Welcome to the Author Spotlight—Where Talent Takes Center Stage
This space is dedicated to celebrating the vibrant accomplishments of our members, from newly released books and contest wins to literary milestones and exciting creative endeavors.
Here, you’ll find the latest news, heartfelt triumphs, and behind-the-scenes glimpses into the journeys of writers who are actively shaping our Guild’s story.
Check back often—there’s always something worth applauding!
Terri Lewis, Author of Historical Fiction
We are delighted to share the news that fellow Guild member, Terri Lewis, recently won the Miami University Press 2025 Novella Prize, and her novel, Behold the Bird in Flight: A Novel of an Abducted Queen, was listed in The Washington Independent Review as their “favorite books of 2025!”
Lynda Dubois, Author of Fiction and Children’s Books
Lynda DuBois is thrilled to announce the publication of her 11th book, Sorcha the Drow Queen, a new fantasy tale set in the world of Pull of the Sister Moon, released May 27, 2025.
To save her family, Sorcha surrenders to the Ice King, who could destroy them all. Amid treachery, prophetic visions, and forbidden desire, one truth becomes clear: love may be her greatest peril.
Terri Friedlander, Author of Nonfiction and Children’s Books
Terri Friedlander is thrilled to announce that her short story, “Caller ID”, has won 1st place in the Next Generation Short Story Awards for 2025 in the Family category!
A thirty-something career girl is ready to accept life as it was — childless… Until the phone rings at 1am… “I knew you would find us!” The roller coaster begins.
Note: Entries are now being accepted for the 2026 Short Story Awards. Click HERE for more information.
Billie Jean Glenn, Author of Children’s Books
LITTLE GEORGE’S AMAZING ADVENTURES will guide your child through everyday situations, presenting opportunities for kindness, tolerance, helping others, joy in learning new things, love for nature, and learning from life’s experiences —
all through the eyes of a ruby-throated hummingbird named Little George.
Doug O’Callaghan, Author of Dystopian Fiction
Insurrection in the dystopian world of 2067 is humanity’s last chance before technology’s control becomes absolute.
After man-made disasters decimate the Earth’s population, citizens reject a world order of competing countries and rally behind a one-world government formed after a bloodless revolution. The last U.S. President conceded in 2053.
The regime fails to reverse the global decline and resorts to totalitarianism. Dissent is crushed to maintain power. NexGen microprocessors are deployed. Powered by a newly discovered rare material, their ultra-fast speeds enable unprecedented surveillance, control, and manipulation. In this chilling new world, subservience grows with each NexGen shipment.
Despite technology-enabled repression, brave leaders form an insurgency, secure funding from powerful families, and incite war against the government in 2065.
Twenty-nine-year-old Marty Smith mysteriously appears during an insurgent skirmish on the first day of 2067. Although he believes he came from 2031, insurgent leadership embraces him.
Marty transforms from a newcomer into a revolutionary leader as he discovers his purpose, finds love, and uncovers the reason for his time travel. Experience intense action and witness larger-than-life personalities clashing in conflict. Ride the climactic wave that leads to a thrilling conclusion in Twenty 67.