BOOC: Authors

Genres: Non-Fiction, Biography, Inspirational, Self-Help, Parenting

Areas of Expertise: Recovery from Childhood Sexual Abuse

Bio: Former Miss America. Her journey from victim to survivor after 13 years of rape by her father. Has been in touch with more adults, sexually violated as children, than anyone in America. Won a prestigious 1st place in Writer's Digest national book competition.

Genres: Fantasy, Horror, Middle Grade/YA Fiction, Science Fiction, Short Stories

Areas of Expertise: Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror, Young Adult Fiction

Bio: James Van Pelt has published short stories in most of the major science fiction and fantasy markets. His stories have been collected in two books, and his first novel came out in November of 2006. He has been a finalist for several major awards. His first collection was named as a Best Book for Young Adults by the American Library Association.

Genres: Children's Picture Books, Middle Grade/YA Fiction

Areas of Expertise: Writing, Revising, Internet Safety & Blogging

Bio: Award winning author Denise Vega has published five books, including Click Here (to find out how i survived seventh grade), Access Denied (and other eighth grade error messages) and Fact of Life #31, a teen novel. Toddler and picture books include Grandmother, Have the Angels Come? and Build a Burrito. Download her brochure on her website.

Genres: Educational

Areas of Expertise: Education - Art Marketing - Writing

Bio: Sue Viders is an artist, author and international art marketing consultant.

Genres: Children's Picture Books

Areas of Expertise: All Around Poetry, Cat Tales; Writing to Go

Bio: Veteran teacher and author of the picture book, All Around Cats, published by NorthWord Press. Makes visits to classrooms to help students harness the power of language with rhyme, rhythm, and lots of fun interactive activities. Teaches children in small groups how to learn the 1-2-3 punch of writing-voice.