Jenna Langbaum is the author of ME IN SEARCH OF YOU. Published by Andrews McMeel Publishing, ME IN SEARCH OF YOU is a collection of micro fiction stories that delve into the hope, frustration, angst, and mediocrity of dating as a millennial and seeking real connections.

Leigh Montville is a three-time New York Times bestselling author, a former columnist at the Boston Globe, and former senior writer at Sports Illustrated. He is the author of TALL MEN, SHORT SHORTS - The 1969 NBA Finals: Wilt, Russ, Lakers, Celtics, and a Very Young Sports Reporter, which is out now.

Jessie Wagner is a singer, songwriter, and multi-talented artist who has toured the world with Lenny Kravitz, Chic, Kid Rock, Stevie Van Zandt, and Duran Duran. Her debut solo album Shoes Droppin' reveals a very personal collection of songs and is out now on Wicked Cool Records.

Kevin and Matt McManus, also known as The McManus Bros, are Emmy nominated TV writers, directors, and producers who have served as writers and producers for Netflix’s comedy-drama series Cobra Kai and Netflix's crime parody series American Vandal. The twins have also written, directed, and produced two feature films – The Block Island Sound, a horror-thriller, and Funeral Kings, a comedy-drama film.

Faye Brennan is the Editor-in-Chief of Eat This, Not That!, overseeing all digital content for the brand. Previously, she was the Sex & Relationships Director at Cosmopolitan, Head of Sex & Dating at Elite Daily, and held editorial roles at Women's Health, Whalebone magazine, YourTango.com, BettyConfidential.com, and more national titles.

Mason Engel is a 26-year-old science-fiction writer from Columbus, Indiana who will be releasing a short film, The Bookstour, to raise money for the Book Industry Charitable Foundation. The Bookstour is about Mason’s journey visiting the most unique indie bookstores around the country.

Eilene Zimmerman is the author of the memoir SMACKED: A Story of White-Collar Ambition, Addiction, and Tragedy. Published by Random House, SMACKED was named one of Newsweek’s ‘20 Most Anticipated Books of 2020.’

Candice Jalili is the Senior Sex and Dating Writer at Elite Daily and started her career as an intern at Cosmopolitan. Candice is the author of a new nonfiction book – a hilarious guide to overcoming dating anxiety – which will be coming out in February 2021. She also writes for Tinder Swipe Life, The Cut, Cosmo, Teen Vogue, Girl Boss, Elite Daily, and many other magazines and websites.

Matt Porter is a sports writer at The Boston Globe covering the Boston Bruins and the NHL. He’s also a correspondent for NHL Network. Prior to joining The Globe, Matt was a staff writer at The Palm Beach Post for nine years where he reported on South Florida sports. He’s a 2008 graduate of Emerson College and is originally from Gloucester, Massachusetts. He’s also a member of The Boston Newspaper Guild and the Professional Hockey Writers Association.

Scott Martin is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist who you may know from the bands Bulletproof Messenger, Storm Of The Century, or as a solo artist by his own name - Scott Martin. His new single 'Bringing Hollywood Back To Life' was featured in American Songwriter Magazine in November 2019, and he has opened for Incubus, Fuel, Collective Soul, Seether, Everclear, The Jonas Brothers, and many other artists through the years.

Samantha Weiner is a senior editor at Abrams Books. She specializes in nonfiction books, especially in the areas of illustrated, sports, and pop culture.

New York Times Bestselling Author John Searles is known for his novels HELP FOR THE HAUNTED, BOY STILL MISSING, and STRANGE BUT TRUE, which has been turned into a Hollywood film starring Amy Ryan, Nick Robinson, Margaret Qualley, Blythe Danner, Brian Cox, and Greg Kinnear.

John frequently appears on NBC’s Today Show and CBS’s The Early Show to discuss his favorite book selections. He has also appeared on NPR’s Fresh Air, Live! With Regis and Kelly, and CNN. His essays, articles, and reviews have been published in the Washington Post, The New York Times, Redbook, Out, The Daily Beast, and many other national magazines and newspapers.