Geeks OUT

Mara Rutherford began her writing career as a journalist but quickly discovered she far preferred fantasy to reality. Originally from California, Mara has since lived all over the world with her Marine-turned-diplomat husband. A triplet born on Leap Day, Mara holds a master''s degree in cultural studies from the University of London. When she''s not writing or chasing after her two sons, she can usually be found pushing the boundaries of her comfort zone, whether at a traditional Russian banya or an Incan archaeological site. Mara Rutherford resides in Rome, Italy.

Michele had the opportunity to interview Mara which you can read on the Geeks OUT blog.

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Rose Viña-Kathy is a Cuban American writer from California. ICE BREAKER: How Mabel Fairbanks Changed Figure Skating was named an American Library Association 2021 Rise Honor book and a SCBWI 2020 Crystal Kite Award finalist. Both this book and her second book, ALICIA ALONSO DANCES ON, are part of Albert Whitman's She Made History collection. Rose has been figure skating for nearly 35 years. Currently, she's a head coach in Sweden, where she lives with her husband, son, and dog.

Michele had the opportunity to interview Rose, which you can read on the Geeks OUT blog.

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Peace Mbengei grew up in Nairobi, Kenya. She graduated from the University of Nairobi with a Bachelors degree in Medicine & Surgery and earned a Masters degree in Public Health from the University of London. She was longlisted for the 2019 Writivism short story prize and her short fiction has appeared in several magazines. She caught the writing bug when she was a little girl. Fortunately, they are yet to find a cure and she hopes they never will.

Michele had the opportunity to interview Peace, which you can read on the Geeks OUT blog.

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