Contributors

TJ Mackay

While working in this industry I've had the wonderful opportunity of meeting and interviewing some of publishing's most famous (and fun) authors and celebrities. Since the biggest complaint people had about me while growing up was that I ask way too many questions, this career has been the perfect fit. I LOVE people (one has to work very hard for me not to like them!) In past years, however, I had become increasingly aware of the very talented authors that were not afforded media exposure simply because they chose to self or small publish rather than accept the strictures of mainstream publishing. Thus, the idea of "InD'tale" magazine - and then the RONE Awards - was born!

Tamara Cribley

Tamara Cribley is a self-professed formatting junkie who believes beautiful books don't happen by chance. Having worked as a Commercial Photographer, Graphic Artist, and Art Director, Tamara’s unique skills enable her to put together classy and professional books that keep the reader focused on the story.

Becky Flade

When I was little, I thought everyone had stories in their head. When I found out only special people had stories to tell, I wanted to be one of the magical ones who shared their stories with the world. I wrote my first book in kindergarten with the help of my teacher, Mrs. Daniels. My mom –my biggest fan and most ardent supporter – has that little crayon-drawn book tucked into the pages of her family bible. It took almost thirty years to get from there to published, but here I am, making my own dreams come true, one happily ever after at a time.

S.L. Carpenter

A lifetime Californian, Scott Carpenter lives the ordinary life of a husband and father. Humor has always played a large role in his life, and he enjoys making people smile. His stories range from the outright absurd to the deeply poignant, and his mastery of the short story format is undeniable. If asked, he'll describe himself as just another guy. His many fans will tell you that his writing paints quite a different picture.

Kevin G. Chapman

Kevin G. Chapman is an attorney specializing in labor and employment law, and an independent author from New Jersey. In 2021, Kevin finished the first five books in the Mike Stoneman Thriller series. His next novel, The Other Murder, will be published in early 2024.

Peggy Jaeger

I’m a contemporary romance writer who writes Rom Coms about strong women, the families who support them, and the men who can’t live without them. If I can make you cry on one page and bring you out of tears rolling with laughter the next, I’ve done my job as a writer! Family and food play huge roles in my stories because I believe there is nothing that holds a family structure together like sharing a meal… or two… or ten. Dotted with humor and characters that are as real as they are loving, I bring all topics of daily life into my stories: life, death, sibling rivalry, illness and the desire for everyone to find their own happily ever after.

Welcome, Readers!

The cooler weather is finally… sorta… arriving where I am, bringing with it the crisp scents of fall – and pumpkin spice from the local Starbucks and bakeries (seriously, have you walked past the Costco bakery? It smells so good I can almost feel the calories attaching themselves to my waistline!). Fall has always been my favorite time of year; the multitudes of reds and golds in the trees, the slight frost that glistens like magic in the early morning light, and the arrival of the most fun holidays of the year. Halloween just passed, which meant a birthday and a major influx of candy at my house, and now as Thanksgiving is coming, I do my best to have November be my Thankful Month. Cheesy? Maybe, but I didn’t grow up with this holiday, (I’m from the UK) so it is still somewhat of a novelty for me. I’m sure you’ve all heard of Gratitude Journals, and personally, I think they’re a wonderful idea. It is so easy to get lost in the stresses of every day life, that it’s easy to miss those little (or big) things that mean so much, hence my goal of having a Thankful Month.

Right now, I’m incredibly thankful for all of the authors we were able to celebrate during this year’s RONE Awards. (Missed it? Watch it here.)There are so many fabulously talented Indie and Small Press authors out there, and we are so grateful to be able to work with you!

I’m extremely grateful for all of the wonderful, dedicated staff here at InD’tale. They are a great group of people, and I’m thankful for everything they do. I’m grateful for all of the friends I’ve made since I began working here five years ago, whether they be reviewer, graphic designer, narrator,