ALP Authors/Contributors

I love science! More importantly, I love helping kids develop a passion for science. This world is a big, scary, and confusing place sometimes, but the good news is we can rely on some seriously important things to help us through, like faith and family and friends and education! Education helps open the door to opportunities and worlds we may not otherwise experience. It actually makes the world a bigger place! But we have to feed our education, and we do that by scratching our curiosity. Curiosity is the key that helps our brains and our hearts grow. I created the Serafina Loves Science! series to show that science is not only interesting but relatable. I hope to make the world bigger and brighter and way more interesting through science!

I live in Texas with my husband Matt and my two little girls, Caroline and Penelope. I am also compelled to mention my two furry children, Beetle and Bob. Bob is a weiner-beagle (think overstuffed sausage with long legs,) and Beetle is a possible pit/raccoon mix; genetic tests are still pending. We also have a couple of hissing cockroaches named Shimmer and Shine that live in a pink terrarium on our kitchen island. Matt and I own an agricultural business that keeps us busy and sunburned! In my spare time, I love to read and travel. I also am an alien and cryptid enthusiast; I especially love werewolves! Most people think I’m totally weird for my strange hobbies so it has forced me into more solitary pursuits like writing. And the rest is history!

Jean Brannon is a licensed acupuncturist and the author of epic fantasy novel Atlantis Writhing, which is the first book in the Highest Light series, as well as Pants Down: How the Trousers-to-Toes Chakras Can Keep You Turned On, Tuned In, and Toned Up, a min-e-book™. Whether working with patients or the written word, Jean likes to use metaphysical and Eastern mysticism concepts as tools to help people become more self-empowered. Her dream is to give ancient wisdom and New Thought ideas a voice in popular culture. Born in West Virginia, Jean now lives in the metro Atlanta area with her two dogs, Rosey and Connell.

Meredith Ethington is a mom of three, the author of Mom Life, and the writer and creator of the popular parenting blog, Perfection Pending. She is a born and raised Texan who loves real talk and laughter, mixed with a little bit of sarcasm. Meredith earned her degree in Psychology and then began writing in 2007 as a way to document her life as a new mom. She quickly realized she had a passion for writing, which helped her work out a lot of her feelings about being a mom. She writes mostly to commiserate with other parents and to remind herself that she doesn’t want to be a perfect mother­­–she wants to be a real one. She is a staff writer for Scary Mommy and Momtastic and has her work featured often by Babble, The Huffington Post, and CafeMom. In 2017, BlogHer named Meredith a Voices of The Year Honoree. She has been featured many times by Today.com as one of the funniest parents to follow on Facebook and has appeared in the Wall Street Journal and New York Magazine. Meredith now lives in Salt Lake City, Utah with her husband, three kids, and a very moody cat.

Candace Gish helps women open their eyes to the possibilities around them. As founder of the Divas That Care podcast community and network, Candace enjoys connecting with goal-oriented women committed to making a difference. She advocates for collaborative mentorship and strong, supportive groups of women converging to create change.

Her first Absolute Love Publishing book is Animal Prints on My Soul, and the Divas That Care community has been featured in all volumes of ALOVEDLIFE. Candace’s four daughters and husband inspire her every day. Visit divasthatcare.com.

Sarah Hackley is the editor for Absolute Love Publishing, where she provides individualized, comprehensive editing services to authors seeking to bring light and inspiration to the world. A passionate believer that the written word can change lives, Sarah is deeply honored to be a part of these projects. She is the author of Finding Happiness with Migraines: a Do It Yourself Guide, a min-e-book™, and Preparing to Fly: Financial Freedom from Domestic Abuse. Notable contributions with Absolute Love Publishing include the Love Like God books and Women Will Save the World.

Michelle Hastie is a weight loss coach and author with expertise in personal training, food psychology, neuro-linguistic programming, and yoga. Through her company, Total Body Health Solutions, she is blessed with the gift of helping individuals eat when they are hungry, stop when they are full, and move their bodies without force. She has a master’s degree in human behavior and is pursuing a doctorate in health psychology to further promote the art and science of weight loss through mind-body awareness.

Hastie helps people learn to love their bodies and transform their lives through her Absolute Love Publishing books, The Weight Loss Shift: Be More, Weigh Less, The Chakra Secret: What Your Body Is Telling You, and Have Your Cake and Be Happy, Too: A Joyful Approach to Weight Loss. She also is a contributor to the Amazon category bestseller, Women Will Save the World.

Victoria Lowery is a bestselling and award-winning author whose book, Polly Parker Meets Her Shadow, engages young readers to explore their inner space as a final frontier of human consciousness. With an avid interest in interpersonal relationships, Victoria was inspired by boardroom dynamics to leave a business career, return to her first love of writing, and utilize her creative skills to promote emotional intelligence and spirituality. She hopes Polly Parker leads readers to the most mysterious truth of all – the purpose of life. Over the years, she has been a radio host, a cable talk show host, a newspaper columnist, and CEO of the Chamber of Commerce Executives of Ohio. She also earned the title of Mrs. Ohio and served as a Make-A-Wish Ambassador. Learn more at VictoriaLowery.com.

Janet McLaughlin is the author of the Soul Sight Mysteries series, including Haunted Echo and Fireworks, and also is the author of the middle grade book, Different. She has been involved in the communication field most of her adult life as a writer, editor, and teacher. Her love of mysteries and the mystical are evident in her novels. She is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators and the Florida Writers Association. She lives in Florida with her husband, Tom, and along with her writing, enjoys playing tennis, walking, traveling, and meeting people.

Steve Schatz grew up in New Mexico, where, as a teen, he dug a kiva in his back yard, He has traveled all over the US, discovering how other people see the world. He has been a tour guide, party clown, TV producer, business owner and, for the last several years a professor of learning theory. Always interested in things spiritual, a life changing experience brought him to the idea for Adima Rising and spiritual guidance during the tricky parts. He spends most of his time writing in a little house in a little town next to Yokum Brook. Other poems and stories can be found on SteveWrites.com. News of Adima Rising and Adima Returning may be found on www.AdimaRising.com

Caroline A. Shearer is the founder of Absolute Love Publishing, which was born out of a mission to create and publish projects promoting goodness in the world. Known as a fresh, distinctive, spiritual voice, Caroline’s visionary leadership is uplifting, gently blending love and inspiration. She is regularly featured as a luminary in print, broadcast, and online media, offering guidance and sharing positive stories of her personal spiritual journey toward a more abundant, joyful, and light-filled life. Intuitively guided, Caroline has a remarkable ability to unite others along a path of progressing and celebrating the experience of humanity.

A bestselling author, Caroline’s popular books include, Dead End Date, the first book in the Adventures of a Lightworker metaphysical mystery series; Love Like God: Embracing Unconditional Love; Love Like God Companion Book; Raise Your Financial Vibration: Tips and Tools to Embrace Your Infinite Spiritual Abundance, a min-e-book™; Raise Your Verbal Vibration: Create the Life You Want with Law of Attraction Language, a min-e-book™; Raise Your Vibration: Tips and Tools for a High-Frequency Life, a min-e-book™; Where Is the Gift? Discovering the Blessing in Every Situation, a min-e-book™; and Women Will Save the World.

Dean of students for the New York City Department of Education for over 12 years, K.L. Belvin is the co-founder of Bravin Publishing LLC. Tiffany Braxton Belvin also is a Bravin co-founder and was one of the first signature models for the e-zine Belle-Noir.com. She has appeared in various media outlets, including “The Tyra Banks Show,” ABC’s “Eyewitness News,” NBC’s “Today” in New York, & Lifetime Television’s “How to Look Good Naked.”

Lori La Bey is founder of Alzheimer’s Speaks, recognized by Dr. Oz and Sharecare as the #1 Influencer Online For Alzheimer’s. Lori’s mission is to shift caregiving from a “crisis-driven mode” to that of a natural evolving state as we progress through life.

Anicia, a former Eastman Kodak spokesmodel, is an image consultant who collaborates with some of the most talented designers and professionals in the industry. As founder of a special events/production company, Anicia has coordinated celebrity galas, VIP parties, weddings, and award ceremonies.

Kundan Chhabra has learned to experience love no matter what, allowing these experiences to lead him on a path toward wisdom and enlightenment. He shares these lessons through poems, stories, and articles about love that empower people in all relationships.

Robin Craig is a three-time, national daytime Emmy winner and a motivational speaker who authors the “Today’s Widow” segment for the Houston Chronicle. She also hosts “Robin Craig LIVE” on the Mingle Media Television Network and has worked as a deejay, a veejay, a television host, and as a producer.

Tonya is an attorney and an award-winning broadcaster, producer, and host of the syndicated World Footprints Travel & Lifestyle Radio Show, where guests have included Jack Hanna, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., David Rockefeller, Jr., and Travel Channel hosts Samantha Brown and Andrew Zimmern.

Vida Ghaffari is an entertainment correspondent who reports from Hollywood events, red-carpet film premieres, and galas, interviewing a wide range of celebrities. She is also a theatre and film actress and a voiceover artist.

Jon is a former professional baseball player for the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres and was named “Hottest Single Dad in America” by NBC’s Today Show. (He’s now married!)

Elizabeth is the founder of Sealed With Love LLC and is a popular and inspiring teacher, color intuitive, and psychic artist who empowers others to realize their light. Her pioneering work with color inspired her revealing ColorScope, featured globally.

Dana Heidkamp is a young adult who found her life significantly changed when she read the first of the “Conversations with God” books. A trip to Kenya further cemented her desire to change the world and help those in need. She aspires to experience her inner Divinity through service to others.

Manicurist-to-millionaire Sharmen Lane is a widely recognized four-time author, international motivational speaker, and life coach. She has been interviewed by Fox TV, Leeza Gibbons Hollywood Confidential, Lifetime TV, Gibraltar Broadcasting Corporation TV, NPR, New York Daily News, BusinessWeek, Coast to Coast, and many others.

Kiva Leatherman is the founder and president of the Wise Women Network, which inspires and teaches women to live up to their worth – emotionally, physically, and financially. She is also the host of Contact Talk Radio’s “A Woman’s Worth.”

Carmel Rivello Maguire influenced design for over 25 years as founder of Carmelot Interiors, Inc. and as executive vice president of strategic planning and business development for two major interior design firms specializing in hotel and resort/hospitality design.

Shirley is an author and the owner-celebrity talk show host of the “Aging Outside the Box®” syndicated media group, which includes “Aging Outside the Box®” and “Aging Outside the Box® Christian Spiritual Sparks™.” She writes the syndicated “Fabulous after Fifty™”column and is a featured columnist for “Senior Lifestyle Magazine.”

Gayle is co-producer and primary editor for “Tapping the Source” and a trustee of the international think tank Club of Budapest, which includes founder Dr. Ervin Laszlo and honorary members such as Dr. Jane Goodall, the Dalai Lama, Mikhail Gorbachev, and Peter Gabriel.

Deva has inspired millions through her beautiful voice and music, especially with the “Gayatri Mantra.” Along with her life partner Miten, her music has been praised by those such as His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Eckhart Tolle, and her Gayatri Mantra chant was featured by rock icon Cher on her Farewell Concert Tour.

Lorelei is a former international runway model for the world’s top designers (YSL, Chanel’s Karl Lagerfeld, Geoffrey Beene) and an author inspired by the untimely death of the love of her life: fiancé Steve Clark of Def Leppard.

Gloria Tom Wing Staudt owns Peak Success Coaching, where she is an intuitive coach and personal best expert. She is also an author, a certified behavioral and values analyst, and a certified money breakthrough coach. She holds a master’s degree in psychology.

Dr. June Stinchfield is a Depth Psychologist and graduate of Sarah Lawrence College, the Westchester Institute for Training in Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis, and Pacifica Graduate Institute. Her work is centered on the truth and validity of the imagination and in gathering circles of women to realize the power of the feminine to heal the world.

Donna Visocky is the founder of BellaSpark Productions and publisher of BellaSpark Magazine. One of the top metaphysical and consciousness-raising organizations in the U.S., BellaSpark was named after Donna’s daughter Kristi who died in an automobile accident in 2003.

Amethyst is the speaker’s shaman and an empowered messenger master mentor. She is passionate about serving visionary leaders and conscious entrepreneurs who want to LEAP fearlessly into their highest level of service to the planet – and who want to profit handsomely from following their spiritual path.