Annefleur Bruin is a literary author from the Netherlands whose international upbringing shaped her perspective on cultures and storytelling. From an early age, she expressed herself through music and literature. Her novels focus on character exploration, delving into struggles, desires, fears, and love stories. She crafts immersive narratives that connect readers with her characters on an emotional journey. 

Annefleur has written several books, including Blackwood’s Institute for Girls 1827, published in the UK in 2022. She now looks forward to releasing her upcoming novel, Messenger from Before, with Fidessa Literary in 2025.

Simo writes about the quiet weight of emotion—the soft undoings, the subtle reckonings, and the everyday miracles of survival. A longtime creative, his work gently explores themes of vulnerability, mental health, and the contradictions of living with both tenderness and resilience. His writing feels like a late-night confession whispered between friends—layered with wit, honesty, and quiet grace. 

When he's not writing, Simo is likely deep in some book on ancient symbols and spirituality, in the gym chasing clarity through movement, or just trying his best to exist. This collection "Quiet Disasters and Other Miracles" is a deeply personal debut—not meant to fix anything, but simply to say: You’re not alone in this.

Ann van Wijgerden is a poet originally from England, though she has spent most of her adult life in the Netherlands and the Philippines. She co-founded and works (2008 – present day) for a non-profit organisation called Young Focus www.youngfocus.org, providing education for children living in Manila’s slum area of ‘Smokey Mountain’. Ann has had poetry, fiction and nonfiction published in multiple magazines and anthologies in different countries and is a 2025 Best of the Net nominee. Much of Ann’s writing reflects her passion for social justice, her wrestling with what it means to be human, as well as an awakening sense of kinship with the natural world. She’s very excited about her debut poetry collection Dear Planet being published by Fidessa Literary later this year (2025).

Sometimes, Shashank Gupta has no clue of what he may have written until years later when the real story is revealed to him. He thinks ignorance, and not knowledge, is where truth resides. His books cover a wild spectrum from adult horror to literary to romance to children's to narrative non-fiction. Poetry, to him, is the highest form of writing which he shall only dare closer to his end. In search of freedom, he left his PhD in horticulture to become a farmer, and escaped the cycle of crops, after 6 years, for advertising. 23 years as creative director, of the most obnoxious campaigns, is a rut he tries to run from by writing stories that may add meaning to mere existence. He is free from all social media for his peace of mind, and to create time. He lives with his wife, an artist, in New Delhi. 'Four Chimneys' will be his fourth published work.

Justice Faruck is a Nigerian author whose work explores the emotional complexities of identity, tradition, and the quiet we carry. His debut novel, The Loud Silence Between Us—a haunting portrait of womanhood, justice, and quiet resilience—will be published with Fidessa Literary. Committed to authentic storytelling, Faruck is also the creator of FictionFlux, a literature app in development that amplifies diverse voices and fosters meaningful creative expression

Suze Leonie is a literary fiction and children's fiction author and illustrator from a Dutch coastal town. She has a passion for literature and philosophy and when she isn't writing or drawing, she's usually found with a book in her hand. She's known for her insatiable interest in a variety of subjects.  In the spring of 2024 Suze Leonie made her debut with the novel Ivan, Boris and Me, which is the first book in a collection of literary works that heavily focus on human psychology. When Suze Leonie is able to let go of her precious books she enjoys going to museums, good food, board games and long walks on the beach. 

Rachel Griffiths is a fiction author from Wales. She has a lifelong passion for reading, and books have been her closest companions since childhood. Rachel is known for her ability to create realistic, down-to-earth characters and stories that transport readers away from their worries to a place of relaxation and joy. Her stories are praised for their warmth, humor, and captivating scenery, with readers often commenting on the charm and cheer her writing brings. When Rachel isn't writing, she enjoys walking her dog, indulging in Earl Grey tea and gin, and spending time with her family. In the spring of 2025, her highly rated Cosy Cottage Café series will be published in Dutch. 

Jasper Jefferson is a literary fiction author from Longtown with a passion for science fiction. He works as a manager at a plant nursery by day, which is where his love for nature comes from. He's known for his sense of humor and engaging storytelling. In 2025 Jasper Jefferson will make his debut with the first novel in a series centered around key protagonist Andreas Rockstein. Inspired by his favorite The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy he combines comedic elements with space travel, rock music and, of course, plants. When Jasper Jefferson isn't writing he enjoys trading second-hand books, gardening and cycling. 

Antonius is a non-fiction author from The Hague, renowned for his unique approach to integrating mathematical concepts into legal frameworks. With a background in economics and law, Antonius’s research delves into organic systems within legal theory, drawing on insights from his experience in investment. His 2024 book, Jurimetric Insights into Property Law, introduces IT-based concepts into legal analysis. Influenced by 16th and 17th-century legal philosophers, Antonius is dedicated to reexamining the foundational elements of law. In 2025, his upcoming book Humane Anarchy  will be published by Fidessa. Outside of writing, he enjoys both sports and literature.