Mary Petiet is an award-winning writer, poet, and publisher whose work is profoundly inspired by the natural beauty and vibrant energy of Cape Cod. Through her writing, she explores the deep connections between people and the world around them, weaving stories and poems that celebrate hope, resilience, and positive empowerment. Mary’s work has appeared in numerous books and literary journals, and she is the author of several acclaimed titles. Beyond her own writing, she is the founder of Sea Crow Press, a Massachusetts-based independent publishing company dedicated to amplifying compelling voices and stories rooted in place.

Madeleine F White was born in Germany, with roots in Canada and the UK. Having produced a number of national and international web and print magazines, over the last five years she has focussed on being founder/editor of the Write On! suite of publications. As well as being published in a number of magazines and journals, Madeleine also authored the 2020 speculative debut novel Mother Of Floods and the related audio drama, The Ark, reached the top 50 in the Apple podcast charts.