Robin Christ

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Robin is an author of fiction and nonfiction, a certified editor, and has been obsessed with stories for as far back as she can recall. She loves a rainy day with a good cup of tea and a fantastic story, and will devour anything that makes her feel, from Sci-Fi to romance to a spooky ghost story. When she's not reading, writing or editing, she loves running and hiking with her rescue pup, and works in finance. ​

Zo Elder

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Zo loves getting lost in stories, no matter if it's as a reader, writer, cheerleader, or educator. After a decade of working in youth aid, Zo lives for the perfect all-is-lost moment. If a story breaks their heart and believably threatens not to mend it again, they're in. Though their tastes lean dark and speculative, they'll usually devour anything with a queer love story. 
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Besides interning for Booker Albert, they're finishing their graduate degree in creative writing at the Alice Salomon University of Applied Sciences Berlin, where analyzing German poetry occasionally makes them scream. 

As a nonbinary/genderqueer person themself, they're on a mission to lift up marginalized voices in all areas of life. When not reading or writing, Zo can be found playing video games, organizing events in Berlin's queer spaces, giving writing workshops, or caring for their human and fur family members.
Pronouns: they/them

Shannon Evans

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“You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me,” wrote C.S. Lewis—and Shannon would agree. She’s always been a reader, the kind of teen who brought a book along to social occasions just in case. Although her favorite book of all time is Rebecca, these days her tastes range from upmarket and book club fiction to heartfelt romcoms, with the occasional thriller or memoir thrown in. She earned her B.A. in Creative Writing from the University of South Florida and began her publishing career in London, where she lived for ten years. She’s now back in her Florida hometown with her British husband, two kids, and two cats who think they run the house (they do).

Gabriela Restituyo

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Gabriela is a passionate reader, editor, and aspiring writer who discovered my love for books early on. Her love for reading paved a way for her career, because she thought what could possibly be better than reading for a living? When she’s not editing, lost behind the pages of a good book, or falling in love with films, you’ll usually find her spending time with her family, laughing with friends, or rewatching her favorite comfort shows like Friends and Gilmore Girls. She’s also spent plenty of time in the magical worlds of Harry Potter, LOTR, and Twilight, and in love stories like Little Women and Pride and Prejudice, which continue to hold a special place in her heart. Her reading tastes are wide-ranging, from childhood favorites like City of Bones series and Six of Crows to more recent impactful reads like The Poppy War, A Little Life, Drown, and Outliers. Every story inspires her in some way, and one day, she hope to be a part of creating stories that leave that kind of impact too.

Tara Sexton

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Nothing compares to the first page in a book that draws you in and makes you eagerly turn to the next. Tara has been chasing that feeling since she was a little girl raised in southern Arkansas, maxing out her library card and writing short stories. It wasn’t until she graduated college, however, that she realized her own pen and paper could make her feel the same way. In between spiriting her two kids around to activities and working, Tara writes contemporary romance and fantasy. As a reader, she enjoys romance, fantasy, thrillers, women's fiction, and has recently discovered a love for horror!
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Lena Van

In addition to reading manuscripts for Jordy, Lena is usually juggling three to five other jobs. She holds degrees in both creative writing and publishing, and also volunteers her time with the literary magazine, Philadelphia Stories. Lena particularly enjoys reading sci-fi, fantasy, and YA, and loves helping discover new writers.