As a child growing up in Saudi Arabia and Panama, WILLOW BASCOM traveled throughout Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia. Her exposure to a wide variety of cultures influenced her early artwork. In 1993 she was struck by Lupus and after a decade with the disease reached a level of health that let her return to her passion. By integrating her exposure to world cultures she has developed a unique artistic vision and style. Because of the Lupus-caused damage to her hands, she outlines her work by hand and uses Sharpie pens, Copic pens, and the computer to produce finished pieces filled with vibrant color and often-playful design elements. To learn more about the artist and to see her work, visit her at WillowDraws.com.

A nearly life-long resident of the Granite State, JESSIE CROCKETT naturally adores black flies, 98% humidity, killing frosts in August and snow banks taller than the average grandmother. When not working on her next murderous adventure she enthusiastically putters in her greenhouse, designs bento lunches and throws parties.  She delights in mentoring young writers at the local elementary school. Jessie lives with her dark and mysterious husband and exuberant children in a village so small most other New Hampshire residents have never heard of it. Hearing from readers makes the winters seem shorter so please drop by for a visit at jessiecrockett.com.

ROB DUBREUIL has wanted to write children's books for a long time.  He lives in New Hampshire and has been a 7th grade     science teacher for almost ten years.  He likes to write stories, play the harmonica, and hang out with his wife and three       children.  Daniel and the Harmonica is his first book.  Please visit www.danielandtheharmonica.com for more information about the author, playing the harmonica, and other fun things.    

JOSH JUDGE joined the Storm Watch 9 team in early 2001. Analyzing our challenging and ever-changing weather patterns has become his passion. He loves telling viewers how the weather will affect their plans. You can catch him all weekend long on WMUR, and often during the week.

A lifelong New Englander, Josh grew up in the snowy hill towns of Western Massachusetts until leaving for Boston's Emerson College in the mid 1980s. He has lived in New Hampshire since 1990.

His newest book is "Extreme New England Weather" released on November 6th, 2010. In late 2009 he wrote a new children's book called, "Weather Facts and Fun" which is available in bookstores. It is written for children who love science and weather, and is also being used in many NH schools as a textbook, meeting New Hampshire educational requirements for teaching weather.

NORA LeDUC lives in New Hampshire with her family. She has eight published books and is hard at work on her next one.  Her books have been described as witty and sexy with plot twists that keep the reader guessing. She’d love to hear from you! Get more on Nora at noraleduc.com

RENEE MALLETT is the author of several local interest books and books on mythology and folklore. Her forthcoming non-fiction book covering the traditions and artwork surrounding Mexico’s Day of the Dead holiday, Dia de los Muertos, will be available from Schiffer Publishing in early 2012. Renee Mallett lives in southern New Hampshire with her family. You can visit this author on the web at www.ReneeMallett.com

JON F. MERZ grew up in the Jamaica Plain neighborhood of Boston in one of the houses his great-grandfather built upon emigrating from the Schwarzwald region of Germany in the late 1800s. With the Arnold Arboretum at one end of the street and Jamaica Pond at the other, he used to retreat into the rolling green hills to lose himself in the pages of his favorite books. Even back then he knew that he wanted to give people an escape such as he was lucky enough to find in reading.He attended the Boston Latin School and graduated in 1988, bound for college where he majored in Japanese and East Asian Studies. He enlisted in the US Air Force and also worked for a time for the US government. Upon leaving the service, he worked in private security, handling assignments including executive protection and corporate investigations. Find more of Jon at his website!

EILEEN PALAZZOLO is the author of Free From Perfect, Coming to Terms with Food, Your Body, and the Pressure to be Perfect.  She is a 1991 graduate of Plymouth State University where she graduated with high honors.  In addition to being an author, Eileen currently works as a fitness and gymnastics coach at New Hampshire Academy of Artistic Gymnastics.  as well as serving as chairperson on the board of directors for New Hampshire's Academic Sports and Arts Center in North Hampton, NH. Eileen resides on the coast of New Hampshire with her husband and children. Corresponding with her book, more info can be found at www.freefromperfect.com.

CATHERINE PATTON is the author of THE ATLANTIS SEALS. She and her husband live on a farmette in the beautiful Lakes Region of New Hampshire. When she's not writing, she spends her remaining time promoting literacy for NHAF and doing volunteer work for the small town she lives in. Catherine can be found at www.catherinepatton.com.

ERIC PINDER lived and worked at the weather observatory on the summit of Mount Washington for seven years. His experiences there inspired several books, including Cat in the Clouds, his first book for children. He also is the author of Life at the Top, North to Katahdin and other books about mountains, animals and nature. In his spare time he rides bicycles up mountains and, occasionally, chases bears. He teaches writing at Chester College of New England. For more on Eric, visit www.ericpinder.com.

JEREMY ROBINSON is the author of seven thrillers, including PULSE and INSTINCT, the first two Jack Sigler thrillers. His novels have been translated into eight languages. He lives in New Hampshire with his wife and three children. For more information, free podcast novels, video content, news, and contests, visit his Web site at www.jeremyrobinsononline.com, where you can connect with Robinson via Twitter, Facebook, Myspace or e-mail.

DENISE ROBBINS, a software engineering manager with twenty years of technology experience, integrates her knowledge of computers and technology along with secrets, intrigue, suspense, and even a little romance into all of her techno-romantic thriller novels. Her published works include It Happens in Threes, Killer Bunny Hill, Connect the Dots and Never Tempt Danger. Readers and reviewers agree Denise writes stories that will keep you at the edge of your seat and clamoring for more.

WALT SCHNABEL graduated from Glassboro State College with a degree in education. He has taught English to regular class and learning disabled students. He is currently employed as a behavior specialist. His lifelong passion for horror cinema and literature has been incorporated into his writing. He has studied American Indian spirituality with numerous Native American shamans and teachers. Mr. Schnabel lives in a small New Hampshire village with his wife and a Pembroke Welsh Corgi named Ricky Nelson who refuses to get on an airplane.

TERRY SULLO is a travel industry veteran of more than 25 years. She's been a Corporate Travel Manager for BBN and Akamai Technologies, a teacher at the undergraduate level, past president of New England Business Travel Association, and an active member of the National Business Travel Association. Some of her achievements include the following: 2009 NEBTA’s Professional Leadership Award for my outstanding accomplishments in the Travel Industry; 2005 Business Travel News Top 25 Most Influential Travel Executives for the marketing of BBN’s speech recognition technology, which created a nationwide surge of interest. More on Terry can be found at www.flyingbymyself.com.

JOHN-RICHARD THOMPSON is an author/playwright and advocate for individuals with disabilities. He is co-author of three non-fiction books and has won several awards for his work in the theatre. John was born in New Hampshire and raised by minks in an abandoned hunting lodge, now living in New York City. You can find him at www.j-rt.com/

New England has always been home to JENNIFER VAUGHN, growing up halfway between Boston and Cape Cod in Massachusetts.

Jennifer graduated with a degree in English after attending the University of Rhode Island, and Bridgewater State College. She started her career in radio with morning and afternoon drive jobs in both Providence, R.I., and New Bedford, Mass. Currently, Jennifer co-anchors WMUR News 9 at 6:00 and serves as the medical reporter.