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Karen Goeller, CSCS, has educated thousands in the fitness and gymnastics industries with her books, articles, and in person. She has been training athletes since 1978 and adults since 1985. Karen Goeller is the author of more gymnastics books than anyone in the USA.
Since the beginning, Karen Goeller’s books have been used as references by fitness experts and coaches to create countless training programs. Her books have been called the “most useful on the market.”
When she was involved in an accident in 2000 and suffered permanent spinal damage she stopped working. To remain involved in gymnastics and fitness, Karen turned to writing. “I felt like I had a ton of information in my head that was not being used. I knew it was the perfect time to pass on this knowledge and writing books was the perfect avenue.”
It wasn’t until the Swing Set Fitness books in 2006 that Karen started to make great progress with her physical rehabilitation. Karen shared, “I finally felt like myself again. I knew I was getting stronger, mentally and physically.” When asked if she is completely healed from the accident, Karen replied, “I am still injured, but that no longer defines me.”
Karen has produced State Champions, National TOPS Team Athletes, and Empire State Games Athletes. Three National Champions were from Karen’s gymnastics club. Most of her success was after her 1991 cancer surgery.
Before her surgery, Karen was told that she would be bed-ridden for the rest of her life by many doctors. The cancer surgery was a success, but Karen was left with lymphedema in her leg. Her leg was as wide as her waist immediately after the surgery. Karen has written a book on her life since the surgery, “Lymphedema: Sentenced to Life in Bed, but I Escaped.”
Karen Goeller and her athletes have been featured on TV, radio, and in the newspapers since the 1990’s. She has appeared on Good Morning America, GoodDay NY, Eyewitness News, and NY Views (old show) among others. They have also been featured in The NY Times, NY Newsday, Brooklyn Bridge Magazine, Interview Magazine, and most of the Brooklyn, NY newspapers.
More recently Karen has been featured on Late Night with Johnny P, News12 NJ, Your Story Matters Radio, Lymphedema Mavens Radio, Erin Ley Radio, Lynn Johnson Radio, I Run MY Body Radio, Hector Bosa TV, Peter Austin Noto TV, Talkin’ Health with Joe Kasper Radio, the Coast Star, Asbury Park Press, Observer/Reporter, Staten Island Advance, and Inside Gymnastics Magazine.
Besides all of the interviews, Karen is an actor and has had roles on a variety of TV shows and in movies. She has worked on The Gilbert Diaries, Monsters Inside Me, Pandoras Box, Scene of the Crime, Billions, Spiderman, Annie, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Whatever Goes TV, Brain Games, Gotham, The Following, Blue Bloods, Madam Secretary, Young Hot Crooked, Black Box, Michael J Fox, Law & Order, The Newsroom, Forever, Stalked-Docudrama, and commercials for OlayIT, TE Communications, Today, Nike, and Verizon. Karen has also done staged readings in a local theater. Karen is always looking for legit roles in film, TV, commercials, and corporate projects. Recently Karen was the producer, director, and instructor for a children’s production through the Incrediflix company. Check out her IMDB page too. She is a Member of NY Women in Film & TV.
Karen has worked for world famous Olympic coach, Bela Karolyi and was the first female camp director. Before earning her BA Degree, Karen’s education included training as an EMT, Physical Therapist, and Nutritionist. She has had certifications such as EMT-D, Nutritional Analysis, Fitness Trainer, many USAG certifications, and the NSCA-CSCS certification.
And in recent years, Karen returned to school to become a paralegal. She enjoyed her work in the legal industry, but has returned her focus to her passions, the sports and film industries.
Karen is available for film/tv/commercial projects, interviews, to speak for your group, consulting work, or for book signings.
Carolyn Watson Dubisch is an award winning author/illustrator of 17 children’s books and the illustrator on five children’s books with various authors. She also writes and illustrates comics for kids. Some of her comic book series include “The Horribles”, “After The Robots Died” and “The Dragon in The Closet”. As a writer and artist she has designed alien bird-men for Star Wars games and colored Wolverine and Silver Surfer Comics for Marvel. She’s also had her writing and illustrations in various children’s publications including Highlights for Children, Hopscotch and Whimsy Magazines
She currently lives in a house by the beach in Mazatlán, Mexico with her husband, scifi-fantasy artist and writer, Mike Dubisch and her youngest daughter.. She also has a very old dog and four Mexican street cats who make life interesting every day
I am a human rights lawyer, civil rights volunteer and mother of two, with a passion for writing, originally from Croatia. I am currently working in a non profit organisation and doing a PhD at the Civic AI Lab in the Netherlands. I enjoy combining my human rights work with promoting social change, especially including children. I always strive to provide children with information and knowledge about how they can make a meaningful contribution to a better world, without feeling lost or overwhelmed.
Carolyn is the mother of six children; one boy and five girls. Empty nesters, she lives in Little Rock, Arkansas with her husband, Krikor, and their precious Boston terrier, Anoosh. One of her greatest joys has always been watching children discover what their world is all about. Little did she realize these observations would become an invaluable resource for her writing. It was her granddaughter, Macy, who has Down syndrome, that inspired her to write Is Being Different a Good Thing to Be? Anyone who reads a Macy book is bound to be captivated by the curious and charming character.
Writing does not come easily for Carolyn, but the pain and agony of the journey, if you make it to the end, carry a zillion rewards. One of her favorite times to remember was when Carolyn wrote and co-published with one of her daughters the Mother and Daughter Designs series. Included in the fourteen titles they created is the original and unforgettable Heaven’s Grocery Store. She is making preparations for its rerelease.
When Carolyn can find the time, she spends it doing her second favorite thing to do, needlework. She was nine years old. Her grandmother was teaching her how to cut a pattern out of a newspaper and turn it into her dream dress, when she was bitten by the sewing bug. It wasn’t long before she began teaching herself, eventually learning the entire array of needlework. Her current goal is to finish some family quilts she started; fourteen to be exact.
Currently her mind is focused on Is Being Different a Good Thing to Be?, her first Macy book. Following her natural inclination, she has learned from scratch how to create a website, add an email list, embed links and setup media platforms (you get the picture) all this while she writes. Carolyn strives to create a book that is not only exhilarating, humorous and heartwarming, but woven into the story so as not to be intrusive, a spattering of educational tools and descriptive language.
She’ll soon be introducing a new, children’s, picture book series. Already written and illustrated are the first three books. A fourth is waiting for final touches. Children are going to enjoy following this delightfully, dapper character, Bingo Boo, as he ventures through his whimsical, wonky world.
Jamee Natella – Author & Global Storyteller
Jamee Natella is a film, commercial, and live event producer whose career has taken her around the world. Originally from Chicago, Illinois, she has lived in Los Angeles, London, and Tokyo, immersing herself in diverse cultures along the way. Her global adventures inspired her passion for storytelling, particularly after traveling with her curious young son, Sam.
Sam’s endless questions about different cultures—why some countries have kings and queens instead of presidents, why people drive on the left side of the street, or why chopsticks are used instead of forks—sparked Jamee’s realization that there was a gap in the marketplace for books that help children understand cultural diversity and global traditions.
Determined to fill that gap, Jamee created Worldride Adventures, a brand dedicated to inspiring curiosity about the world through engaging stories, cultural education, and immersive experiences. Its flagship project is her debut children’s book Sam in London: Cheeky Kids, Medieval Blokes, and Giant Trousers, the first in a three-book series. The book playfully explores cultural differences through the eyes of an adventurous American boy navigating life in London.
Beyond the books, Worldride Adventures features an immersive website, a backpack line, and a global newsletter aimed at helping children ages 6-12 explore cultural diversity in a fun and relatable way. Through its charitable arm, Worldride Impact, Jamee’s mission extends even further—providing grants that allow underserved children to experience cultural travel, whether virtually or in real life.
When she’s not producing films, commercials, or live events—or developing new stories—Jamee enjoys hiking, reading in the sunshine, traveling, and embracing her favorite role: being a mom to her now 16-year-old son, Sam. Sam also serves as Chair of the Youth Consumer Board for Worldride Adventures, keeping Jamee connected to pop culture and ensuring her brand stays relevant and relatable to today’s youth. His perspective helps shape her creative work and keeps her continuously inspired to explore new stories and cultural experiences.
I am Faith. Abraham. I am an award-winning author, entrepreneur, and animal activist. I believe every child has a right to education and healthy life. As a philanthropist and activist, I fundraise and spread awareness to organizations close to my heart. My mission is to empower women and children across North America, Europe and the world through my books. Care for and support animals in need and help heal the planet for generations after me.
I have been a journalist and editor for newspapers, magazines and websites since 1992. Currently, my stories about raising my pets can be seen through websites and print publications, including: dogster.com, catster.com, Simply Pets magazine, wagthedogUK.com, American Pet Magazine, Russell Publications and Momence Progress Reporter.
As of 2020, I had earned 66 writing awards statewide, locally and nationally. I am a member of the Illinois Woman’s Press Association, National Federation of Press Women, the Cat Writers’ Association and Dog Writers Association of America.
For years I’ve volunteered for animal rescue groups. I am also an artist, creating graphite pet portraits and chalk illustrations. My illustrations have been showcased on note cards for the Kankakee County Animal Foundation in Kankakee, Ill. I have donated portraits for fundraising events at Anti-Cruelty Society in Chicago, the University of Illinois Wildlife Veterinary Clinic in Champaign-Urbana, Ill.; Critter Corral guinea pig rescue in Steger, Ill.; Hospice Hearts rescue in Champaign-Urbana, Ill. and Crossroads Shih Tzu rescue based in Joliet, Ill. In the past I offered pet portraits through the University of Illinois Small Animal Veterinary Teaching Hospital to help raise funds for their Humane Connection Fund.
My portrait of a cat titled Jackson Brown is on display at the Cat Fanciers’ Association Foundation cat museum in Alliance, Ohio. My portrait of a rabbit named Bosley is on display in the House Rabbit Society’s Rabbit Center in Richmond, Calif.
I have also written four children’s books: Cloud Jumpers, What if the Moon, Sammy Sparrow’s First Flight and Come with Me. Aside from my children’s books, I have written two non-fiction books titled Giant Hero and Raising My Furry Children. Raising My Furry Children features a guest story by pet expert, Steve Dale. Proceeds from Sammy Sparrow’s First Flight assist several humane organizations within Illinois. Come with Me supports the Kate Amato Foundation for children’s cancer research based in Florida. I have also published two books of poetry through Finishing Line Press titled Nature will heal and I am.
Photos I have taken of my cats and dog have appeared in several calendars by Workman Publishing.
Anushka is eight years old. She is in grade 3.
She was born in Arkansas,USA , then moved to Chicago, Dallas and now in Toronto.
She started reading at the age of two. She is an avid reader,a regular member of the local libraries since she was a toddler, and has read over a 1000 library books just in the past one year.While stuck at home during Covid-19 she wanted to do something constructive and that’s how she nurtured the idea of writing a book.
Her schooling started at Preston Hollow CDC , then Children’s Courtyard, Universal Academy and now at Seneca Trail. This fall she will be starting at Coronation School where she has been selected for the “gifted program”. Anushka enjoys reading, bike riding, and movies. She is also very good at ice skating. She has a sister Arushi, in kindergarten.
Anushka has inspired many little readers during her in-person Book Events, who now want to pursue their dream of becoming an author. Anushka is very active in the community, and donates part of her proceeds to charitable organizations like “Durham Children’s Aid Association” ,”Hearth Place Cancer Support Centre”,”Autism Home Base Durham Inc.”,etc . She also sends donations to Ghana for little kids.
Lee Edward Födi is an author, illustrator, and specialized arts educator—or as he likes to think of himself, a daydreaming expert. He is the author of several books for children, including Spell Sweeper (HarperCollins), The Secret of Zoone (HarperCollins), and the Kendra Kandlestar series (Simply Read). He lives in Vancouver, where he loves seeking lost pirate treasure and hunting for dragon eggs in the nearby woods with his wife and son.
Megan Jayne is an Irish young adult fantasy author with her debut novel, The Worlds That Separated Us. She was born in Northern Ireland and still resides there in a small, picturesque village with her husband, two young children, and beagle. When Megan isn’t writing she loves to travel, read, bake, and spend as much time outdoors as possible.
David Bush is a medical doctor specialized in haematology. He was born in Malta but left for the UK when he was in his early twenties. He returned to his first home in 2003 where he still practises hospital medicine. He is the co-founder of a support group for patients with blood cancers. Since he gave up his private practice, he has had more time to spend with the family. He enjoys reading, swimming, travelling and doing any type of DIY job. Most of all, though, he cherishes the time he spends with his young great-nephews Jack and Luke.
He has published many papers in international peer reviewed medical journals. He also writes analytical opinion articles for a satirical political blog.