Barbara Lynn Murphy
Barbara Lynn Murphy is originally from Long Island, New York, but currently lives in suburban Atlanta, Georgia, with her wife and five dogs. She is a late bloomer to writing, having only started doing so in earnest during the Covid years. What was once a passing fancy has morphed into a second chapter in her professional life (although she still maintains her day job in Technology—for now.)
Barbara Murphy’s When It's True received a 2023 Lesfic Award in Fiction. This book also received the Third Place BookFest Award in the
Fiction - LGBTQ+ - Romance category.
CJ Murphy
I began to create lesbian fiction after my wife suggested I write her a story as a personalized gift. I was privileged to be mentored by another published author who helped turn a raw manuscript, into an actual novel. Upon completion, she encouraged me to submit to Desert Palm Press. DPP offered me a contract for my first novel, 'frame by frame' in 2017. My second novel, The Bucket List, was published in late 2018. I credit my storytelling ability to being an avid reader and having an adventure-filled occupation for twenty-five years as a career firefighter.
Molly Myers (M.A. Myers)
Molly Myers was born in Columbus, Indiana, often referred to as Athens on the prairie. Molly's fighting spirit comes from both her parents, John and Martha, who taught her never to give up and keep striving to be your best. Molly graduated from Columbus North High School. She graduated from Ball State University with an Exercise Science and Fitness degree. In 1994, Molly enlisted in the Air Force. After leaving the military, Molly went back to school to get her teaching license. She graduated from I.U.P.U.I. with a Master's in Education.
Gail Newman
Gail is a native of Long Island, New York, currently living and working near Virginia Beach. Discovering a long-forgotten manuscript, Gail was excited with the prospect of trying her hand at writing again. Her mind opened to new ideas which culminated in her writing Sunlight in the Shadows.
Excited by new thoughts and ideas, Gail plans to continue writing and sharing her stories.
Gail and her wife Elise split their time between Virginia and their second home on Shelter Island which they love to fill with friends and family.
B.J. Phillips
I’ve been writing since I could read, but I couldn’t seem to finish writing anything fictional. I am a proud member of the Golden Crown Literary Society Writing Academy’s first graduating class from 2015. I finished writing my first book in July 2015 and was lucky enough to be offered a contract for that book in August 2015 by the same publisher as my favorite author, AJ Adaire.
I grew up in Florida, and my partner and I live here with a spoiled Yorkie and a Chihuahua in an honest-to-goodness resort—it says so on the sign out front.