Allyson Longueira

An award-winning writer, editor and designer, Allyson Longueira has more than 15 years of experience in fiction and nonfiction in multiple media, including newspapers, magazines and books. She holds a BA in English from Rutgers University and an MA in design and...

Marie Whittaker

Marie Whittaker is an award-winning essayist and author of urban fantasy, children’s books and supernatural thrillers. Marie has enjoyed professions as a truck driver and raft guide and is now Associate Publisher and Project Editor at WordFire Press. In 2019...

Deidre J. Manna-Bratten

Deidre J. Manna-Bratten is an enthusiastic brand licensing professional, helping brand owners and licensees understand how to navigate through the challenges and benefits of consumer product licensing. Before joining the Global Licensing Group as their International...

Damon Courtney

Damon Courtney is the creator and CEO of BookFunnel, an ebook delivery service for authors and publishers. Though he would like to be a highly successful indie author, he can only lay claim to publishing a single Fantasy trilogy that he does really like, despite its...

Loren L. Coleman

Loren L. Coleman is the author of over twenty science fiction and fantasy novels, including writing for such well-known brands as Conan, Star Trek, Magic, and BattleTech. He is also the owner/publisher of Catalyst Game Labs and serves as the company’s chief licensing...

David P. Vandagriff

David P. Vandagriff is an attorney who focuses his practice on contract negotiation and drafting, including the licensing of intellectual property. His current clients are primarily authors, but also include small publishers and literary agents. He is a member of The...