BARBARA ARIA

Author of KIDSTYLE: THE FIRST HIGH FASHION GUIDE FOR KIDS (Ballantine). Introduction by Catarine Milinaire. Aria is co-author of WHAT TO DO WHEN YOUR CHILD NEEDS HELP: A PARENT'S GUIDE TO THERAPY FOR CHILDREN by Norma Doft, PhD (Harmony), and ALL THAT GLITTERED: MY LIFE WITH THE SUPREMES by Tony Turner (Dutton/New American Library) and DELIVER US FROM TEMPTATION: MY LIFE WITH THE TEMPTATIONS (Thunder's Mouth Press). Other writing credits include MISHA: THE MIKHAIL BARYSHNIKOV STORY (St. Martin's Press), NURSERY STYLE (Bantam), the revised BIRTH BOOK by Catarine Milinaire (Harmony) and a kid's book on THE SUPREME COURT (Franklin Watts).

VICKIE BANE

Author of the bestselling book, THE LIVES OF DANIELLE STEEL with Lorenzo Benet and DR LAURA: THE UNAUTHORIZED BIOGRAPHY, (both St Martin's Press).

P.J. BIROSIK

THE NEW AGE MUSIC GUIDE: PROFILES AND RECORDINGS OF 500 TOP NEW AGE MUSICIANS (Macmillan) was the first book written by Birosik, a contributor to Yoga Journal, Body/Mind/Spirit, Science of Mind, New Frontier, Billboard and Cashbox. Listed in Who's Who In Entertainment, Birosik is a voting member of the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences. Birosik's cookbooks include THE BURRITO COOKBOOK (Avon), SALSA (Macmillan) and THE CILANTRO COOKBOOK (Macmillan).

SMITA CHANDRA

Chandra's latest book, CUISINES OF INDIA: THE ART OF REGIONAL INDIAN COOKING has been praised by Deborah Madison, Charlie Trotter and Betty Fussell; her previous book is INDIAN GRILL: THE ART OF TANDOORI COOKING (both Ecco Press).

AUDREY CHAPMAN

Author of SEVEN ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENTS FOR FINDING A LOVING MAN (Pocket Books), a Selection of the Black Expressions Book Club. Chapman is host of a weekly radio show in Washington, DC and author of GETTING GOOD LOVING (Holt/Ballantine); she has appeared on the major TV shows including Oprah Winfrey Show and 20/20 and has been featured in all the national press.

HARRIETTE COLE

Harriette Cole is the author of the bestselling JUMPING THE BROOM: THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN WEDDING PLANNER serialized by both Essence and Black Bride magazines, its companion THE JUMPING THE BROOM WEDDING WORKBOOK (both Henry Holt) and VOWS: THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN COUPLES’ GUIDE TO DESIGNING A SACRED CEREMONY (Simon & Schuster). Cole is also author of THE BOOK OF TRUTH, first serial Heart and Soul magazine, Black Expressions Bookclub Alternate Selection and HOW TO BE: AN AFRICAN-AMERICAN GUIDE TO ETIQUETTE (both Simon & Schuster), major six-figure advance. Cole, former Fashion Editor of Essence magazine, writes a nationally syndicated advice column for the New York Daily News entitled “Sense & Sensitivity”. Her radio show, "Pulse", airs daily on XM Satellite Radio. She has made frequent appearances on Oprah, The Today Show, the Early Show and NPR and, as an image consultant, counts among her clients Alicia Keys, Mary J Blige and Erykah Badu. Cole is also co-author with John Pinderhughes of COMING TOGETHER: CELEBRATIONS FOR AFRICAN-AMERICAN FAMILIES (Jump At The Sun/Hyperion).

ACE COLLINS

In addition to having scripted numerous unauthorized biographies on country music stars including THE DIXIE CHICKS and TANYA TUCKER (St Martin's Press), Collins is author of TRAGEDIES OF AMERICAN HISTORY (Plume) and SONGS SUNG RED, WHITE & BLUE: THE STORIES BEHIND AMERICA'S BEST-LOVED PATRIOTIC SONGS (Harper/Collins). Collins is currently writing UNTOLD GOLD: THE STORIES BEHIND ELVIS NO. 1 HITS (Chicago Review Press).

MARION COLLINS

Author of the true crime book, WITHOUT A TRACE: INSIDE THE ROBERT DURST CASE, THE PALM BEACH MURDER and the forthcoming WHILE SHE SLEPT: THE JILL CAHILL STORY (all St. Martin's Press).

THERESA DALE, PhD, N.D.

Dr Dale is Founder/Dean of the International College of Naturopathy and founder of the Wellness Center for Research and Education, a non-profit foundation for empowering children's health. She has been in practice since 1980 treating patients with naturopathy, homeopathy, nutrition and emotional release techniques. A practiced speaker and regular contributor to Wellness Today magazine, Dr Dale is author of REVITALIZE YOUR HORMONES: DR. DALE'S 7 STEPS TO A HAPPIER, HEALTHIER AND SEXIER YOU (John Wiley & Sons).

NORMA DOFT, PhD

On the faculty of NYU's Medical School, where she supervises child treatment by Clinical Psychology interns, Doft is a highly regarded psychologist who has been treating children for the past 28 years. Her book, WHEN YOUR CHILD NEEDS HELP: A PARENT'S GUIDE TO THERAPY FOR CHILDREN (Harmony) co-authored with Barbara Aria was chosen as an Alternate Selection by the Psychology Today Bookclub.

FRANK DORMAN

Author, with Gene Odom, of the explosive biography, LYNRYD SKYNYRD: REMEMBERING THE FREE BIRDS OF SOUTHERN ROCK (Doubleday/Broadway).

SAM EPSTEIN, M.D.

Highly regarded as a cancer researcher, Dr Epstein is the recipient of the Alternative Nobel Prize. His books include THE BREAST CANCER PREVENTION PROGRAM (Hungry Minds) and THE SAFE SHOPPER'S BIBLE, both with David Steinman (John Wiley & Sons).

MAGGIE GREENWOOD-ROBINSON, PhD

Author of the New York Times bestseller, THE BIGGEST LOSER (Rodale) and a frequent best-selling ghostwriter. A nutritionist, Greenwood-Robinson has written HAIRSAVERS FOR WOMEN (Three Rivers Press), THE WRINKLE CURE, THE BONE DENSITY DIET, GOOD FAT/BAD FAT, THE BIKINI DIET and GOOD CARBS/BAD CARBS (all Berkley), CELLULITE (Bantam/Dell) and 20/20 THINKING (Avery/Putnam). She has also co-authored, with Susan Kleiner, PhD, GOING STRONG: HIGH-POWERED NUTRITION FOR HIGH-POWERED LIVING (John Wiley); Greenwood-Robinson has co-authored four other fitness books, BUILT! THE NEW BODYBUILDING FOR EVERYONE, HIGH PERFORMANCE BODYBUILDING and 50 WORKOUT SECRETS (all Putnam) and CLIFF SHEATS' LEAN BODIES (Summit Group). She is a regular contributor to many national fitness magazines.

MARGARET JOHNSON

Margaret's knowledge of Ireland led her to write THE IRISH HERITAGE COOKBOOK, THE NEW IRISH TABLE, both chosen as a Book of the Month Club selection, IRISH DESSERTS and IRISH PUB FOOD. She is currently writing COOKING WITH IRISH SPIRITS (all Chronicle).

SUSAN KLEINER, PhD

A nutritionist who specializes in sport's training, Kleiner is author THE HIGH PERFORMANCE COOKBOOK (Macmillan) and co-author, with Maggie Greenwood-Robinson, of HIGH PERFORMANCE NUTRITION: THE TOTAL EATING PLAN TO MAXIMIZE YOUR WORKOUT (John Wiley). A Main Selection of the Men's Health/Rodale Bookclub. First serial rights sold to Self magazine. Kleiner's articles have appeared in all the major fitness magazines.

SHERYL & MEL LONDON

Prolific authors, Sheryl and Mel's latest book is THE GOURMET GARAGE COOKBOOK (Henry Holt) written with New York's favorite grocery store. Their three previous books, are CLASSIC FRESH FRUIT DESSERTS (Prentice Hall), THE NEW FISHLOVER'S COOKBOOK (Simon & Schuster), and THE VERSATILE GRAIN & THE ELEGANT BEAN (Simon & Schuster); all four were chosen as Book of the Month Club selections. A SEAFOOD CELEBRATION was winner of a James Beard Award. The Londons have been frequent guests on the Today Show, as well as over 75 regional and local television and radio programs. Almost every major newspaper has reviewed their cookbooks, and several have hit the bestseller category.

TERRY MALLOY

Specializing in the areas of health and nutrition, Terry Malloy is the author of several books, including BOTOX and LIPOSUCTION both with dermatologist Ron Shelton, M.D. and THE COMPLETE PEANUT ALLERGY HANDBOOK (all Berkley); A WOMAN'S GUIDE TO REGAINING BLADDER CONTROL pseudonymously co-authored with Eric Rovner, M.D. and Alan Wein, M.D. (M.Evans); CREATINE AND OTHER NATURAL MUSCLE BOOSTERS with Robert Monaco, M.D. and VIAGRA: THE WONDER DRUG FOR PEAK PERFORMANCE with Douglas Whitehead, M.D. (both Dell).

CAROLE MELTZER

Meltzer is one of only two Masters of Feng Shui in the Western world. Her bracelets and candles are sold through such leading retailers as Neiman-Marcus; she is the author of FENG SHUI CHIC: CHANGE YOUR LIFE WITH SPIRIT AND STYLE with David Andrusia (Fireside). First serial rights, Elle Canada; foreign rights sold to Editions ADA/France, Editora Gryphus/Brazil Presvika/Lithuania and Eram/Estonia.

CHRIS NICKSON

Author of numerous biographies, including USHER (Simon & Schuster/Spotlight), OUTKAST, OZZY KNOWS BEST, BACKSTREET BOYS, 'NSYNC, MARIAH CAREY and BRAD PITT, (all St Martin's Press) and THE SPICE GIRLS (Ballantine). Nickson is currently writing THE NPR GUIDE TO WORLD MUSIC (Perigee/Putnam).

YVONNE ORTIZ

Food historian Ortiz's cookbook is A TASTE OF PUERTO RICO (Plume/New American Library).

ELENA OUMANO

Oumano is a PhD Professor of Communications Theory and Practice and a freelance journalist. Oumano has co-authored numerous books including Dr Allan Warshowsky’s HEALING FIBROIDS: A NATURAL CURE (Simon & Schuster); Audrey Chapman’s SEVEN ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENTS FOR FINDING A LOVING MAN; Dr Jeff Gardere’s LOVE PRESCRIPTION (Kensington); Aviva Gold’s PAINTING FROM THE SOURCE (HarperCollins);Joe Esposito’s GOOD ROCKIN' TONIGHT: TWENTY YEARS ON THE ROAD AND ON THE TOWN WITH ELVIS (Simon & Schuster); Dr Barry Lubetkin’s BAILING OUT: THE ACTION PLAN TO GET OUT OF A BAD RELATIONSHIP AND SURVIVE (Prentice Hall), published in Japan and China and WHY DO I NEED YOU TO LOVE ME IN ORDER TO LIKE MYSELF? (Longmeadow Press) serialized by Cosmopolitan; Latin American rights acquired by Grupo Editorial Planeta, Mexico. Oumano has also authored AMERICAN FOLK REMEDIES (Avon) and NATURAL SEX (Plume).

JOE NICK PATOSKI

A senior editor at Texas Monthly magazine, Patoski has contributed articles to numerous Texas and music publications including Rolling Stone, Creem, the Village Voice, Austin American Statesman and Austin Chronicle. Patoski contributed a chapter to THE ROLLING STONE ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF ROCK & ROLL and has co-authored, with Bill Crawford, CAUGHT IN THE CROSSFIRE: A BIOGRAPHY OF STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN (Little, Brown). First serial rights in this title were sold five times to Musician magazine, Dallas Morning News, Austin American Statesman, Houston Chronicle and San Antonio Express News. Patoski is also author of the investigative biography on SELENA (Little, Brown).

MARICEL PRESILLA

Food historian, author and James Beard Award nominee, Presilla received a major six-figure advance from Norton for a definitive Latin American cookbook, COOKING FROM SUN COUNTRY. A regular contributor to Gourmet and Saveur magazines, she is also author of THE CHOCOLATE BOOK (Ten Speed Press).

GREG PTACEK

Ptacek is co-author with Ethlie Ann Vare of PATENTLY FEMALE (John Wiley & Sons) and MOTHERS OF INVENTION: FROM THE BRA TO THE BOMB, FORGETTABLE WOMEN AND THEIR UNFORGETTABLE IDEAS (Wm. Morrow). Foreign rights sold to Paul Zsolnay Verlag/Germany, and TBS Britannica/Japan and Hyunsil/Korea. First serial rights to the Chicago Tribune. Selected by the American Library Association for inclusion in the "Best Books for Young Adults" list, MOTHERS OF INVENTION was described as "a fascinating and gratifying book" by Nicole Hollander in The New York Times Sunday Book Review, "a source of inspiration"/ Los Angeles Times Book Review, and a "fascinating volume"/Library Journal.

LISA PULITZER

Bestselling ghostwriter and Metro reporter for The New York Times, Pulitzer is author of three true crime books, A WOMAN SCORNED, FATAL ROMANCE and MURDER IN PARADISE (all St Martin's Press).

CHRISTINA SCHLANK

Co-authored with Lonnie Zeltzer, M.D. the first popular book on chronic pediatric pain, CONQUERING YOUR CHILD'S CHRONIC PAIN (HarperCollins), "... an important, compassionate book that offers a mind-body-spirit approach to helping children and their families emerge from suffering and find joy in life," Deepak Chopra. Schlank's previous book was MEDICINE AND MONEY (SilverLake Publishing).

DAVID STEINMAN

Steinman is a member of the National Academy of Sciences. He is also a pioneer: the first person to conduct a serum study in the nation in 1985 on the pesticide poisoning of men and women eating saltwater sport fish. This investigation led to a Congressional investigation of the FDA seafood monitoring program. Steinman has appeared twice before the State and Congressional environment health committees as an expert witness on poisoned food. His first book DIET FOR A POISONED PLANET (Harmony) received a handsome six figure advance. First serial rights sold to Woman's Day. Steinman was also part of a team that published an investigation in the Arizona Republic on food and water, this article was nominated for a Pulitzer. Steinman also co-authored, with cancer specialist, Samuel Epstein, M.D., THE SAFE SHOPPER'S BIBLE (John Wiley & Sons) and THE BREAST CANCER PREVENTION PROGRAM (Hungry Minds).

ELAINE STILLERMAN

Stillerman has been a licensed massage therapist since l978. She has been featured in numerous women's magazines and was retained by Time/Life Books as primary consultant for their book on massage. She is author of MOTHERMASSAGE: A HANDBOOK FOR RELIEVING THE DISCOMFORTS OF PREGNANCY (Delta). German rights acquired by Kosel-Verlag and Chinese rights by Shy Mau Publishing Co.

STEVE TALLY

Author of BLAND AMBITION: A HISTORY OF THE VICE-PRESIDENTS OF AMERICA (Harcourt Brace) and ALMOST AMERICA: FROM THE COLONISTS TO CLINTON: A WHAT-IF HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES (Avon).

ETHLIE ANN VARE

Vare is co-author with Greg Ptacek of PATENTLY FEMALE (John Wiley & Sons) and MOTHERS OF INVENTION: FROM THE BRA TO THE BOMB, FORGETTABLE WOMEN AND THEIR UNFORGETTABLE IDEAS (Wm. Morrow). Foreign rights sold to Paul Zsolnay Verlag/Germany, and TBS Britannica/Japan and Hyunsil/Korea. First serial rights to the Chicago Tribune. Selected by the American Library Association for inclusion in the "Best Books for Young Adults" list, MOTHERS OF INVENTION was described as "a fascinating and gratifying book" by Nicole Hollander in The New York Times Sunday Book Review, "a source of inspiration"/ Los Angeles Times Book Review, and a "fascinating volume"/Library Journal. Vare is editor of literary anthologies on FRANK SINATRA, BARBRA STREISAND, and JUDY GARLAND (all Berkley).

ANDREW WILLIAMS

Researcher and psychologist Williams is author of HOW DO YOU COMPARE? 12 SIMPLE TESTS TO DISCOVER HIDDEN TRUTHS ABOUT YOUR PERSONALITY and ARE YOU CRAZY? 18 SCIENTIFIC QUIZZES TO TEST YOURSELF (both Perigee/Putnam) books of psychological tests which allow the reader to compare themselves intellectually, emotionally and sexually to others. UK rights sold to Ebury/Random House.

JANET WOLFE, PhD

Dr Janet Wolfe is a clinical psychologist and adjunct professor at New York University. She has authored numerous professional articles on cognitive therapy and sex role issues and made scores of media appearances including Oprah, Good Morning America, BBC News, Donahue and Real Personal. In addition, Wolfe has lectured to universities, corporations and psychiatric institutes worldwide. Wolfe's first book on inhibited sexual desire in men, WHAT TO DO WHEN HE HAS A HEADACHE: RENEWING DESIRE AND INTIMACY IN YOUR RELATIONSHIP, is published by Hyperion Books in hardcover and Penguin in paperback in the USA, Thorsons/UK, Filipacchi/France, Thema/Holland, Arcan/Indonesia, Atlantida/Argentina, Bassett & Guy/Poland and Park/Hungary. Serial rights were sold to Reader's Digest, Cosmopolitan and Fitness magazines.

DONALD WOODS

Previously editor of the Johannesburg Daily Dispatch, the late Donald Woods was forced to flee South Africa because of his liberal attitude and his anti-apartheid stance. BIKO (Henry Holt) is the tale of his friendship with murdered black dissident, Steven Biko. Cry Freedom, the film based on the book, directed by Sir Richard Attenborough, starred Kevin Kline as Woods and Denzel Washington in the eponymous role. Woods also wrote CRY FREEDOM: THE MAKING OF THE MOVIE (Holt) and SOUTH AFRICAN DISPATCHES: LETTERS TO MY COUNTRYMEN (Holt), a series of articles originally published in the Dispatch.

KATE WRIGHT

Kate Wright is an Emmy award winning producer and teaches scriptwriting at UCLA. Her first book is SCREENWRITING IS STORYTELLING: CREATING AN A-LIST SCREENPLAY THAT SELLS! (Putnam/Perigee). Foreword by leading movie director, Arthur Hiller.

LONNIE ZELTZER, M.D.

Director of the Pediatric Pain Program at UCLA, Dr Zeltzer is currently co-wrote CONQUERING YOUR CHILD'S CHRONIC PAIN, the first book ever to be published on chronic pain in children (HarperCollins), "... an important, compassionate book that offers a mind-body-spirit approach to helping children and their families emerge from suffering and find joy in life," Deepak Chopra.