Amarie Avant is the author of Make Me Stay; Black Queen, Dark Knight; and Fearless, among other novels. Amarie attended the Azusa Pacific University graduate program. She holds two bachelor's degrees and a master's in counseling degree.

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Federica Avanzi was a creative and marketing director for publishers and broadcasters for twelve years. She is currently dedicated to broadening her studies regarding the psychology of yoga, in addition to her activity as business partner in the area of sustainable economics and digital innovation.

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Josi Avari is a mountain girl who found the ocean. She discovered the inspiration for the Aloha Chicken Mysteries while on a writing retreat in a cozy little Hawaiian paradise where she met a feral hen and her chicks. Visit Josi at josiavari.com.

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Neema Avashia was born and raised in southern West Virginia, to parents who immigrated to the United States. She has been a middle school teacher in the Boston Public Schools since 2003. Her essays have appeared in the Bitter Southerner, Catapult, Kenyon Review Online, and elsewhere.

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John Avedon has written for the New York Times Magazine, Rolling Stone, Maclean's, Parade, and other publications. He lives in New York City.

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Victoria Aveline is the author of the Clecanian series, including Choosing Theo, Freeing Luka, Saving Verakko, and Tempting Auzed. Visit her online at victoriaaveline.com.

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