Beginning as a music journalist turned publicist, Kathleen Kaiser’s career spans over 50 years of involvement in the most exciting industries of her generation. From rock and roll in the 60s and 70s to the digital/internet revolution of the late 80s, 90s, and 00s, she has been a marketing professional for Fortune 100 companies, small startups, and conferences/tradeshows around the world. She turned her focus to the literary community in 2008 when she released her first novel. Named Publicist of the Year in 2016 by the Book Publicists of Southern California for her contributions to the literary community, Kathleen maintains a small client list, which allows her to continue her volunteer work. She produces webinars and launched the podcast Talking Book Publishing in April 2021. In 2025, she co-founded ProBookLaunch.com, an AI book marketing assistant. Kathleen Kaiser & Associates

Jay A. Hartman is a 30+ year veteran of the publishing industry, with experience in both selling and producing ebook and print media. He started as a Waldenbooks store manager in Brunswick, Georgia, and was previously the Content Editor for KnowBetter.com, one of the Internet’s oldest sites reporting on ebooks and epublishing. Jay founded the publishing house Untreed Reads, serving as its Editor-in-Chief for 13 years before leaving after the company was acquired by another entity. In 2023 he created Misti Media, a company dedicated to book publishing and author education. Jay is known as a respected innovator in the ebook industry—constantly ahead of the curve. Because of his expertise and instincts, he is a regular speaker and interviewed expert on ebooks and all things in the ebook industry—at in-person and online conferences.

Roberta is a ghostwriter, development editor, and story analyst for fiction, nonfiction, memoir, and autobiography. She has co-authored several titles, including Million Dollar Miracle: How to Make a Million Dollars in One Day and Never Have to Work Again with Michael E. Bash, Jade Mountain with Greg Alsbury, Think Yourself Smokeless with Dr. Marvin Berenson, The Twice-Divorced Dad’s Survival Handbook with Dr. James Fabe, and The Perfect Play: The Day We Broke the Bank in Atlantic City with Kathleen Whitman. After graduating from UCLA, Roberta wrote editorial promotion for Mademoiselle magazine in New York before returning to Los Angeles to work with documentary filmmaker David L. Wolper and, later, the producers of the original Star Trek. Visit Roberta’s professional website at: wordsalamode.com 

Adanna Moriarty is a bestselling and award-winning poet, web designer, and book marketing strategist for authors who want to do things differently. She’s the founder of The ABM Collective, a boutique design and marketing studio for authors and creatives, and co-founder of ProBookLaunch. This AI-powered platform helps writers build visibility and scale their book launches with systems that actually work. Blending creativity, psychology, and tech, Adanna is known for her bold, real-talk approach that makes marketing feel human again. She’s obsessed with helping authors move from chaos to clarity — designing beautiful systems that sell books without burning them out. When she’s not building brands or talking book launches, she’s writing poetry, walking her dog, or sketching out her next creative project with a cup of tea in hand.

Sandra has been the Editor for the WPN newsletter since 2008. When not bringing readers the latest news about publishing, she writes articles for magazines on a variety of topics. Her specialties are animals of all kinds and living an eco-friendly life. Animal Wellness was the first magazine to publish her – and they still do.  In fiction writing, she’s learned to listen closely to the characters who live in her head – their stories have been published in a variety of anthologies. A collection of her short stories, From Hay to Eternity, and anthologies she’s edited can be found at http://www.whitecitypress.com/MM3  

Working from home, sharing facts, creating characters, and making up their stories, surrounded by dogs and cats — being a writer is the best job ever. The latest incarnation of her life is working as an editor and book finder for Misti Media Publishing. 

Dallas Woodburn is the author of two self-published short story collections and editor of Dancing With The Pen: a collection of today’s best youth writing. She also writes extensively for nonfiction markets — including Family Circle, Writer’s Digest, and Chicken Soup for the Soul — and her plays have been produced in Los Angeles and New York City. Connect with her at writeonbooks.org.

Telly Davidson’s newest book, Culture War has attracted rave reviews from critics. Telly was senior film and TV reviewer for best-selling pundit David Frum’s FrumForum from 2009-12, has written about movies, TV, and music for FilmStew, 213 Magazine, iF Monthly, Entertainment Today, Guitar Player, AllAboutJazz, The American Conservative, and Attn.com. He also wrote the Emmy-cited media tie-in TV’s Grooviest Variety Shows, works alongside top indie film producer’s rep Jeff Porter of Porter Pictures on the placement of independent films, and in the past worked on TV specials for NBC and PBS, including the Emmy-nominated Pioneers of Television.

RosaLinda Diaz was raised in a particularly magical section of Los Angeles, between the original Disney Hyperion Studios and Snow White’s Cottages. The magic in the air and soil gave her already active imagination roots and wings. Wings that took her gypsying around Europe, Australia, and Africa, and roots that brought her back to California to earn her B.A. at Pepperdine University. She makes her home in Southern California, igniting the fire of creativity and sparking imaginations with her novels. https://authorrosalinda.com/

Desireé Duffy is the founder of Black Château, a marketing and public relations agency; Books That Make You, a Webby Award-winning multi-media brand that promotes books and authors through its website, podcast, and radio show; and The BookFest® Adventure, a biannual online event uniting book lovers worldwide. A passionate advocate for spreading stories, Desireé serves as the executive producer for the Beach-Bound Book Bash, Jingle Books, and the Books That Make You Show. Her memberships and board positions include the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences (IADAS) and the Writers and Publishers Network (WPN). She holds degrees in English, communication, art, and marketing. Desireé splits her time between Southern California, Alabama, and wherever bookish events and book lovers gather.

Naomi Kim Eagleson is an LA-based writer, editor, and founder of Artful Editor, an editorial agency that helps writers elevate their manuscripts for publication. Originally from Hawai‘i, Naomi began her career at Manoa, an award-winning literary journal, where she honed her editorial expertise. After moving to California in 2010, she founded Artful Editor to offer comprehensive editorial services, including developmental editing, copyediting, and query reviews. A graduate of the Iowa Writers’ Workshop (MFA in Creative Writing), Naomi has taught creative writing to students of all ages. She brings over a decade of experience guiding authors toward their publishing goals with insight, care, and a deep respect for the craft of writing.  https://www.artfuleditor.com

Sharon Goldinger, owner of PeopleSpeak, is a book shepherd, editor, and publishing and marketing consultant specializing in nonfiction books. With an eye for details, she leads authors and publishers through the often-complicated publishing process (writing, editing, design, printing, marketing, distribution) and uses her business, marketing, and editorial experience to help produce exceptional, award-winning books. She also consults with authors and publishers on business strategies, marketing plans, and author platforms and coordinates many facets of marketing (including public relations, advertising, speaking, social media, networking, partnering with organizations). She was “The Answer Lady” for Joel Friedlander’s  TheBookDesigner.com blog.

Gerald Everett Jones lives in Santa Monica, California. Mick & Moira & Brad is his thirteenth novel. Just before its publication, he returned from living two years in Kenya, supporting his wife Georja’s work in wildlife conservation and child welfare. He is a Film Independent (FILM) Fellow, and a winner of the Writers Guild of America (WGA) Diversity Award. He holds a Bachelor of Arts with Honors from the College of Letters, Wesleyan University, where he studied under novelists Peter Boynton (Stone Island), F.D. Reeve (The Red Machines), and Jerzy Kosinski (The Painted Bird, Being There). To see Gerald’s full booklist, a longer bio, and links to review copies, visit geraldeverettjones.com.

Robin is a book coach, editor, ghostwriter, and publishing consultant with over 25 years in the book biz. Her clients’ self-help books include I Heard Your Dog Died, Diets Don’t Work, and the best-seller The Detox Solution. Robin’s website is: WritingAndEditing.biz.

Tyler Wittkofsky hails from North Carolina’s enchanting southern coast. As a multi-genre maestro, Tyler weaves tales that sweep you into unforgettable adventures. Beyond his writing prowess, he’s a fervent podcaster, mental health advocate, and travel blogger. With his wife Grace and furry companions Dutch and Belle, Tyler embarks on awe-inspiring journeys across the US, chronicled on the enthralling blog “Adventure With Coffee.” Connect with him at linktr.ee/tylerwittkofsky

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