While organizing some belongings during the pandemic, Graham uncovered drawings of cartoon bears she had sketched when pregnant with her child in the early 1990s. As a side project, she thought it would be fun to make a children's book out of the drawings. Bear Family Adventures is inspired by Sara's real-life adventures on Mount Rainier. The short story tells a fictional tale of a family of bears as they enjoy year-round adventures in Mount Rainier. She hopes to inspire families from around the states to get outside and explore Mount Rainier. "It's a kid's book, but it's also for adults to see the real adventures that somebody can go do," Graham said. 

Mich Heyman (Himan), CFA, is the author of "Mellow Your Money: How to Surf the Market and Build Wealth without Stressing Yourself Out" and the Founder of Heyman Investment Counseling. With a distinguished 40-year career in wealth management, Mick has built a reputation for helping individuals and institutions grow and preserve their wealth through a stress-free approach to investing.

Born and raised in New Engalnd, A.A. DaSilva has a degree in clinical labratory science and brings her love of science and writing together via science fiction. When he's not writing or worling in the lab, she can be found with a book in one hand, and a cup of iced coffee in the other. She resides in Massahusetts with her husband, two sons, and pup Did. Her debut novel, 'Periphery', is a science fiction love story that explores fate, strength, and the choices that determine our destiny. 

Grinnell "Buzz" Desjarlais is the author of the historical fiction novel "Saving KC", a profound exploration fo addiction, recovery, and the timelessness of love and forgiveness, set againsts the backdrop of post-Vietnam America. His debut novel weaves these powerful themes into a story that resonates deeply with readers, offering a unique perspective on the challenges and redemptions of life.

Vince is a husband, father, sports fan. and storyteler. With a degree in journalism, Vince began his progessional career as a sportswriter and began writing fiction with his debut novel, "Friends in Low Places" in 2021. In 2023, he launched his newsletter Salted Wetzel with a Side of Mustard, a combination of fiction, essays, updates on the author journey, and more. his latest novel, "Lose Yourself"(2024), is an award-winning novel of personal triumphs told against the backdrop of a baseball game. Vince lives in West Sacramento, CA with his wife and two kids in college.

A sloppy workaholic and independent operator, Ruby Peru drives a beat-up pickup truck and restores old houses. Named a 2021 "Indie Author to Watch" by Kirkus Reviews, Peru previously won the 1999 Bronx NEw Writer's Award for fiction. She has also coauthored Untamed Justice, Business Cards and Show Leather, and Money Isn't Everything - Everything is Money. In addition to her novels, she ghostwrites memoirs and thought leadership books for clients from all walks of life. 

Cillian Dunne is a narrative non-fiction author who signed his first publishing deal at 25. He is from Dublin, Ireland, and currently resides in Los Angeles. 

Stacia Moffett, author of the two-book series "Lost and Found in Tennessee," which includes the titles "The Missing Girl" and "Jessa is Back," was born into a family of educators in Nashville, Tennessee. Moffett's academic journey took her to Mississippi in the early 1960s, a time and place that deeply influenced her understanding of the South. With retirement came the call to write, which took Stacia back to her Southern roots. Through her writing, Stacia Moffett aims to share her experiences as a white girl in a bygone era, offering readers insights into the forces that continue to shape lives in the South. Her work captures the essence of a time gone by, inviting those who did not live through it to understand its enduring impact. 

Jeanne' Atlanta Broxton is a mother, daughter, friend, entrepreneur, book sales and social media marketing specialist, and future author of her book that is currently untitled. She is an authentic and insightful person who I am happy to have called 'friend' since I can remember. Join us as childhood friends catch up, reflect, and celebrate this milestone episode of the podcast.

D.L. Gardner is an award-winning author, artist, filmmaker, and screenwriter with other 27 published works to her credit. Writing and painting are her passions and fantsy, her forte. When she's not pounding keys on the computer, she's canning salsa, picking apples, listening to the voices of critters in the woods, or watching flowers grow. She loves visiting far-off lands through books by both reading and writing.