Erica Weisz is an illustrator, author, editor, writing coach, and dreamer who creates her illustrations in watercolor, ink, and collage. She focuses on seeing the beauty in the everyday moments of day-to-day living, always uncovering the unexpected. Erica is passionate to help others find their voice, and to bring to light stories that focus on character building, self-discovery, and personal growth.

Dr. Sam Weisz practices family dentistry in Libertyville, IL.  As a dentist, writer and dad, his goal is to inspire a healthy, cavity free lifestyle. Dr. Sam provides a safe and fun place for all patients through friendship and humor.  Connect with Dr. Sam Weisz at his office Libertyville Dental Associates at https://www.libertyvilledental.com

Colt Cabana is a professional wrestler, top wrestling podcaster, and comedic personality. Colt travels the world, entertaining crowds throughout the United States, Europe, Japan, Australia and everywhere in between. He lives his dream of being a professional wrestler everyday. He believes that success is doing what you love and hopes to inspire the next generation of dreamers. Share your dream with Colt Cabana at www.coltcabana.com

Matt and Nick Jackson of the Wrestling Tag Team, The Young Bucks, remember growing up being the smallest kids in class. It bothered them at times, but they quickly learned that height did not matter. What mattered was how hard they were willing to work to achieve their dreams. Although still not the biggest, the Young Bucks have been successful professional wrestling for 15 years, traveling the world and accomplishing all of their biggest goals. Follow their adventures at www.youngbucksmerch.com

Cody is a professional wrestler, husky owner, and husband to Brandi, the most beautiful woman in the world. Cody has moved beyond his fear of heights to excel both inside and outside the wrestling ring. He hopes to inspire readers to face their fears and not accept limitations.

Adam Page often felt he was overshadowed by his wrestling friends. But when the time came, their support helped him realize that he had all the tools he needed to be a champion. Golden Horseshoe or not, Adam Page has been a successful professional wrestler for 11 years, reaching heights he had never imagined.

Dylan Coburn has spent most of his life Drawing – Animating Cartoons, Illustrating Books and Storyboarding Movies. Obsessed with the craft since he was a little boy, his fingers became calloused and indelibly colored from pencil and ink. Connect with Dylan at www.idrawandwrite.com.

Nicholas Camia is a professional illustrator known online and in the wrestling business by his handle, Extra Cooler Illustrations. By day he’s an elementary art school teacher who goes by the “in-ring” name of Mr. Camia. Nicholas earned a Master’s Degree in Art Education from Manhattanville College after studying Studio Art at SUNY Oneonta. He resides in Orange County, New York with his family.

 Ryan L. Schrodt is a professional comic book and children’s book writer. His lifelong love of professional wrestling began as a child watching every week with his family. He hopes to pass this love on to the next generation. He strongly encourages anyone with a dream to chase after it, no matter how crazy or impossible it seems. Ryan proudly graduated from Monmouth College and resides in his beloved home state of Iowa with his wife and daughter.

With a BA in screenwriting and MFA in Fiction, Kim Oclon taught high school creative writing and film, in addition to the classics. There, she was the co-founder of her school’s first gay-straight alliance. As an active member in the LGBTQ community and SCBWI representative, she has combined her passion for storytelling and giving a voice to the LGBTQ community in her writing. Kim lives in Dundee, Illinois with her understanding husband and two silly children. Connect with Kim online at www.kimoclon.com