The GenZ Authors
Meet the amazing minds behind your favorite works.
Abby Kane
Abby Kane is an avid storyteller from Crestview Hills, Kentucky. She has been involved in putting together stage productions and short films, but has always had a special love for writing stories. Next year, she will be studying animation at DePaul University. Aside from writing, she also has an unhealthy obsession with cats, music, and any TV show or movie she watches.
Marie Jones
British Writer Marie Jones, author of award winning Those We Trust, a pulse racing romantic thriller set in the highlands of Scotland, passion for writing and creating stories began from a young age, where she loved nothing more than writing stories into her special A4 lined book.
She went on to study creative writing and wrote Those We Trust, published with GenZ last May and has won awards including 5 star award from Readers Favorite. Those We Trust is the first part of a forthcoming trilogy. Her favourite place to write is in her lounge when the house is quiet (though have learnt to write around noise!). Wherever she is, everyday men and women with all their amazing complexities will always fascinate and inspire her.
Emma Kathryn
Nick van der Leek is a bestselling author and professional freelance photojournalist. With a background in law, economics and marketing, and after a brief ‘career’ in triathlon and mountain climbing, today Nick is one of South Africa’s most talented freelancers. He regularly produces features for GQ, Ironman Magazine, Sawubona and Country Life. Nick has also co-authored over 30 true crime books with California-based true crime writer and researcher, Lisa Wilson.Nick has a diverse portfolio of work including one-on-one interviews with a range of personalities from CEOs and beauty queens to Olympians and world champions.He has interviewed luminaries including Morgan Freeman, Ueli Steck, Gary Taubes, Chris Froome, Tyler Hamilton, Lewis Pugh, Chad and Bert le Clos, Professor Tim Noakes, Barry and June Steenkamp and Herman Zapp.Nick in turn has been the subject of several interviews himself [Carte Blanche, PEOPLE magazine, New York Post, news.com.au, Piet Byleveldt/JacarandaFM, OFM radio, BlogtalkRadio and with Beth Karas].Besides writing and photography, Nick is a passionate sportsman. In another life he climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, rafted the Zambezi and completed the Ironman. In 2016 he completed his seventh Half Ironman, and climbed Mont Aux Sources a few days later.Nick is currently involved in a true crime television documentary series based on his definitive Oscar Pistorius series of books.
S. N. Jones
S. N. Jones grew up in Northern Kentucky and attended Western Kentucky University, where she earned a Bachelor’s of the Arts in Public Relation and a Bachelor’s of the Arts in Spanish Language Studies. She now lives in St. Louis and works at an internal communications agency. She continues to write when she has the time and has finished writing the next two books in the Tempus series. Exordium, the first installment of this series, was published in September, 2020.
Kelsey Knight
Kelsey Knight, author of, “The Formation of Glass,” unveils the process of human perspective through the landscape of observation and condition throughout a lifetime. Kelsey is an experienced chaser. She is motivated in her search for moments to accumulate and create a meaningful life. Her main focus and interests are in poetry, art, music and photography.Kelsey has kelseybeen a featured poet in a variety of settings. In 2014, she was invited to read in the monthly Words and Music show, held in Montreal at Casa del Popolo. In November 2014, Kelsey was invited to read her poem, A Statue of Sacrifice, in the 13th Annual veteran’s appreciation luncheon. During April 2015, National Poetry Month, Kelsey and 26 other poets traveled by train on The Great Canadian Poetrain Tour, stopping in Winnipeg, Edmonton, and Vancouver. This tour led to the publication of Poetrain Anthology, a collection of train poems by Canadian poets.She has taken a variety of literary classes and workshops from Mohawk College, Brock University, and Simon Frasier University. Kelsey is currently involved in a new project, Poetic Melodies, which is a collaborative effort between herself and local pianist Ian Green. It blends the transcending effect of music and the spoken word. She currently lives in Hamilton, Ontario.
Anya Leigh Josephs
Abby Kane is an avid storyteller from Crestview Hills, Kentucky. She has been involved in putting together stage productions and short films, but has always had a special love for writing stories. Next year, she will be studying animation at DePaul University. Aside from writing, she also has an unhealthy obsession with cats, music, and any TV show or movie she watches.
Chelsea Lauren
Microbiologist by day, author by night, Chelsea enjoys crafting, fantasy novels and Marvel superheroes.
Chelsea Lauren
Microbiologist by day, author by night, Chelsea enjoys crafting, watching cheesy monster movies, and fangirling over her favorite fantasy novels and Marvel superheroes. Most days she can be found cuddling up with her beagle-mix Otis and a good book. and baby-dog. “Creatures Most Vile” is her debut novel.
Nick van der Leek
Nick van der Leek is a bestselling author and professional freelance photojournalist. With a background in law, economics and marketing, and after a brief ‘career’ in triathlon and mountain climbing, today Nick is one of South Africa’s most talented freelancers. He regularly produces features for GQ, Ironman Magazine, Sawubona and Country Life. Nick has also co-authored over 30 true crime books with California-based true crime writer and researcher, Lisa Wilson.Nick has a diverse portfolio of work including one-on-one interviews with a range of personalities from CEOs and beauty queens to Olympians and world champions.He has interviewed luminaries including Morgan Freeman, Ueli Steck, Gary Taubes, Chris Froome, Tyler Hamilton, Lewis Pugh, Chad and Bert le Clos, Professor Tim Noakes, Barry and June Steenkamp and Herman Zapp.Nick in turn has been the subject of several interviews himself [Carte Blanche, PEOPLE magazine, New York Post, news.com.au, Piet Byleveldt/JacarandaFM, OFM radio, BlogtalkRadio and with Beth Karas].Besides writing and photography, Nick is a passionate sportsman. In another life he climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, rafted the Zambezi and completed the Ironman. In 2016 he completed his seventh Half Ironman, and climbed Mont Aux Sources a few days later.Nick is currently involved in a true crime television documentary series based on his definitive Oscar Pistorius series of books.
Paula Macena
announced to her family at seven years old that she was going to be a songwriter. Her passion for songwriting quickly developed into poetry and various other forms of writing. She's shared this love with the world through her self-published poetry book, "stuff i wrote after cutting my hair," at only fourteen years old. Today, you can find her other works on her Instagram and her newsletter. Besides reading and writing, she can often be found crocheting, practicing latte art, and obsessing over her Instagram feed.
Preston L. Marshall
Preston L. Marshall grew up in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, where he lives with his wife Danielle and their shih tzu Fane. When they’re not hiding in basements from tornadoes or being jostled around by earthquakes, they spend their time refining their nerdom. Their evenings and weekends have been devoured by superhero/comic book movies and shows, Doctor Who, and SyFy originals.
Preston graduated from East Central University in Ada, Oklahoma in 2013, with a bachelor’s degree in English Literature. Preston is the author of When Darkness Reigns, Remembrance, Regicide, and now the fourth book in the Lion-Blade Saga: The Waking.
Ronald MacCloskey
A graduate of Westfield High School in 1973, Ron MacCloskey has made a name for himself as a performer, writer, and producer. Currently, Ron produces and hosts the television show CLASSIC MOVIES WITH RON MACCLOSKEY. He’s also the producer of HOW TO BE A DECENT PERSON and president of Tribute Promotions.In 2018, Ron published his children’s book We Don’t Feel Like It, illustrated by Cui Cui Goldman. Readers follow along twins Mickey and Beady as they discover one morning that they simply “don’t feel like” going to school. The story serves as a colorful, playful way to teach children the importance of responsibility and the repercussions of neglecting them.We Don’t Feel Like It has received 5 stars on Amazon and has been reviewed by Dr. Cindi Fiucci as, “A charming story with a meaningful message! The examples of truth and responsibility inspire positive values during a very enjoyable reading experience.”Recently, Ron has hosted the The Garden State Film Festival held in Asbury Park, NJ, and is in the processing of creating a gaming show.
Scott McGlynn
Scott McGlynn, the author of OUT, is from Cardiff, Wales UK. His inspirational book is on a mission to end bullying once and for all. McGlynn’s autobiographical story about his struggles with bullying and coming to grips with his sexuality at a young age gives readers a personal insight into the life of a young man growing up and learning to embrace who he is.His aim is to inspire people of all walks of life and ages and to allow everyone to be proud of who they are.
Hazell C. McKenzie
Hazell C. McKenzie is the author of Suitcase of Dreams.For Food Network star Hazell McKenzie, coming to the US as a teen was supposed to be her deliverance. But achieving the “American Dream” proved harder than she thought. Hazell Mckenzie’s path of descent is a stunning testament to her determination as a woman and as a mother.She began on her path as a bright-eyed, teenaged island girl who migrated to the U.S., but, faced with illness, poverty, and an unfamiliar city, she curved quickly downward toward depression, anxiety, and fear.Time and time again, through every downward curve, Hazell’s path has tested her patience, her drive, and her faith. Yet, time and time again, she has risen like a phoenix blazing a trail upwards, to success.This story, Hazell’s story, is an inspiration to all. With every twist and turn of Hazell’s life, you may feel your own life changing.And it all started with a Suitcase of Dreams.
Bethany McTrustery
Bethany McTrustery grew up around the UK’s Royal Air Force, which much of her poetry is founded on. She is a second year at the University of Northampton, studying a joint-honors in Creative Writing and Media Production & Moving Image. She is the Creative Editor for literary magazine Under the Fable, and Editor-in-Chief for My Student Style.She is currently working on her first novel as well as her next collection of poetry. If she’s not reading or writing, chances are she’s drawing or sending silly GIFs to her sisters.