Jerry Adams, Ph.D., is a clinical and adolescent psychologist.  For two decades he taught parents to guide their children to assume age-appropriate responsibility for their own behavior in a proactive, loving manner that does not rely on punishment.  He has captured his comprehensive approach in How to Raise Disciplined and Happy Children: Mastering the Power of Positive Reinforcement, and he promotes the approach through talks to parent groups and to others providing or guiding care for children.  For more information visit http://howtoraisedisciplinedandhappychildren.yolasite.com/
He can be reached directly at jradams@san.rr.com

PJ Adams is a practicing psychotherapist and author working in San Diego and Orange County. A great fan of mystery fiction and human psychology, she evolved the idea of creating a mystery series using the theories of Sigmund Freud, Carl Jung, and others. She is also working on a self-help series for publication in 2012. PJ has previously published non-fiction works with McGraw Hill, as well as various articles and newsletters. In her spare time, she enjoys learning French, studying film, and all things culinary (especially sampling). Reach her at pjadams@pjadamsbooks.com, www.pjadamsbooks.com, 760-391-2332

Nesta Aharoni, publisher and writer, is the owner of Grassroots Publishing Group, Inc. Her company is committed to producing books that have the power to transform the world into a better, kinder, and safer place. Her first book, My Goodness: My Kids, Cultivating Decency in a Dangerous World, inspires parents to recognize character-building opportunities every day, and to focus on goodness above and beyond any other quality. Her first booklet, The 6-Minute Home Inspection Guide for Home Buyers and Investors, is intended to give buyers more control of the home purchasing process. www.grassrootspublishinggroup.com

Catherine A. Barr, I am owner of Under The Oaks Indexing which provides timely professional service to authors and presses looking to ensure quick and thorough access to their textual information. Remember: if your readers cannot find the information they want from the text, it might as well not be there.

Glenna A. Bloemen, J.D., MA Ed., is the owner of Vanderblumen Publications, established 1991 as an independent small press publishing house. Glenna is an editor, book shepherd, author, speaker and educator with extensive legal background in contracts and copyright laws. Her love of writing inspired her to establish her own small press company to assist others in developing their writing skills and seeing their work self-published when traditional publishing avenues were not available. She can be reached at gab11853@aol.com.

Judy Brizendine, publisher and writer, is the owner of BennettKnepp Publishing, an independent press headquartered in Lake Forest, California. The company was founded on a key philosophy of the power of books to effect change—and is committed to celebrating and harnessing that power to make a difference in peoples’ lives. Judy’s first two books, STUNNED by Grief and the STUNNED by Grief Journal, released in October 2011, focus on a new approach to grief called ‘remapping’ – developed as a result of her own grief journey and the experience of leading grief support workshops. Find out more by visiting her blog and website: www.stunnedbygrief.com or contact her at jbriz@bennettknepp.com.

Stephanie Brookshier is a Registered Dietitian and Personal Trainer who uses her sense of humor and a practical approach to help people lose weight and keep it off. She has written online publications and plans to release her weight loss book in 2012. Check out her weight loss blog at: NotoriousRD

Flora Morris Brown, author of Color Your Life Happy is a speaker, publishing coach and radio host at BlogTalkRadio. She offers a live workshop and a home study version, How to Write a Book in 90 Days, for aspiring authors. Her latest book, Color Your Life Published: How to Write a Book in 90 Days Even if You're an Ordinary Person and Hated High School English, offers inspiration and actionable steps that help writers navigate the 7 steps of profitable publishing.

Nancy Burnett, PhD, formerly a teacher, psychotherapist, and studio artist, currently celebrates life’s transitional events through individualized ceremonies and rituals, witnesses spiritual seekers through dialogue and sand meditations, creates and facilitates workshops and retreats for women, and reads and writes. Her first book, Journeys Home, can be seen at www.nancyburnett.org.

Kathi Burns, founder of addSpace To Your Life!, is a Board Certified Professional Organizer (CPO) and Image Consultant. Her upcoming book Master Your Muck! Create Space, Organize, Live Your Passion reflects her mission to empower people to master their environment and personal image by showing them simple methods to take control, make change and organize their lives. www.addSpaceToYourLife.com

Lauren Castle began her career with an editorial service in New York where she counted numerous authors among her clients. In response to changing industry demands, she expanded and founded Impress Express, a company that provides a full range of services for writers and other professionals seeking to improve or create their image in person or on paper. She has published numerous articles about image and career management. In addition to Impress Express, Lauren has taught Advertising, Copywriting, and Journalism at Temple University, published The Image Networker (an international image publication), and coordinated promotional book tours for authors.

Andrew Chapman has been a member of PWSD since 1998 and served as president from 2003-2010. He remains involved with the board as an advisor to the association. A recognized expert and professional speaker in the industry, Andrew has taught thousands of people individually and in audiences throughout the U.S., U.K., and Australia. He is the author of seven books, two audio books, and two e-books, including The 53 Biggest Self-Publishing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them. To learn more or contact Andrew, visit www.AChapman.com.

Nora Cohen is the owner of ChildrensBookEditing.com, a children’s book editing/evaluating web-based business. She is a former Senior Editor and Managing Editor of children’s books at G.P. Putnam’s Sons in New York. She has taught children’s book writing/publishing courses and is the author of An Easter Alphabet (Putnam, under the pseudonym Nora Tarlow) and From Apple to Zipper (Simon & Schuster). She can be reached through www.childrensbookediting.com

Candace Conradi is a published author who has been featured on the Padre’s Station and a variety of local and national radio shows. She has spoken at various local venues (women’s organizations and churches) regarding parenting and women’s issues and offers life coaching services to select clients interested in finding their own voice. Candace is the author and founder of Women With a Voice, a blog that encourages others to heal their past so they can discover their authentic voice and personal purpose.

Her first book was published in 2006, Diamond Moms, A Mother's Guide to Raising a Baseball Player. Her latest book The Soul Sitters Handbook, What to do When a Loved One is Dying (co-authored with Stacey Canfield, founder of soulsitters.com) will be released this summer (2012).

Lew Decker, a veteran blue-water sailor and profound expert in thrashing around, foolishly quit his day job to become a writer. He is the author of the critically acclaimed memoir FINGERPRINTS…A Coffeehouse Reader, and the newly minted novel ALLIGATOR FOOD. Both of his books are available on Amazon and were published by Three Fingered Press, a company that began as a result of Lew’s personal crusade against agents, publishers, and one-size-fits-all rejection letters. His hyperactive gag reflex kicks into gear in response to anything related to marketing, so neither of his books sells worth a hoot. Frankly, he might not belong here.

Alex DeVolpi has completed an historical military biography -- titled Lover, Soldier, Reprobate -- describing his father’s checkered career (now scheduled to be available March 2011 on Amazon.Com). As for Alex, after a stint in the Navy and four decades as a nuclear physicist, he became more closely engaged in his original career choice, journalism. Having retired to the San Diego area, he wrote and published in 2009 a three-volume series, Nuclear Insights: The Cold War Legacy. You can contact Alex at waterfoxg@gmail.com or through www.LoverSoldierReprobate.INFO.

Tom Di Roma: Spaceman is my nickname; writing is my game. At least, it has been since 1966 when I wrote my first young adult novel about a doomed love affair. Since then, most of my stuff has been short stories and juvenile fiction, with recent dabblings into juvenile books. I started writing because of an incident of divine intervention.

Paulette Ensign is the former PWSD vice-president and also known as The Booklet Queen. Since 1991, her company, Tips Products International, has assisted individuals and organizations transform their knowledge into tips booklets for marketing and making money. Paulette's personally sold over a million copies of her own booklet without spending a penny on advertising. Visit www.tipsbooklets.com for more details.

Dharlene Marie Fahl – author, poetess, certified tea specialist & world tea traveler. Founder of TEA TALKS, Dharlene Marie takes tea into senior communities & facilities where she shares her tea travels & serves teas from all over the world to honor those from our ‘Greatest Generation.’ She is the author of a Tea Trilogy – Book One Revised Edition - Sereni-Tea : Seven Sips to BLISS to launch in June 2012. Visit www.dharlene-marie.com

Barbara Field is a communications consultant, author, marketer and speaker. She has worked for CBS (NY), Harcourt Brace, ad agencies, Scripps Health and UC San Diego. She has published in newspapers, magazines and online. Her novel The Deeper, the Bluer won 1st Place for Mainstream Fiction in the 14th Annual Writer's Digest International Self-Published Book Awards.

Matthew M. Frick has lived overseas and traveled extensively throughout the Middle Eastand Europe. His published articles about the Middle Eastand maritime piracy have been referenced in journals, theses, and other media in over five different countries; including India, Russia, and Iran. www.mmfrick.com

Gary A. Friedly, BA, MT(ASCP) worked as a healthcare scientist for the University of California. During his tenure there working at the UCI Healthcare facility in Orange, CA, he learned the art of technical writing and authored several articles/papers that were published in the scientific literature. He studied creative writing for several semesters at Cal State San Marcos and was inspired to write a first novel titled Bridge Over the Valley, a modern drama of the railroad and underage drinking. The story was a finalist in the San Diego Book Awards for 2010. He is currently writing a true crime narrative about the murder of a former classmate. Visit www.bridgeoverthevalley.com and or contact Gary directly: gary@bridgeoverthevalley.com

Michael Lee Garrow is a builder/contractor. He has built everything from custom homes in Rancho Santa Fe, to shopping centers in Fashion Valley, to furniture. Michael has lived in San Diego since 1982, and thinks it is the best place on planet Earth to be as a writer. When Mike is not doing anything else he writes novels: science fiction, alternate history, adventure, mystery, westerns, and romance. Michael is currently getting his latest alternate history book Mein Way ready for publication.

Andrea Glass, owner of WritersWay, is an award-winning ghostwriter and copyeditor. She specializes in writing and editing books, eBooks, websites, articles, blogs, and newsletters in the personal and professional development markets. She helps small business owners, coaches, speakers, trainers, and more turn their wisdom into words so they can help others with their personal and professional journeys. Order her free report at www.WritersWay.com.

Bob Goodman, founder and president of PWSD (originally San Diego Publishers Alliance) from 1994-2003, is the owner of two companies — Silvercat, a book-packaging service, and Silver Threads, a memoir publishing service. An award-winning book designer and recognized speaker, Bob has been in publishing for over 30 years. Currently, he is a board member of the Independent Book Publishers Association. He can be reached at rg@silvercat.com.

Martha Pope Gorris, Raised in the suburbs of Boston, Martha is a published author of two non-fiction books and is presently working on a trilogy of novels about healing. She has a degree in English/Creative Writing from George Mason University, and is presently on the board of the San Diego Christian Writer’s Guild. Learn more at www.MarthaPopeGorris.com.

Christine Hartwell is a first time author, but not a first time writer. She has spent many years writing various essays, articles for newsletters, publications and convention articles for leading magazines. Find out more about Christine, and her love for writing children’s books by visiting her web site at www.christinehartwellauthor.com.

Tom Hinton is a popular author and professional speaker on the topics of Life Balance, Personal Growth, and Leadership. Tom is the author of four books including his 2009 release, 10,000 Days: The Secret to Finding Purpose, Peace, and Passion for the Rest of Your Life. For information, visit: www.tomhinton.com

Mara Hoover is the author of the book series My Grumpy Husband. Mara uses humor and shared stories to lighten the mood around marriage relationships. She is the founder of the International Wise Women's Club, an online community that celebrates marriage, relationships, and the challenges that only women can understand. The book series and product line are in development, stories and suggestions are happily accepted. Share your story with Mara at www.mygrumpyhusband.com or on www.facebook.com/mygrumpyhusband.

Stephanie Jackel, Vista, is the owner of Printer’s Ink, providing editing and publishing services to writers for submission to agents/publishers or for self-publishing. She has produced 27 books to date for self-publishing authors. She is also president of The Oglethorpe Press, Savannah GA, which publishes works of history and architecture about the Southeast region. Learn more at the Printer’s Ink website www.self-publisher.net, or contact Stephanie at printersink@cox.net.

Lisa Kaczmarczyk, PhD, is an independent consultant, author, freelance journalist and educator. She helps people write grants, and acts as an external project evaluator. She loves to teach, and is writing a computer science textbook due out Summer 2011. Lisa spends her spare time either outdoors or in the yoga studio. Follow her Interdisciplinary Computing Blog at http://computing4society.blogspot.com/. Contact Lisa here: lisakacz AT gmail.com

Alice Louise Karow is a former personal chef and wine consultant. She writes reviews for SanDiegoRestaurants.com and the San Diego Food Examiner column for Examiner.com. Cook from Your Heart: Recipes for Transformation is her first cookbook.

She provides editing and transcription services to authors including Eckhart Tolle, Anthony Robbins and David Morehouse through www.OneTalkTranscription.com.

Laura Johnston Kohl joined Peoples Temple, and unbelievably survived when her friends died in Jonestown in November 1978. In 2010, she published her book JONESTOWN SURVIVOR: An Insider’s Look, which chronicles her amazing life. She is a local activist and Quaker, and is on the Speakers’ Bureau for The Jonestown Institute. She currently travels around the country speaking about her experience, and teaches in San Diego. Her website is www.jonestownsurvivor.com. Please contact her via the website and read her blog!

Bryna Kranzler: Barnard College; Yale University. Her first play was a finalist for the Eugene O'Neill Memorial Theater Competition; the first time it was scheduled for production, the theater owner died; the second time, the director committed suicide. For the benefit of the arts community, she got out of playwriting. Her book, The Accidental Anarchist, won The “USA Best Books of 2011” Award for a Historical Biography.

Tom Leech is author of books in several genres: Business presentations (winner of San Diego Book Awards), Shakespeare and communications today, and Outdoors San Diego: Hiking , Biking & Camping (Premier, with Jack Farnan). Info at www.winning-presentations.com. He has a new book in work and has recently launched his own publishing firm.

Jen Leong, MA, HHP, NC, Author, Feng Shui and Holistic Health Consultant, Educator, and proprietor of Wellness by Design, has a unique ability to integrate Holistic Health and Feng Shui, allowing her to empower clients with the techniques and tools necessary to bring health and harmony into all aspects of life. Jen is the author of Make It Happen with Feng Shui: Attract What YOU Want! It is a personal resource guide with groundbreaking information and easy, practical methods to enhance your well-being, life and attract what YOU want! Please visit www.JenLeong.com for more information.

Arlene Lochridge has completed her first nonfiction book, A Fish Out of Water, From Seattle Socialite to Commercial Fisherwoman, a biography of her Aunt Hazel. Told from Hazel's detailed diaries, the book is embellished with 46 photos from the 40s, during World War II and the bombing of Alaska, personal reminiscences from the author, and extensive historical research. The manuscript for this book was awarded Editor's First Choice Submission at the SDSU Writing Conference, 2008. Visit Arlene at her website: www.arlenelochridge.com.

Jan Loomis writes about the history of West Los Angeles. Her books include Images of America: Brentwood and Images of America: Pacific Palisades both published by Arcadia Publishing. An upcoming book , Tales from West Los Angeles will be published in Fall 2012. She is an experienced editor and publisher.

Denise Middlebrooks After twenty years as Controller for a San Diego based law firm, Denise embarked on a second career as an editor of fiction. She has studied with poet and writing instructor Jack Grapes and has participated in writing programs offered by Stanford and UCLA. During this period of exposure to both writers and teachers, she discovered that others expressed appreciation for her copyediting skills, especially at the developmental level. In 2010, she received a Specialized Certificate in Copyediting from UCSD. She believes that manuscripts require “sculpting”—hence, her passion for this particular stage of the writing process. Denise has worked as Acquisition Director for Aberdeen Bay Publishing and will represent them at the 2011 Central Coast Writers’ Conference. As a freelance editor, she works with both published and unpublished authors. Contact Denise at dmiddlebrooks@live.com.

Christine Miller, M.S. has been a professional writer for 15 years, specializing in all forms of business writing. Currently, she assists new authors in getting published by writing effective, compelling Book Proposals to sell their non-fiction book idea to literary agents. She also offers expert ghost-writing and editing services. www.tellmewhatyouwanttosay.com.

Adrienne Moch uses the skills she developed as a journalist, corporate communicator, newsletter writer, and PR professional to assist clients with all their writing and editing needs. She’s been an invaluable asset to businesses in San Diego and beyond since 2004. Adrienne’s passion is ensuring clients’ written materials aren’t just competent...but compelling. Typical projects include websites, marketing collateral, newsletters, articles, proposals, blogs and press releases. Learn more about this award-winning writer and editor at www.adriennemoch.com or contact her directly at adrienne@adriennemoch.com or 619-291-4645.

Janice Mueller is the author and publisher of 5 Emergency & Disaster Information Organizers to aid the Public in getting prepared to manage an emergency or disaster, (ReadyPlan™ – ReadyLifeLine™ – ReadyVet™- ReadyAuto ™– ReadyHome™) by having key critical information with them, i.e. Medical-Home-Pet –Auto and their Family Emergency Plan.   She has sold to major Government agencies for their employees as well as first responders that aid our communities.  She has designed them to be utilized for marketing purposes for companies, and agencies,  and the ReadyLifeline™, just received a finalist award in 2 categories by the San Diego Business Journal for the 2nd year in a row for innovative medical product.  For presentations on How to be Aware and Prepared for emergencies: Contact janice@icoe.us or visit her web site: www.InCaseOfEmergency.US.  858-756-6103

Claudia Mulcahy's passion is teaching practical spirituality, and systems for welcoming wealth. She holds a doctorate in Religious Studies, and a ministerial license through International Centers for Spiritual Living. As a "Thriver" Claudia's written a book about her journey though cancer, including tips for woman starting the journey, and those wanting to help, but not knowing how. Her website is www.spiritandmoneymatters.com.

Karla Olson is the current PWSD president and a board member since 2006. She has been in the publishing industry for over 20 years and is the co-founder of BookStudio, a publishing consultancy. Before founding BookStudio, she was the Creative Director of Tehabi Books, the founder of Via Press, and worked in the editorial departments of two major publishers in New York City. Learn more about BookStudio and its services at www.bookstudiobooks.com.

Deborah Smith Parker is a refreshingly different astrological author in that she is reader friendly, jargon free, and highly entertaining. Her first book, Humanus Astrologicus, combines insightful prose with clever verse going where no astrologer has gone before in a way that easily takes the reader along. Unlike many astrology books it has richness for both the person clueless about astrology as well as the seasoned professional. Parker is also a successful blogger, lecturer and writer on the relevance of astrology to every day life. You can see samples of her work on her website. Visit Astrologicus Press

David Patrick is Vice President of Art of Problem Solving, a publisher of mathematics books and online resources for high-ability middle and high school students. He is also the author of 3 textbooks: Introduction to Counting & Probability, Intermediate Counting & Probability, and Calculus. Visit the Art of Problem Solving at www.artofproblemsolving.com.

Michael Punaro is a California native whose former career includes managing commercial graphics and publications teams to produce technical information for major computer companies. Mike’s astounding personal experience, initiated by common medical procedures, compelled him to write the fiction mystery/thriller, The Delirium Intersect, which is due for Spring/Summer 2012 release. E-mail Michael:mpunaro@cox.net.

Patricia Miller Rains Former news reporter, (BS Journalism), Pat travels Mexicoand Central America with her husband delivering yachts, updating her nautical guidebooks, constantly writing travel and boating columns & features for several magazines. Pat is a U.S. Coast Guard licensed skipper with much bluewater experience. www.MexicoBoating.com.

Raymond A Ringhoff —My passion for writing started when I immigrated to Australia in 1996. My first book, titled Backpacking at an older age, is my 6 month backpacking adventure around Australia, staying at youth hostels, doing adventure tours with international backpackers and working with them along the way doing agriculture work.

Sheryl Roush works with organizations on business success to: increase intrinsic motivation; boost morale; inspire employee engagement; drive productivity; foster team spirit and personal pride; elevate customer service; generate business and client loyalty. Clients bring her on-site to address staff in their workplace, speak at association meetings, conference keynotes and breakout session, seminars, kick-off events and to facilitate retreats.

Programs are high-content and highly-tailored, delivered with a motivational style and tone, creating immediate results. Clients range from associations, biotech, direct sales, education, finance, government, healthcare, hospitality and tourism, insurance and lawyers and law enforcement, manufacturing, military, real estate, retail, technology, transportation, and women in business. Visit her website: http://sherylroush.com/.

Doris Elaine Sauter was bitten by the reading/writing bug at an early age, an affliction that was exacerbated by reading and re-reading Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451 in high school. With some book or other permanently implanted in her right hand, she went on to earn a BA in Humanities from Chapman College in Orange, California and a Master of Divinity Degree from Wartburg Theological Seminary in Austin, Texas. She is currently the owner of Divine Mercy Press, a print-on-demand publishing company based in Oceanside and Dallas, Texas.

Shima Shanti, Life’s experiences have touched Shima in profound and unexpected ways. A successful corporate executive, entrepreneur, loving mother and wife of 33 years, the vision of a future memory led the author to realize the world as we know it is quickly ascending to a higher vibrational consciousness. Gracefully opening to enlightenment, Shima deepened her understanding of the ascension process through gifted resources, intense study and insight from the spiritual realm.

Chiwah Carol Slater is a talented author, ghostwriter, freelance editor (copy, structural, developmental) and book coach, serving scores of private and commercial clients on book, article, newsletter, Web site, marketing and sales letter projects since 1984. Chiwah has founded and published two community magazines and also writes book and music reviews for The Light Connection magazine. www.wordweaver4u.com

Lynette Smith owns ALL MY BEST Business and Nonfiction Copyediting, applying 20 years' experience in proofreading and copyediting, up to and including the level of minor rewrites. She assists nonfiction authors, publishers, printers, small businesses, corporations, consultants, speakers, marketers, teachers, and graduate students. Visit www.AllMyBest.com and/or email her at Lynette@AllMyBest.com.

Janice Stanger, Ph.D., is author of The Perfect Formula Diet, a whole foods diet and nutrition guide. She is also a speaker, researcher, and educator, and is always available to answer readers' questions on diet, weight, and health. You can read book excerpts and email Janice at www.perfectformuladiet.com.

Donna Stellhorn successfully combines a variety of metaphysical tools and practical tech skills in her coaching business. Donna has written five books. One of them, Feng Shui Form, is a collection of her most popular concepts for creating supportive living and working environments. Her best-selling booklet, Sage and Smudge: Clearing Your Personal Space shares how to cleanse and clear people, objects, or environments. www.donnastellhorn.com

Nicole Strickland is a paranormal investigator, researcher and author. She is a Fellow Founder/Assistant Director of San Diego Paranormal Research Society (SDPRS) and Southern California Area Research Director for the Ghost Research Society, based in Illinois. She is also a published author with the Ghost Research Society Press. Her first book, Field Guide to Southern California Hauntings, was released in 2009. Her second book on the RMS Queen Mary is set to be published in April, 2010. Strickland also enjoys teaching classes and lecturing about ghosts and hauntings.

Thornton Sully has worked his way across the globe sleeping with whatever country would have him, and picking up stray stories along the way. He is the author of several books and has been a regular contributor to book reviews for the San Diego Union Tribune and other publications. Currently he is Editor-in-Chief for A Word with You Press and lives in Southern California, where a litter of dog-eared passports has taken up residence in his sock drawer.

Carol Sveilich, MA, is an award-winning author and community leader. Her book JUST FINE: Unmasking Concealed Chronic Illness and Pain was  awarded first place in the Health/Medicine/Nutrition category of the Independent Publishers Book Awards. She also received the Channel 10 Leadership Award for her service in the San Diego community. For more  information, go to www.writefaceforward.com

Krasna Svoboda is a writer, teacher, consultant, and co-founder of a publishing start-up, Open Window Press. She is the former editor of PWSD's Publishers and Writers Monthly newsletter, and does technical manuals and publicity writing for clients. Krasna is working on two books: Eight Great Things About Death, a fearless but not too serious look at this scary subject; and Dawn Fire, a poetry anthology. krasna.writer@mac.com

Jill Thomas combines her professional training as a hypnotherapist, weight loss consultant, and natural intuitive ability to help her clients achieve their lifestyle and wellness goals. Her upcoming book about losing weight using the power of the mind will be released late 2011. She can be reached at www.healthyhabitshypnosis.com

Jeniffer Thompson is a board member (since 2010). She is the co-founder of Monkey C Media, a full-serivce design house offering author services—including author websites, book cover design, branding development and Internet Marketing strategies. She is a speaker and author, her book Website WOW: Turn Your Website into Your Most Powerful Marketing Tool teaches authors how to use the Internet to promote themselves and their books. Mrs. Thompson offers consulting and coaching services for authors looking to take their website marketing to the next level. Learn more about Jeniffer at her website www.JenifferThompson.com and her company, Monkey C Media at www.MonkeyCMedia.com.

Suzan Tusson Suzan Tusson, CPCC is the author of Women at P.L.A.Y! Peace, Love, and Acceptance of Yourself after 40. She is an award winning writer and has contributed to numerous books as well as print and online publications. She also speaks to women’s groups on well-being topics, offers P.L.A.Y!Shops, and coaches women over 40 to make their health and well-being their first priority. www.SuzanTussonAuthor.com and www.SuzanTusson.com.

Antonio F. Vianna is frequently on television and radio offering practical tips for taking charge of your career, and is available for speaking engagements, and ghost writing projects. Mr. Vianna is on-faculty with multiple universities in the San Diego area, and he also conducts workshops on “Re-Careering at any Age,” and “How to Write a Book and Get Published.” He lives in Carlsbad. His books, both fiction and non-fiction, are available almost everywhere including his web site at http://www.viannabooks4u.com.

Joan and David Vokac have written ten travel guidebooks and contributed to other publications like Westways.  Their guidebooks include The Great Towns of America: A Guide to the 100 Best Getaways for a Vacation or a Lifetime.  As they update their guidebooks they provide ongoing updates on notable attractions, restaurants and lodgings on their websites, including www.greattowns.com.

Barbara Wallace, an award winning wedding planner located in Orange County, operates ZinGiBer Publishing. She has co-authored a gorgeous 304 page, four-color, hard-bound book for brides and grooms entitled A Beautiful Bride from Every Angle: Look Great in Every Photo … and in Life! This unique book gives valuable wedding planning info from three angles: that of the Planner (Barbara); the Stylist, Annie Withers; and the Photographer, Lars Wanberg. The official publication date is April 14, 2011. Barbara also wrote and published The Wedding Vendor Handbook: Get to the Top and Stay There a book for wedding vendors. www.zingiberpublishing.com

Dr. Elizabeth Yahn Williams loves performing with Partner-in-Rhyme Lundy from her four co-authored Hither & Yahn chapbooks. Her Guidelights Productions helps "groups with goals" — ex., MiraCosta's Phi Theta Kappans who named her "Most Distinguished Honorary" Member. Winner of many creativity/writing awards, Elizabeth received the 2000 SDPA-PMA/BookExpo grant to Publishing University.

Janet F. Williams has authored articles, short stories, sales marketing materials and more. Her current book, "You Don't Ask, You Don't Get" shows you how to ask for what you want and increase your chances of getting it. Websites at: http://www.JanetFWilliams.com and http://www.GoodDayMedia.com.

Lois Winsen (www.editorontap.com) is a freelance book editor, called "Queen of Polishing" by one of her many authors, for her ability to make any manuscript shine. After a successful career in advertising Lois decided to "give back" and is particularly adept at turning new writers into successful published authors.

David Wogahn David Wogahn is a 25-year publishing veteran and founder of digital media consultancy Sellbox.com. He also cofounded Times Mirror Multimedia and the FANSonly Network (now part of CBS Sports). David published his first e-books in 1991 and has since worked extensively in both business and consumer media publishing utilizing a variety of media delivery methods including websites, CD-ROM, syndication, e-Books, e-Mail and print.

The following are also members of Publishers and Writers of San Diego:

George Goddard

Andrea Lex
andrealouiselex@yahoo.com

Elaine Masters
www.DrivetimeYoga.com

Louise Mathews

Maureen (Mo) Rafael

Karen Silsby

Rick Simoni

Karen Slevinske

Tricia Van Dockum

Larry Wampler
www.drlarrywampler.com

Louise Watkins

James Whiting
www.jimtoons.com