Charles Lunn (c.l. lunn) is a non-speaking autistic artist and poet based in Bethesda, Maryland. Working through letterboard communication with the support of a trained communication partner, Charles crafts vivid abstract paintings and deeply expressive poetry—transforming silence into powerful artistic expression.
As early as she can remember, Teneil Brown has always been captivated by the magic of storytelling.
While rediscovering herself as a Mom she found the courage to publish her own tales. Teneil is passionate about helping children understand complex issues and teaching them about other cultures through her children's picture books. When she's not writing, or with her children, Teneil also loves to design beautiful planners and other stationery.
Born and raised in the twin-island nation of Trinidad and Tobago, Teneil now resides in Maryland with her husband and three children.
Lisa R. Danaczko is a dynamic storyteller and engagement strategist. Her artistic practice examines creative placemaking with themes of belonging, collective memory, hidden connections, and respite in public spaces.
Cherrie Woods is a seasoned public relations (PR) professional with over 20 years of experience. As a PR consultant, book publicist, and workshop facilitator, she empowers authors, creative entrepreneurs, and small nonprofits to achieve their goals. Woods has held leadership roles in museums, government agencies, a public market system, and a PR agency. She has supported over 100 authors, presented PR and marketing workshops at more than 40 events, and authored Where Do I Start? 10 PR Questions and Answers to Guide Self-Published Authors.
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Alexis is a multi-talented artist working primarily in the digital content space. A producer and director who started as a child actress, she works locally and abroad.
Lailee McNair Bakhtiar/2025 National Poetry Month Reading Old Fox Bookshop, Annapolis, MD
Lailee McNair Bakhtiar filled the Old Fox Bookshop from wall to wall by poetry fans.Lailee read from her newest book "Severn Sky Sonnets & Poems". Lailee read "voices in the Tea Cup", "Caspian Tea Offered to Me", "Mending Nations""Blindness in a Mending World", "Sailor Born at Sea", O
"One", and "East and West". The poems were inspired by Lailee's lifelong relationship with the vast landscape over th "Silk Route", the Zagros Mountains and the "People of the Wind" a documentary narrated by James Mason. Lailed traveled to a portion of the Silk Route in October of 2000 camping among the nomads seeking Persepolis, Susa, finding Esther.
"One", and "East and West". The poems were inspired by Lailee's lifelong relationship with the vast landscape over th "Silk Route", the Zagros Mountains and the "People of the Wind" a documentary narrated by James Mason. Lailed traveled to a portion of the Silk Route in October of 2000 camping among the nomads seeking Persepolis, Susa, finding Esther.
Medium: video
Year: 2025
Zorina Exie Frey is a 2023 Pushcart Prize winner holding a master's degree in Poetry and Creative Nonfiction from Converse University, a bachelor's degree in Mass Communications, majoring in Journalism with an English minor, and a web design certificate from Indiana University South Bend. She also holds a certificate in Literary Publishing from Emerson College.