Introducing our contributing authors...
INTRIGUE: Stories of Mystery and Transcendence
B.D. Lawrence has always loved reading fiction. Ironically, his worst subject in high school was English. And now he’s the author of four novels, one novella, and one collection of fictionalized true crime stories. During his writing journey he’s dabbled in several genres, including mystery, suspense, science fiction, fantasy, and literary fiction. Many of his short stories can be read on his website at bdlawrence.com.
His published books are crime stories of justice, vengeance, and redemption. He wants his books to take readers on an entertaining journey while also bringing them hope and showing that there is justice in the world and redemption can be achieved. Check out his One-Armed detective series featuring Lefty Bruder who rescues girls out of sex-trafficking, and his Jake Sledge Mystery series. Jake is the kind of tough-guy PI we all love. All of his books are available in ebook and paperback on Amazon.
B.D. Lawrence resides in Chandler, Arizona, with his wife of over forty years.
Rick Coffin is a versatile and imaginative author whose works include fantasy, science fiction, mystery, and time travel. He likes to challenge his readers by presenting situations requiring complex moral choices with no right or wrong solutions. As leader of the Chestertown Writers Group in Maryland, he collaborates with a group of talented authors to hone their stories before they are presented to the world.
Rick lives on the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland, 45 miles from Washington D.C. In winter, he follows the sun and lives in the charming town of Mexico Beach, Florida. When not writing, Rick enjoys playing pickleball and traveling to new and interesting places. He is an avid sports fan who enjoys watching and attending sporting events.
To read more of Rick’s stories and keep up with new releases join him at rickcoffin.com.
Kelley Rene is an award-winning author, speaker, and publisher who writes contemporary fiction to illustrate the mundane, the exhilarating, and even the stormy circumstances of life. She is the visionary co-author of the international best-seller Miracle Mindset: Finding Hope in the Chaos. Her three award-winning novellas, Saving Sabine, Romanian Runaway, and Kamilah are inspired by true events during her years in Europe.
Kelley resides in Panama City, Florida, with her husband and miniature Australian shepherd, Blossom. She loves to travel and meet new people, often the inspiration for her prose. When she’s not scribbling insightful stories, you’ll find her crocheting, kayaking, enjoying the beach, or cuddling a good book and cappuccino.
Keep up with her at kelleyrene.com or on socials @imkelleyrene.
Sandi MarLisa is your favorite small-town rockstar! She is also an Amazon bestselling author, mother, activist, musician, and storyteller from Panama City, Florida. Whether through music or writing, she believes the truth isn’t just in the words—it’s in how they make you feel. Her work spans multiple genres, blending introspection, depth, and a touch of mystery, with Florida usually playing a main character.
When she’s not writing or performing with her band, Jack and Gin, Sandi enjoys kayaking, spending time with her family, reading only the best books, and sipping local artisan coffee like the millennial she is. She loves connecting with fellow creatives and readers alike.
Learn more about her work at sandimarlisa.com and join the conversation on Facebook and YouTube.
Emecheta Christian
Emecheta Christian is a multi-faceted writer, illustrator, and computer scientist whose work spans fiction, poetry, and digital media. His writing has been featured in diverse publications including Arts Lounge Magazine, Writefluence Anthology, and The Decolonial Passage.
Beyond writing, Christian is a creative artist who composes songs and enjoys exploring imaginative realms through reading and films. He aspires to travel the world, reflecting his expansive creative spirit.
Caryl McAdoo prays her story gives God glory. She loves God, her husband, Ron, of fifty-plus years, their five sons and six daughters (birthed and in-loves), and twenty-eight grandsugars. She also loves writing stories and singing the new songs God gives her. (Available on YouTube.) Readers love her historical Christian romance family sagas with their characters who become friends. She also writes contemporary romance, Biblical fiction, historical mystery, and for young adults and mid-grade book lovers.
When not writing, she enjoys her life in the country that includes milking goats, incubating and hatching chickens, and raising the best livestock guardian dogs (LGDs) in Texas! She also loves tending the gardens at her home she named The Peaceable Farm & Bookery in the woods south of Clarksville—seat of Red River County in Northeast Texas—while waiting expectantly for God to open the next door.
Cathy Rueter stitches together stories with a dash of romance and a slash of death. While her writing is often drenched in suspense, she had fun playing alongside the contemporary/general fiction sandbox with Early Morning Weather. She is a Christian mystery author, speaker, and creative—professions she learned as a former bridal accessories designer, reporter, and newsletter editor. Nowadays, if she’s not at her desk, she can be found with her nose in a book, hanging out with her family, or making a creative mess of some sort.
Her cozy mystery Christmas novelette, It’s Beginning to Look a Llama Like Christmas (December 2024), and her prequel novelette, Scaring Miss Muffet Away (Spring 2025), are with CLeaRly Creative Publishing. These cozy mini mysteries are wrapped around the bigger picture of Jennifer Clark and the Lilac Lane Fashions family in the Games We Play (GWP) Mysteries. The award-winning, Murder May I, Book One (May 2025) in the GWP Mysteries, is her not-quite-cozy debut novel contracted with Elk Lake Publishing, Inc. Follow along on the journey at cathyrueter.com.
Gary Lee Webb
Gary Lee Webb has enjoyed a life-long interest in dinosaurs, languages, history, astronomy, mathematics, software, and writing. He learned multiple alphabets early, reading novels in four languages during college. He’s resided on three continents and now lives in Texas. He received his first telescope at the age of seven which promulgated his professional work with astronomers for thirty-nine years. His degrees are in mathematics, and he ran the computer lab for Arizona State University. At the age of ten, his father prompted him to start writing software, a life-long pursuit.
He’s loved science fiction and fantasy since childhood and has attended a dozen world conferences since 1978. He also helped run a few, allowing him to meet many authors. He’s been a member of Toastmasters International for eighteen years, a member of the Texas Storytelling Association for twelve, and several years in author groups. In 2012, he was telling a story at an open mic when a local magazine editor asked him to submit a story. He’s now published eighteen during the last thirteen years.
Joanna K. Harris grew up as a missionary kid with a love for stories and a heart for people. After graduating from Bible college, she served as a missionary for two years, followed by more than a decade of chronic illness. Through her suffering, God took her deeper in understanding His super-abounding grace, available for our every need. He also gave her a new ministry through writing. She has authored several books for both children and adults.
Joanna has traveled to almost twenty countries and all but fifteen states. She enjoys good books, dark chocolate, and laughing with friends.
You can find Joanna’s books and connect with her on her website: gracepossible.com.
Lee Pennington is an aviator and educator with a passion for art. His thirty-two year career in the U.S. Army included duty as a pilot in the160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, a Foreign Area Officer at the U.S. Embassy in Paris, and a Blackhawk instructor pilot. As a Professor of Military Science at Northwestern State University, the “Pennington Conference Room” was officially named in his honor. Lee participated in six deployments and three combat tours, and in 2011, he was inducted into the Officer Candidate School Hall of Fame.
Lee’s memberships include the Night Stalker Association, Mensa, Delta Mu Delta Honor Society, and the National Sculpture Society. As an amateur sculptor, he was a first-place recipient in the All-Army Fine Arts Competition, with works in the U.S. Army Aviation Museum and private collections. Lee teaches national security courses for Air University and is an instructor pilot for the U.S. Army’s flight school at Fort Novosel. Lee and his wife are Certified Marriage and Blended Family Mentors. Blessed with wonderful children and grandchildren, they enjoy making fun memories with them.
Read more at leepenningtonauthor.com
G. Raymond Small
G. Raymond Small has been a resident of Panama City, Florida since 1990. He treasures his children, grandchildren, and the local community. He attends Lighthouse Church, an amazing house of worship. His hobbies include cooking, gardening, reading and writing dark and twisted tales that are interspersed with wonderful thoughts and life lessons.
He’s just beginning his journey as a burgeoning author, so get ready for a wild ride together.
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