Meet Our Authors
Al H. Dell
Al H. Dell is a fantasy author and K–8 school teacher who believes the greatest stories awaken imagination, cultivate courage, and inspire a lifelong love of reading. Influenced by the epic world-building of Brandon Mull and Brandon Sanderson, she crafts immersive fantasies filled with ancient magic, unforgettable heroes, impossible choices, and the enduring hope that even ordinary people can change the fate of a world.
She is the creator of The Riven Lands of Vael, a sweeping fantasy world built around one unshakable truth:
"All power is a bond. All love is a debt. Both will burn you."
Within the world of Vael, Al has written three interconnected series: A Crown of Thorns and Ash, Emberwing, and The Wolf and the Winter Crown. Additional series are already in development, each exploring new kingdoms, legends, and generations of heroes whose stories intertwine across the same richly imagined world.
When she isn't writing or teaching, Al enjoys sharing her passion for fantasy literature with young readers, encouraging reluctant readers to discover the magic hidden within the pages of a good book. She believes every great adventure begins with imagination and that the best fantasy stories stay with us long after the final page is turned.
Nancy Marie
Nancy Marie is the author of the Sweetwater Springs series, featuring Monte the Manatee and his lovable friends, and the Salish Seas series, starring Olive the Orca and the remarkable wildlife of the Pacific Northwest. Through gentle storytelling and beautiful watercolor-inspired illustrations, she hopes to inspire children to discover the wonder of nature while learning the importance of kindness, friendship, and caring for the world around them.
When she's not writing, Nancy can often be found visiting the gentle manatees in the crystal-clear springs of Florida or watching the Briggs family of orcas in the San Juan Islands, where many of her favorite stories begin. Her love for wildlife and conservation shines through every page, encouraging young readers to explore, imagine, and protect the amazing animals that share our planet.
Leigh Kuttler
Leigh Kuttler writes the kind of love stories that end with a single kiss you’ve waited the whole book for.
Her clean Regency and Western romances are standalone stories filled with heart, humor, and the promise of happily ever after. Whether she’s writing a clever Regency heroine and a hero worth the wait or a spirited frontier woman and an honorable cowboy, Leigh believes the best love stories are built on kindness, trust, and a courtship worth savoring. Each story has characters to cheer for, a villain who deserves exactly what he gets, and a happily ever after you can trust.
Leigh grew up on the classic sweet romances of the twentieth century. She fell in love with the warmth of those stories, the courtship that unfolds slowly, and the promise that kindness wins. In her own books, she writes in that tradition with a contemporary voice: sparkling dialogue, real feeling, and settings brought to life with care, whether through the dances, customs, and price of a cup of chocolate in Regency England or the grit, community, and romance of the American frontier.
When she isn’t writing, Leigh can be found quietly reading all kinds of books and articles. She lives in California with her family, two Boston terriers, a teetering stack of research books, and a firm belief that every heroine deserves a door worth opening.
Jasmine Jay
Jasmine Jay is the creator of the Anime Artist! series, a growing collection of anime-inspired coloring books that encourage creativity, imagination, and artistic confidence for colorists of all ages. Designed especially for children ages 6 to 10, each book features adorable anime characters with expressive eyes, bold black outlines, and easy-to-color illustrations that make every page fun and approachable. For older fans, the series also includes detailed teen and adult editions filled with intricate anime artwork and mandala-inspired designs.
Every Anime Artist! book includes 30 unique, single-sided coloring pages in a large 8 × 10-inch format, giving artists plenty of space to color with crayons, colored pencils, markers, or gel pens. From magical girls, superheroes, mermaids, dragons, and dinosaurs to princesses, robots, holiday editions, and more, there's an Anime Artist! book for every anime fan.
Jasmine believes creativity grows with every page colored. Through the Anime Artist! series, she hopes to inspire children and adults alike to unplug, explore their imagination, relax, and discover the joy of bringing anime-style characters to life, one colorful masterpiece at a time.
Amber Blundell
Amber Blundell is a children’s book author, educator, and educational resource creator with more than 15 years of experience in education. She has taught both in person and online, worked alongside homeschool families, created resources for educators and learners, and gained extensive experience in curriculum, child development, educational leadership, and mentoring. Amber holds a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership and is passionate about creating meaningful learning experiences that encourage children to explore, wonder, and grow.
At the heart of Amber’s work is a lifelong love of books and reading, especially reading aloud to children. She believes stories have a special way of bringing children and adults together while inspiring curiosity, imagination, laughter, and meaningful conversations. Whether she is writing a tender children’s story or developing an educational resource, Amber strives to create something that is engaging, purposeful, and made with heart.
Amber also has a deep love for the outdoors, and nature often inspires the stories and resources she creates. From wildlife and changing seasons to forests, rivers, and the small wonders found just outside the door, she believes the natural world offers endless opportunities for children to discover and learn. Through her books and educational resources, Amber hopes to nurture a love of reading, learning, nature, and the simple joy of discovering something new.
Lily Belle
Lily Belle is the creator of the Color Me Cute! series, a charming collection of wholesome coloring books designed to inspire creativity, relaxation, and joyful moments for colorists of all ages. With bold, easy-to-color outlines, adorable illustrations, and plenty of open space, each book invites children, teens, and adults to unplug, unwind, and bring delightful scenes to life with their favorite colors.
Every Color Me Cute! book features 25 unique, single-sided illustrations in a generous 8.5 × 8.5-inch square format, making finished artwork easy to display or share. Whether using crayons, colored pencils, markers, or gel pens, colorists can enjoy clean, friendly designs that are perfect for family coloring time, classrooms, travel, rainy days, gifts, parties, or a relaxing creative break.
With a growing collection of themes ranging from animals and nature to fantasy, holidays, and everyday adventures, there's a Color Me Cute! book for everyone. Lily believes coloring is a wonderful way to spark imagination, encourage creativity, and create lasting memories, one adorable illustration at a time.
