Jared Grace is the author of Isolation, his well-received debut horror novel that’s already making waves as a finalist for the Indie Ink Awards 2024 in various categories, his second novel Beyond the Autumn Leaves, and the acclaimed short story Cody that can be found in the horror anthology Timeless: A Horror Anthology Through the Ages.

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Born just south of Boston, Massachusetts, Jared now calls the scenic White Mountains of New Hampshire home, where he spends his days hiking trails, chasing his muse, researching paranormal events, and devouring books from his favorite authors across a wide range of genres

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Join author Miranda Spivack and accidental activist Diane Cotter of Worcester who discovered toxins in firefighter protective gear, to discuss Miranda’s new book.

The book tells the true stories of Diane and other accidental activists who discovered problems in their communities and approached their local governments for help, only to hit blockade after blockade and a web of secrets. The accidental activists learn to build networks of like-minded people, discover how to lobby, get media attention and eventually get some respect from local, state and national leaders to spark change. The experiences and the lessons these newbie activists learn can be useful to anyone who is saying, “what can I do right now to make a difference?”

Publishers Weekly called the book “an enraging expose of a nationwide culture of corruption.

Featuring a neurodiverse lead living with Tourette’s syndrome, Ellie Marlowe is ready for a curtain call as her latest production sells out, but when the starring male lead drops dead, and everyone in the cast is a potential suspect or the next victim, she must catch a killer before they pull another show-stopping murder.

Scott Lyerly is an author whose latest work, The Last Line, was published by Crooked Lane Books. His short stories were included in the speculative fiction anthologies Silverthought: Ignition and Thank You, Death Robot, as well as several short story publications. He is an active member of the Mystery Writers of America. He lives in Massachusetts.