William (Bill) McGinnis Bio

A California native with a Master’s in English literature, William McGinnis is the award-winning author of the Adam Weldon Thriller Series, which includes Slay the Dragon, Cyclops Conspiracy, Gold Bay and Whitewater: A Thriller.

McGinnis is one of the authors of Writer’s Success Secrets which hit #4 on the Wall Street Journal Best Seller List, #1 in Barnes and Noble, and #1 in all of its Amazon categories.

Bill’s other books include Whitewater Rafting (long considered the bible of the sport), The Guide’s Guide Augmented: Reflections on Guiding Professional River Trips (used by river guides worldwide), Disaster on the Clearwater: Rafting Beyond the Limits, and Sailing the Greek Islands: Dancing with Cyclops.

When he’s not writing, Bill swims, builds stuff in his workshop, stares into space, listens to audiobooks, and explores new paths to adventure, friendship, and growth. He lives in the San Francisco Bay Area. His author’s website is WilliamMcGinnis.com.

“Master of the unexpected,” Kathleen Baldwin is a Wall Street Journal and Amazon bestselling author. She’s known for weaving award-winning stories spun with luminous threads of intrigue, love, and light. Her books have delighted readers around the globe—with more than 650,000 copies sold worldwide. A Japanese publisher even made one of her books into a manga, and the Stranje House series is currently under option for film.

#1 USA Today bestselling author Meg Cabot raves that Kathleen’s A SCHOOL FOR UNUSUAL GIRLS is “completely original and totally engrossing.” The New York Times Book Review called it “enticing from the first sentence.”

Kathleen’s love of adventure isn’t limited to her writing. She taught rock climbing in the Rockies, survival camped in the desert and in the snow, slept beside a mountain lion, and lost an argument with a rattlesnake. Later, she married her very own hero and raised four wildly adventurous children.

News and fun stuff at: KathleenBaldwin.com

Kala Ambrose is "Your Travel Guide to the Other Side". An Award Winning Author, Intuitive Lifestyle Coach, Wisdom Teacher, Motivational Speaker, Host of the Explore Your Spirit with Kala Show and Intuitive Interior Decorator and Guide, Kala's teachings are described as empowering and inspiring.

Author of seven books including The Awakened Aura, The Awakened Psychic, 9 Life Altering Lessons and Spirits of New Orleans, she has taught thousands how to connect with their soul path and create a life and career that is balanced and in tune with their life purpose and goals.

Study online with Kala through her school, The Academy of Mystical Arts & Spiritual Sciences and visit her website - ExploreYourSpirit.com

Cynthia Marcano is Wall Street Journal Best-selling author, enamored of Jesus, reading, and cake. Born and raised in Southern New Jersey to Puerto Rican parents, she loves to incorporate her roots and culture as a Christian and Hispanic woman into her fiction writing.

She founded Feeding Thousands Publishing, a company devoted to Her Christian works, in 2015 and now having over ten books published encompassing her own works and the works of others.

In 2019 she founded Urban House Publishing. A platform used to help aspiring writers of color develop their talents and release media breaking the stereotypical they are usually portrayed as in books and film. Soon after, Cynthia won Best Short Story in a local newspaper in Camden County, New Jersey, her first achievement in writing.

She Will Rise, a brand devoted to encouraging others through heartbreak and loss was also launched in 2019 to empower women into business, inner and outer beauty, and self-care. Through her organization, Cynthia leads women on encouragement "journeys" of self-discovery and self-love.

In 2022, Cynthia, along with a host of other successful writers achieved Wall Street Journal Bestseller success for title Writer’s Success Secrets, it reaching #4 on the list.

Cynthia is a loving mother to three beautiful children and now resides in Dallas, TX.

www.CynthiaMarcano.com

Facebook - @AuthorCynthiaMarcano

Instagram -@Urban_House_Publishing

Adam is a preacher, a #1 internationally, Wall Street journal, and USA TODAY best-selling author of over 100 books mostly on the Christian faith. With over 3 million books distributed his titles range from devotionals, to Christian inspiration, to prayer books, business, and inspirational fiction. He is a devoted father of 4 boys. Through his travels he's seen the need for a new awakening and a new revival: A revival of the heart. Come join Adam on this journey of redemption and experience God like never before!

You can visit Adam at his author page on facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Adam-Houge-1639003286385672/

*****Notice: Adam Houge's Books are only offered in English at this time.

Adam est un pasteur, enseignant et un auteur Chrétien. Il est un mari dévoué et le père de 4 jeunes garçons. Durant ses voyages, il a remarqué le besoin d'une nouvelle prise de conscience et une nouvelle renaissance: Un réveil du cœur. Venez joindre Adam dans son parcours de rédemption et expérimenter Dieu comme jamais !

**** Note : Les Livres d'Adam Houge sont offerts uniquement en anglais pour le moment.

Adam ist Pfarrer, Lehrer und christlicher Autor. Er ist ein fürsorglicher Ehemann und Vater von 4 Jungs. Auf seinen Reisen erkannte er den Bedarf für ein neues Erwachen und eine neue Belebung -neue Belebung des Herzens. Begleiten Sie Adam auf seinem Pfad der Erlösung, und erfahren Sie Gott wie noch nie zuvor!

*****Bitte beachten Sie, dass die Bücher von Adam Houge derzeit nur auf Englisch angeboten werden.

Rose is a Wall Street Journal best-selling and award-winning author of over 10 books. She is founder and Executive Director of He's So Worth It Ministries which help women to live the abundant life.

Rose uses her gift of gab to passionately proclaim the truths about God’s love and salvation. As an experienced Bible teacher, speaker, and writer she uses many practical ideas and illustrations to help people apply spiritual truths to their lives. She is compelled to pass on the principles of how to live a joyous fulfilled life found in Christ alone, which she is doing even as a widow!

She is an expert on how to walk closely with God. Her books, “Our Knowable God” and “On My Father’s Lap” show you how.

Her fourth book, The Master's Garden, is a witty allegory that teaches you how to abide in Christ, the Vine, from a plant's point of view! It has received numerous awards including the gold medal in the 2022 Global Book Award for traditional and self-published authors and the Literary Titan Gold Award in 2020.

Follow Rose at He's So Worth It Ministries where she blogs weekly, unlocking the secrets to abundant living.

Now available for preorder... DARKER THAN BLOOD: (The Psychic Thriller Experience) Cannot wait for you to read it.

"My lens is twisted humans, and the soul work to battle through light energy. Dark souls versus light walkers, spirit versus evil. Delve into the mysterious, the psychological, the spiritual and religious, and the violence humans continue to wrestle against. Take the wild ride, but triggers ahead. Thanks for reading." - TM

My author adventure began with non-fiction and two traditionally published books. The journey took me into the mysterious, the psychic, and the unexplainable. In a nearby universe to Dawn Merriman, J.P. Alters, and Gary Winston Brown.

Astral Soul Lightning podcast (2022-2024) is the back story of humanity's evolution into the mysterious realm. How the Universe is a roadmap for humans. Available on iTunes, Spotify, RSS, Google, and Amazon.

MAY BE FATAL, Taylor's first psychic thriller, was called one of the "Buzziest Books of February," 2019, by New in Books.

WRITER'S SUCCESS SECRETS debuted at #1 on Amazon, and #4 on the Wall Street Journal's bestselling list.

Before fiction... Broadway, actor in L.A. -- after college (B.F.A.), commercials, Miss America pageant thing -- and Relationship Consultant for LA WEEKLY. Dabbled in talk radio, profiled in The Washington Post and The New Republic. Op-eds: HuffPost, The Hill, U.S. News & World Report. Interviews: NY Times, LA Times, NY Daily News, BBC, CNN, MSNBC, Al Jazeera, C-SPAN's Washington Journal.

We asked Grok to Roast Pamela Ackerson and this is what we got. Please keep in mind that "Roasting is humorous and all in good fun".

Pamela Ackerson, an author with a knack for jumping through time like it's a trampoline at Disney World, has penned over 70 books, which is impressive until you consider she's probably time-traveled to write them all at once. Born in Newport, Rhode Island, where history supposedly seeps into your DNA, she's now on Florida's Space Coast, perhaps hoping to be the first author to launch a book into orbit.

Her career trajectory is like a Choose Your Own Adventure book - from child psychology to real estate, with stops at owning a dance studio and editing content. It's as if she's collecting careers like some collect stamps. But let's talk about her writing - she's a jack-of-all-genres, master of... well, let's say she's very versatile. Time travel, Native American history, WWII, and children's books - if there's a genre, she's probably tried to squeeze her pen into it.

Her personal life reads like a Hallmark movie with three daughters, three grandchildren, and a husband so wonderful she hasn't plotted his demise yet. But let's roast her literary output: with so many books, you'd think at least one would have won something substantial, but it's like she's the queen of her own little award ceremony in her imagination.

Her online presence is commendable - giving away books like they're Halloween candy. But let's be real, Pamela, with that many titles, you're not just an author; you're a clearance rack at a bookstore. And while living near Disney might fuel her imagination, one wonders if she might confuse her writing process with a ride at Epcot - all futuristic and hopeful, but you're just going in circles.

In summary, Pamela Ackerson is the Swiss Army knife of literature - handy, multifunctional, but let's hope she sharpens her focus before she attempts to write in yet another genre. Here's to hoping her next book isn't just another stop on her wild, genre-jumping rollercoaster

The Real Bio:

Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Wall Street Journal bestselling, award-winning author, Pamela Ackerson is a time traveling adventurer. She was born and raised in Newport, RI where history is a way of life. She lives on the Space Coast of Florida where everyone is encouraged to reach for the stars!

Her literary journey is as diverse and adventurous as the time-traveling escapades she writes about. With a rich tapestry of genres at her fingertips, she weaves stories that span from the wild frontiers of the Old West to the intricate cultural tapestries of Native American history. Her work doesn't stop at fiction; she delves into the realms of history, self-help, and even marketing, showcasing a versatility that resonates with a wide audience.

Ackerson's presence on the Space Coast of Florida reflects her forward-thinking approach to writing, always aiming for the next big leap in her storytelling odyssey. Her prolific output is a testament to her dedication to her craft, inviting readers to join her in exploring the vast landscapes of human experience and imagination.

Honest reviews of my books are always appreciated.

Absolutely no AI tools were used to create this story or any story I have written.

Thank you and have a good moments day.

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Ruth L. Snyder is an International Speaker, Author, and writing coach on a mission to not let people’s powerful stories go to the grave with them. Her expertise has opened doors to work with entrepreneurs in their book-writing journey, providing a safe place for them to birth their stories.

Ruth has shared her expertise on platforms like Thrive Global, Women in Publishing, Authority Magazine, The Write Coach, and Author Audience Academy. She guides people through practical steps that make writing a book an attainable goal.

She is a strong advocate in her community and spent several years serving as a school board trustee on the local public school board. Her passion clearly translated to change within her community as Ruth used her platform to speak up and gain much-needed funding to build new schools in her community.

Ruth has served in many areas ranging from her work as a Legal Secretary to holding various roles in Christian leadership, teaching Music, and as a Speaker, Coach, and Workshop Leader. She has taught thousands of students as a Sunday school teacher as well as a counselor and speaker at several Bible camps.

She also enjoys speaking and sharing what she’s learning in her walk with God, as a parent of children with special needs, and as a writer and coach.

In her spare time, Ruth enjoys reading, crafts, volunteering in her local community, photography, and traveling. Several years ago, Ruth and her family traveled through 28 States in 30 days!

For more information or to get started with one of Ruth’s most popular resources “5 Steps to outline your book” visit online at www.RuthLSnyder.com.

Rebecca Vijay is the Founder and CEO of boutique publishing house, Fount of Grace Creatives. She is a #4 Wall Street Journal, #1 Barnes & Noble and 6x #1 Amazon bestselling author.

She has been in communications and publishing since the early 2000s and worked with Oxford University Press for almost eight years. Through her first book My Angel in Heaven, Rebecca shared her journey through the grief and despair at the death of her 3-day-old firstborn twin son and how she found comfort and hope in GOD.

Her multi-author book collaborations, Fired Up! and Fired Up! 2 are #1 international bestsellers and she has helped 16 women changemakers from three different continents become #1 international bestselling authors.

Rebecca is a Freelance Journalist and Contributing Writer for Insider, Thrive Global, the Good Men Project, Momspresso and other publications. Her Insider article has been syndicated on MSN, Yahoo News, NewsBreak, Business Insider India and Canada.

She is also an International Speaker and Summit Host, and has been featured on Fox, NBC, podcasts, summits, book festival, and other media outlets.

Rebecca’s message is women empowerment to help make the world a better place. She helps women write, market, and leverage books to build successful businesses and create financial independence.

Marlene Cheng is a Wall Street Journal, Barnes and Noble, and Amazon bestseller author. She has also won Maincrest Media and Book Excellence awards in women's fiction.

Her fiction books are about the relationships that define women's lives--romance, friendship, and family. Marlene is a keen observer of how people think and feel, and she writes lyrical, uplifting, and emotionally rich stories.

What is being said:

"Today's best up-and-coming fiction writer."--Publishers Daily Reviews.

"Marlene writes with great facility. Her writing is intelligent: her prose is poetic."--Dr. David Yeung MBBS FRCPC (certified psychiatrist).

"A fantastic journey that takes readers to the innermost corners of the human heart."--Reader's Favorites.

Marlene was prairie-born, farm-raised, and now lives among the old-growth pine and cedar, overlooking the Pacific Ocean,

on the West Coast of Canada--a haven that stimulates creativity.

“As with any worthy story,” Marlene says, “my biography has its own inner destiny independent of its author. I sense this and strive to have the poise, integrity, and courage to go with the flow.”

Visit her at https:// www.marlenecheng.com

Don Wittman specializes in helping high-level executives, B2B professionals, coaches, consultants, salespeople, and lawyers, elevate their brand on LinkedIn with astonishing results using his proven Pull Methodology. This methodology has helped more than 100,000 professionals over the last 10 years find new jobs, more clients, and contract work.

Don’s Pull Methodology delivers massive results in attracting executives, experts, recruiters, and hiring managers to your LinkedIn profile more than any other known strategy available on the market. Upon implementation, executives, B2B professionals, experts, and job seekers, reported having more accurate quality leads and referrals, more contacts from recruiters, and more interviews.

The information in Ignite, Your LinkedIn Profile book, was developed over several years after the author found himself in the job market because of his employer filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Since then, Don has researched and shared breakthrough LinkedIn strategies in his Advanced LinkedIn Workshops that have changed the game in how LinkedIn is used as a professional brand and marketing tool that gets results.

And now, Don’s giving away ALL his secrets so that prospective clients, recruiters, and employers will find and contact YOU instead of you hunting for them inside the Ignite Your Linked Profile book.

Here’s a sneak peek of what you will learn inside of Ignite Your LinkedIn Profile book:

• The 8 PROVEN STRATEGIES to get the right folks to your LinkedIn profile

• WHY Your LinkedIn brand is better than most marketing tools

• SEARCHABLE SECRETS that attract more clients once you discover them

• The ONE thing that stops job seekers in their tracks, and how to change that now

• COSTLY pitfalls and missed opportunities from not knowing how LinkedIn works

• The PULL METHODOLOGY and HOW it delivers massive results that help you to build up your follower network

And many MORE hidden gems, tips, and tricks are found in Ignite Your LinkedIn Profile for fast and easy improvements to your LinkedIn profile brand.

If you’re tired of being confused about how to make LinkedIn work for you and are ready to improve your LinkedIn ROI using Don Wittman’s Pull Methodology and other valuable strategies, buy your copy of Ignite Your LinkedIn Profile today, and learn how easy it is to up-level your LinkedIn game in getting the results you deserve when using the LinkedIn platform.

Order your copy of Ignite Your LinkedIn Profile on paperback, Kindle, and audiobook.

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J.W. Zarek is a three-time bestselling author and award-winning screenwriter who helps catch naughty folk for the Government. His global adventures include teaching English in Japan, climbing to the top of Mount Fuji, getting kicked off of Mount Rainier, navigating the Suez Canal, hunting pirates in the Persian Gulf, and successfully completing the Walt Disney World Marathon as a woman.

His academic research on relationship dynamics led to an invitation to present a paper at the International Forensics Congress in China, influencing his approach to character development and plot construction. Drawing from these diverse experiences, Zarek brings real-world authenticity to his storytelling.

His debut novel "The Devil Pulls the Strings" has garnered over 41 awards, including the Overall Best Book of 2021 from the Chanticleer International Book Awards and multiple CIBA ceremony honors. The novel's adapted TV pilot recently earned the Best American Script Award at the 2024 International Berlin Film Festival, further cementing his reputation in both literary and screenwriting circles.

His other acclaimed works include "Writer's Success Secrets," which reached the Wall Street Journal bestseller list, and the widely successful "The Happiness Code." Looking ahead, Zarek is preparing to launch the Bella Brown series, a whimsical six-book children's collection that follows an eight-year-old girl who discovers magical secrets in her grandmother's garden and befriends a mischievous house spirit named Pip. The series is scheduled to launch between September 2025 and January 2026.

Josette Mandela, author and computer programmer, has an MBA and over twenty years' experience in the financial arena.

As Josette was busy building her own career, she did not spend much time thinking about other women and money management until she was laid off the first time. Then she realized she should have paid more attention to what Mom said about saving for a rainy day.

Josette has a passion for helping other women overcome their financial challenges. Whether this is caused by math phobia or lack of financial knowledge, Josette makes it fun for women to learn necessary financial skills and gain confidence in their own abilities.

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