NewsBlaze Writers

Mina Fabulous follows the news, especially what is going on in the US State Department. Mina turns State Department waffle into plain english. Contact Mina through NewsBlaze.

Robert Paul Reyes is a NewsBlaze writer on Politics, Pop Culture and Pointless Pontificating. He covers the sometimes interesting, sometimes weird things we humans do, and he's not afraid to say what he really thinks. Contact him by writing to NewsBlaze.

Kam Williams is a popular and top NewsBlaze reviewer, who gives his unvarnished opinion on movies, DVDs and books, plus many in-depth and revealing celebrity internviews.

Dwight L. Schwab Jr. is a moderate conservative. He holds a BS in journalism with minors in political science and American history.

Bruce Edwin is the editor of The Hollywood Sentinel and President of Starpower Management, the celebrity focused model and talent firm. Contact Bruce at TheHollywoodSentinel.com

John Kays identifies timeless remnants from our past that will endure, or be admired by future generations.

Bob Trieger is a Boxing and MMA Writer and promoter, born and raised in Boston. Bob started as a sportswriter in 1968, and now runs the sports public relations agency, Full Court Press. Bob provides sports public relations and publicity consulting for businesses, clubs, organizations and athletes in New England.

Fayaz Wani is the NewsBlaze Kashmir Correspondent, who reports on everyday life in Kashmir. Fayaz writes for many newspapers, and we are pleased to see his work in NewsBlaze.

Prairie Miller movie reviews. She is a NY multimedia journalist online, in print and on radio, and on WBAI/Pacifica National Radio Network's Arts Express.

Garrett Godwin is an entertainment journalist, who writes for NewsBlaze about television and people in the entertainment industry, from his home state of Michigan. Contact Garrett by writing to NewsBlaze.

Shahriar Kia is a political analyst and spokesman for the residents of Camp Ashraf, Iraq, where he resides. Shahriar was educated in the United States, graduating from the University of Texas, in computer science.

Michael Cutler, a former Senior INS Investigator, an expert witness in more than a dozen Congressional Hearings is a Fellow at the Center for Immigration Studies and an advisor to the '911 Families for a Secure America.' He writes about the nexus between immigration and national security.

Lloyd Marcus, the Unhyphenated American, is an optimistic, passionate man, who learned about life, respect and motivation from his father. He is a singer who uses his talent and drive to rally people around the constitution and independent conservative ideas. He likes people to think for themselves.

Robert D.Ashford was a Marine during the cold war and is now retired, after 50 years of construction management. He is a keen genealogist and loves humor. He watches the political horizons and likes to write commentary on what's next. Contact Robert through NewsBlaze.

Nurit Greenger, the 'Accidental Reporter,' is a passionately committed advocate for Jews, Israel, the United States, and the Free World in general.

Dinesh Sharma is the author of 'Barack Obama in Hawaii and Indonesia: The Making of a Global President,' which was rated as the Top 10 Black history books for 2012. 'Crossroads of Leadership: Globalization and American Exceptionalism in the Obama Presidency', is next

Tony Dolz writes about immigration and other issues affecting our lives, including health, money and soldier stories.

Showkat Shafi is a Freelance Photojournalist based in New Delhi, India. His work has been published in Al Jazeera, New York Times and elsewhere.

Miv Evans is a British filmmaker and filmgoer, now in Los Angeles. She is a freelance journalist for Century City News and the Director of The Trailer Film Festival which she founded in 2009.

Martha Rosenberg is the Investigative Health Correspondent for NewsBlaze. Martha illustrates most of her stories with relevant cartoons.

Shafi'i Mohyaddin Abokar is the NewsBlaze Somalia reporter, an experienced journalist and photographer who reports on sport and other interesting things about Somalia.

Dr. Yvonne Fournier has been a pharmacist, public health administrator, demographer and entrepreneur. She has followed her own roadmap in becoming arguably one of the most prolific of educators and child advocates in America today.

Bobby Ramakant is a CNS Policy Adviser who writes extensively on health and development, as it affects many countries throughout the world

Chuck Ness is a born again Christian who enjoys talking religion and politics. I have always believed that it is the Christian obligation to understand the workings of our government as well as they do the precepts of God. Jesus tells us to be 'wise as serpents and harmless as doves'.

Denis Gorce-Bourge is the News Blaze specialist in Personal Development, Well Being and Consciousness. He also writes about Freedom, Human Rights and Democracy.

Chasity Brewer is an avid reader and has always had a passion for books, she is a writer and an active book reviewer and she can be reached at newsblaze.com

Pete Allman, 'The Man on the Scene,' is a Las Vegas-based commentator, restaurant critic, broadcast personality and celebrity interviewer, who also produces inspirational messages for television and other media.

Anne Howard is a writer and publicist, who writes about the entertainment and high tech industries.

Gary Isaacson is a writer/producer/publisher in various media. He founded Isaacson Communications, Inc. in 1976 and the Internet stock footage division www.WorldClips.TV in 1999. He has authored several books and his author page can be found at Amazon

Ronnie McBrayer is the author of 'Leaving Religion, Following Jesus.' He writes and speaks about life, faith, and Christ-centered spirituality. Visit his website at www.ronniemcbrayer.net.

Tanveer Jafri is an award-winning journalist and peace activist, based in India, covering communal harmony and social activities.

Alan Gray is the Publisher and an Editor of NewsBlaze Daily News and other online newspapers. He prefers to edit, rather than write, but sometimes an issue rears it's head and makes him start pounding the keyboard.

A former Chemical Engineer, Kevin Roeten enjoys riding the third rail of journalism: politics and religion. He is a Guest Columnist for the Asheville Citizen-Times, and the Independent (Ohio), writes for numerous blogs, is an amateur astronomer, and delves into scientific topics.

Dirgha Raj Prasai is a former Member of Parliament in Nepal, a political analyst who writes from Kathmandu.

Liz Terek is a book reviewer, housewife and homeschooling Mom of 3 sons. She lives in a very rural area and is actively involved in the local church and in community needs projects. Contact Liz through NewsBlaze.

Lemuel Cacho is a versatile writer specializing in business, technology and science. Contact Lem through NewsBlaze.

Farooq Khan Masood is a freelance journalist, with experience in TV, radio, online and in print. He is based in Pakistan. Contact Farooq through NewsBlaze.

In the series Postcards from Israel, Ari Bussel and Norma Zager invite readers throughout the world to join them as they present reports from Israel as seen by two sets of eyes: Bussel on the ground, Zager counterpoint from home.

Rocco Loosbrock is the Boss Hog, a financial wizard, who writes about food, wine and the world of gourmet bacon.

David Pambianchi is a New York writer, who loves to tell stories about the city, the people, the entertainment, the sport and the businesses that catch his attention.

Fiona Hammond graduated as a freelance journalist from the John Morris journalism academy. Fiona lives on the south coast of NSW Australia and writes human interest stories and opinions, about gardening, sustainability, fishing, the environment and our planet.

Paul Mitchell writes about News and Networking Events, Covering the Media and Show Business Industry for The Actor's Checklist News & Events page. Now available for iPod or iPhone...

Nadia Cherubin is a passionate writer, author, fashionista and trendsetter who writes about entertainment and fashion. Contact Nadia through NewsBlaze.

David W. Wang is a senior international business affairs consultant, researcher, columnist, and author of Decoding the Dragon's Mindset...

John Child is The NewsBlaze Nepal Correspondent, a journalist in Kathmandu who writes about goings-on in and around Nepal and her neighbors.

S. Azad is a freelance commentator who writes to be informative and educative and loves to receive feedback.

Emmanuel Altenor is a freelance journalist and author with interests in historical studies, current events, and pop culture. He divides his time between his pursuit of a Masters degree and his passion of the written word. Emmanuel's writings include news stories of various topics, poetry, short stories, reviews and interviews.

Adil Akhzer is a young Journalist, based in Srinagar India. Adil writes stories about items of interest in New Delhi and Kashmir.

Don G Halbert is a professional SEO infused copywriter. Contact him through NewsBlaze or at his website www.donhalbert.com

John McCormick is a reporter, /science/medical columnist and finance and social commentator, with 17,000+ bylined stories. He is a member of the National Press Club of Washington, a Certified Reuters Insight Expert Consultant and a senior NewsBlaze writer, who writes incisive, investigative stories.

Mr. Krishnahari Pushkar writes about social issues, security and conflict management, often in relation to Nepal. An Joint Secretary of Government in Nepal, he is well honored as a Peace, Security and Conflict Management Professional, who contributes regularly to national and international nongovernmental organizations as a peace and conflict management expert.

Alessandro De Arcangelis was born in June, 2nd, 1991, in Naples, Italy. He has published two books, 'Un`Elitaria Democrazia' and 'Zampa di Gatto' and worked with several magazines and newspapers in Italy. His interests vary from humanities to music, from philology to IT. He is currently attending the classical literature and philology university in Milan, Italy.

Syed Irfan Aziz, from Sopore, a small town in North Kashmir, India, is currently Executive Editor of the Daily English newspaper INSIDE KASHMIR and is a freelance News Producer in electronic media.

Ajaz Ahmad is a 24 year old Broadcast Journalist from Indian Kashmir. Ajaz has worked with BAG Films and Media Ltd and is currently an Assistant News Producer with South Asian Broadcast news agency CVB News Service.

Abukar Arman is Somalia's Special Envoy to the United States, living in Ohio. Abukar writes about issues that affect Somalia and its people and the relationship between Somalia and the USA.

Anthony Lund is an author, reviewer and freelance writer from Durham, England. He lives with his wife and a collection of cuddly monkeys in a small village where nothing significant happens so feels he has to make up for this with his fiction work.

Askin Ozcan is a writer and the author of 'The Red Submarine,' a novelette, his sixth book. Askin is Turkish, based in Stockholm, Sweden.

Atif K Butt is a young Pakistani journalist and translator based in Lahore. Atif has worked with print and electronic news organizations. He contributes to various newspapers and magazines as a freelancer. Access him through NewsBlaze or visit his blog at atifkbutt.blog.com

Sagun Basnet is a Fulbright scholar, studying at New York University, who writes about issues affecting the people of Nepal. Contact Sagun through her blog or through NewsBlaze

Bhupal Lamichhaney is a Human Rights activist from Nepal, living in Palo Alto, California. Bhupal writes about democracy, Human Rights and current political and social issues.

In the series Postcards from Israel, Ari Bussel and Norma Zager invite readers throughout the world to join them as they present reports from Israel as seen by two sets of eyes: Bussel on the ground, Zager counter-point from home.

Bob Calvert is the host of the Talking With Heroes radio talk show, that supports our troops, veterans, their families, the wounded, blue star families, gold star families and support groups. Bob has been to Iraq three times and once to Afghanistan, interviewing troops and locals. Contact Bob at NewsBlaze or at his website TalkingWithHeroes.com

John Basso is a Connecticut based Purchasing Manager. A husband and father of three children, John writes mainly about family life and opinionated articles, at times with a comedic twist.

Clark Isaacs is an accomplished book critic who is published in local newspapers and national book review lists.

Elizabeth Lawliet is a poet, screenwriter and professional blogger, who offers practical solutions for healthful eating in a crazy, stressed out America.

Diane Brown is a book reviewer and Grandma on the go, with 8 children and 4 grandchildren. She understands the trials of single parenthood, struggling in a budget life and the determination to outwit Murphy's Law.

Robert A. Wilson is the author of The Wisdom of a Cowboy, Hypnotherapist, NLP Practitioner and Radio Show Host.

Donia Najar loves to write science fiction and review books. She says writing is her supplying energy that keeps her functioning.

A disabling encounter with prostate and brain cancer put David Bedworth in a situation where he cannot work and has limited abilities as a result of treatment. However, brain surgery seems to have stimulated a long dormant creative surge in literature, music and poetry. He contributes to The Student Operated Press and collaborates with his sister on a collection of illustrated poems. He also works with a group of ill veterans and family members who were exposed to contaminants at the Marine Corps Base at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.

Djelloul (jeh-lool) Marbrook won the Stan and Tom Wick Poetry Prize and the Literal Latte for fiction. He worked as a reporter for The Providence Journal, editor for The Elmira (NY) Star-Gazette, The Baltimore Sun, The Winston-Salem Journal & Sentinel and The Washington Star. Later he was executive editor of four small dailies in northeast Ohio and two medium-size dailies in northern New Jersey.

Ernest Dempsey is a graduate in geology and English Literature. He is the author of five published books and is working on a documentary film

Denise Kaminsky is established in Media/News freelancing in stage productions for Brooks & Dunn, Willie Nelson, Clint Black, Roger Waters, Sting, Alice Cooper and musicals Jesus Christ Superstar, Cats and Les Miserables.

Jerome Drexler, inventor of the LaserCard optical memory card, worked at Bell Labs, was a research professor in physics at NJIT, and chief scientist of LaserCard Corp. Drexler is the author of four books on his discovery of the nature of dark matter, dark energy and 'dark matter cosmology' of the universe.

Tracy Edward Tomlinson writes incisive investigative stories that make us think. Contact him through NewsBlaze.

Ed Williams is a Southern Author/Speaker/Humorist from Juliette, Georgia. He loves Atomic Fireballs, Bachman-Turner Overdrive, and anyone who appreciates honin a good tulip! His new Christmas novel, ChristmaSin' is available at www.christmasinthebook.com

Steve Savage is a scientist (PhD Plant Pathology) with more than thirty years of diverse experience with crops and agricultural technologies. He has worked on everything from biological controls to chemicals to genetics to biotechnology.

Jon Rutledge is a movie fan, who loves to learn something from every movie he sees. The good ones teach you what to do, and the bad ones teach you what not to do.

Glenn Brandon Burke is America's number one Motivational College Speaker on Student Retention, Student Access, Student Equity and Student Success, and knows exactly what it takes to increase retention and increase graduation rates.

Hassan Ali Gesey is an experienced correspondent in Mogadishu, Somalia.

A New York Native, Heather is our resident Nancy Grace regarding national court and crime issues. She has a Masters Degree in Law as well as a Bachelor's in Political Science. Her crime blog can be found at www.BachmanontheBench.com.

Chic Hollis is a longtime drummer and motorcyclist, who served in the Air Force, studied 7 languages and ran several large companies.

Ian Brockwell writes straight talking, honest stories that engage readers.

Anna-Stina Johansson is an author from Lapland, Sweden, a graduate from Long Ridge Writers Group. Her children's book about animals was published in 2008.

Ida Balderas is a freelance writer who lives in the corporate world and is a mom of three. Contact Ida through NewsBlaze

Sultan Shahin is the Editor at NewAgeIslam.Com Take part in the discussion of stories and issues relating to Islam at the New Age Islam website

John Danz Jr is a serious writer with a penchant for poetry and building a foundation in every form of writing. He is motivated by a never-ending thirst for informed knowledge and the feeling of accomplishment that comes with every completed poem or story.

Sameer Jafri is a political analyst based in India. He usually writes on global and geopolitical issues.

A.M. Jamsheed Basha is a Chennai-based columnist, political commentator, who writes on matters of importance, political, social and self-improvement

James Cook, from Indianapolis, Indiana, is a writer for many sites, (bleacherreport.com cbssports.com) and an aspiring Sports Broadcaster. In school, he is a basketball color analyst, and a sports writer for the newspaper. He loves Butler Bulldogs Basketball, Notre Dame Football, the New York Yankees, and the Kansas City Chiefs. He wants to work for ESPN.

With passions ranging from Sports to Sci-Fi, David Jester is a Freelance Writer who devotes his spare time to writing novels, short stories and screenplays. The 24 year old UK resident is published in numerous short story magazines and also boasts credits in the world of Article and News writing; with his first publication arriving at the age of 18.

James Clark has a background in designing databases, job and client tracking systems, inventory and sales management, and accounting. As a Worship Minister for a local church, he puts music together, based on the message to be read. His flight simulation hobby takes him to different places that he's never been before. His goal is to contribute to his area of Minnesota, and the world.

Jayne Yenko is a freelance writer based in Wyoming, who writes about science and education. She can be reached through her website at JayneYenko.wordpress.com

Often dubbed a Growth Architect by his clients, Joel Block advises companies on explosive growth strategies by driving revenue and sales. Well known in the capital markets, Joel is a successful entrepreneur, speaker, advisor and faculty member of the iLearningGlobal community.

Brandon Craig Jones writes and performs stand-up comedy and is a musician and entertainment writer.

Jude Liebermann is a romance novelist, blogger and book reviewer. Contact Jude by visiting her site at www.judesplace.com

Kevin Gray is a Dallas-based freelance writer and food and drink fanatic. If you can eat it or drink it, Kevin has probably written about it. He contributes to a variety of publications and is the editor of Cocktail Enthusiast

King Nazir Muhammad is a revolutionary artist and activist who wants to break the stereotype that ancient thinking has placed on all people, and his first concern is with the group in which he belongs.

Kamala Prasai, from Nepal, now in New York, is a Lyricist and Writer, who has published five books of Nepali poems and plays. Contact Kamala through NewsBlaze.

W. George Krasnow (also published as Vladislav Krasnov), Ph.D., runs the Russia and America Goodwill Association, a non-profit organization of Americans for friendship with Russia.

Krzys Wasilewski, while living in Poland, completing his masters degree in International Relations, was seduced by English Literature.

Dr. Ravindra Kumar is an eminent writer, Indologist, political scientist and a former vice chancellor of Meerut University, India, who authored and edited over 100 works on great personalities like Mahatma Gandhi and on various social-cultural issues.

Barbara Ann Jackson writes about injustice, illegal issues, abuse of power and impediments to justice at Law & Grace Inc. www.lawgrace.org

Michael Levy is a professional optimist and speaker. He is an international radio host and the author of nine inspirational books.

John Lillpop is a recovering liberal, 'clean and sober' since 1992 when last he voted for a Democrat. Pray for John: He lives in the San Francisco Bay Area, where people like Nancy Pelosi are considered reasonable! Writing is his passion. He loves creating lively copy with irony and humor!

Lionel A. Varnadoe, Jr. is a member of the National Book Critics Circle and writes books, articles, and reviews on a variety of topics and can be reached through NewsBlaze or at his website, PriorityEd.com

Lydia Pagan lives in Brooklyn, NY where she was raised. She has an extensive Business background with writing as her first love. Her interest in Politics, Business, and the human psyche began through her research for her writings.

Linda Bennett Paterson is a freelance writer and author who currently resides in Florida. You can reach Linda at LPFreelancer@aol.com

Maitreya Samantaray writes about intelligence mining and compilation, risk reporting, content processing operations, public policy, political analysis, terrorism and security.

Mandeep Puri is a freelance writer who has been a Tribune crime reporter, business, sport, entertainment and municipal reporter. Contact Mandeep at his blog mandeeppuri.blogspot.com or at NewsBlaze.

Lewis McCathie is an active Entertainment writer and Movie reviewer. Contact him by writing to NewsBlaze or visit his blog at: www.digitaljournal.com/user/342681/blog

Kyle Halstead is intrigued by politics and has a thirst for anything related to politics

Mamta Patel Nagaraja holds a Ph.D. from the Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University in biomedical engineering.

Ahmedsadik Yusuf Mohamed is a Somali journalist who reports on life in his country. Contact Ahmedsadik through NewsBlaze.

Roy Morrison is Director of the Office for Sustainability at Southern New Hampshire University. Contact Roy at NewsBlaze.

Rose M. Garland, a successful graduate from the school of hard knocks, in the US foster care system, writes a daily blog to faithful readers about emotional self-help. As an editor, Rose catches those little slips that writers often make, so readers don't have to!

Nava Thakuria is a Guwahati (Northeast India) based journalist, who contributes to NewsBlaze and various media outlets throughout the world.

Nehad Ismail is a writer and broadcaster, who writes about issues related to the Middle East from his home in London.

Nilufer Hajra is a young writer who believes in the power of words and loves to read. She's innovative and creative when it comes to writing. She aims to be different and wants to reach the top but she will only do so with honesty and hard work. Being bilingual in English and French, Nilufer has traveled to many countries and is currently based in Asia with her family, cats and a rooster.

The creator of 7 Steps to a 720 Credit Score, Philip Tirone is an expert in residential home financing who transitioned into the credit industry when he watched his mortgage clients fight against undue hardships caused by the credit scoring systems.

The Latter Day Iconoclast, Bill Schmalfeldt has seen enough. Retired from his duties as a writer-editor for the government, Bill now has nothing but time on his hands to write. Contact Bill through NewsBlaze.

Renee Hendricks is a Bellevue, WA based freelance web developer, writer and blogger. After more than fourteen years elbows deep in PHP, MySQL and various other web development programs, she now writes about all things social media, web hosting, SEO and hot technology trends.

Raymond Rolak is a veteran sports broadcaster who writes on automotive and aviation topics of interest.

Ros Prynn is a NewsBlaze investigative reporter and editor, who writes on a range of topics. Contact her by writing to NewsBlaze.

Columnist Russell W. Dickson, 'The Invisible Eye,' lives in upstate NY, and is a Freelance journalist and columnist. He has written for both print and online news/opinion pages. He holds a B.A. in English, minor Journalism from The University at Albany, Albany, NY. His writing experience spans more than a decade and his work has graced the pages of newspapers, magazines, online news orgs, and political websites in both the U.S. and abroad.

Rush PRNews is a company that publicizes authors, filmmakers and tech and entertainment businesses, with writers and publicists, who cover the entertainment and high tech industries.

Sanubaba Prasai writes about important issues going on in Nepal.

Mahin Saremi recently escaped from Iran, after arranging for her husband's memorial ceremony and seeing her son in Camp Ashraf

Shib Shankar Chatterjee is a former BBC, The Times of India, Hindustan Times & The Statesman Contributor from Northeast India, who specializes in investigations of important issues affecting the people of India and Bangladesh.

Shimul Chaudhury is a passionate opinions writer who monitors politics in South Asia, mainly as it relates to Bangladesh. Contact Shimul through NewsBlaze.

Sheila Bautz-Mumby is a diverse, energetic, artistic, flexible, writer who multi-tasks through her day, paying attention to detail. A member of the International Golden Key Society, Sheila loves writing projects. Contact her at her website www.sheilabautz.com or at NewsBlaze.

Sheree McDonald is a junior at Southern New Hampshire University studying Creative Writing with a minor in Professional Writing.

Sian Bitner is a Cincinnati native, and freelance writer, who loves occasional life coaching. While her topics of choice are relationships, and digging into the mind of a women, she is more than willing to offer her opinion on any topic you send her way.

Khadijah is a UK writer and blogger just starting out. Mother of one, works from home and has many reading interests including, fiction, linguistics and biography. Working on her first novel for a Young Adult audience.

Siavosh Rajizadeh is a law student and human rights activist with roots in Iran, who now lives in the Netherlands. Siavosh regularly writes about Iran's politics and human rights issues.

Saberi Roy is a writer/poet/analyst/political commentator/psychologist and writes on science, arts, psychology, religions, politics and philosophy. She has a Masters degrees in Philosophy (MA), in Psychology (MSc) and in Consciousness Studies with QM (MS).

Claudia Strasbaugh is a freelance writer who founded Scripps Ranch/Mira Mesa Writer's Guild, was head writer for the weekly TV show 'Kill 'EM With Comedy', plus California Bureau Chief for National Lotto World Magazine.

Stevie J. Stevenson Jr. is a freelance writer and business owner. Contact him at NewsBlaze.

Kelly Hocks is your Storybook Coach. Storybooking helps build and strengthen your family bonds and connections through the heritage enriching power of story. Contact Kelly by writing to NewsBlaze or go to her blog at storybookcreation.com

Syed Tashfin Chowdhury is a Senior Staff Writer at the New Age, one of the leading English dailies in Bangladesh. He has over seven years of experience in journalism with magazines like Campaign Bangladesh and the number one English daily in Bangladesh, the Daily Star. Tashfin also has over three years of experience in public relations.

Sweta Srivastava is a freelance writer, author, poet, book reviewer, and blogger

Tim Martin works in the Information Technology field providing 2nd level tech support and data security. He also does data tracking and database design.

Tom Ski is a master of the great outdoors. You can find Tom fly fishing in Montana, photographing elk and bison, watching birds from a hide or in the long grass, talking about life on his radio show and writing about his adventures at NewsBlaze.

Jessica Towle, an English Major, is a NewsBlaze contributor and the Science & Outdoors Section Editor of The Pointer.

Traci Hogg is a business writer and a small stock trader, who likes to research why things are the way they are.

Dr Uddipan Mukherjee is an Indian author and a researcher on International Relations and security issues

Paul Williams is a freelance writer and Illustrator who graduated in 2010 with a Degree in Creative Arts For Employment, earning a Distinction. He has an interest in environmental, activist and ethical issues and is also passionate about music, film and humour.

Will Roberts is a trick roper and cowboy humorist, who pays tribute to Will Rogers, America's cowboy, with a wit as quick as his rope.

Marcella Glenn is a freelance writer, blogger, novelist, and former business editor. She looks forward to hearing from you. Scribble a note to her through NewsBlaze, or her blog at critiqueandwrite.blogspot.com

Kingsley Olaleye Reuben is an author who writes scripts, prose, poetry, and plays, journalistic stories and interviews, manages two blogs and is currently studying for a masters at Roehampton University, and working on his next book.

Zohreh Shafaei is a human rights activist and prominent figure in the Iranian opposition movement for freedom in Iran (NCRI) Contact her through NewsBlaze.

Pooya Javid is an Iranian-American political and human rights activist focusing on Iranian and Middle Eastern politics and human rights violations in Iran.

Daris Howard writes books, short stories and a popular weekly news column called Life's Outtakes, for newspapers and magazines in the U.S. and Canada.

Abhishek Kumar writes from Patna, Bihar, India.

Hemanta Kumar Nath is a correspondent in Assam, India, who reports on local news in Assam, the north east Indian state.

Sally Gray is a writer, photographer and editor for NewsBlaze. Sally is also a highly skilled knitter, who makes exquisite sweaters, scarves and socks and loves to craft complex cables. Sally prefers photography to editing and editing to writing.

Jill Vance loves to research and write interesting articles. She is a published poet, painter and songwriter. She is an excellent book reviewer and also a sportswoman who loves horses.

Suzanne Wilson is the published author of one novel, Malevolent Delusions, and another in the works. She is a writer, nurse, mom and grandmother. To contact Suzanne, or learn more about her writing, visit her website at suzannewilsonbooks.com

Waliullah Ahmed Laskar is an Independent Journalist and Human Rights Defender, and Director of Law and Legal Affairs at Barak Human Rights Protection Committee in Guwahati, Assam.

Jens Christian Lund was a soldier for 42 years, ending as a Colonel. A Social Democrat in the Danish Parliament for six years, his interests include politics, energy, and military.

Zafar Choudhary is a senior journalist and Asia Society Fellow on India-Pakistan Young Leaders Initiative. He can be reached at zafarchoudhary@gmail.com

Frosty Wooldridge is passionate about the environment and senseless illegal immigration. He is a writer and top radio and TV personality...

Ksenia Sveltova is a Middle East correspondent based in Jerusalem. She speaks fluent Arabic and Hebrew. Ksenia reported from USS Tarova during the Gulf war.

Michael Markman graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor of Arts in History. In his younger years, he ran wild; reciting poetry on the streets.

Moira Cue is art and literature editor of The Hollywood Sentinel and a renowned singer, songwriter, painter, and writer.

Deborah Smith Ford is a TV and film actress, celebrity lookalike, writer and author

Michael Yon is a former Green Beret, and a native of Winter Haven, Fl. who has been writing from Iraq and Afghanistan since December 2004. No other writer has spent as much time with combat troops in these two wars.

Sandra Scott is a former radio and television news reporter and late-blooming writer. Contact her at NewsBlaze or at her blog, thewitsendscribbler.com.

Alon Ben-Meir is a professor of international relations at the Center for Global Affairs at NYU. He teaches courses on international negotiation and Middle Eastern studies.

Christopher Vietorisz was born in Canada, traveled and lived in many parts of the world, including Europe, the Middle East, and East Asia. His works are influenced by his travels, personal, self-directed learning in multiple disciplines, and his formal education

Deanna Proach is a freelance writer, reviewer, novelist and blogger. She is working on a writing adventure called Crusades and Crusaders.

Shannon Panzo PhD, Managing Director of ZOX Pro Training, is an author, speaker, and teacher. He helps you achieve higher brain function and mental development

Sophia is an avid food & gift reviewer and she writes for a number of online stores. Check out some of her work at Findgiftclubs.com, Babybootiebouquet.com, and GourmetFoodClubs.com

Tidbits LA is a PR company operating around and about Los Angeles. We have created a unique concept that makes celebrity sightings a lot more than just celebrity sightings.

Greg Morgan is a seasoned accountant experienced in G/L thru Trial balance thru financial statements...whose time has come to write his way into the hearts of many! Numbers are ok, but journalism is Greg's forte.

Oscar Wright, Ph.D, is the CEO of the United Advocates for Children and Families (UACF), a statewide nonprofit that provides support to parent, families, children and youth experiencing mental illness.

Jason Dowd has been an artist, publicist and band manager. He is a writer, founder of Your Publicity Company, a national PR firm and Artist Development Center for musicians, artists, authors and entertainers.

Donna Kshir is an Author and a child abuse advocate, currently the president of Dreamcatchers for Abused Children. Contact Donna Kshir through NewsBlaze.

and Twitter: @jamesterck Jamie Kline is a stay at home mom who has had an extreme love for books her whole life. When she isn't spending time with her family, you'll find her nose buried in a book.

Jay Forte is the president and founder of The Greatness Zone, an organization providing practical tools, programs and resources to help us know ourselves, find our fit and transform our world.

Geraldine Kruger, a Freelance Reporter since 1997, writes Court coverage, social awareness, community events, investigative feature stories and photography

Mehdi Hyseni is an Albanian Ph.D. in International Political Relations, residing in Boston. He writes about issues affecting Albania, Serbia and Kosovo.

Randy Foreman is the NewsBlaze Washington Correspondent, reporting from inside and outside the beltway.

Sasha Abe is a college graduate who loves to write and appreciates works of literature and film that break free from social norms.

Sushanta Roy is a journalist in Assam, India, who photographs and writes about the people, animals and flora of Assam, and the things that affect them.