Pratibha R DH : Writing is my passion and it deeply fulfills me. I am from an IT background and luckily, IT being a dynamic field, a lot of my work involves industry-related writing such as content specialisation, technical writing, and digital marketing. I got into fiction writing 11 years back and I juggle it alongside my IT career. I feel blessed to pursue dual careers related to my passion and one that helps me explore my creativity.

Pratibha R DH : Right now I am writing the second volume of my paranormal crime thriller, Child of Paradise. Butterflies in the storm,' a contemporary romance novel, is in the last stages of publication. I plan to write novels that make a difference in people's lives and bring a sense of meaning to them. I am planning to publish a book of inspirational poetry as well as a couple of motivational short stories. It is already in the works.

Pratibha R DH : Around 11 years back in 2010, the idea grew strongly in me to write my first children's book. In my younger years, I was actively writing poetry right till my university days and also did a lot of article writing in my free time on different lifestyle-related topics. But in course of time, my career in IT kept me busy and I had put my writing side for a long hibernation.

Ken Kirkberry : My name is ken Kirkberry, I was born in London’s East End. My original career path was in electronics as an engineer however, management gave the opportunity of progression and therefore, I now have many years of service/operational management roles behind me. Not the usual background for an aspiring author. I am married with one grown up son.

Ken Kirkberry : To continue to do something different from my day-to-day life and enjoy the freedom and creativity that writing brings. I hope that readers will accept my writing style and enjoy my books.

Ken Kirkberry : As a keen TV/film fan dating back to the original Star Trek and Batman series, I have always had an active imagination. My career stood in the way of my creative wishes however, the welcome addition to the family of a wonderful Labrador and the regular long walks, provided me time to dream. Eventually putting my first book together Enlightenment (basically Harry Potter meets Star Wars kind of story) into print.

Alex Pearl : I am a retired advertising copywriter from London. I have written two novels. My first, 'Sleeping with the Blackbirds' written for children and young adults was longlisted for the Millenium Awards in 2018 and selected by the Indie Author Project for distribution to public libraries across the US and Canada. In 2020 my thriller 'The Chair Man' was published as an ebook, paperback and hardback. Set in 2005, it centres on Michael Hollinghurst, a victim of the 7/7 terrorist attack on London's transport system; and his quest for retribution.

Alex Pearl : To write yarns that are both entertaining and thought-provoking.

Alex Pearl : I decided to become an advertising copywriter when I was at college. I didn't have the confidence to write a novel until I had children.

John Sealey : I have spent my entire working life in the film and television industry, beginning my career in the cutting rooms, becoming a film editor, working on many international feature films, as well as major filmed television series. I then decided to widen my scope, and move into production becoming an assistant director, then moving into production management becoming a production manager, production supervisor, associate producer, and finally Producer/Director working with many of the major US and British studios. I have has also written and directed many commercials, documentaries and feature films. I now concentrates his creative mind on writing, starting with the adaptation of bestselling author Anne Perry’s quintet of books, ‘No Graves As Yet’ ‘Angels In The Gloom’ ‘At Some Disputed Barricade’ ‘Shoulder The Sky’ ‘We Shall Not Sleep’ a murder mystery thriller, spanning the First World War into an epic television series. Anne Perry considers it to be the best adaptation of any of her books. I then went on to write:- IF A WICKED MAN: The biography of John Lawson, one-time violent criminal who thought the world owed him a living and everything was there for the taking. His life of crime had no boundaries, until one day in his last, long prison stretch, he found God. The film rights have been acquired by a major international film company. Production is scheduled for later this year. CATESBY’S HOLY WAR: A historical drama with co-writer Ric Gannon, the true account of Robert Catesby, the Bin Laden of his time and the parallels with 9/11. . A RAINY DAY ON WALL STREET: An erotic tale of romance, sexuality, materialism, self-liberation, that explores the lives of two richly-layered characters from opposite ends of the political spectrum. THE REDUNDANT FUGITIVE: A story surrounding the unusual circumstances that ruin a man's life. Amit an Asian, living in England, a skilled marine engineer, is made redundant and as a result is innocently drawn into the sordid world of drugs, protection rackets, loan sharks, prostitution and sex trafficking. As his world begins to collapse, he decides to fight back and eventually has to go on the run. THE MAGIC WISHBONE: A children’s fairy tale story BEHIND THE GAME: set in Mumbai, India, a murder mystery thriller that explores the heartaches, joys, sorrows, successes, failures, passions, intrigues, and the intricately crooked dealings of the financial world surrounding the game of cricket. HITLER’S CUCKOOS, a compelling, at times harrowing story based on a situation which really happened early in World War Two, during the conquest and occupation of Norway which covers an aspect of it of which many of us were not aware. This moving story more than most, shows in sharp detail the inescapable horror of the betrayal and occupation of a once friendly nation. This story will deepen our understanding of what it costs and how precious peace can be and why sometimes we have to fight for it. A YOUNG MAN’S AWAKENING: set in the 19th century, a story of Michael Flanagan, a young lad who family is devastated by the Potato Famine in Ireland and manages to escape to Liverpool, where he is saved from destitution by Leon, a freed American Slave works as a bouncer in an up market brothel having manage to escape to England. Leon impressed with his ability with his fists, gets him a job at the brothel. Michael meets Maisie one of the prostitutes and she awakens to a whole new world and they fall in love from narrow Catholic up-brining that sex outside of marriage is a sin and is the work of the Devil. A wealthy Lord, a frequent visitor to the brothel impressed with Michael’s boxing skills, offers to sponsor him and have him trained as a bare knuckle fighter. Michael does well. However, Madame Rosita, the owner of the brothel, thinks it would be a money spinner for Michael to fight Leon, white against black. Michael and Leon refuse to fight each other and plan to escape to America. Eventually after many narrow escapes Michael and Maisie make to America. Leon refuses for fear he will caught by the slave catchers and sold back into slavery. Michael and Maisie find work in an upmarket brothel, but his reputation with his fists gets him involved with bare knuckle fighting once again and is forced into a bare knuckle fight against the leader of the Whyos, one the notorious Gangs of New York. THE GRAPPLING GAME, comedy screenplay based on All In Wrestling. I AM a FREEMAN OF THE CITY OF LONDON

John Sealey : Towrite a best selling novel

John Sealey : After I retired from active film production

Philip Cox : My name is Philip Cox,and I was born and raised in a town called Southend on Sea, which is some forty miles east of London (the one in England!). When I graduated from High School I joined a UK bank as a cashier/teller, and worked my way up through the ranks until my final role there was the Manager of a High Street branch. I am married, and have two daughters.

Philip Cox : When I first got involved in writing , it was after reading an article about a self-published author who had had a million downloads of his eBook. I thought that was a good target to aim for.

Philip Cox : I recall reading somewhere that everybody had one book inside them, provided they are prepared to put in the time an effort. The secret is to write more than one! I had always wanted to write a book, but the day job always got in the way. I had to opportunity when my first daughter was born, and I took a break from banking, to sit down and put pen to paper.

Selena Millman : I have had arthritis since I was 4-years-old. I spent most of my life in a wheelchair and using crutches. I do not dwell on my disability. It is only part of who I am. I am a follower of Jesus. I believe the Lord gave me the gift of imagination and writing to help cope with the pain. It is a great coping skill. Before I knew the Lord, He blessed me with my imagination.

Selena Millman : I would like to inspire and help somehow. If I can help one person, it is worth it.

Selena Millman : I had an idea that would not go away. I felt I had to start writing. I consider my first stories practice stories.