Owen Wister (1860–1938) is the author of The Virginian, the most popular Western ever, as well as numerous short stories, operas, plays, poetry, and nonfiction, including biographies of Ulysses S. Grant and George Washington.

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J. Jeremy Wisnewski is an associate professor of philosophy at Hartwick College. He is the editor of Family Guy and Philosophy, The Office and Philosophy, and 30 Rock and Philosophy, and coeditor of X-Men and Philosophy and Twilight and Philosophy.

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James E. Wisher is a writer of science fiction and fantasy novels. He's been writing since high school and reading everything he could get his hands on for as long as he can remember.

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Beth Wiseman is the bestselling author of the Daughters of the Promise series and the Land of Canaan series. Her many honors include the Carol Award, Inspirational Reader's Choice Award, INSPY Award, and the HOLT Medallion.

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Ellen Marie Wiseman is the author of the novels The Plum Tree and What She Left Behind. Born and raised in Three Mile Bay, a tiny hamlet in northern New York, Ellen now lives on the shores of Lake Ontario with her husband, two spoiled shih-tzus, and a rescued yellow Lab. Visit her at ellenmariewiseman.com.

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Jay Wiseman is an American BDSM writer and speaker. In 1991, Wiseman started the Greenery Press publishing house with his partner Janet Hardy, author "Lady Green" of The Sexually Dominant Woman. Wiseman has written over eleven books and dozens of articles in magazines from Playboy to Redbook.

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Stacy Wise is the author of Beyond the Stars, Maybe Someone Like You, and Lie, Lie Again. She holds a BA from UCLA. California is where she makes her home with her family and three fluffy dogs. Visit her at stacywise.com.

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Virginia Wise's favorite pastimes include wandering Lancaster County's Amish country and exploring living history museums that inspire her stories—and help her connect readers with a forgotten past. When she's not writing, she enjoys painting and taking long walks in the woods. Visit her at virginiawisebooks.com.

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Rabbi Alissa Wise is a West Philadelphia-based organizational consultant, community organizer, educator, and ritual leader with over two decades of movement-building experience.

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Susan Wisdom, LPC is a therapist who specializes in counseling divorcing adults and stepfamilies. She lives in Portland, Oregon.

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Barbara Winton (1953-2022) was the daughter of Sir Nicholas Winton and was dedicated to promoting her father's legacy. The aim was to tell his story as an example of positive action and to spread his message that helping those in need is not only the right thing to do but a most rewarding way to spend your time.

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John Winton joined the Royal Navy in 1949 as a cadet and retired in 1963 as a Lieutenant-Commander. He is widely known as a novelist and historian of the sea. He died in 2001.

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