J & M, a.k.a. Joe & Marilyn, have joined their lives, talents, interests, and imaginations to write books together. They have co-authored three exciting books: The Sea Rogue, the story of Captain Samuel Burgess, who sailed with the notorious Captain Kidd, an archaeological thriller, The Mysterious Scroll, and their newly released Unidentified, where strange things happen when a team of explorers set out on an archaeological expedition to Brazil.

Joe knows his aviation history, having been employed in the Aerospace industry for many years. From the first trans-Atlantic flight to the first successful moon landing, history buffs and anyone fascinated with flight and space travel will love his books.

If you have children who love animals, they will love Marilyn’s three books about her late Boston Terrier, Tuxedo, and his pack, which included his younger “brother” Snickers. Scout, the newest addition to the family, also has a book of his own. The little terrier of uncertain origin tells his own story of homelessness and rescue.

In her own words: “My husband John loved telling the children stories about his childhood and his adventures. When I retired, I decided to put those stories together.” John Benedetto, her husband and Tony Bennett’s brother, was the youngest soloist at the Metropolitan Opera. The Shadow of His Smile is his story. Her second book, The Santeria Priestess, is a very different, chilling story,

Author, playwright, outspoken voice for women’s rights and advocate for better healthcare for veterans, Donna currently has seven books available on amazon.com: Through Think and Thin,  Silk Suit/Stone Heart, and Total Submission, in her crime novel series; Private Hell, a novel focused on domestic abuse; Bread and Bullets–The Rosario Liotta Story, a true crime novel; Charlie’s Molasses, a chilling tale of old Florida; and Lambie and Me, a children’s book.

Terri’s visual impairment has never stopped her from reaching her goals. Sunny McBain, the indomitable main character in her Teen/YA Mysteries series also sees things differently than most.

… author of In Jack’s Place, Guardian Angel, and From This Moment, Edee grew up in Brooklyn, NY and now resides in South Florida with her husband. Several years ago she studied Hypnosis, became certified and practiced for a short time. To better suit her clients, she wrote scripts for the sessions. She enjoyed writing and decided to try her hand at novels.

Part of a small family of Holocaust survivors, Anna Taube Fand grew up in Paterson, NJ, after arriving in the U.S. at age five. Anna’s stories are a combination of real-life experiences, often family-oriented, and observational fiction.

Farrell Fand taught middle school English in Maplewood, NJ, for 34 years. When he retired, he turned his talents to creative writing. His works are mostly short stories, many with unexpected endings. “When I think about life, I wonder what if and let my imagination take me into that world,” he says.

Author of There’s A Pony In That Car! …And Other Crazy Stories and the award-winning humorous coming-of-age story, The Florida Motel, Jay Gilbert was one of five boys whose parents owned and operated a variety of businesses. Between farm life and family businesses, Jay has collected an eclectic inventory of experiences that are the basis for fun, poignant and hilarious stories.

Who remembers the childhood thrill of reading a beautifully illustrated book, or of having an adult read it to you? Children’s authors like L.E. Hinkley fill a vital role in literacy. SeaQuill Writers is honored to discover more about her in her own words, and to introduce Lois Hinkley, who writes as L.E. Hinkley.

…author of the children’s fantasy series, The Adventures of Katelyn, Gracie the Ghost and the Magic Horse, she has published Book 1,  Amazing Discoveries, and Book 2, The Witch’s Castle. In her own words: “From the time I was a small child, the art of storytelling has intrigued me. Sitting on my Grandfather’s knee, I could not wait for the next story he would weave about his magical adventures with his little sister.

Army Brat, Christ follower, happily married, Mom, Gramma, partial to blue hair, and curious about EVERYTHING on earth and beyond, P.T.L. writes teen and young adult science fiction adventure. Patty has published a four-book Teen/YA SciFi Adventure series – the TETRASPHERE series. She has revised her first book, a non-fiction memoir/devotional entitled Reflections of a Misfit.

Louis Stevens, who writes as L. Stevens, has contributed some outstanding stories to our SeaQuill Writers Co-Op Creations page. Watch for his newly released historical crime novel that involves some well-known pirates and privateers and a modern day scam artist. What ties them together?  We’ve asked Lou some questions that we’re curious about.