Our Authors

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 Seth Augenstein writes fiction and non-fiction. His debut novel, Project 137, was called by Kirkus Reviews as “an involving, tense and visceral near-future thriller.” His short stories have appeared in more than a dozen magazines and fiction podcasts. He spent a decade writing for New Jersey newspapers, most recently at The Star-Ledger.   

Alexander Blevens writes historical fiction from his home in Mississippi. His debut, Bycatch, received critical acclaim for its thought-provoking portrayal of two Vietnam veterans whose lives intersect on the shrimp-rich waters of the Gulf Coast. His current award-winning novel, Arkansas Black, is loosely based on his ancestral roots and is scheduled for publication by LMP in 2025.

Shanessa Gluhm is the author of Enemies of Doves and A River of Crows. Her third book, The Bone Nest, is a legal thriller that explores the death penalty and will be published through Lost Meridian Press in 2024. Shanessa writes psychological suspense thrillers set in multiple time periods.

Laura Kemp is the author of the award-winning Lantern Creek series. Laura writes multi-genre books seeped in Americana. Her upcoming historical thriller, I Paint the Sky, is set in the American West and will be published through Lost Meridian Press in 2024.

Rob Samborn is the author of the award-winning, dual-timeline Painted Souls series. The Prisoner of Paradise, Painter of the Damned and Master of the Abyss are published through Lost Meridian Press. Rob writes historical and international thrillers.