fiction; Memoir; Business; Poetry/Song Lyrics
Writing Formats:	Novel; Short Stories; Poems/Songs; Essays
Job Titles or Description:	Writer/Editor
Website:	www.linkedin.com/in/lindadimeolowman
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Name:	Kyle Doherty
Writing Genres:	Mainstream Literary Fiction; Genre Fiction: fantasy, action-adventure; Poetry/Song Lyrics; Drama
Writing Formats:	Novel; Scripts; Short Stories; Poems/Songs
Name of Business:	All Pro Tee's
Job Titles or Description:	T-Shirt Artist
Other Relevant Info:	I am a Sophomore Biology student at Southern Illinois University with a double minor in Chemistry and Creative Writing. I currently work at a t-shirt store called All Pro Tee's. Most of my work involves designing and printing clothing. I have been interested in writing since pre-high school. I am interested in joining the St. Louis Writer's Guild to help build my skills in writing and also to help build a name for myself and my work.
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Name:	Jackie Dorlac
Writing Genres:	Genre Fiction: Children's
Writing Formats:	her: Picture book
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Name:	Joseph Doyle, Jr
Writing Genres:	Genre Fiction:
Writing Formats:	Novel
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Name:	Richard Drummond
Writing Genres:	Non-fiction (other than biographical)
Writing Formats:	her: Personal Finance
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Name:	Butch Drury
Writing Genres:	Memoir
Writing Formats:	Novel
Publications:	A Different Kind of Sentinel (2009) ISBN-13: 978-0-9797023-1-0
Name of Business:	Rivendell Books
Job Titles or Description:	Publisher
Website:	www.rivendellbooks.com oks.com , http://rivendellbooks.com/wordpress-2.7/
Other Relevant Info:	Handicapped by an alcoholic stepfather, Sir E.J. set off on a crusade, after high school, in search of the very soul he had lost to this ogre. Upon entering the Navy, circa 1967, he continued his search for she who must be obeyed if he was to overcome the beastly side of his nature. "Whatever you do," is he forewarned by a fellow shipmate, "don't let them rob you of the most precious gift you have, your humanity, for the wraiths will claw away at it until all that remains is the shadow of what was once you." And so must he, resist the temptation of his fathers, to live out any other vision but his own, one that eventually leads to his expulsion from the Navy for his noncooperation and conscientious objection to the war in Vietnam. Returning to St. Louis, he joined a community of antiwar activists who published an underground paper, The St. Louis Free Press. After a year of leafleting the induction center downtown, he joined another community forming a Catholic Worker House on the south side of the city. Later that year, he went to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to work at an alcoholic treatment center. At year's end, he moved back to St. Louis to work on a psychiatric floor at local hospital. Leaving there, in protest over the performance of a lobotomy on a 15-year-old female, he went to work on an orthopedic floor at another hospital for the next seven years. During this time, he purchased a farm in southern Missouri, where he grew organic vegetables, he marketed back in St. Louis. There he built a cabin and began to acquire the tools he would need to farm. Upon leaving the hospital, he went to work for a general contractor as a carpenter. In 1982, he married and began to raise a family. On the farm, he started building a home, only to have his well-laid plans dashed by an unfortunate but permanent injury to his back, that left him unable to perform manual labor, ever again. Thrown into a quandary, he eventually went to work for the City of St. Louis as a building inspector, where he worked for two years, before taking a similar position with the City of Richmond Heights, where he has remained, to this day. After a series of dreams he had in his second year with the City of St. Louis, he started writing his first book, Close Encounters of a Very Special Kind, a recounting of his encounters with soul and their eventual reunion. The book went nowhere. After a brief hiatus, he went to work on a revised version of the book, a memoir entitled A Different Kind Of Sentinel, due out in March. Sir E.J. is a self-taught, self-made man who has struggled mightily to live up to his soul's expectations, acquiring whatever it took to get them through the next stage in the development of that one person they are destined to become.
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Name:	David Dumitru
Writing Genres:	Mainstream Literary Fiction; Genre Fiction: Sci-fi, Speculative
Writing Formats:	Novel; Short Stories; Essays
Website:	theophagousmonkey.com ,http://theophagousmonkey.blogspot.com/
Other Relevant Info:	Prior to taking up writing seriously, David had been a lawyer, a professional drummer, a house painter, and, now, a stay-at-home dad and what is known in the parlance as a trailing spouse. His stories have been published in ByLine and anthologized in Who Died In Here?(Penury Press, '04). He has also published on the web in the humor e-zine, Defenestration. Since the original profile was written, David's stories have appeared in All Hallows, Andromeda Spaceways Inflight Magazine, Aeon Speculative Fiction, Future Fire, and one story, THe Midden, took third place in SLWG's fiction contest.
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Name:	Darcy Durham
Writing Genres:	Mainstream Literary Fiction; Genre Fiction: ; Memoir; Non-fiction (other than biographical)
Writing Formats:	Short Stories; Essays
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Name:	Kate Duvall
Writing Genres:	Genre Fiction: Children's, SciFi,/Fantasy, Modern/Realistic ficti; Historical Fiction; Poetry/Song Lyrics
Writing Formats:	Novel; Short Stories; Poems/Songs; Essays
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Name:	Uma Eachempati
Special Recognition:	SLWG Member of Distinction
Writing Genres:	Mainstream Literary Fiction
Writing Formats:	Novel; Short Stories
Other Relevant Info:	M.D
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Name:	Julie Failla Earhart
Special Recognition:	SLWG Member of Distinction
Writing Genres:	Mainstream Literary Fiction; Historical Fiction
Writing Formats:	Novel; Short Stories; Personal Journals; Essays; Articles
Other Relevant Info:	Internationally published, award-winning fiction and nonfiction author Julie Failla Earhart has a bachelor's degree in journalistic and creative writing and a master of fine arts degree from the University of Missouri-St. Louis. She's had lots of stories, articles, and book reviews published around the world, including the U.S., India, and the United Kingdom. Now if she would get off her duff and quit teaching and freelancing, she would probably, maybe, actually, truly be entitled to be called a writer. BTW, she'd rather read and write than breathe.
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Name:	Lisa Ebert
Writing Genres:	Mainstream Literary Fiction; Genre Fiction: ; Memoir; Poetry/Song Lyrics
Writing Formats:	Novel; Short Stories; Poems/Songs; Essays
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Name:	Gail Eisenhart
Writing Genres:	Genre Fiction: Children's; Memoir; Business; Poetry/Song Lyrics
Writing Formats:	Business Formats; Short Stories; Poems/Songs; Essays
Other Relevant Info:	Member St. Louis Poetry Center; former active member MOSCBWI
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Name:	Delores Ele
Writing Genres:	Mainstream Literary Fiction; Genre Fiction: Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Mystery; Memoir; Historical Fiction; Biography; Non-fiction (other than biographical); Business; Poetry/Song Lyrics; Drama; Other: Personal Journaling
Writing Formats:	Novel; Scripts; Business Formats; Short Stories; Poems/Songs; Personal Journals; Essays; Articles; Other: Internet, E-zine
Other Relevant Info:	Editor of Recovery Times Member of Alton Writers Guild BA Lit.
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Name:	Becky Ellis
Writing Genres:	Business; Poetry/Song Lyrics
Writing Formats:	Poems/Songs
Publications:	The Permeability of Memory (2007) ISBN-10: 978-0-9748468 ISBN-13: 978-0-9748468-4-2; My Hot Little Tomato (2007) ISBN-10: 978-0-9748468 ISBN-13: 978-0-9748468-5-9; Kiss Me Cold (2006) ISBN-10: 0-9748468-3-X ISBN-13: 978-0-9748468-3-5; The Palm Leaf Fan (2005) ISBN-10: 0-9748468-1-3; Rotogravure (2006) ISBN-10: 0-9748468-2-1 ISBN-13: 978-0-9748468-2-8; pale leaf floating (2009) ISBN-13: 978-0-9748468-9-7; The Urge To Believe is Stronger Than Belief Itself (2008) ISBN-13: 978-0-9748468-8-0; Weaving the Light (2008) ISBN-13: 978-0-9748468-6-6; A Stranger Here Myself (2008) ISBN-13: 978-0-9748468-7-3
Name of Business:	Cherry Pie Press
Job Titles or Description:	Publisher
Website:	http://cherrypiepress.blogspot.com
Other Relevant Info:	Long-time active supporter of St. Louis Poetry Center and the Loosely Identified women's poetry writing workshops. Ex-pat of U Mass MFA program (many years ago). Currently writing poetry and also publisher of poetry chapbooks via Cherry Pie Press. Through Cherry Pie, I am publishing The Midwest Women Poets Series of poetry chapbooks -- 3 in print, 2 more available early in 2007. For my day-job, I have an MA in public relations and have worked in the software industry as a tester and an analyst, and have extensive experience with business writing in that context.
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Name:	Page Ettle
Writing Genres:	Genre Fiction: ; Memoir
Writing Formats:	Novel
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Name:	Jody Feldman
Writing Genres:	Genre Fiction: children's
Writing Formats:	Novel
Publications:	The Gollywhopper Games (2008) ISBN-10: 0061214507 ISBN-13: 978-0061214509; CitySmart Guidebook: St. Louis (2000) ISBN-10: 1562615157 ISBN-13: 978-1562615154
Website:	www.jodyfeldman.com www.gollywhoppergames.com
Other Relevant Info:	Univ. of MO School of Journalism (BJ), member SCBWI (Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators)
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Name:	Erica Fitzgerald
Writing Genres:	Non-fiction (other than biographical); Business
Writing Formats:	Business Formats; Essays; Articles
Name of Business:	Scottrade, Inc.
Job Titles or Description:	Senior Internal Communication Specialist
Other Relevant Info:	My expertise lies in business writing and editing: I’m zealous for clear, concise communication that captures readers’ attention and understanding and moves them to action. I also want to help others convey their ideas effectively, whether they’re seeking business results or a spot on the shelf at Barnes & Noble. I’m the Senior Internal Communication Specialist at Scottrade, Inc., an online investing firm based in St. Louis, where I’ve done corporate communication since 2005. Through both print and online media, I help employees understand Scottrade’s business objectives, policies and procedures, and issues that affect them at work—everything from their medical benefits to personal development. I believe storytelling isn’t just entertaining; it’s also one of the most effective ways to inform and engage employees. As the writer of Scottrade’s quarterly print magazine, weekly intranet feature articles, executive video scripts and company-wide e-mails, I’ve become an “inside journalist,” serving as the voice of Scottrade for our 3,000 employees nationwide. In addition to these internal communication pieces, I've worked on several projects for public relations purposes, including Scottrade's annual report book. I also co-teach an ongoing business writing class for employees. I graduated summa cum laude from Webster University in 2006 with a BA in English and an emphasis in writing as a profession. My coursework included journalism, creative nonfiction, autobiography, business writing and public relations. For professional development, I’ve attended writing and editing workshops through Ragan Communication and the International Association of Business Communicators. In 2009 I’ve edited three fiction manuscripts on a volunteer basis and have contributed to the blog “Echad” at oneechad.blogspot.com. I’d like to expand my writing and editing services to include manuscript editing (fiction and nonfiction), Web content writing, ghostwriting and proofreading.
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Name:	Diane Fitzsimmons
Writing Genres:	Mainstream Literary Fiction; Genre Fiction: Children's; Historical Fiction; Business; Poetry/Song Lyrics
Writing Formats:	Novel; Business Formats; Poems/Songs; Personal Journals; Articles
Job Titles or Description:	Freelance Copywriter
Website:	www.EffectiveWritingServices.com
Other Relevant Info:	Diane Fitzsimmons is a mission-driven writer who thrives on getting results. Passion and productivity are key components of her writing. For 10 years, Diane has enjoyed wearing many hats in her professional career. Her favorite hat, staff writer, propelled her to explore freelance writing opportunities. Encouraged by family, friends, and co-workers, she started her own freelance copywriting business. Diane now writes for Mid-America Transplant Services (MTS), a not-for-profit organ procurement organization, on a contract basis. Some of the most rewarding projects for her include: * Demonstrating MTS's values of service and compassion by writing for Solace, a newsletter for families who have lost loved ones that gave the gift of life through organ and tissue donation. * Emphasizing MTS’s value of teamwork, Diane chronicles the successes of MTS’s hospital partners in the Link, a professional newsletter. * Furthering MTS’s vision that “every person says ‘yes’ to donation every time,” she scripted the letter for a campaign that contributed to passing Missouri’s First Person Consent Law. Before working for MTS, Diane enjoyed writing as a staff person for the American Soybean Association (ASA), a grassroots, not-for-profit organization. She created a monthly on-line newsletter for volunteers featuring membership recruiting tips, organizational activities, volunteer accomplishments, “Frequently Asked Questions,” and a calendar of events. Diane began writing professionally for the Alzheimer’s Association. Her first piece, a public service announcement, aired on the radio. This spot introduced a new program called “Safe Return,” an identification program designed to find people with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias that wander and get lost. Experiencing how her words could produce positive results, Diane decided to make mission-driven, effective writing her life’s work.
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Name:	Deborah Forsythe
Writing Genres:	Mainstream Literary Fiction; Genre Fiction: ; Poetry/Song Lyrics; Drama
Writing Formats:	Novel; Scripts; Short Stories; Poems/Songs
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Name:	Larissa Forsythe
Writing Genres:	Mainstream Literary Fiction; Genre Fiction: ; Non-fiction (other than biographical); Poetry/Song Lyrics; Drama
Writing Formats:	Novel; Short Stories; Personal Journals; Essays; Articles
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Name:	Angie Fox
Writing Genres:	Genre Fiction:
Writing Formats:	Novel
Website:	www.angiefox.com
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Name:	Debbie Fox
Writing Genres:	Memoir; Non-fiction (other than biographical); Other: humor
Writing Formats:	Novel; Personal Journals; Essays; Articles
Website:	www.debbiefox.com
Other Relevant Info:	After living in California for twenty-six years, Debbie Fox, a creative nonfiction writer, has returned to her Midwestern roots. Writing creative nonfiction for thirteen years, Debbie has had essays published in various magazines, newspapers, and a book. She had two feature articles published this summer in HeartLand Boating magazine. She is seeking representation for her completed memoir, Living in My Skin, Even if It’s Purple, her story of living with an extensive port wine stain and of surpassing the challenges caused by her difference. The writing is intimate and honest, entertaining and enlightening, a stimulus to move beyond differences. Currently, she is working on her second nonfiction book, Something About Rainbows, an account of the bizarre circumstances that led to the discovery her seven-year-old daughter had AIDS. A retired RN, Debbie continues writing and manages the publicity for her church and the Kaskaskia Mariners Association.
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Name:	Matthew Freeman
Writing Genres:	Poetry/Song Lyrics
Writing Formats:	Poems/Songs
Other Relevant Info:	studied writing at NYU two books of poems published
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Name:	Gaye Gambell-Peterson
Writing Genres:	Genre Fiction: poetry, often with art; Poetry/Song Lyrics
Writing Formats:	Poems/Songs
Publications:	pale leaf floating (2009) ISBN-13: 978-0-9748468-9-7
Website:	www.gayegambellpeterson.com
Other Relevant Info:	Most exciting news is my new chapbook, pale leaf floating, from Cherry Pie Press. Later this year (2009) another chapbook, MYnd mAp,will arrive from Agog Press. I have a B.S. in Design from the University of Michigan. Writing-wise, I have been a member of the St.Louis Poetry Center since 2001; served on the SLPC Board for nearly 4 years. I am an active participant in the women's poetry collective called Loosely Identified. I've been published and have won awards. Art-wise, I do work in various mediums; collage is my favorite. I have been included in juried shows at the Foundry Art Centre in St. Charles, MO. I also play around with my no-profit venture named: poet.head graphics, doing graphic designs, logos, book covers,etc. Recent customers have included SLPC and UMSL.
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Name:	Constance Garcia
Writing Genres:	Genre Fiction: mystery; Memoir; Historical Fiction; Poetry/Song Lyrics
Writing Formats:	Novel; Poems/Songs; Personal Journals
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Name:	Renie Gemzon
Special Recognition:	SLWG Member of Distinction
Writing Genres:	Biography
Writing Formats:	Short Stories
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Name:	Ronald Gersten
Writing Genres:	Biography; Non-fiction (other than biographical)
Writing Formats:	Novel; Scripts; Short Stories
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Name:	Loretta Giacoletto
Writing Genres:	Mainstream Literary Fiction; Genre Fiction: mystery/suspense
Writing Formats:	Novel; Short Stories
Website:	www.lorettagiacoletto.com
Other Relevant Info:	Currently seeking literary representation for a 83,000-word suspense novel. Two family sagas were agent represented but did not attract a publisher. Short stories have been published or are forthcoming in Literary Mama, Halfway Down the Stairs, ken*again, The 13th Warrior Review, The MacGuffin, Futures Mystery Anthology Magazine, The Powhatan Review, Hell in the Heartland, Damned in Dixie, The Scruffy Dog Review, and Writers Post Journal. Member of Backspace Writers. In a previous life employed by Washington University School of Medicine.
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Name:	Perrie Gibson
Writing Genres:	Genre Fiction: ; Biography; Non-fiction (other than biographical); Poetry/Song Lyrics
Writing Formats:	Novel; Short Stories; Poems/Songs; Essays
Publications:	"A tribute To Mama." (2008) ISBN-10: 978-0-557-009; "For Someone Special." (2008) ISBN-10: 978-1-4357-60
Name of Business:	THE HEALTHY LIVING PROGRAM/HLP FITNESS
Job Titles or Description:	FITNESS INSTRUCTOR
Website:	www.possibilityofpossibilities.com/Perrie.html
Other Relevant Info:	I am a Poet/Spoken word artist, mentor, author, single parent, member of The St. Louis Poetry Center, St. Louis Writers Guild, and owner of The Healthy Living Program (HLP) Fitness Show. It is an innovative and compassionate television program which airs on WESL-TV26 in East St. Louis Il. The purpose of the show is to mentor disadvantaged children through spoken word and raise the awareness of health and fitness to both children and adults. The HLP Fitness Show records and airs once a week, the mission of the program is to act as a community-wide intervention for African Americans struggling with obesity and other health related issues. The HLP Fitness Show will sometimes feature music and performers of usually spoken word or related genres. They can feature artists who are releasing a record or simply would like to promote themselves. The promoter respectfully requests that all submitting artists are not profane or degrading in nature. This is a wonderful opportunity for artists to gain some quality exposure and promote a great cause at the same time.
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Name:	Sarah Glasser
Writing Genres:	Mainstream Literary Fiction; Genre Fiction: Self-Discovery; Memoir; Biography
Writing Formats:	Novel; Personal Journals; Articles
Name of Business:	Sarah M. Glasser
Other Relevant Info:	Born and raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Attended Washington University in St. Louis obtaining my B.A. in East Asian Studies in 2000. Received my Juris Doctor from The University of Tulsa-School of Law in 2003, then began practicing Family Law in St. Louis. I am currently serving on the Advisory Board for Woman's Place, the only free drop in center in Missouri for victims of domestic violence. I have a legal article published in The Journal of Law in Society at Wayne State University Law School discussing a comparative analysis of the legal and medical aspects of domestic violence in the United States and China. I have articles published in St. Louis Women on the Move and in a St. Louis Women Lawyers Association Newsletter both discussing the effects of family violence on children.
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Name:	Madison Glenn
Writing Genres:	Mainstream Literary Fiction; Genre Fiction:
Writing Formats:	Novel; Short Stories; Personal Journals; Essays
Other Relevant Info:	My name is Madison Glenn and I am a high school senior at the Fulton School St. Albans. I am currently employed by the Labadie Market, a gas station/deli two blocks from my home, and am wading through a metric ton of college mail and well-meant advice to decide which school I should attend in the fall (it’s down to Beloit, Cornell, Rhodes, or the Honors College at UMSL.) I would like to study creative writing or possibly history at a small, private liberal arts college, preferably in a small town away from Missouri. I have no awards, special skills, or talents to speak of, and am admittedly very lazy. I hardly ever practice my violin, I wait until the last minute to sneeze my papers out, and I have gotten pretty far into my schooling by relying on my talents instead of effort. The college search, however, has sparked a true interest in growing as a student and as a person, and I am on a mission to change my bad habits and become a better writer through practice and work and criticism instead of performing the same tricks over and over again. I do not want to become the poster-child for wasted potential (not that I think I am endowed with an overabundance of “potential”), and I would love for people to read my work and say “wow, she put a lot of effort into this,” rather than “wow, she is a genius and probably wrote this in an hour.” To that end, I have chosen to write a novel for my senior project, and to actually practice writing every day instead of when the fancy strikes me. Hoorah for change. Other pertinent things about me include my love of cats, of baking, and of tennis. I love to eat, I love to be surrounded by people, and I love to go to sleep at night exhausted by what I’ve accomplished. I love driving, walking, riding my bicycle and chatting with grouchy old men about the state of affairs in Labadie, my hometown. I do not love religious or political brouhaha, trans-Atlantic flights, or trying to come up with five hundred words about myself. My plans for the future include graduation, college, a fruitless job search, poverty (hopefully not), and then a career that I can stand without wanting to gouge my eyeballs out every day. I plan on being mother to as many cats as there are beds in my home, and finding a golden roommate who will scoop their box. Also, tomatoes. I would really love to grow tomatoes.
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Name:	Michael Glover
Writing Genres:	Mainstream Literary Fiction; Genre Fiction: Mystery; Horror
Writing Formats:	Novel; Poems/Songs
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Name:	William Goldkamp
Special Recognition:	SLWG Member of Distinction
Writing Genres:	Mainstream Literary Fiction
Writing Formats:	Short Stories
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Name:	David Gottlieb
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Name:	Dianna Graveman
Special Recognition:	SLWG Member of Distinction
Writing Genres:	Mainstream Literary Fiction; Non-fiction (other than biographical); Business
Writing Formats:	Novel; Business Formats; Short Stories; Essays; Articles
Publications:	Washington (Images of America) (2010) ISBN-13: 978-0-7385-7820-0; Hermann (Images of America) (2010) ISBN-13: 978-0-7385-7813-2; Missouri Wine Country: St. Charles to Hermann (2010) ISBN-13: 978-0-7385-7777-7; St. Charles: Les Petites Côtes (Images of America) (2009) ISBN-10: 0738561053 ISBN-13: 978-0738561059
Name of Business:	Liguori Publications
Job Titles or Description:	Editor
Website:	dianna-graveman.com , gravemanbooks.com
Other Relevant Info:	Bachelor's degree in Education and M.F.A. in Writing; winner of four Missouri Writers Guild Awards and two Catholic Press Association Awards.
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Name:	Jan Green
Writing Genres:	Genre Fiction: Children's; Historical Fiction; Non-fiction (other than biographical)
Writing Formats:	Novel; Short Stories; Articles
Other Relevant Info:	I am a retired educator. Degrees: BS/Special Education, MS/Computer Science.
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Name:	Peter Green
Writing Genres:	Genre Fiction: Mystery, Thriller; Memoir; Historical Fiction; Biography; Business
Writing Formats:	Novel; Business Formats; Short Stories; Essays; Articles
Publications:	Dad's War with the United States Marines (2005) ISBN-10: 1-59663-501-0
Name of Business:	Greenskills Associates, LLC
Job Titles or Description:	Manager
Website:	www.dadswar.net www.greenskills.net/blog
Other Relevant Info:	A writer, architect and city planner with solid experience in positioning firms in the marketplace, his current projects include: --Promotion of his new book, a family memoir of World War II, "Dad's War with the United States Marines," --Consultation with firms in writing, architectural design, promotion and construction, and --Beginning of his next work, a novel, "Crimes of Design," a Patrick MacKenna mystery, set in St. Louis during the highest flood of record. "Dad's War with the United States Marines:" Here is a new kind of World War II memoir�-a family narrative that relates the exploits of a low-ranking but resourceful nonconformist whose talents were lost on the military bureaucracy. In the spring of 1944 Ben Green enlisted in the Marine Corps with the intent of assisting the war effort as an officer in combat intelligence. He was 35 years old and left behind a wife and two small children. The vagaries of war, however, did not result in his anticipated officer training. Instead, Ben Green found himself training in the Marine infantry along with tough, angry kids, half his age. This book is a chronicle of discovery in the World War II experiences of Ben Green, but creating it was also a journey of discovery for the author. Through the experience of writing and researching this book, Ben�s son learned that a father he had respected but never fully understood, nor knew how to love, had, indeed, been his mentor and his best friend. Based on the letters and writings of the author�s parents, two talented journalists who wrote each other daily, as filtered through his own family experience, this narrative describes one family�s struggle when swept along in the tides of the world�s biggest war. The book is further documented by his mother�s biographical script for a 48th �This Is Your Life� surprise birthday party for Ben.. It is also viewed, first by the author as a six-year-old, and then from his contemporary perspective as a survivor of the mayhem. The book is illustrated with Ben�s own drawings, included in his letters home. MOST RECENT PROJECTS "Dad's War with the United States Marines," James A. Rock & Co., publisher, The Seaboard Press (Rock Hill, MD), 2005, ISBN 1-59663-501-0. This 116,000-word narrative nonfiction family memoir can be sampled and ordered at my website: www.dadswar.net PUBLICITY "Dad broke News of Japanese Surrender," prime placement of article by Harry Levins in the St. Louis Post Dispatch, August 14, 2005, as a result of promotional efforts for the current release of "Dad's War with the United States Marines." "Sour Cherry Pie," a short story about the wild kids of Michigan (and Chicago), 2006 SPECIALIZED TRAINING, WORK EXPERIENCE, HONORS B. A., Architecture, Yale University, English minor. B. Arch., Washington University, St. Louis Fellow, Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) SAME St. Louis Post Distinguished Achievement Award, 2004. Horner & Shifrin, Inc., Engineers, Architects, Planners: 21 years' service; Vice Pres., 1988-2004. Certificate Program in Creative Writing, Washington University, 2004- Present.
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Name:	Patti Greenman
Writing Genres:	Mainstream Literary Fiction; Genre Fiction: Mystery
Writing Formats:	Novel; Poems/Songs; Personal Journals
Other Relevant Info:	AA St. Louis Community College at Meramec; BA Concordia Wisconsin University-St. Louis
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Name:	Paul Guyot
Writing Genres:	Mainstream Literary Fiction; Drama; Other: television writing/producing
Writing Formats:	Novel; Scripts; Short Stories
Publications:	Hollywood & Crime (2007) ISBN-10: 1933648287 ISBN-13: 978-1933648286; Greatest Hits: stories of hitmen, hired guns, and private eyes (2006) ISBN-10: 078671848X ISBN-13: 978-0786718481
Website:	http://paulguyot.net
Other Relevant Info:	see web site.
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Name:	C. S. Haar
Writing Genres:	Mainstream Literary Fiction; Historical Fiction
Writing Formats:	Novel; Short Stories
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Name:	Fran Hamilton
Writing Genres:	Genre Fiction: children's fiction; Non-fiction (other than biographical); Poetry/Song Lyrics
Writing Formats:	Poems/Songs
Publications:	Hands-On English, Second Edition (2004) ISBN-10: 0966486757
Name of Business:	Portico Books
Website:	www.GrammarAndMore.com
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Name:	Jae-nam Han
Writing Genres:	Memoir; Poetry/Song Lyrics; Other: Book Reviews
Writing Formats:	Novel; Short Stories; Poems/Songs; Essays
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Name:	Raymond Harbert
Writing Genres:	Genre Fiction: Sci-Fi; Business
Writing Formats:	Novel; Business Formats
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Name:	Robert Heins
Writing Genres:	Mainstream Literary Fiction
Writing Formats:	Novel; Short Stories
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Name:	Leslie Heiser
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Name:	Laura Helbig
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Name:	Susie Herman
Writing Genres:	Genre Fiction: ; Non-fiction (other than biographical); Poetry/Song Lyrics
Writing Formats:	Novel; Scripts; Short Stories; Poems/Songs; Personal Journals; Essays; Articles
Name of Business:	St. Louis Community College-Meramec
Job Titles or Description:	Counselor
Other Relevant Info:	(any chance you have this saved from last year to use?) I am a counselor at St. Louis Community College at Meramec and love doing personal, career, and academic counseling for our diverse student population. I spent several weeks in Perdido Key this March (on my sabbatical) reading The Artist's Way on the beach, journaling, meditating, and writing a bit of poetry. I was in heaven!
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Name:	Brandon Herndon
Writing Genres:	Genre Fiction: Mystery Sci-Fi; Memoir
Writing Formats:	Novel
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Name:	Sherrie Hill
Writing Genres:	Historical Fiction; Other: Life stories and cautionary tales
Writing Formats:	Novel
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Name:	Maurice Hirsch
Special Recognition:	SLWG Member of Distinction
Writing Genres:	Poetry/Song Lyrics
Writing Formats:	Poems/Songs
Publications:	Stares to Other Places (2004) ISBN-10: 1418433187; Roots and Paths (2004) ISBN-10: 1418493643
Website:	www.hirschwrites.com
Other Relevant Info:	Ph.D Accounting - Washington University (1977) Treasurer - Chesterfield Arts, Inc. Chesterfield Writers Guild
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Name:	Keith Hoerner
Writing Genres:	Mainstream Literary Fiction; Historical Fiction; Business; Poetry/Song Lyrics
Writing Formats:	Novel; Business Formats; Short Stories; Poems/Songs; Essays
Name of Business:	Keith Hoerner
Job Titles or Description:	Freelance Writer
Other Relevant Info:	BS (Communications, 1984) MFA (Writing, Dec, 2009) Over 35 Regional and National Awards for Writing Excellence in the Marketing Arena. Aspiring to Publish Fiction, Poetry, Essays, Creative Non-Fiction and More.
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Name:	Robyn Hogan
Writing Genres:	Genre Fiction: ; Memoir
Writing Formats:	Novel
Other Relevant Info:	MA-Speech Communication
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Name:	Doreen Hulsey
SLWG Position:	Webmaster
Special Recognition:	SLWG Member of Distinction
Writing Genres:	Genre Fiction: Sci-Fi; Non-fiction (other than biographical)
Writing Formats:	Novel; Short Stories; Other: Research papers on education
Name of Business:	Hulsey Software
Job Titles or Description:	Software Engineer/Chief Web Architect
Website:	www.hulseysoftware.com
Other Relevant Info:	Computer engineer/Webmaster
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Name:	James Hulsey
Writing Genres:	Genre Fiction: Sci-Fi
Writing Formats:	Short Stories
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Name:	Nicole Hulsey
Writing Genres:	Genre Fiction: Fantasy
Writing Formats:	Short Stories; Essays
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Name:	Stephanie Hulsey
Writing Genres:	Genre Fiction: Fantasy
Writing Formats:	Novel; Short Stories
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Name:	David Ingram
Special Recognition:	SLWG Member of Distinction
Writing Genres:	Mainstream Literary Fiction; Genre Fiction: Mystery; Drama
Writing Formats:	Novel; Scripts; Business Formats; Short Stories
Publications:	The Man Who Refused Spielberg (2009)
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Name:	Angela Irace Dahm
Writing Genres:	Non-fiction (other than biographical); Poetry/Song Lyrics; Other: Magazine, Newspaper
Writing Formats:	Novel; Poems/Songs; Articles
Name of Business:	Angela Irace
Job Titles or Description:	Freelance Writer
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Name:	Marie Jantzen
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Name:	Jane Jarka
Writing Genres:	Mainstream Literary Fiction
Writing Formats:	Novel
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Name:	Sharon Jennings
Writing Genres:	Biography; Non-fiction (other than biographical); Drama
Writing Formats:	Novel; Scripts
Name of Business:	St. Claire Hospital, Fenton , Mo.
Job Titles or Description:	Clinical Director Cardiac Ultrasound Laboratory
Other Relevant Info:	I started writng prose when I was fourteen years old and wrote everyday until I was twenty five. All my life I have writen, with long silent spells mixed in. I have been a professional Medical person as a career. I have spent over thirty years in cardiopulmonary medicine taking care of the sick and dying. I aquired a degree in Respiratory therapy as well as Cardiac Ultrasound. I have played two string instruments most of my life. I raised two young children on my own after a divorse, which was by far my greatest accomplishment.
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Name:	Vicky Jessie
Writing Genres:	Genre Fiction: Children's, Sci-fi; Non-fiction (other than biographical); Poetry/Song Lyrics
Writing Formats:	Novel; Scripts; Short Stories; Poems/Songs; Personal Journals
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Name:	Bartie Jones
Writing Genres:	Mainstream Literary Fiction; Poetry/Song Lyrics
Writing Formats:	Poems/Songs
Publications:	Call to Cambria (2002) ISBN-10: 0759686076 ISBN-13: 9780759686076; Poetry Is... (2007) ISBN-10: 1425959377 ISBN-13: 9781425959371; Poetry Is... (2007) ISBN-10: 1425962653 ISBN-13: 9781425962654
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Name:	Maxine Jones
Writing Genres:	Genre Fiction: Romance, Children's; Historical Fiction; Non-fiction (other than biographical)
Writing Formats:	Novel
Other Relevant Info:	graduate of Ohio State and University of WI - Madison, former member of SCBNI
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Name:	Sheila Jones
Writing Genres:	Mainstream Literary Fiction; Genre Fiction: Children; Non-fiction (other than biographical); Poetry/Song Lyrics; Drama
Writing Formats:	Novel; Scripts; Short Stories; Poems/Songs; Essays
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Name:	Daniel H Jones Sr
Writing Genres:	Mainstream Literary Fiction
Writing Formats:	Novel
Name of Business:	Charitable Foundation USA
Job Titles or Description:	President
Website:	www.549822.org
Other Relevant Info:	Dan Jones' day job is as president of Charitable Foundation USA c/o Wise, Reynolds & Scott, LLC, (an accounting firm). CFUSA manages charitable trusts and endowments. Dan is past-president of the St. Louis Planned Giving Council and past-Director of the Office of Planned Giving at Saint Louis University. Dan was born in 1950 in Kirkwood where he lives today. As of May 2008, Dan is working on his first novel. He is a graduate of the Honors Program of Saint Louis University and is a member of Phi Beta Kappa.
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Name:	Teresa Kaestner
Writing Genres:	Mainstream Literary Fiction; Genre Fiction: mystery; Poetry/Song Lyrics; Drama
Writing Formats:	Novel; Scripts; Short Stories; Poems/Songs; Essays
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Name:	Kathleen Kaiser
Writing Genres:	Mainstream Literary Fiction; Non-fiction (other than biographical); Business
Writing Formats:	Novel; Scripts; Short Stories; Essays
Other Relevant Info:	Member of Saturday Writers and Ozark Writers. MBA; 2 short stories published: The Human Resource Factor and Diversity & Merging.
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Name:	Grant Kang
Writing Genres:	Genre Fiction:
Writing Formats:	Novel
Name of Business:	Kang Intellectual Property Law, LLC
Job Titles or Description:	Attorney
Website:	www.kangiplaw.com
Other Relevant Info:	I have my own intellectual property law firm located in Washington, Missouri. I am currently working on a young adult fiction novel series.
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Name:	Kathleen Kayembe
Special Recognition:	SLWG Member of Distinction
Writing Genres:	Genre Fiction: Sci-Fi & Fantasy; Poetry/Song Lyrics
Writing Formats:	Novel; Scripts; Short Stories; Poems/Songs; Personal Journals; Essays
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Name:	Allen Klippel
SLWG Position:	Dr.
Writing Genres:	Mainstream Literary Fiction
Writing Formats:	Novel
Other Relevant Info:	surgeon
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Name:	Jane Kolar
Special Recognition:	SLWG Member of Distinction
Writing Genres:	Genre Fiction: WF, Romance, and Suspense
Writing Formats:	Novel
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Name:	Melanie Koleini
SLWG Position:	WIP DB Moderator
Special Recognition:	SLWG Member of Distinction
Writing Genres:	Mainstream Literary Fiction; Genre Fiction: Sci-Fi
Writing Formats:	Novel; Short Stories; Essays
Other Relevant Info:	Research Assistant in the Dept of Physical Therapy, Washington University
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Name:	Alan Korte
Writing Genres:	Mainstream Literary Fiction; Genre Fiction: ; Drama; Other: fictionalizerd memoir
Writing Formats:	Novel; Short Stories; Other: one act drama
Other Relevant Info:	A Life - SLWG A life, where to start: New Jersey, then Denison U, then Columbia MA (English) then about 25 years teaching non writers to write (college level), then another 25 as a professional photographer, along with teaching, newspaper reporter, carpenter, etc. Now, more recently, retirement: which has been fun: singing in a chorus, doing drawing classes, working on a book describing odd relatives in northern New York, reading, going to museums, listening to Teaching Company CD’s, taking various Lifetime Learning classes (Wash U) (facilited Ullysses , Art of Photography), But I’m short on memberships, (ACLU count?), honors, awards, etc. I did run some businesses, but discovered that I’m not a businessman. What I’m primarily interested in though, is finding people willing to read my stuff and give me some feedback and also might be interested in ways to organize the material. I thought that I would likely run into such people since moving here about 8 years ago, but no such luck. Then l ran across SLWG which I think might be exactly what I need.
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Name:	Sally Krueger
Writing Genres:	Genre Fiction: ; Memoir; Poetry/Song Lyrics
Writing Formats:	Novel; Short Stories; Poems/Songs
Name of Business:	Global Aquaculture Alliance
Job Titles or Description:	Assistant Director
Other Relevant Info:	An administrator of a non-profit trade association with an MA in Communications, I have finally found the time to write for my own enjoyment. Taking a writing workshop at UMSL led to the desired result of analyzing the writing process. It's an aging mind but it's finally pulling all of the pieces of life and art together into something cohesive.
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Name:	Cathi LaMarche
Writing Genres:	Mainstream Literary Fiction
Writing Formats:	Novel
Publications:	While the Daffodils Danced (2005) ISBN-10: 1590804023
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Name:	Steven Langhorst
Writing Genres:	Genre Fiction: Childrens; Memoir; Poetry/Song Lyrics
Writing Formats:	Short Stories; Poems/Songs; Essays; Articles
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Name:	Thomas Larson
Writing Genres:	Memoir; Non-fiction (other than biographical)
Writing Formats:	Essays
Website:	www.thomaslarson.com
Other Relevant Info:	Thomas Larson is the author of The Memoir and the Memoirist: Reading and Writing Personal Narrative, Ohio University Press / Swallow Press. He lectures and holds workshops on memoir writing throughout the United States. Larson writes personal essays, memoir, feature articles, book reviews, and literary criticism. Since 1999, he has been a contributing writer for the weekly San Diego Reader where he specializes in investigative journalism, narrative nonfiction, and profiles. His writing has appeared in numerous reviews and journals, among them The Gettysburg Review, Southwest Review, Antioch Review, Fourth Genre, Amazon.com/Shorts, the Anchor Essay Annual: The Best of 1997, and Contrary Magazine online. His web site is www.thomaslarson.com. In 2008, Larson has new work in New Letters, Tampa Review, and Cadillac Cicatrix.
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Name:	Patty Laustrup
Writing Genres:	Mainstream Literary Fiction; Genre Fiction: Mystery; Non-fiction (other than biographical); Poetry/Song Lyrics; Drama
Writing Formats:	Novel; Short Stories; Personal Journals
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Name:	Ashley Lawlor
Special Recognition:	SLWG Member of Distinction
Writing Genres:	Mainstream Literary Fiction; Genre Fiction: children's
Writing Formats:	Novel; Short Stories
Website:	http://bookish-life.livejournal.com
Other Relevant Info:	Ashley has never been professionally published and doesn't write nearly as often as she should, but she has excellent intentions.
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Name:	Julie Lawson
Writing Genres:	Mainstream Literary Fiction; Non-fiction (other than biographical); Business; Poetry/Song Lyrics
Writing Formats:	Novel; Scripts; Business Formats; Personal Journals; Articles
Website:	www.halosbend.com
Other Relevant Info:	I have been a writer for 15 years, primarily for magazines and as a technical writer for grants, public relations materials, business plans, etc. I hold a Masters of Arts degree in Communications and Bachelor's degrees in Communications and Theatre. I am currently a nonprofit executive and as part of my job frequently write white papers and articles on topics related to crime, victimization and terrorism. I hope to publish my first novel in the next year or so, in addition to continuing to write creatively for magazines.
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Name:	Daniel Lear
Writing Genres:	Poetry/Song Lyrics
Writing Formats:	Poems/Songs
Name of Business:	Four Branches Press
Job Titles or Description:	Editor
Website:	www.fourbranchespress.com
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Name:	Suzann Ledbetter
Special Recognition:	SLWG Member of Distinction
Writing Genres:	Genre Fiction: Mystery, Contemporary Suspense; Historical Fiction; Biography; Non-fiction (other than biographical)
Writing Formats:	Novel; Short Stories; Essays
Publications:	Once a Thief (2006) ISBN-10: 0778323005 ISBN-13: 9780778323006; Deadly Housewives (2006) ISBN-10: 0060853271; Shady Ladies: Nineteen Surprising and Rebellious American Women (2006) ISBN-10: 0765308274; Let Sleeping Dogs Lie (2009) ISBN-10: 0778326365 ISBN-13: 9780778326366; Halfway to Half Way (2007) ISBN-10: 0778324508 ISBN-13: 9780778324508
Website:	www.suzannledbetter.com
Other Relevant Info:	Writing, editing, manuscript development services
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Name:	Kerri Levine
Writing Genres:	Mainstream Literary Fiction; Non-fiction (other than biographical)
Writing Formats:	Novel; Scripts; Essays
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Name:	Eric Levy
Writing Genres:	Mainstream Literary Fiction; Genre Fiction: Sci Fi, Mystery, Thriller, Horror; Business; Drama
Writing Formats:	Novel; Scripts; Short Stories; Poems/Songs; Essays
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Name:	Morton Levy
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Name:	Judy Lewin
Writing Genres:	Non-fiction (other than biographical)
Writing Formats:	Novel
Name of Business:	Lunna Investments
Job Titles or Description:	Realtor/Developer/Genealogy Sleuth
Website:	www.lunna.org
Other Relevant Info:	When I married Steve Lewin in 1994, he never knew his biological mother - because his biological father refused to tell him her name, birth date or place, where she lived, and if she was dead or alive. How was I to know my husband's last name was changed? That my husband was kidnapped? After 50 years, I found Mary June Bruckheimer's grave and over 100 relatives … including Jerry Bruckheimer, producer of CSI and Cold Case. An article, How I found MOM in 7 steps - without a trace, was published in Missouri State Genealogy Association Journal, Fall 2008. Recently, I have taken writing classes and want to publish my book, Miracle Unites Brothers. I have a book outline and all 8 chapters drafter. I desperately want to join a writer's group to collaborate with others and get all of our works published.
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Name:	Shari Lohner
Writing Genres:	Mainstream Literary Fiction; Genre Fiction: Romance, Children; Historical Fiction; Non-fiction (other than biographical); Business; Drama
Writing Formats:	Novel; Scripts; Short Stories
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Name:	Michael Long
Writing Genres:	Mainstream Literary Fiction; Genre Fiction: ; Memoir; Biography; Non-fiction (other than biographical); Poetry/Song Lyrics
Writing Formats:	Short Stories; Poems/Songs; Personal Journals; Essays; Articles
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Name:	Janette Lonsdale
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Name:	Vicki Loux
Writing Genres:	Genre Fiction: Fantasy, Mystery
Writing Formats:	Novel
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Name:	Deborah Lowes
Writing Genres:	Genre Fiction:
Writing Formats:	Short Stories
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Name:	Kim Lozano
Writing Genres:	Mainstream Literary Fiction; Memoir; Non-fiction (other than biographical); Poetry/Song Lyrics
Writing Formats:	Novel; Short Stories; Poems/Songs; Personal Journals; Essays; Articles
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Name:	Bruce Lucas
Special Recognition:	SLWG Member of Distinction
Writing Genres:	Mainstream Literary Fiction; Genre Fiction: Narrative Non-Fiction; Memoir; Historical Fiction; Non-fiction (other than biographical); Drama
Writing Formats:	Novel; Short Stories
Job Titles or Description:	Senior Electrical Engineer: Contractor
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Name:	Maryann Lucas
Writing Genres:	Genre Fiction: Childrens
Writing Formats:	Novel
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Name:	David Lucas II
SLWG Position:	Membership Chair
Special Recognition:	SLWG Member of Distinction
Writing Genres:	Genre Fiction: Mystery, Science Fiction, and Horror; Poetry/Song Lyrics
Writing Formats:	Novel; Short Stories; Poems/Songs
Website:	www.davidalanlucas.com
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Name:	Alicia Lundstrom
Special Recognition:	SLWG Member of Distinction
Writing Genres:	Memoir; Biography; Non-fiction (other than biographical); Business; Other: self-help, humor
Writing Formats:	her: opinion article for newspaper
Other Relevant Info:	Bachelor's Degree in Psychology (Webster U), MA in Mgmt (Fontbonne), adjunct professor @ Missouri College, 11 years financial controller/bookkeeping experience, walking in The 3-Day Walk for Breast Cancer in 2006, 2007, & 2008. Knowledgeable about resume writing, interview skills, etc.
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Name:	David Lupo
Writing Genres:	Mainstream Literary Fiction; Genre Fiction: ; Drama
Writing Formats:	Novel; Scripts; Short Stories
Other Relevant Info:	BSBA, JD, Mo Bar - St. Louis Bar Assoc.A
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Name:	John Lutz
Writing Genres:	Genre Fiction: mystery/crime
Writing Formats:	Novel
Publications:	In for the Kill (2007) ISBN-13: 9780786018437
Website:	www.johnlutzonline.com
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Name:	Jason Makansi
Writing Genres:	Mainstream Literary Fiction; Non-fiction (other than biographical); Business; Poetry/Song Lyrics; Drama
Writing Formats:	Novel; Business Formats; Short Stories; Poems/Songs; Essays; Articles
Name of Business:	Pearl Street Inc
Job Titles or Description:	President
Website:	www.jasonmakansi.com
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Name:	Gerry Mandel
Special Recognition:	SLWG Member of Distinction
Writing Genres:	Mainstream Literary Fiction; Memoir; Non-fiction (other than biographical); Business; Drama
Writing Formats:	Scripts; Short Stories; Poems/Songs; Other: commentary
Name of Business:	proCreative
Website:	2oldguystalkbeer.com
Other Relevant Info:	Jazz fan, play piano/keyboards, Charlie Chaplin fanantic, writer/producer of documentaries and videos, advertising/marketing writer, tennis/biking/hiking.
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Name:	Roselyn Mathews
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Name:	Jeff May
Special Recognition:	SLWG Member of Distinction
Writing Genres:	Mainstream Literary Fiction; Genre Fiction: ; Non-fiction (other than biographical); Business; Poetry/Song Lyrics; Other:
Writing Formats:	Novel; Business Formats; Short Stories; Poems/Songs; Essays; Other: Book Reviews
Publications:	Where the River Splits (2008) ISBN-10: 1-905988-71-0 ISBN-13: 978-1-905988-71-6
Name of Business:	St. Louis Stream Adventures and J. May Writing Services
Job Titles or Description:	Writing Coach and Fly Fishing gudie and instructor
Website:	www.askwritefish.com
Other Relevant Info:	Jeff May/Jeffrey Penn May has published many short stories, poems, and articles, and he has won several short fiction awards. His work has appeared in the US, UK, and Canada. His story “The Wells Creek Route” is a 2009 nominee for a Pushcart Prize. Jeff rafted the Mississippi, searched for artifacts in Mexico, and climbed mountains from Alaska to Colombia. His adventures provided expertise and inspiration for the diverse settings in his novel "Where the River Splits." Jeff teaches writing and fly-fishing in and around St. Louis, Missouri. Contact Jeff through his website www.askwritefish.com.
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Name:	Carol McAdams Moore
Writing Genres:	Genre Fiction: Childrens; Non-fiction (other than biographical)
Writing Formats:	Novel; Articles; Other: Childrens Easy Readers; Educational/Curriclum
Other Relevant Info:	BS Education
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Name:	Sallie McCormick Adams
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Name:	Mike McGuire
Special Recognition:	SLWG Member of Distinction
Writing Genres:	Other: humor
Writing Formats:	Essays
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Name:	Connie McIntyre
Writing Genres:	Genre Fiction: children's fiction; Memoir; Biography; Poetry/Song Lyrics
Writing Formats:	Business Formats; Poems/Songs
Publications:	Flowers for Grandpa Dan: A gentle story to help children understand Alzheimer's disease (2005) ISBN-10: 096776856X; Flowers for Grandpa Dan: A gentle story to help children understand Alzheimer's disease (2005) ISBN-10: 0967768551; Upside Downside Inside Out ~ Poems about Being a Kid (2003) ISBN-10: 0967768543; Grannie Annie, Vol. 4 (2009); Can You See Me Now? (2006) ISBN-13: 9780967768588; Four-Eyed Philip (2007) ISBN-13: 9780979329609
Name of Business:	Books from the Heart �
Website:	www.BooksFromTheHeart.com
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Name:	Patrick McLean
Writing Genres:	Mainstream Literary Fiction; Genre Fiction: Mystery
Writing Formats:	Novel; Short Stories
Other Relevant Info:	Recently retired (at 62) former vice president of marketing who still teaches part-time...have several concepts for novels based loooooosely on my own experiences....interestered in getting started, but am somewhat apprehensive (a littlr fear of failure) as well...
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Name:	Shawn McPike
Writing Genres:	Mainstream Literary Fiction; Genre Fiction: Science-Fiction, Children's
Writing Formats:	Novel
Website:	www.shawnmcpike.com
Other Relevant Info:	A proud Irish-American, I've taken quite a wandering path to becoming an author. Out of college in 1992, I stayed true to my major and became an accountant, eventually working at a CPA firm in Quincy, Illinois. After three years, the numbers game became monotonous so I self-learned that new arena of technology and the Internet in 1995. Having worked for IBM for several years, I ended up landing at AT&T as a Technical Director, where I still am to this very day. I often joke that I started out as a nerd and then switched over to being a geek. Well somewhere along the way a bigger transformation began to occur as well. That from a left-brain programmer into a right-brain creative writer and author. Not only did I change in that way, but I also switched from PC to Mac (which I had previously hated with a fire one could perhaps call hellfire) and I now love the Mac. So now I do like those who came before me did. I arise early each day and write, and then I make time to research and plan over lunch, and then have a final writing session late night. All while focusing my efforts on the demands of my AT&T position.
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Name:	Mary Menke
SLWG Position:	Vice-President
Special Recognition:	SLWG Member of Distinction
Writing Genres:	Memoir; Non-fiction (other than biographical); Business; Poetry/Song Lyrics; Other: Personal Essay; Humorous Essay
Writing Formats:	Business Formats; Poems/Songs; Essays; Articles
Publications:	The Light at the End of the Tunnel: Coming Back to Life After a Spouse Dies (2006) ISBN-10: 1-4259-4421-3
Name of Business:	WordAbilities LLC
Job Titles or Description:	Owner and President
Website:	www.WordAbilities.com
Other Relevant Info:	B.S. Communications/Journalism, St. Louis University; Certificate in Broadcast Journalism, Maryville University; MBA, Lindenwood University. Member: South County Toastmasters; National Association of Women Writers; National Speakers Association; Erma Bombeck Humor Writers. Facilitate online Effective Essay Writing classes for Axia College of University of Phoenix.
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Name:	Christopher Meredith
Writing Genres:	Mainstream Literary Fiction; Memoir; Historical Fiction; Biography; Non-fiction (other than biographical); Drama
Writing Formats:	Novel; Scripts; Short Stories; Essays
Other Relevant Info:	I currently work for the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. I taught Freshman English as an adjunct at Kaskaskia College and Murray State University. I have a BA in English from the University of Tennessee and an MFA in Creative Writing from Murray State.
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Name:	Aaron Mermelstein
Writing Genres:	Mainstream Literary Fiction; Genre Fiction: ; Memoir; Historical Fiction; Non-fiction (other than biographical); Business; Drama
Writing Formats:	Novel; Scripts; Business Formats; Essays; Articles
Other Relevant Info:	Though a semi-professional lactose intolerant, Aaron Mermelstein still enjoys heaping bowls of chocolate ice cream, extra-sharp cheeses (he highly recommends the 10 year-old Osceola cheddar, albeit difficult to find in this part of Missouri), and large glasses of icy cold skim milk. This “lactose intolerance/I do so love them dairy products” philosophy has set the tone for the rest of his life and is also responsible for his lack of a social life. He enjoys writing in the third person (as he is right now at this very instant), and possesses intimate knowledge of the bulk of the English alphabet which, he firmly believes, pretty much qualifies him to be a writer. While unable to maintain verb tense due to a traumatic brain injury suffered at childbirth, he has written for a number of now defunct publications including The St. Louis Weekly, St. Louis Life, The St. Louis Sun and a couple that didn’t last long enough to actually get a name. He’s also written for defunct websites, defunct corporations and still denies the connection between his writing and all that defunctitude. He’s also written for publications and corporations that still actually do exist, but he’s counting ‘em down. Oh yeah, he’s also a TV guy, having worked as a reporter in local TV news in a variety of markets across the country and as a producer for such still-funct organizations as ABC News, CBS News, NBC News and once for the Rachel Ray Show. He’s the author of two novels (Agnes Avenue, which, when once optioned by Warner Brothers, made Bugs Bunny consider heading over to Universal, and Octopus’s Garden, a seemingly unpublishable, though splendidly written—he thinks—novel of Beatlemania gone awry), countless shopping lists, bathroom graffiti and innumerable personal checks to the credit union that holds the lien on his Honda. A fulltime freelancer since 1984, he thinks this is absolutely quite enough bio for anyone.
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Name:	Eric Metzler
SLWG Position:	Discussion Board Moderato
Special Recognition:	SLWG Member of Distinction
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Name:	Susie Meyer
Writing Genres:	Genre Fiction: children's fiction; Memoir; Historical Fiction; Biography; Poetry/Song Lyrics
Writing Formats:	Poems/Songs
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Name:	Paul Midden
Writing Genres:	Mainstream Literary Fiction
Writing Formats:	Novel
Website:	paulmidden.com
Other Relevant Info:	Paul Martin Midden was born and raised in the Midwest by German immigrant parents who spawned a large family. He attended private schools in St. Louis and Chicago and completed his bachelor’s degree at the University of Missouri. After a stint teaching in Morocco with the Peace Corps, he returned to St. Louis for graduate school; he holds a doctorate from St. Louis University. Dr. Midden spent his career as a clinical psychologist in a variety of treatment setting, including hospitals, residential programs, and outpatient practice. He is presently the Clinical Director of a nationally recognized Treatment Center for Catholic clergy. He began writing fiction several years ago, and is presently working on his fourth novel. His first novel, Absolution, was published in 2007,a nd his second, Toxin, will be published in September 2009.
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Name:	Joshua Miller
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Name:	Jud Miner
Special Recognition:	SLWG Member of Distinction
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Name:	Elli Mislan
Writing Genres:	Non-fiction (other than biographical)
Writing Formats:	Short Stories; Essays
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Name:	Pierre J Moeser
Writing Genres:	Genre Fiction:
Writing Formats:	Short Stories
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Name:	Liz Moloney
Writing Genres:	Memoir
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Name:	Judy Moresi
Writing Genres:	Mainstream Literary Fiction; Genre Fiction: Mystery; Historical Fiction; Non-fiction (other than biographical)
Writing Formats:	Novel; Short Stories; Articles
Other Relevant Info:	Member of MWH, SINC, Saturday Writers, Heartland Writers.
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Name:	Eric Mosely
Writing Genres:	Mainstream Literary Fiction; Other: Realistic Fiction
Writing Formats:	Novel
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Name:	David Motherwell
Writing Genres:	Memoir; Biography; Non-fiction (other than biographical)
Writing Formats:	Short Stories; Personal Journals; Essays; Articles
Job Titles or Description:	Senior Project Controls Engineer
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Name:	Mary Ann Mott
Writing Genres:	Genre Fiction: Mystery; Non-fiction (other than biographical)
Writing Formats:	Novel; Short Stories; Essays
Other Relevant Info:	I have written for more than 30 years for the military (as a profession) and have had stories published in both military and civilian publications.
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Name:	Doris Mueller
Writing Genres:	Genre Fiction: children's fiction and nonfiction; Memoir; Historical Fiction; Biography; Non-fiction (other than biographical); Poetry/Song Lyrics
Writing Formats:	Poems/Songs
Publications:	Small One's Adventure (2003) ISBN-10: 0971027811; Marryin' Sam (2005) ISBN-10: 1413775578
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Name:	W.E. Mueller
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Name:	Warren Mueller
Writing Genres:	Mainstream Literary Fiction; Non-fiction (other than biographical); Other: Christian Fiction & Non-Fiction
Writing Formats:	Novel; Short Stories; Articles
Publications:	Truth Seeker: Straight Talk From The Bible (2007) ISBN-10: 158982402 ISBN-13: 9781589824027
Name of Business:	CrossLink
Job Titles or Description:	Author & Environmental Manager
Website:	www.warrenmueller.com
Other Relevant Info:	Chicago Writers Guild, Master Science Limnology University of Wisconsin, 1975 Certified Hazardous Materials Manager Master Level 1988
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Name:	Dale Myers
Writing Genres:	Mainstream Literary Fiction; Memoir; Poetry/Song Lyrics; Drama
Writing Formats:	Novel; Scripts; Short Stories; Poems/Songs; Essays
Other Relevant Info:	Undergraduate and master's degrees in English from San Diego State University. Law Degree from St. Louis University Law School. Street cop in St. Louis and Los Angeles. Served in the United States Navy (Lieutenant), JAGC Corps. Taught writing at St. Louis Community College and St. Charles Community Coll;ege.
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Name:	Jeanruie A. Neil
Writing Genres:	Mainstream Literary Fiction; Genre Fiction: children's; Memoir; Historical Fiction; Biography; Non-fiction (other than biographical)
Writing Formats:	Articles
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Name:	Lorna Nichols
Writing Genres:	Other: Religion / Biblical Studies
Writing Formats:	Novel; Articles
Publications:	Big Picture of the Bible-New Testament (2009) ISBN-10: 1-57921-928-4 ISBN-13: 978-1-87921-928-4; Big Picture of the Bible-Old Testament (2008) ISBN-10: 1-57921-929-2 ISBN-13: 978-1-57921-929-1
Name of Business:	Big Picture Ministries
Job Titles or Description:	President
Website:	www.bigpictureofthebible
Other Relevant Info:	Author Bio Lorna Daniels Nichols is president of Big Picture Ministries LLC, an organization devoted to inspiring and equipping people for success and spiritual growth through the study of God’s Word–the Bible. Lorna has published two books, “Big Picture of the Bible—Old Testament” and “Big Picture of the Bible—New Testament.” Both books are designed to help readers better understand and embrace the blessings and promises God’s Word has to offer. Lorna has also developed several Bible teaching series and offers speaking engagements on a variety of spiritual growth topics. For more information about the products and services offered through Big Picture Ministries, visit Lorna Daniels Nichols’ company website at www.bigpictureofthebible.com. After graduating from East St. Louis Sr. High School in 1970, Lorna enrolled in Washington University in St. Louis. She chose a fast-track academic program allowing her to graduate with a BA degree in three years. Following graduation, she began a twenty-eight year management career with Southwestern Bell, now AT&T, where she held several positions in Information Technology as an IT professional specializing in Project Management and Quality Assurance. An early retirement in 2001 put Lorna’s journey on a new path. One of her first God-inspired efforts was the creation of a successful Christian book club which continues to flourish. Lorna also began a teaching ministry from which her books, “Big Picture of the Bible—Old and New Testaments evolved. Despite her seemingly charmed life, Lorna knows what pain and despair are. While in her 20s and 30s, she had a health crisis which resulted in several episodes of clinical depression. It was during those difficult times that Lorna knew God was speaking to her and leading her to Him. She turned to the Bible for comfort and soon realized that she was also experiencing relief from her pain. God’s healing and peace sustained her and she learned to depend on Him for her well-being. Lorna’s wide range of expertise in project design, implementation, and management provides her with the skills essential to writing her highly organized, easy-to-read Bible study guides. Her passion for developing the “Big Picture of the Bible” series comes from her love for Christ and desire to help others develop a more personal relationship with God through knowing His Word. Lorna and her husband, John, currently live in Chesterfield, Missouri and are members of Grace Church-Saint Louis, a non-denominational church where both are active teachers and leadership mentors. Lorna is currently a member of Independent Book Publishers’ Association (IBPA) formerly PMA. She is also on the Board of Directors at OASIS Food Pantry in St. Charles, MO. Lorna invites you to read her books, “Big Picture of the Bible—Old Testament” and “Big Picture of the Bible—New Testament.” You will experience spiritual growth as you learn about God’s character, His promises, and His love. Both books are available at www.bigpictureofthebible.com or send Lorna an email at Lorna@bigpictureofthebible.com
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Name:	Cathy Noa
Writing Genres:	Genre Fiction: Fantasy, Mystery, Teen
Writing Formats:	Novel; Scripts; Personal Journals; Essays
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Name:	Niki Nymark
Special Recognition:	SLWG Member of Distinction
Writing Genres:	Poetry/Song Lyrics
Writing Formats:	Poems/Songs; Essays
Publications:	A Stranger Here Myself (2008); A Stranger Here Myself (0000) ISBN-10: 9780974846873
Name of Business:	Retired
Job Titles or Description:	none
Website:	none
Other Relevant Info:	Niki Nymark: BA in English, MA in Urban Planning, MSW/LCSW in Geropsychology. Member of NASW, Missouri Writer's Guild,St. Louis Poetry Center, L.I.P.s. Awards from Wednesday Club, St. Louis Poetry Center, Amer. Society for Aged, have read at River Styx/Duff's, Focal Point, Owl's Eye, CRC, book stores locally & in AZ. Published one chap book, "Kavannot,"work appears in four anthologies, most recently published a chapbook with Marlene Miller, Mary Ann Kelly and Marilyn Probe, "Nothing Smaller Than Your Elbow," BlueStem Press, available at Left Bank Books.
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Name:	Gwen O'Brien
Writing Genres:	Mainstream Literary Fiction; Genre Fiction: ; Poetry/Song Lyrics
Writing Formats:	Novel; Poems/Songs
Publications:	Celebrity Rules (2008) ISBN-10: 1-58385-207-7 ISBN-13: 978-1-58385-207-1
Other Relevant Info:	BS in Public Relations from Bradley University (Cumma Sum), M.A. Human Development Counseling from Bradley University
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Name:	Linda O'Connell
Special Recognition:	SLWG Member of Distinction
Writing Genres:	Memoir; Non-fiction (other than biographical)
Writing Formats:	Novel; Essays; Articles
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Name:	Angie O'Gorman
Writing Genres:	Mainstream Literary Fiction; Non-fiction (other than biographical); Other: Creative Nonfiction
Writing Formats:	Novel; Short Stories; Essays
Website:	thebookofsins.wordpress.com
Other Relevant Info:	Angie O'Gorman's essays and articles have appeared in America Magazine; Commonweal; National Catholic Reporter; and Natural Bridge, a journal of contemporary literature published by the University of Missouri-St. Louis. She compiled and edited The Universe Bends Toward Justice: A Reader on Christian Nonviolence in the United States. She has worked in human rights efforts in Guatemala, Honduras, the West Bank, and the United States. O'Gorman lives in Saint Louis where she teaches Theology for Peacemakers at Saint Louis University,and is on staff at Legal Services of Eastern Missouri. Her forthcoming debut novel, The Book of Sins, is due out in December 2009.
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Name:	Lynn Obermoeller
Special Recognition:	SLWG Member of Distinction
Writing Genres:	Mainstream Literary Fiction; Genre Fiction: Epistolary; Memoir; Non-fiction (other than biographical); Poetry/Song Lyrics
Writing Formats:	Novel; Short Stories; Poems/Songs; Personal Journals; Essays; Articles
Other Relevant Info:	Editor of Here's News!
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Name:	Alexis Operle
Writing Genres:	Biography; Poetry/Song Lyrics
Writing Formats:	Short Stories; Poems/Songs; Personal Journals; Essays
Other Relevant Info:	I am a student at University of Missouri - St. Louis and I will be graduating in August of 2008 with a B.L.S and a minor in Communication and also a writing certificate. I am interning at the Writer's Guild for the summer for graduation requirements and networking opportunities.
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Name:	jim oshea
Writing Genres:	Genre Fiction:
Writing Formats:	Novel
Other Relevant Info:	First time writer that has recently completed a 3-year writing project resulting in a 180K novel in the mystery genre. Reviews by friends/acquaintances so far, very positive. Need experienced help in finding agent and/or publisher.
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Name:	John Warren Owen
Writing Genres:	Genre Fiction: Mystery-Short Story; Biography; Poetry/Song Lyrics; Drama
Writing Formats:	Scripts; Short Stories; Poems/Songs
Publications:	POETRY-To Your Heart From Mine (2005) ISBN-10: 1-4134-7961-8
Name of Business:	OWEN DIVERSIFIED ENTERPRISES, INC.
Job Titles or Description:	President
Other Relevant Info:	published musical composer
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Name:	Gerald (Jerry) Padawer
Writing Genres:	Historical Fiction; Drama
Writing Formats:	Novel; Scripts; Short Stories; Poems/Songs
Other Relevant Info:	The playwright is a 1969 graduate of Washington University in St. Louis with a B.A. in English literature. In addition to post graduate work at St. Louis University School of Law, the Graduate Business School at the University of Wisconsin, and Everen University at the University of Chicago, he has taken numerous post graduate courses over the years, including playwriting courses at Washington University in St. Louis and at the South Coast Repertory Theatre of Orange County, California. The playwright “by day” is a Managing Director / Financial Advisor for a highly respected New York Stock Exchange member firm. He is a member of the firm’s Board of Directors and of its Chairman’s Council, and has been named by St. Louis Magazine as one of the St Louis area’s top wealth advisors. In addition to his 25 year career as a financial advisor, the playwright successfully operated an advertising business from 1969 to 1984 when he sold that business. The playwright, a native of Memphis, Tennessee, and his wife split their time between homes in St. Louis, Missouri, and southern California. They have five adult children living in New York City, St. Louis, Phoenix, Los Angeles, and Cordova, Alaska, and 3 1/3 grandchildren. The playwright has served in numerous charitable and civic organizations and currently is a member of the Midwest Regional Advisory Board of the Anti-Defamation League.
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Name:	Jonathan Parsons
Writing Genres:	Genre Fiction: Science Fiction; Poetry/Song Lyrics
Writing Formats:	Short Stories; Poems/Songs; Personal Journals
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Name:	Cliff Pass
Writing Genres:	Genre Fiction: Fantasy - Epic; Other: Website Fishing Articles
Writing Formats:	Novel; Articles; Other: Website articles
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Name:	Cheryl Passanise
Writing Genres:	Genre Fiction:
Writing Formats:	Novel
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Name:	Joseph Passanise
Writing Genres:	Non-fiction (other than biographical); Other:
Writing Formats:	Novel; Personal Journals
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Name:	Stephanie Passero
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Name:	Ridley Pearson
Special Recognition:	SLWG Member of Distinction
Writing Genres:	Genre Fiction: crime/suspense, young adult fantasy
Writing Formats:	Novel
Website:	www.ridleypearson.com
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Name:	Rose Peck
Writing Genres:	Non-fiction (other than biographical); Poetry/Song Lyrics
Writing Formats:	Personal Journals; Essays
Other Relevant Info:	Senior English major at St Louis University.
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Name:	Von Pittman
Writing Genres:	Mainstream Literary Fiction; Genre Fiction: mystery; Memoir
Writing Formats:	Business Formats; Short Stories; Personal Journals; Articles
Other Relevant Info:	Missouri Writers Guild 2008 1st Place Winner of Short Story
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Name:	Ruth Pondrom
Special Recognition:	SLWG Member of Distinction
Writing Genres:	Mainstream Literary Fiction; Genre Fiction: ; Memoir; Non-fiction (other than biographical); Poetry/Song Lyrics
Writing Formats:	Novel; Short Stories; Poems/Songs; Personal Journals; Essays; Articles
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Name:	Becky Povich
Special Recognition:	SLWG Member of Distinction
Writing Genres:	Memoir; Poetry/Song Lyrics; Other: Personal Essays
Writing Formats:	Novel; Short Stories; Essays
Publications:	Chicken Soup for the New Mom's Soul (2007) ISBN-10: 0757305830 ISBN-13: 978-0-7573-0583-2; Chicken Soup for the Soul; Teens Talk Getting In...To College (2008) ISBN-10: 1-935096-27-3 ISBN-13: 978-1-935096-27-6; Chicken Soup for the Soul: Divorce and Recovery (2008) ISBN-10: 1-935096-21-4 ISBN-13: 978-1-935096-21-4; Chicken Soup for the Soul: Love Stories (2008) ISBN-10: 0-7573-0663-2 ISBN-13: 978-0-7573-0663-1
Website:	www.BeckyPovich.blogspot.com
Other Relevant Info:	Becky Povich began her writing career in her late forties. She wrote for the St. Peters/St. Charles Journals from December 2001 to February 2005 as one of the Opinion Shapers. A story she wrote was chosen to be included in Chicken Soup for the New Mom's Soul, which arrived in book stores in April 2007. Since that time, she's had stories published in 3 other Chicken Soup for the Soul books, all which came out in 2008. She also currently writes a weekly column for a small town newspaper in Greenfield, Iowa, named Adair County Free Press.
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Name:	Wilson Powell
Writing Genres:	Mainstream Literary Fiction; Memoir; Poetry/Song Lyrics
Writing Formats:	Novel; Poems/Songs
Website:	www.goldnroad.com
Other Relevant Info:	BRIEF BIOGRAPHY Intended to accompany “THE LONG RUN” – a novel as yet unpublished. At seventy-five, Wilson can look back on fifty plus years of riding motorcycles, off road and on, across the country and deep in the deserts of southern California. His occupations have ranged from private investigating, to manufacturing to industrial sales, independent consultancy and, most recently, Executive Director of Veterans For Peace. Wilson has an extensive background in published writing, beginning with an early stint as copy editor for an educational publishing company (Arthur C. Croft) in New London, CT. He has since published many articles in professional journals, produced his own newsletter for his consultancy, and contributed accounts to the Veterans For Peace journal. He is also a published poet; “Poems of the Korean War” - Center for the study of the Korean War – and the Midwest Poetry Review. Wilson co-authored, with a Chinese ex-combatant of the Korean War, Zhou Ming-fu, an autobiographical work examining a period of history as seen from two, very different cultural perspectives; “Two Walk the Golden Road” , Mayhaven publishing - (www.goldnroad.com).
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Name:	Catherine Rankovic
Writing Genres:	Memoir; Non-fiction (other than biographical); Poetry/Song Lyrics
Writing Formats:	Novel; Poems/Songs; Essays; Articles
Publications:	Island Universe: Essays and Entertainments (2007) ISBN-13: 9781595941947; Fierce Consent and Other Poems (2005) ISBN-13: 9781595940216; Guilty Pleasures: Indulgences, Addictions, and Obsessions (2003) ISBN-10: 0740733397
Name of Business:	Catherine Rankovic
Job Titles or Description:	Writer and editor
Website:	www.catherinerankovic.com , http://theconfidentwriter.blogspot.com, http://divinebunbun.blogspot.com
Other Relevant Info:	Catherine Rankovic is the author of Island Universe: Essays and Entertainments (2007), and Fierce Consent and Other Poems (2005). She received her M.F.A. in poetry writing from Washington University, where she has taught since 1989. Her poems and essays have been published in Boulevard, River Styx, The Missouri Review, The Iowa Review, Natural Bridge, The Progressive, St. Louis Magazine, and other journals.
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Name:	Jennifer Ray
Writing Genres:	Mainstream Literary Fiction; Genre Fiction: ; Memoir; Business; Poetry/Song Lyrics
Writing Formats:	Novel; Business Formats; Short Stories; Poems/Songs; Essays
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Name:	Louise Reeves
Writing Genres:	Mainstream Literary Fiction; Genre Fiction: ; Poetry/Song Lyrics
Writing Formats:	Novel; Short Stories; Personal Journals; Essays; Other:
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Name:	Emily Render
Writing Genres:	Mainstream Literary Fiction; Non-fiction (other than biographical); Business; Poetry/Song Lyrics
Writing Formats:	Novel; Business Formats; Short Stories; Poems/Songs; Personal Journals; Essays
Job Titles or Description:	Freelance writer
Website:	www.emilyrender.com
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Name:	Angela Renkoski
Special Recognition:	SLWG Member of Distinction
Writing Genres:	Mainstream Literary Fiction; Genre Fiction: ; Memoir; Non-fiction (other than biographical)
Writing Formats:	Novel; Personal Journals; Essays; Articles
Name of Business:	Angela Renkoski
Job Titles or Description:	freelance journalist
Website:	lifepatterns.org
Other Relevant Info:	I am an editor by trade, a teacher at heart, and a writer in process. I have more than 20 years’ experience copy editing and project managing for national magazines, books, and newspapers. I have a decade of experience teaching magazine journalism, including writing business plans for new magazines, writing, and editing. Editing manuscripts and mentoring/coaching writers are my specialties. I also have published magazine articles and penned a column on dating after 50 for DSM Magazine, an upscale lifestyle magazine about Des Moines, and am writing essays on lifepatterns.org (PDFs of columns are on the site). I recently located to St. Louis and am available for publishing projects—editing, copy editing, writing, proofing—and coaching/workshop facilitation.
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Name:	Annette Rey
Writing Genres:	Mainstream Literary Fiction; Genre Fiction: Mystery; Memoir; Non-fiction (other than biographical); Poetry/Song Lyrics
Writing Formats:	Short Stories; Poems/Songs; Essays
Other Relevant Info:	Jefferson County Writers Society On the Edge Poetry Group Saturday Writers
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Name:	Cady Riechmann
Writing Genres:	Mainstream Literary Fiction
Writing Formats:	Novel
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Name:	Janet Riehl
Writing Genres:	Memoir; Non-fiction (other than biographical); Poetry/Song Lyrics
Writing Formats:	Novel; Short Stories; Poems/Songs; Personal Journals; Essays
Publications:	Sightlines: A Family Love Story in Poetry and Music (2008); Sightlines: A Poet's Diary (2006) ISBN-10: 0595374999 ISBN-13: 978-0595374991; Stories to Live By: Wisdom to Make the Most of Everyday (2005) ISBN-13: 9781932361209; Hot Flashes 2: More Sexy Little Stories & Poems (2007) ISBN-13: 978-1-60461-397-1
Name of Business:	Rocking Triangle
Job Titles or Description:	Owner
Website:	www.riehlife.com
Other Relevant Info:	Janet Grace Riehl is an award-winning author, artist, performer, and creativity coach. She's placed three times as finalist for Poet Laureate of Lake County, California. Her poems, stories, and essays have been widely published in national literary magazines such as "Harvard Review" and the several anthologies, including "Stories to Live By: Wisdom to Help You Make the Most of Every Day". Janet moved back to the Midwest this summer to be closer to her father who still lives in the house he grew up in that his grandfather built on the bluffs above the Mississippi in SW Illinois.
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Name:	Junita Rivers
Writing Genres:	Genre Fiction: Christian; Poetry/Song Lyrics
Writing Formats:	Novel; Short Stories; Poems/Songs
Website:	www.thinfic.com
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Name:	Ken Robert
Writing Genres:	Memoir; Non-fiction (other than biographical); Poetry/Song Lyrics; Other: creativity
Writing Formats:	Short Stories; Poems/Songs; Personal Journals; Essays; Articles
Name of Business:	MIldly Creative Enterprises
Job Titles or Description:	Blogger
Website:	http://mildlycreative.com
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Name:	John Rolens
Writing Genres:	Poetry/Song Lyrics
Writing Formats:	Poems/Songs
Publications:	Speaking With A Broken Mirror (2009) ISBN-10: 1-60693-906-8 ISBN-13: 978-1-60693-906-2
Other Relevant Info:	I was raised in St. Louis, Missouri, the youngest child of three in a blue collar family. After having served three years in the Marine Corps, I earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Southeast Missouri State University with a double major – Literature and Philosophy. While at the University I served as co-editor of the student literary publication, The Pot Boiler. A piece of my short-short fiction and some of my poetry was printed in that publication. I was also a member of the Board of Publications. Although, not generally the subject matter of my poetry, it does reflect my later experiences as a member of a biracial family,surviving lymphoma and losing my wife to cancer. I currently reside in the small community of Spanish Lake, about a 40 minute bike ride from the confluence of the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers.
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Name:	Leah Rubin
Writing Genres:	Mainstream Literary Fiction; Genre Fiction: children's; Memoir; Biography; Business; Poetry/Song Lyrics; Other: humor
Writing Formats:	Novel; Business Formats; Poems/Songs; Essays; Articles
Name of Business:	Leah Rubin
Job Titles or Description:	Freelance writer
Website:	www.leahrubin.blogspot.com
Other Relevant Info:	Retired from healthcare management, I now have more time for writing. Winner of the 2008 Erma Bombeck Writing Competition, with a 600-word humorous essay.
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Name:	Marrita Schenck-Grossnickle
Writing Genres:	Mainstream Literary Fiction; Genre Fiction: Suspense or Fantasy; Poetry/Song Lyrics
Writing Formats:	Novel; Short Stories; Poems/Songs
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Name:	Hadley Schindler
Writing Genres:	Mainstream Literary Fiction
Writing Formats:	Novel
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Name:	Marvin Schneider
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Name:	Teresa Schnellmann
Writing Genres:	Genre Fiction: science fiction, horror, children's
Writing Formats:	Novel; Short Stories
Name of Business:	T.W. Fendley
Other Relevant Info:	Winner 2007 Writers' Contest-TuckerCon 9th NASFIC Archon 31
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Name:	Janice Scissors
Writing Genres:	Non-fiction (other than biographical)
Writing Formats:	Personal Journals; Articles; Other: eBook
Website:	http://cutclutterwithscissors.com , http://organizebythemonth.com
Other Relevant Info:	I have my own business where I write two newsletters, articles, and eBooks on home organization and decluttering.
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Name:	Ron Scott
Writing Genres:	Memoir; Non-fiction (other than biographical); Other: Short Stories
Writing Formats:	Novel; Short Stories; Essays
Other Relevant Info:	PhD Psycholgy, Past President of St. Louis Psychological Association
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Name:	Jamia Seifert
Writing Genres:	Genre Fiction: children's, adventure; Business; Poetry/Song Lyrics
Writing Formats:	Novel; Business Formats; Short Stories; Poems/Songs; Personal Journals
Name of Business:	The Missing Piece Consulting
Job Titles or Description:	Qualitative Market Research on Kids & Teens
Website:	www.tmpresearch.com/
Other Relevant Info:	Jamia Seifert’s ten years of experience includes all phases of market research. Jamia is the mother of three children and enjoys volunteering for youth activities. She has an instinctive rapport with young people that creates an atmosphere where they quickly become comfortable with her, readily sharing ideas and personal information. This connection allows for relaxed conversations that generate enriched insights and ideas. Jamia’s area of expertise is exclusive to customized qualitative research with proven methodologies designed to help kids and teens express their true thoughts and ideas openly. Her successful career is supported by her Master’s Degree in Market Research from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, Illinois.
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Name:	Linda Senn
Writing Genres:	Non-fiction (other than biographical); Business; Other: Class Training Manuals; Ghostwriting
Writing Formats:	Novel; Business Formats; Other: Nonfiction Books
Publications:	Many Faces of Journaling: Topics and Techniques for Personal Journal Writing (2001) ISBN-10: 0-9665672-7-7; The Divorce Recovery Journal (1999) ISBN-10: 0966567226; Basic Divorce Workbook: A Companion Workbook to (1999) ISBN-10: 0966567234; And Now We Dance: Journaling for the Woman Within (2001) ISBN-10: 0966567250; Your Pocket Divorce Guide (1999) ISBN-10: 0966567218
Name of Business:	Pen Central Communications
Job Titles or Description:	Owner
Website:	www.PenCentralOnline.com www.DivorceTransitions.com
Other Relevant Info:	Linda Senn teaches personal and professional writing, publishing, and journaling classes, and is an adjunct instructor at University of Missouri �St. Louis. Through her BookCoach+ services, she shares her extensive knowledge and experience to those who are writing, publishing and/or marketing nonfiction books. Linda is a former president and three-year board member of the St. Louis Publishers� Association, and belongs to that group and to the St. Louis Writers� Guild and ESPW (Encouraging, Supporting, and Promoting Women). In addition to publishing several of her own nonfiction books, Linda also published Leaf Bird Days & Firefly Nights by Beverly J. Letchworth.
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Name:	Danya Shaikh
Writing Genres:	Genre Fiction: ; Memoir; Non-fiction (other than biographical)
Writing Formats:	Personal Journals; Articles
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Name:	Ben Shedlofsky
Writing Genres:	Genre Fiction: Sci-Fi
Writing Formats:	Novel
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Name:	suzanne shilharvey
Writing Genres:	Genre Fiction: romance
Writing Formats:	Novel
Other Relevant Info:	I am recently retired after 33 years with CenturyTel. I have a Bachelors Degree and Masters Degree in Communication from Lindenwood University. I have just completed my first novel and I am working on my second. I am anxious to begin my relationship with the St. Louis Writers Guild in hopes of gaining valuable insight from experts in the field. I am interested in the avenues available in hopes of becoming a published author.
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Name:	Tamir Siam
Writing Genres:	Mainstream Literary Fiction; Genre Fiction: horror, thriller, drama, psychological; Historical Fiction; Business
Writing Formats:	Novel; Short Stories
Job Titles or Description:	Electrical Engineer
Other Relevant Info:	Tamir Siam has a bachelor's in electrical engineering from Southern Illinois University Carbondale, and a master's from Washington University in St. Louis. He does business writing on a regular basis. He also enjoys fiction writing, and is interested in writing a novel.
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Name:	Chris Simpkin
Writing Genres:	Memoir; Historical Fiction; Biography; Non-fiction (other than biographical)
Website:	chrisandhalsbooks.com
Other Relevant Info:	BS Degree with Business Major.
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Name:	Hal Simpkin
Writing Genres:	Genre Fiction: Thriller, Mystery; Historical Fiction; Non-fiction (other than biographical)
Writing Formats:	Novel
Publications:	G-Eye (2009) ISBN-13: 978-1-60653-006-1
Other Relevant Info:	MS in Business Mgmt
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Name:	Rick Skwiot
Special Recognition:	SLWG Member of Distinction
Writing Genres:	Mainstream Literary Fiction; Memoir; Non-fiction (other than biographical); Business; Other: ghostwriting of all types
Writing Formats:	Novel; Scripts; Business Formats; Short Stories; Essays; Articles
Publications:	Christmas at Long Lake: A Childhood Memory (2005) ISBN-10: 0-9753713-9-8; Flesh (1998) ISBN-10: 1884953107; Sleeping with Pancho Villa (1998) ISBN-10: 0870815067
Other Relevant Info:	M.F.A., Old Dominion University; M.A., University of Missouri. I've taught creative writing at Washington University, University of Missouri, UMSL, and Old Dominion.
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Name:	Alecia Smith
Writing Genres:	Drama
Writing Formats:	Scripts; Short Stories; Poems/Songs; Essays
Name of Business:	Yvan Entertainment
Job Titles or Description:	Screenwriter
Other Relevant Info:	A passionate writer for the past 12 years, finding a first love with poetry. This passion has allowed her to turn poetry into music lyrics. As years past, She found a new passion for writing stories. She would base her ideas on certain situation that were happening in her current life. She would say, "That should be in the movies!" then instead of talking about it, she took the first step toward a true passion and began writing her first script. A story about "Love and Drama",(UNV~LOVE STRONGER THAN PRIDE)which took her several years to write, because she didn't know the first thing about how to write a professional script.
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Name:	Edward Smith
Writing Formats:	Short Stories; Essays; Articles
Other Relevant Info:	I write a blog for Tim Townsend's Civil Religion site at the Post Dispatch
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Name:	Matt Sorrell
Writing Genres:	Non-fiction (other than biographical); Poetry/Song Lyrics
Writing Formats:	Scripts; Essays; Articles
Website:	www.mattsorrell.com
Other Relevant Info:	I've been writing professionally for about 11 years now. I'm a regular contributor to Sauce Magazine and have contributed to several area newspapers and magazines over the years. Currently I'm looking to expand and start writing essays and possibly delve into script writing.
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Name:	Susan Spanel
Writing Genres:	Genre Fiction: Mystery; Non-fiction (other than biographical)
Writing Formats:	Novel; Essays; Articles
Other Relevant Info:	Garnered multiple national awards for cover stories and articles.
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Name:	Donna Springer
Writing Genres:	Poetry/Song Lyrics
Writing Formats:	Poems/Songs
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Name:	Harvey Stanbrough
Special Recognition:	SLWG Member of Distinction
Writing Genres:	Mainstream Literary Fiction; Genre Fiction: Psych Suspense, Sociological SF; Non-fiction (other than biographical); Poetry/Song Lyrics
Writing Formats:	Novel; Short Stories; Poems/Songs; Essays; Articles
Publications:	Punctuation for Writers, 2nd Edition (2009) ISBN-13: 9781609100063; Writing Realistic Dialogue & Flash Fiction (2004) ISBN-10: 0-9715344-5-4; Beyond the Masks (2005) ISBN-10: 0-9715344-4-6
Name of Business:	Writing the World
Job Titles or Description:	Freelance Editor
Website:	StoneThread.com
Other Relevant Info:	Harvey Stanbrough was born in New Mexico, seasoned in Texas, and baked in Arizona. He spent most of his early life in the home of his heart, the Sonoran Desert of southern Arizona. After graduating from a 21-year civilian appreciation course in the U.S. Marine Corps, Harvey attended Eastern New Mexico University where he managed to sneak up on a bachelors degree. He works as a freelance editor, writer, and poet from his home outside Huachuca City, Arizona. In addition to his Writing the World seminars and retreats, Harvey is a sought-after speaker at writers' conferences around the nation, where he presents sessions on Writing Realistic Dialogue, Writing Poetry, and The Art of Observation. Course descriptions, references, a poetry sampler, a short story, and other information are available on his website at StoneThread.com. Feel free to contact him directly at h_stanbrough@yahoo.com.
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Name:	John Starkey
Writing Genres:	Poetry/Song Lyrics
Writing Formats:	Poems/Songs
Website:	thissideofbeauty.com
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Name:	Dorothy Anne Steinberg
Writing Genres:	Mainstream Literary Fiction; Genre Fiction:
Writing Formats:	Novel; Scripts
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Name:	Marion Stevens
Writing Genres:	Business
Name of Business:	Productivity Plus Consulting, LLC
Job Titles or Description:	President
Website:	www.productivityplusconsulting.com
Other Relevant Info:	National Speakers Association member, Provide training seminars & workshops on productivity topics.
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Name:	Dan Stolar
Special Recognition:	SLWG Member of Distinction
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Name:	Ryan Stone
Writing Genres:	Mainstream Literary Fiction
Writing Formats:	Novel; Short Stories
Job Titles or Description:	Instructor
Website:	www.ryanpstone.com
Other Relevant Info:	Ryan Stone earned his MFA from the University of Missouri - St. Louis in 2004. His fiction has appeared in numerous literary publications including The South Carolina Review, The Madison Review, Whiskey Island Magazine, and Wisconsin Review. He has served as Editor for Natural Bridge and Fiction Editor for River Styx Magazine. Currently, he teaches literature and creative writing for Danville Area Community College in Danville, IL.
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Name:	Tamy Strehl
Writing Genres:	Genre Fiction: Christian; Historical Fiction; Drama
Writing Formats:	Novel; Scripts
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Name:	Carrie Sturmon
Writing Genres:	Non-fiction (other than biographical)
Writing Formats:	Short Stories; Personal Journals; Essays
Name of Business:	Carrie Sturmon
Other Relevant Info:	I am currently in-between being a massage therapist and something else yet to be determined. I just graduated from Lindenwood University with a Masters of Arts in Communications, where my professors reminded me of how much I love writing and would like to be more active in the field of writing (read: more than my journals or long emails to friends across the country). Writing has always been one of my strong skills. I was one of the original "editors" of my grade school's literary magazine, where I wrote many stories and poems. One of them was even published in Children's Digest (which I just recently discovered when I googled myself). Many friends even think I should have my own column, simply because I humor them with my matter-of-fact and sarcastic criticisms on dating and the like of the twenty-something's quandaries of life. I figured signing up here and attending workshops would be a good place to start.
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Name:	Eleanor Sullivan
Writing Genres:	Mainstream Literary Fiction; Non-fiction (other than biographical)
Publications:	Deadly Diversion (2004) ISBN-10: 1591330750 ISBN-13: 9781591330752; Twice Dead (2002) ISBN-10: 159133005X ISBN-13: 9781591330059; Deadly Diversion (2004) ISBN-10: 1591330769 ISBN-13: 9781591330769; Effective Leadership and Management in Nursing (2004) ISBN-10: 0131780948; Becoming Influential: A Guide for Nurses (2003) ISBN-10: 0130485195; Creating Nursing's Future: Issues, Opportunities and Challenges (1999) ISBN-10: 0323002390; Nursing Care of Clients with Substance Abuse (1995) ISBN-10: 0801678811; Assumed Dead (2006) ISBN-10: 1591331447
Website:	www.EleanorSullivan.com
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Name:	John Sullivan
Writing Genres:	Genre Fiction: thriller
Writing Formats:	Novel
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Name:	Magdalin Szabo
Writing Genres:	Mainstream Literary Fiction; Memoir
Writing Formats:	Short Stories
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Name:	Robin Theiss
Special Recognition:	SLWG Member of Distinction
Writing Genres:	Mainstream Literary Fiction; Memoir; Historical Fiction; Non-fiction (other than biographical); Business; Poetry/Song Lyrics
Writing Formats:	Novel; Business Formats; Short Stories; Poems/Songs; Essays; Articles
Name of Business:	StLBooks
Job Titles or Description:	Owner
Website:	www.stlbooks.com
Other Relevant Info:	President, St. Louis Writers Guild; member, Missouri Writers Guild, Writers' Society of Jefferson County, Saturday Writers, St. Louis Publishers Association, River Styx; former board member, Missouri Writers Guild (2005-2006); currently Secretary of Missouri Center for the Book; Senior Consulting Editor, Boulevard literary magazine (SLU); owner, StLBooks, independent online bookstore.
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Name:	James Thomas
Writing Genres:	Business; Poetry/Song Lyrics
Writing Formats:	Business Formats; Poems/Songs
Name of Business:	St. Louis Mortgage Network
Job Titles or Description:	Senior Mortgage Consultant
Website:	www.stlmortgageinfo.com
Other Relevant Info:	Founder of the St. Louis Mortgage Network and Senior Mortgage Consultant at First American Mortgage Group in St. Louis. Student of Communication and Journalism at Washington University.
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Name:	Brandi Tidwell
Writing Genres:	Mainstream Literary Fiction; Historical Fiction
Writing Formats:	Novel; Short Stories
Name of Business:	Elsevier
Job Titles or Description:	Project manager
Other Relevant Info:	I have a degree in English literature, and I am currently working on my Masters in English. I interned at a publishing company while in college and was accepted for a position after graduating. I have always been interested in writing, and after spending several years working with authors, I have decided to see if I can improve my writing enough to become published.
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Name:	Marcel Toussaint
Writing Genres:	Memoir
Writing Formats:	Novel; Poems/Songs; Other: In English, French, Spanish
Other Relevant Info:	Read on NPR three times. Had open mike at Borders. Read in Universities, Cafes, Book Stores, Television, Radio
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Name:	Mary Kay Tuberty
Writing Genres:	Mainstream Literary Fiction
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Name:	Pat Tuholske
Writing Genres:	Genre Fiction: ; Drama
Writing Formats:	Novel; Short Stories
Other Relevant Info:	columnist for healthy planet newspaper
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Name:	Patricia Tyus
Writing Genres:	Genre Fiction: Crime and Mysteries
Writing Formats:	Novel; Short Stories
Other Relevant Info:	I am a Trust Relationship Manager. I have a BA in Speech Communication and an MBA from Webster University.
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Name:	Thelma Urich
Special Recognition:	SLWG Member of Distinction
Writing Genres:	Mainstream Literary Fiction; Business; Poetry/Song Lyrics; Drama; Other:
Writing Formats:	Novel; Scripts; Business Formats; Short Stories; Poems/Songs; Essays; Articles
Other Relevant Info:	President, National League of American Pen Women, 2006-2007. Member of NLAPW as both letters (writer) and art (painting); I lead writing workshops in St. Louis and Lebanon, IL. BA in Literature from Webster Univ.
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Name:	Kelsey VanDeventer
Writing Genres:	Business
Writing Formats:	Business Formats; Short Stories
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Name:	Joanne Waldman
Writing Genres:	Other: newspaper
Writing Formats:	Novel; Personal Journals
Name of Business:	New Perspective Coaching
Job Titles or Description:	Owner/President
Website:	www.newperspectivecoaching.com
Other Relevant Info:	With more than 20 years progressive experience in the career transition field encompassing career development, coaching, counseling, relocation and work/life areas, Joanne Waldman has coached many individuals to change their careers, plan their retirement, or achieve personal goals. She has her own coaching practice-New Perspective Coaching.Currently Joanne also enjoys training other life coaches as a teleclass leader for International Coach Academy and serves as the Director of Training for Retirement Options, training coaches to use a non-financial retirement assessment that looks at the 15 factors necessary for a successful retirement. Joanne worked as a Senior Consultant for The IMPACT Group, a leading career/life consulting firm. Over the years, Joanne has served as a consultant to many companies in the process of downsizing and/or relocating and worked with professionals at a number of Fortune 500 companies including Monsanto, AT&T, General Motors, Boeing and Chrysler Corporation. Joanne has been quoted in the Wall Street Journal and the St. Louis Post Dispatch on career and transition issues. The St. Louis Post Dispatch has published over 50 of her articles on career and work/life transition, and she currently writes for the Post Employment Section and authors articles for them as well on retirement coaching. A history of designing and presenting seminars and workshops on coaching, assertiveness training, job search, career development, work/life, retirement and relocation, enhances her broad depth of experience. Joanne has a Masters of Education in Counseling and a Bachelor of Arts in psychology, both from the University of Missouri-Columbia. She graduated cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, with an Honors Certificate, and was elected to Who's Who both as an undergraduate and as a graduate student. A Licensed Professional Counselor with national certification in general counseling, Joanne also serves as one of only 230 nationally certified Gerontological Counselors and was selected as one of 35 to participate in the Geriatric Scholar Fellowship Program through St. Louis University. Recently Joanne was awarded the Master Career Counselor designation through the National Career Development Association. Joanne earned her Professional Certified Coach designation from the International Coach Federation and in 2006 was awarded the Citation of Merit for Outstanding Achievement and Meritorious Service from the College of Education Alumni at the University of Missouri-Columbia. Joanne was honored as an Outstanding Young Woman of America, was one of the Past Presidents of the Missouri Career Development Association, and was recognized as a corporate honoree with a Certificate of Leadership from the YMCA. For many years, Joanne served as a member of Zonta, an international business and professional women's organization and served on their Woman's Another Chance Scholarship Board. Recently, Joanne ended a term on the board of Mindseye Information Service, and organization for the visually handicapped.
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Name:	Blake Walker
Special Recognition:	SLWG Member of Distinction
Writing Genres:	Genre Fiction: Sci-Fi; Poetry/Song Lyrics
Writing Formats:	Novel; Poems/Songs
Other Relevant Info:	I am part time writer with an educational background in chemistry and botany. I have interests ranging from military history to classical music and raising orchids. I write both poetry and science fiction. I am also a former Eagle Scout and recipient of the Silver Congressional Award for outstanding community service.
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Name:	Douglas Wallace
Writing Genres:	Memoir; Business
Writing Formats:	Novel; Short Stories; Essays
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Name:	Stan Wallach
Writing Genres:	Mainstream Literary Fiction; Poetry/Song Lyrics; Drama
Writing Formats:	Novel; Scripts; Short Stories; Poems/Songs
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Name:	Bobbi Walton
Writing Genres:	Genre Fiction: romance & faith-based inspirational
Writing Formats:	Novel
Job Titles or Description:	author
Website:	bobbismithbooks.com
Other Relevant Info:	Bachelor Degree in Business Administration -UMSL NY Times & USA Today Bestselling Author of 40+ books
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Name:	Emily Warzycki
Special Recognition:	SLWG Member of Distinction
Writing Genres:	Non-fiction (other than biographical); Business
Writing Formats:	Personal Journals; Essays; Articles
Other Relevant Info:	BSN
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Name:	Steve Weinberg
Writing Genres:	Biography; Non-fiction (other than biographical)
Writing Formats:	Novel; Essays
Other Relevant Info:	Author of eight nonfiction books from trade publishers including W.W. Norton; St. Martin's Press; Little, Brown. Freelance magazine feature writer since 1969. Professional book reviewer for dozens of magazines and newspapers, and former vice president of the National Book Critics Circle. Part-time faculty at University of Missouri Journalism School since 1978. Original member and former executive director of the nonprofit Investigative Reporters & Editors, a 5000-mmember journalism organization; I serve as senior editor of the six times per year IRE magazine.
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Name:	Amanda Wells
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Name:	Edward Wenzl
Writing Genres:	Mainstream Literary Fiction; Historical Fiction
Writing Formats:	Novel; Short Stories
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Name:	Josh Whitt
Writing Genres:	Mainstream Literary Fiction; Genre Fiction: Urban Fantasy; Memoir; Historical Fiction; Biography; Non-fiction (other than biographical); Poetry/Song Lyrics; Drama
Writing Formats:	Novel; Scripts; Short Stories; Poems/Songs; Personal Journals; Essays
Other Relevant Info:	I was a member of SLWG for a short period of time a few years ago, but I let my membership lapse. I've recently recommitted to my writing and this time I want to get involved as much as time will allow.
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Name:	Deborah Wodraska
Writing Genres:	Mainstream Literary Fiction; Memoir; Historical Fiction; Poetry/Song Lyrics
Writing Formats:	Poems/Songs; Personal Journals; Essays
Name of Business:	Peaceable Kingdom Pet Sitting
Job Titles or Description:	Owner/Sitter/Alpha Dog
Other Relevant Info:	My motto: "Poetry, like crime, doesn't pay. But, what are ya gonna do?" So, although I am a published poet, I earn my keep as the owner/operator of a pet sitting business. My days are happy, and I can write.
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Name:	Kathleen Woodward
Writing Genres:	Mainstream Literary Fiction; Genre Fiction: ; Business
Writing Formats:	Novel; Short Stories; Essays; Articles
Other Relevant Info:	BA in Art History. Hobbies: Shooting, Equastern Sports
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Name:	Ed Wright
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Name:	Qiu Xiaolong
Writing Genres:	Mainstream Literary Fiction; Genre Fiction: ; Poetry/Song Lyrics
Writing Formats:	Novel
Publications:	Red Mandarin Dress (2007) ISBN-10: 0312371071 ISBN-13: 978-0312371074
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Name:	Michelle Yates
Writing Genres:	Genre Fiction: ; Poetry/Song Lyrics
Writing Formats:	Novel; Short Stories; Poems/Songs; Articles
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