Ripollsworkshop Reads

Author Bio: I'm a stay at home mom that loves to read. Some of my favorite titles are Pride and Prejudice, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and Horatio Hornblower. I started writing when I was trying to come up with suggestions on ways I could help bring in some extra money. I came up with the idea that I could donate plasma because you could earn an extra $500/month. My husband responded with, "N...

Author Bio Danila Botha was born in Johannesburg, South Africa and grew up in Toronto. She is the author of acclaimed short story collections For All the Men (and Some of the Women) I've Known and Got No Secrets. Her debut novel, Too Much on the Inside, was recently shortlisted for the 2016 Relit Award. It also won a Book Excellence Award for Contemporary Novel. She is currently working on a new n...

Author Bio: Born in the black dirt farmland of the Midwest, I have lived in the mountain- rimmed world of Santa Fe, New Mexico since 1985. My studio is here, where I work every day. Painting has been my first art, which became twinned with writing in 1996. Now I paint and write books, finding that a visual language alongside a spoken one only deepens the story. The stories are all about the human...

About Monica Hansen Monica Hansen is the Founder and host of The Graceful Warrior Podcast. She is passionate about helping others to see the significance and application of the armor of God in our daily lives. She has been listen as #16 and #21 in the top Christian podcasts in Good pods. Monica is the author of the sought after book- Captured by His Heart. A profound collection of poems between he...

Author Bio Brian Latimer is a college professor and part-time satirist that corrupts young minds to think critically and question authority. He likes to poke fun at the absurdity of academia because it's funny that people who hold multiple fancy pieces of paper still can't do simple things they should have learned in elementary school. Hence, he is in the middle of writing a book series about how...

Author Bio Tenia Davis is an accomplished Human Resources and Recruitment professional with a distinguished record of leadership in executive positions at top-tier organizations such as Harpo Productions (The Oprah Winfrey Show), iManage, Johnson Publishing Company, and Raise. With an exceptional track record of driving operational excellence, Tenia has successfully managed complex practices, stan...

Author Bio Sean Patrick Bridges is an award-winning screenwriter and film producer. He graduated from Schiller International University in Heidelberg, Germany. He’s been a Finalist and Semi-Finalist for the Nicholl Fellowship. Had a project invited to the Sundance Institute. He’s produced and directed two documentary short-subjects in the Caribbean. He’s written novels, screenplays, short stories...

Author Bio Delphine McClelland was born in Statesville, North Carolina where she is a graduate of Statesville Senior High School. After graduating from high school she took her dreams and passions to Knoxville, Tennessee where she attended and graduated from The University of Tennessee with a degree in Anthropology. Her career path was set until life happened and on the advice of a co-worker she t...

Author Bio Award-winning and bestselling author Aaron Ryan lives in Washington with his wife and two sons, along with Macy the dog, Winston the cat, and Merry & Pippin, the finches. He is the author of the bestselling "Dissonance" saga, the sci-fi thrillers "Forecast" and "The Slide," the children's picture book "The Ring of Truth," the business reference business books "How to Successfully Self-P...

Author Bio Chris now lives in Belfast with his family, after spending the 8 years in Dubai, where he ran a Mobile App development company. On his return from South America in 1981 he took over the family furniture shop in Belfast, which he transformed into a successful property business. During the financial crash in 2010, the Ulster Bank took over his property business; he self litigated and got...

Author Bio A married father of five, is a man of faith and a successful entrepreneur from Austin, TX. He chairs a company fighting incurable diseases and enjoys fitness, boating, aviation, live music, and world travel. Active in the Middle East, he bridges East and West. Carl founded two workplace ministries …and volunteered for 20 years in juvenile detention centers. Connect with Carl Grant III W...

About Annie R. McEwen A career historian, Annie R McEwen has lived in six countries and under every roof from a canvas tent to a Georgian Era manor house, all of which helps her create award-winning romance set in faraway times and places. Annie has upcoming novels and series from Harbor Lane Books (US), Bloodhound Books (UK), and The Wild Rose Press. When she’s not in her 1920s bungalow in Florid...

Author Bio Keith Ellis is a #1 Bestselling Author, motivational speaker, and photographer. He reinvented the art and science of setting goals in his classic: THE MAGIC LAMP: Goal Setting for People Who Hate Setting Goals, a book that’s helped tens of thousands of readers around the world in half a dozen languages. He’s also written the bestselling thriller, NO SECRETS, an electrifying novel that’s...

Author Bio Robert Boog is a man of many talents and a heart of gold. Born and raised in Minnesota, he moved to Santa Clarita, CA when he was just 10 years old. He has since grown up in the L.A. area, attending Peachland Elementary, Placerita Jr. High, and William S. Hart High School. He attended college on a Merit scholarship, graduating from UCLA with a BA in British Literature. Now, let's take a...

Author Bio Author of soon-to-be 25 books, odds are you've seen Bitsy Kemper on CNN, heard her on national CBS radio, seen her quoted in everything from Parenting Magazine to "Writing Children's Books for Dummies" or read her work in countless newspapers, radio and TV stations across the U.S. Maybe you drove past her on the freeway and didn't even know it... She earned two undergraduate degrees (on...

Author Bio Amelie is passionate about writing and supporting animals, from wildlife to shelter pets looking for homes. Amelie uses her writing talent to bring attention to the lives of animals from the wild woods of her Fox Tales to the Animal Shelters that may just be taking care of your new best friend! Amelie is also passionate about encouraging other young people to embrace the power of their...

Author Bio Andriy Semotiuk is a writer, lawyer, and former U.N. correspondent recognized for his compelling stories about immigration and human rights. He is the author of four books, including the award-winning Solomea: Star of Opera's Golden Age, which chronicles the life and legacy of his great aunt, the renowned soprano Solomea Krushelnytska. As a Forbes contributor for over 10 years, Andriy's...

Author Bio Andy N is the author of ten poetry collections, the last being ‘Changing Carriages at Birmingham New Street’ and the co-host of Chorlton (UK)'s Spoken Word night ‘Speak Easy’. He also does ambient music under the name of Ocean in a Bottle and does the music for the band ‘Polly Ocean' and runs / co-runs Podcasts such as Spoken Label and Not the TV Guide. His debut novel is ‘Birth’. (Desc...

Author Bio A.B. Herron is a dyslexic Indy author who resides in the Pacific Northwest where her Elemental Wolf novels take place. Mingling her studies in anatomy and Zoology, she intertwines science and magic to creative effect while plundering the forests for inspiration. Featured in a Worldsmyths Anthology, Seasons Unceasing, Herron indulged in pure fantasy writing before returning to the Urban...

Author Bio Ellie Shoja is an award-winning writer, mindset expert, and motivational speaker, whose passion for uplifting and empowering others is at the root of everything she creates. She is the founder of Peace Unleashed and the co-host of the Unleash Your Peace podcast. She's the author of the Your Heart Knows The Way oracle deck, the Channeled Writing Journal, and The 13th Planet. As a person...

Author Bio The real world is boring. Gin prefers the realm of fantasy, where heroes smolder, heroines kick ass, magic is real, and love conquers all. When she's not writing paranormal romance, she's usually reading it. Otherwise, you can find her singing in her modern-vintage lounge band, enjoying good food and cocktails, or training to be a superhero in her home gym. Connect with Gin Griffith Web...

Author Bio Rebecca Bratspies lives with her cats, teenager and husband in Astoria Queens. When not geeking out about New York City history, Rebecca is a professor at CUNY School of Law. A scholar of environmental justice and human rights, Rebecca has written scores of law review articles; five books (including Naming Gotham: the Villains, Rogues, and Heroes Behind New York Place Names); and three...

Author Bio Margaret Izard is an award-winning author of historical fantasy and paranormal romance novels. She spent her early years through college to adulthood dedicated to dance, theater, and performing. Over the years, she developed a love for great storytelling in different mediums. She does not waste a good story, be it movement, the spoken, or the written word. She discovered historical roma...

Author Bio Demitrios Lopez is a lecturer of both Ancient Greek and Latin. He lives with his beautiful daughter and puppy dog in Texas. Demitrois grew up in the 80s. As a child, he loved He-Man and the Masters of the Universe. In fact, book I of the Σ Series began as He-Man fan fiction. As he grew, Demitrios lost himself in the Conan the Barbarian stories of Robert E. Howard. Seeing 1982’s Conan th...

Author Bio Rebecca Gebhardt is a sales leadership consultant that specializes in leadership development, with an immediate impact on stronger recruiting, retention, and revenue. Rebecca believes that if we invest in leaders when they are new, we spend time developing the right skills and habits, instead of spending millions of dollars later trying to undo bad ones. Her 20+ years of sales and sales...