Stephen Mazzagatti is a retired NJ state trooper and former paramedic with expertise in firearm safety, computer crime, aviation, and EMS. He is an FAA-certified commercial pilot. During his career, he was assigned to various road stations throughout Central and South Jersey. As a detective, he became proficient in computer crime investigations involving child exploitation and cybercrime. During his assignment to the NJSP Aviation Bureau, he flew missions for medical evacuation, executive transport, surveillance, search and rescue, and aerial crime scene photography & videography.
As founder of Martell Training Group, LLC., he offers safety, security, and survival education in various areas such as Internet Safety, Firearms Safety, Home, Sch
John Gonzalez was born in a small town of 12,000 people in the highlands of Mexico. At age 13, his family immigrated to the U.S., hoping he would forge a solid future for himself. Gonzalez always remembered why his parents decided to leave their home country and the sacrifices they made while uprooting the family. He learned English and French and earned several degrees, including a doctorate in educational leadership from UCLA. After receiving his doctorate, Gonzalez was appointed American Council on Education Fellow. He has worked in academic positions from middle to graduate school in the U.S. He lived in South Korea for five years, where he worked at an American School as a Spanish and English teacher and academic counselor. After compl
Mark lives with his wife Loren and their dog Emily in Denver, Colorado. He schooled at Haverford College and Washburn University, and practiced commercial bankruptcy law for almost forty years before moving on in 2019 to write, volunteer, travel, and play music. He is the author of the following books in his award-winning 3J Legal Thriller Series, all set in Kansas City, with a backdrop of Jazz, BBQ and history: Cram Down,Unfair Discrimination,Automatic Stay, and Fresh Start. He is also the author of And . . Just Like That - essays on a life before, during, and after the law (a memoir of a not famous lawyer). Connect with Mark at http://markshaikenauthor.com
George Robstad is a prairie-based author on Treaty 6 territory with a love of compelling tales that balance mystery, self-discovery and a touch of intrigue. When not immersed in their writing, George enjoys exploring true crime podcasts, unraveling the twists of reality TV, and savoring the flavors of global cuisines and wine through their travels.
Living with their partner in Saskatoon, George draws inspiration from his time spent on the West Coast and the complexities of human connection and queer relationships. His debut cozy mystery, Sandbakkels and Sin, invites readers to step into a world of relatable characters and captivating mysteries, perfect for those who enjoy getting lost in a story about a protagonist looking for their place i
LUKE PATRICK SHELDON is a writer, visual artist, and attorney. He studied politics at New York University and earned his J.D. from the Columbus School of Law at Catholic University. He lives in Los Angeles, California.
Alexander Ellis is a debut Australian author born in Victoria but raised in Canberra. His debut novel Till I Bleed No More has garnered praise from outlets such as Reader's Favourite, Literary Titan, and Reader's views; with two of these outlets bestowing a silver and gold seal for his efforts. Ellis's fascination with pirates began at a young age, however he states he drew no inspiration from pirate history itself; all though a tale of piracy aboard the HMS Bounty did inspire his novels end.
