The FWP Council
The Fiction Writer’s Platform is pleased to introduce the FWP Council, a select group of nine writers who will provide guidance to the editors in moving FWP forward as a premier platform for fiction writers. Posts and comments by Council members will carry this Council badge image.
Martin Bell – writer: Profile forthcoming.
Jeannie Delahunt – writer: Currently, I’m the Feature Writer for Eating Disorders – Suite101.com. I’ve been working on lots of fiction in different categories, so I’m excited about the Fictionwriter’s platform. Hope you enjoy my pieces, and please comment.
John Glimmerveen – writer: John is a freelance writer and author specializing in automotive, motorcycle, and motorsports subjects. John is the owner and senior instructor at the Ju-Jitsu Center of Richmond Hill, in Georgia. The Society of Automotive Engineers published John’s first book in 2004 Hands-On Race Car Engineer, which received critical acclaim in some of the worlds most prestigious motor sports magazines. He is currently working on a second book Hands-On Race Car Component Fabrication Techniques. John lives with his wife, Grace, near to Savannah in Georgia, USA.
Carl Macek – writer: Carl has been a professional writer for over 35 years. During that time he has written books (both fiction and non-fiction) as well as numerous articles on a variety of subjects for various publications. Carl has also written films and episodic television. His most enduring work has been to develop and write the animated television series Robotech. Recently Carl has been developing a body of work as a freelance author on the Internet. For more visit Carl Macek’s website.
Michelle Pannecoucke – writer: Michelle is a devoted writer, an editor, and an excellent homemaker. She is a Christian and an advocate for all that is lovely and good. She is a contributing writer with Suite101, where she has joined a great writers’ network. Fiction writing is her first passion and she is excited to join Fiction Writer’s Platform. For more, visit Michelle’s website.
Barbara Perrin – writer: Barb Perrin lives in suburban central Ohio with her father, her teenage son, and two dogs. She is a 2010 winner of the Annual Women Who Write Poetry and Short Prose Contest. In addition to writing fiction, she serves as managing editor of the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine.
Yolande Pienaar – writer: Yolande lives in sunny South Africa and enjoys traveling through the various African countries, usually off-road and in the wilderness areas. She is a feature writer for Suite101 in the Sub – Sahara Africa travel and enjoys sharing travel destinations with readers. For more, visit Yolande’s website.
Carol Rzadkiewicz – writer: Carol Rzadkiewicz is an instructor with the University of Phoenix and a novelist, freelance writer, and editorial consultant. Her short stories have appeared in numerous publications, including Predicate Magazine, Zine5, and South Lit. South Lit named her “Author of the Month for May 2006.” Predicate Literary Journal has serialized seven stories from her collection The Second Coming and Other Stories. Carol is the author of two published novels, Mustang Summer and Objects Are Closer Than They Appear, first released in Kindle format then re-published in hard copy by Woodlord Publishing. Her third novel, Separate but Equal, is slated for release by Woodlord in December 2009. For more, visit Carol’s website.
Sarah Todd – writer: Born in Zimbabwe, I’ve been living abroad since August 2003. I spent three years in Greece before my husband was transferred to Izmir in turkey in November 2006. I was educated in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe’s second largest city. English was my favourite subject at school. I ran my own public relations company for five years, and was in real estate for another five years. For more, visit Sarah’s website.
Brenda Layman – Editor: Brenda is co-editor of Fiction Writers’ Platform, an outdoor writer, and avid fly fisherman. She is married to Mark Layman, and they live in central Ohio. Brenda’s work has appeared frequently in Ohio Game & Fish, Ohio Valley Outdoors, and on a variety of internet sites. She is the Feature Writer for Hunting & Fishing for internet magazine, Suite 101, where she publishes a weekly article and blog. Brenda is also the author of “Song of Joy, a Guide to Recovery from Sorrow.” For more, visit Brenda’s website.
Jerry Lopper – Administrator/Editor: Jerry is the administrator and co-editor of Fiction Writers’ Platform, a freelance writer, and personal life coach. He is the Personal Development Feature Writer at Suit101.com, where you can find hundreds of his articles devoted to personal growth and development. Jerry has published two books, Jump for Joy, clearing the hurdles to an easy life and Personal Development, 40 best articles. Jerry runs two other websites: Purposeful Growth and Balanced Life, where you can enroll in his work/life balance course.
