Maria Bouroncle was born in 1965 in the Swedish city of Gothenburg. She has lived in Washington D.C. since 2002. An economist by profession, Maria—who spent over 25 years in the field of international development—published her first book in 2018, and subsequently decided to pursue her passion for writing professionally. “It Came to Me on … More 2023 Shrimpy Award Winner Maria Bouroncle
SHARING YOUR STORY GIVES YOU POWER Through the stories of others, we aim to inspire, heal, enlighten, and nurture the human spirit. This platform was created to share personal nonfiction stories, daily diary activities, and open letters. Whether you’re looking for a moral compass or a brave step to heal your heart, this platform … More YouOpenUp.com
Rescued from an accident by a stranger, Avila finds this heroism comes at a cost when her savior invokes an ancient law that turns her life upside down. … More Shattered Dreams
After giving up every possession he has in exchange for peace of mind and getting away from everything that betrays him, Leo finds himself in a weird situation. He discovers a fortune falling onto his lap, in the shape of a generous amount of money in his new bank account and a leasehold of a … More The Bet of the Monsters
Jamey Boelhower is a poet and independent author with numerous published works to his name. Not only is Jamey a prolific writer but also he has been an educator for over 20 years. Although his focus is on poetry, Jamey has also made a name for himself with his compelling blogs and popular fictional novel … More 2022 Shrimpy Award Winner Jamey Boelhower
The Russian billionaire seemed likeable enough, but appearances can be deceptive. Steven Palmer works for a niche consultancy specialising in working in places others avoid. A Russian oligarch interested in working with a high-tech British manufacturer leads Palmer to Siberia and then chance encounter in a Moscow nightclub. Palmer’s unexpected friendship with the Russian billionaire … More The Careless Fraudster
John was born in the Midlands and now lives in south London with his partner. He studied physics, and now works in the IT industry. An avid reader, The Careless Fraudster is his first novel. John is working on a second novel. Read John’s Books! The Careless Fraudster
In a world divided between the superior and the bereft, a desperate man must find a way to save someone he cares about. But what sacrifice does he have to make? Luke thought he’d found purpose again. After years of heartache and a devastating loss, his companionship with the strong-willed Ruyi gave him a reason … More In Ora: The Land of the Superior
Sotto Voce is a dreamer. They have always wanted to experience the world in person or through imagination. Having been moving around since they were young, they have difficulty identifying only one place as home, so instead of being associated with a specific place or culture, home is where the loved ones and the dog … More Sotto Voce
In The Nomad: Book Two Zara is on the run. She must go to great lengths, travel great distances on an assortment of odd space vessels and hop from one planet to the next in order to elude the relentless bounty hunters who will stop at nothing to collect the enormous price that has been placed on … More The Nomad: Book Two
