Meet Your Hosts!

Brooke Clonts has a degree in exercise science she's never used, is a self-taught software engineer, left her job as an engineering manager for Adobe to run her own business, and is a wife and mom. She writes sweet fantasy with relatable characters and loves to throw in neurodiversity where she can. You'll find Brooke terrifying her husband at the edge of cliffs, jumping on trampolines, wake surfing, collecting ridiculous amounts of Halloween decor, pretending to be a good dancer, and just being awkward and nerdy in all the best ways. Her books are inspired by places she's lived or trips she's been on. From Peru to Safford, Arizona! And by her own life experiences. Her goal is to help teens who worry they're not good enough realize their potential. Brooke has written and published two books and has one more on the way! Brooke owns and builds the SYKF website, manages the Facebook author group, and lurks on the author Discord like a gremlin.

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Madeline Burget is an author of all things fantasy, grim-cozy, and emotionally empowering. As a member of the Asexual community, she strives to represent a more diverse cast of characters in her novels. Currently, she is working on the sequel to Caraway of the Sea, and a few other novella projects to come after the Phoenix Rising series. Madeline can be found cozied up in her jungle of an office, doing her best impression of a pirate guzzling Dr. Pepper like it's rum and eating way too much chocolate in between epic fight scenes. She rarely strays from the comforts of her somewhat creaky yet quaint bungalow nestled within the rolling hills of northern Utah, with her husband and one very grumpy Schnorkie named Merlin. Madeline manages the SYKF Discord and helps with the author Facebook Page too, and jumps in everywhere else she's needed. Because she's awesome like that.

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Eri Leigh Eri Leigh brings her wildest daydreams to life through her writing. Her debut novel, A Queen’s Game, launched the Aithyr Uprising Series, full of court intrigue, dark secrets, and a touch of anxiety to keep things real. The series continues with New Worlds Wake, and Eri’s imagination is always brewing up something new. When she’s not plotting her next twist, Eri is with her D&D group, which has been going strong for nearly ten years. A former cosplayer who brought Fire Emblem and Monster Hunter characters to life, she now channels that same creative spark into her writing. Her husband even built her a custom bookshelf, packed with fantasy novels from authors like N. K. Jemisin and Sabaa Tahir, who continue to inspire her. And through it all, her loyal dog Bella is always close by, usually curled up under her chair while she writes. Eri helps manage the SYKF social media pages to ensure readers and content creators know what's happening!

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John B. Hammond started writing at a very young age, and has taken it on as a calling in life. He places a special emphasis on lovable characters, interesting dialogue, and fascinating settings. John is on the autism spectrum and wants to bring fresh perspectives on neurodiverse characters as well as being an example of successful adults on the spectrum. John helps manage the SYKF author Discord!

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