Kelly Nixon Turner, founder
Kelly Nixon Turner has been writing, painting, photographing, or otherwise creating since she was a child. Keen to see the world, Kelly enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard when she was twenty, ultimately serving as a Boatswain's Mate and Mast Captain aboard the Tall Ship Eagle - becoming the first female to do so. Kelly has been featured in several documentaries, most notably, 'On the Wings of Eagle,' by Tam Productions, and was featured in the non-fiction book, 'Barque of Saviors,' by Russell Drumm.
A Southern California native, Kelly now lives in Saint Augustine, Florida where she is currently working on her next book. Follow Kelly on Instagram.
Emily Foster Williams
Emily Foster Williams is a graphic designer and mother of two daughters. She owns the design studio We Are Charette, where she specializes in creating playful, engaging brands for consumer goods and services. Emily has always enjoyed putting pen to paper, creating rhymes and teaching children, as well as learning ukulele, swing dancing, travel, and settling down to do some yoga... with her cat. Follow Emily on Instagram.