Alexis Ahrens is a write-at-home mom and naptime entrepreneur living in La Mesa with her musician husband, Toby, her 16-month-old son, Lucas, and three cats. She is the creator of Baby's Little Log Book, (www.littlelogbook.com), author of the blog, Taking the Lid off the Sun, (http://shinebrightly.wordpress.com) and owner of Domani Publishing. 

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

Diane Asitimbay is a professional speaker, teacher, and an author of What's Up America?, an irreverent guide to the U.S., and No Perfect People, Please!, where Diane has made alphabet soup out of children's behavior in her collection of humorous poems about 26 children and their not-so-perfect personalities. Find out more about Diane at culturelinkpress.com and dianeasitimbay.com

Celeste Bailey, Ph.D. and Lucy Eskeland, Ph.D. are scientists, authors, and founders of Science2Discover, Inc., a publishing company of science books for children. Celeste is a member of The American Association of Immunologists and teaches forensic science as a core Adjunct Professor at National University. Lucy is a member of American Association for the Advancement of Science and the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. Both scientists have presented successful workshops to teachers at science conventions and schools. They are also reviewers of articles and books in prestigious science journals. Visit their website at www.science2discover.com

Tim Barger's Selwa Press has published books about Saudi Arabia since 2000 beginning with the Saudi Arabian best-seller, Out in the Blue: Letters from Arabia 1937-1940, followed by Nimah Nawwab's The Unfurling, and now Wallace Stegner's Discovery! The Search for Arabian Oil — a richly detailed history of the rugged birth of ARAMCO. More details at www.SelwaPress.com

David Boyne is a writer, and a rewriter. During the day he manages an e-commerce business. At night he is a blood-thirsty vampire roaming the streets in search of  At night he exposes himself in public at ICBWB.com. He is also to blame for GreenFlashPublishing.com, WritersMonthly.com and WORDsd.com.

John Cain, musician, composer, author, and teacher, has written and recorded several CDs; one for kids entitled Silly Songs & Lullabies includes a companion book he wrote and illustrated. His Life’s A Good Gig reveals the secret lives of working musicians. He's also active in local schools as docent for Advocates For Classical Music, gives seminars on jazz and Latin American music, and performs regularly in the San Diego area. www.allworldmusic.net • www.johncain.info

Chris Carpenter has immersed himself in the world of books throughout his work and education. After a few years in sales at a retail  bookstore, Chris worked for two different publishing companies before  being recruited by Four Colour Imports, Ltd. to be their Western  Territory Manager. Chris has worked with books from the manuscript  stage through the manufacturing process all the way to the bookshelf  in a retail store. His email is ccarpenter@fourcolour.com and Four  Colour Imports' website is www.fourcolour.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 is the current president of PWSD and a 24-year veteran of publishing. He is a recognized expert and professional speaker in the industry, having taught thousands of people individually and in audiences throughout the U.S., U.K., and Australia. Locally, he teaches publishing classes for Learning Annex. He is now reaching a broader audience through his new website AskThePublishingPro.com. To learn more or contact Andrew, visit www.AskThePublishingPro.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

Paulette Ensign is the current 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.

Darlene Fahl-Brittian, is the author of a Tea Trilogy, an inspirational speaker and a certified tea specialist. She writes for the novice tea drinker and neophyte spiritual seeker, and has written 101 healing prayers to enjoy with a cup of tea. Dharlene is currently being represented by Martin Literary Management as she seeks a publisher. For self-empowerment with a cup of tea visit www.takeupthecup.com

Annette Fix is a wordsmith and spoken-word storyteller living in Laguna Niguel with her Danish Prince Charming husband, aspiring photographer son, and two rescued dogs. She is the author of The Break-Up Diet: A Memoir (www.thebreak-updiet.com) published by her company Orange Curtain Publishing. She is the co-owner and senior editor of www.wow-womenonwriting.com.

Carolyn Fox is a current PWSD board member. Her business, Proof or Consequences, provides proofreading and editorial services. Her editorial experience extends through fiction, nonfiction, technical guides, and marketing materials. Carolyn can be reached at prooforconsequences@yahoo.com.

Marty Gilliland is the West Coast Sales Manager for United Graphics, Inc., founded in 1971 and ranked as one of the top 30 printers in the book printing industry. UGI recently added short-run capacity, allowing print runs of 100 to 1,000. Marty was also the genesis of  PWSD, having started the group informally with Bob Goodman in 1994. He can be reached at marty.gilliland@comcast.net and United Graphics is online at www.unitedgraphicsinc.com

Andrea Glass, owner of WritersWay, is an award-winning ghostwriter and copyeditor. For more than 15 years she has written or edited books, eBooks, and other information products for small business owners, coaches, speakers, and trainers. Among her achievements are  Guerrilla Business Strategies for Entrepreneurs and BrainShift. Order her free report at www.WritersWay.com.

Bob Goodman, founder and past president of PWSD (originally San Diego Publishers Alliance), is owner of 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 PMA - The Independent Publishers Marketing Association. He can be reached at rg@silvercat.com.

Ellen Goodwin is a graphic designer and the owner of Ellen Goodwin Graphics. She designs and produces books for authors and businesses. Prior to opening her own business, she worked in advertising both on a local and international level. Ellen lives and works in San Diego where she is assisted daily, whether she likes it or not, by her 21-year-old deaf cat. Email: EllenGoodwin@cox.net

Holly A. Hunt, Ph.D., is a psychologist in private practice and past Chair of the Practice Management Committee of the San Diego Psychological Association. She is the author of Essentials of Private Practice: Streamlining Costs, Procedures, and Policies for Less Stress, W.W. Norton & Co, 2005, $18.95, ISBN 0-393-70448-3. For more information and to order the book visit www.EssentialsOfPrivatePractice.com.

Kiakiali is a freelance editor, writing group facilitator and creative writing instructor. She edits for WORDsd.com & Eloquent Books and writes for GAP Intelligence. Kia founded the Tuesday night RansomNotes writers group in Encinitas. Eagle Eyrie Editing is her website, Eagle's Nest chronicles her life as a single mother, and her fiction is featured at Red Room.

Marj Lacey, a marriage and family therapist and former journalist and teacher, recently published her first book, It’s Not a Life Sentence: Liberating Your Self, Becoming Who You Are. The book addresses a key mental health issue of our time: the loss of connection to our own authentic selves. Only by rediscovering who we are at the core, Marj believes, can we make the life changes necessary to become whole and profoundly happy. Excerpts may be viewed at www.marjfrazerlacey.com.

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.

Jan Loomis, owner of RJL Consulting, is a writer, researcher, editor, and business coach with over 25 years of publishing and business experience.  Her background includes magazine and newsletter publishing as well as extensive Web content creation and management.  She has a book coming out in 2008 about Brentwood, a suburb of Los Angeles, for Arcadia Publishing and a booklet called How to Talk to a Geek, available through Paulette Ensign’s site.  Check out www.RJLC.com for more information.

Karla Olson is a current PWSD board member. 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.

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 the Introduction to Counting & Probability textbook. Visit the Art of Problem Solving at www.artofproblemsolving.com.

Jannine Corti Petska is published in historical romance and romantic suspense. She prefers 15th-century Italian settings and is currently working on a four-book series set in that era. After tutoring languages at a local college for several years, she turned to writing full-time in 1990. She is a member of Romance Writers of America, as well as numerous online writing chapters. She is also active in the Order Sons of Italy in America. Check out her website at www.jcortipetska.com

Gerry Rose runs INTEGRITY Networking Solutions, working with people in business who want to attract the right prospects and generate more referrals. For more than 20 years’ Gerry has directed business owners to grow their businesses and strengthen accountability. His book series, Unlimited Prospects, Unlimited Referrals, is available @ www.integritysd.com

Penny C. Sansevieri, CEO of Author Marketing Experts, Inc. (AME), is an internationally recognized book marketing and media relations expert. AME is the first marketing firm to use Internet promotion to its full impact through The Virtual Author Tour™. To subscribe to her free ezine, send an email to: subscribe@amarketingexpert.com

Julie Ann Shapiro is a freelance writer, short story author,
Pushcart Nominee and fiction workshop leader. Her first novel,
Jen-Zen and the One Shoe Diaries, is a modern Cinderella story filled with love, lost shoes and whimsy and is published by Synergebooks.com. To learn more, visit julieannshapiro.com and gotdot.com.

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.net and/or contact Lynette at AllMyBest@earthlink.net.

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-founderof a publishing start-up, Open Window Press. She edits three newsletters, including PWSD's Publishers and Writers Monthly,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

Charlotte E. Thompson, M.D. is a board-certified pediatrician and author of seven non-fiction books. These include Raising a Handicapped Child, Raising a Child with a Neuromuscular Disorder, Single Solutions, Making Wise Choices, and her new book 101 Ways to the Best Medical Care. 

Jeniffer Thompson is president of Monkey C Media, a full design house specializing in services for authors and publishers. Jeniffer is a freelance lifestyle writer in the San Diego area, has worked in the publishing industry for more than 10 years, and offers consulting services for authors and free web site analyses. Her latest book, Website WOW: How to Turn Your Web Site Into Your Most Powerful Marketing Tool, and other info is online at www.MonkeyCMedia.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.

Diane Welch, author, freelance writer, public speaker and "full time mom", melds raising her four children with retelling other people’s stories, past and present. She is an authority on the life and works of 1920s architect Lilian J. Rice, an expert on local history, author of local history books, a San Diego Union Tribune contributor, the official Ecke Family historian and Paul Ecke III’s official biographer. For more information visit www.dianewelch.com.

Matt Yubas is a former PWSD vice-president and a Certified Professional Marketing Consultant for the Small Business Development and International Trade Center. He has developed products for 20 years as an engineer, product manager, and independent consultant for startups, small business, and Fortune 500 companies. Articles and information about his new book, Product Idea to Product Success, are available at www.Product-Coach.com.

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

Cynthia Acree
www.musicforlifebooks.com

Darlene Bauer

Patricia Bleha

Gloria Boileau
www.GloriaBoileau.com

Joanne Brouk

Simona Cherlin

Camille Cloutier

Mirona Constantinescu

Deborah Craft

Lew Decker

Daria DeCooman

Pauline DeLozier

Stephani Dikiy

Jean Douglas

Vivian Eisenecher
www.recoveringme.com

Lee Ann Franc

Marilyn Froggatt
www.atvantagemktg.com

Brian Gahran

Roberta Giesea

George Goddard

Ruth Godley

Nancy Gordon
www.pawsforcomfort.com

Dr. Anne Gray

Andrew Greb

Shelly Hogan

Robyn Holt

Sylvia Honeycutt

Anna Kelso

Tom Kirkbride
www.gamadin.com

Lorraine Lee

Jen Leong
www.YourWellnessByDesign.com

Heidi Lerner
www.graymatters4u.com

Elaine Masters
www.DrivetimeYoga.com

Louise Mathews

Gina McBride

Kathleen McMIllen

Cecil Munsey

Carl Nelson
www.carl-a-nelson.com

Karla Ogilvie

Fred Phillips

Maureen (Mo) Rafael

Harold Rongey
www.whostolemyfood.com

Richard Rosenblatt

Kay Rowe

Steven C. Ryan

Pat Santana

Karen Silsby

Rick Simoni

Karen Slevinske

Sheri Snively

Janice Stanger

Diane Summers
www.parentingoutsidethebox.org

Neva Sullaway
www.chasingdreamtime.com

Barbara Tice

John Toma

Tricia Van Dockum

Angelica Wagner
www.onemiracle.biz

Larry Wampler
www.drlarrywampler.com

Robert Wangeman

Louise Watkins

James Whiting
www.jimtoons.com

Anne Williams