President
Joe Porisch is an author of short stories and fiction podcasts with a flare for horror, science fiction, and fantasy. His writing has been produced and performed by The No Sleep Podcast, Meduspod, and Metaphorosis Magazine. The first collection of his short stories is titled Machines, Monsters, and Maniacs and is available in audio, digital, and softcover. He is a father, husband, dog-father, hunter, sportsman, and US Army veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom. He lives with his wife and kids in the Brainerd Lakes Area.
To learn more about Joe, visit his website: www.JoeProsit.com.
Vice-President
Jack is known internationally as a patent and trademark professional. His technical writing and illustrations appear in thousands of patents and many publications throughout the world. One such publication, Leonardo’s Lost Robots, was a winner of the 2006 PSP Award For Excellence presented by the Association of American Publishers. Jack’s levelheaded expertise, creative design, writing and intellectual talents have contributed to the success of a multitude of independently invented and Fortune 100 commercial products. He has been feature interviewed by A Face Project podcast and magazine, IP Folio Blog and The Perpetual Notion Science Radio Show, to name a few.
To learn more about Jack and his creative endeavors visit his websites:
https://www.magellangloballlc.com
Secretary
Beverly Abear is a prolific writer who has been featured in numerous anthologies, such as Talking Stick, Dust & Fire, Love Is a Verb (Bethany House), and Extraordinary Answers to Prayer (Guidepost). Her writing has also been published in Her Voice, Lake Country Journal, Minnesota Writers Alliance, and WeAre181. She is currently working on her first middle-grade trilogy and is a talented artist.
Treasurer & Membership Director
Kimberly is an author of both fiction and creative nonfiction writing and goes by her pen name Kacie Clement. She is a small business consultant, a philanthropist, and unspeakable optimist dedicated to inspiring women. She is often found in her office working, sewing and listening to Smokey Robinson.
To learn more about Kim, visit her website: KacieClement.com
Board Member
T.J. Jones is a Minnesota based author with multiple published novels in the Mystery, Thriller, and Romance genres. He writes character driven, entertaining stories with humor and heart. He is also a fan of happy endings.