Author
Sissy
Taran
Sissy Taran is a philanthropist and author, committed to helping others create and grow in her hometown of Santa Barbara, CA. She is the Co-Author of We Are Resilient.
Author
Tiffany Shrier
Tiffany Shrier is an author and visionary, looking to help others on their self-improvement journey. She is the Co-Author of We Are Resilient, a self-help book coming this December!
Author & Actor
Edward Giron
Edward Giron is an actor, writer, and horse enthusiast. A flash of inspiration led him to create Gwen the Racehorse, a wonderful story based on a real pony.
City of Carpinteria California
City of Carpinteria
The City of Carpinteria, California, is an art and tourist destination famous for its beachside charm, amazing food, and unique environments.
Author
Fleurie Leclercq
Fleurie Leclercq, is the founder of Snow Flower Books, a publishing house focused on children’s titles in multiple languages, based on her early life in Cameroon.
Authors
Chip & Julene Fenega
Chip & Julene Fenenga are the co-authors of the new heartfelt children’s book, The Story Tree, celebrating Christmas and family, from Santa Ynez, CA.
Author
Yonder
Blair
Yonder Blair, a writer and traveler native to Santa Barbara, CA, debuts his first novel, Side Tracked, exploring the dramatic world of professors, tenure, and the politics of life.
Author
Efren
Stat
Guy Galzerano, otherwise known by his pen name Efren Stat, is the author of the environmentally forward, punk/fantasy novel, The Hollows, from Santa Barbara, CA.
Educational Non-Profit
Santa Barbara Education Foundation
A non-profit dedicated to raising funds and establishing augmentative workshops to assist public schools throughout Santa Barbrara, CA.
Author
Teri Harmon
Teri Harmon is a philanthropist and the author of the tense witness protection thriller, The Sacrificial Deal.
Author & illustrator
Rebecca Davis
Rebecca Davis is the author of contemporary, nature-based children’s books Wall Dolphin and The Little Pika.
Author & Illustrator
Barbara Johnson
BJ is a retired teacher and the author/illustrator behind the acclaimed children’s book, Amad the Moroccan Tree Goat.
Natural History Museum
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
With several titles through Polyverse, the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History is an amazing resource for locals and visitors alike.
Author
Dustin Hoiseth
Dustin Hoiseth is the author of the psychological suspense novel, Nothing But Words. His depiction of an author’s angst growing into a literal, literary monster proves a compelling insight into a writer’s mind.
Author
Teona
Tone
Teona Tone was a mystery writer, horsewoman, and private eye! Her daughter, Jessica Schley collaborated with her mother on the updated special edition of Full Cry for 2023.
Producer
Jessica
Schley
Jessica Schley is the daughter of Author Teona Tone, and the producer of the modern edition of Tone’s work, Full Cry, working with Polyverse to recreate the mystery novel for the modern age.
Author
Carlos Lomeli
Carlos Lomeli is a private chef and Spanish speaker. His book, Colors of Santa Barbara is a bilingual coloring book featuring his favorite SB landmarks, and is a delight for children and adults alike!
Author & Photographer
Colin
Finlay
Colin Finlay is a creative visionary who traveled the world for 30-years photographing the darkest and most beautiful aspects of mankind. Experience his journey.
Author & Playwright
Greg Singley
Greg Singley is an accomplished painter, whose forays into the world of writing, both books and plays, has led him to consult with Polyverse Publishing.
Author & Publisher
Ania Sandermoen
Ania is a publisher and author based in Switzerland. Her book, The Cult in My Grandmother’s House, details her incredible childhood as part of a Russian Cult. Available from Sandermoen Publishing.
Author
Brooks Firestone
Brooks Firestone is a rancher, winemaker, assemblyman, and the author of both Evensong and The Valley Animals Collection from Santa Ynez, California.
Author & Thought Leader
Dr. Ichak
Adizes
Dr. Ichak K. Adizes is one of the most influential and impactful management consultants on the planet. His series of books span 52+ countries and have been translated into over 33+ languages.
Author
Dr. William Agunwa
Dr. Agunwa is an experienced world traveler, an orthopedic surgeon, and author of several titles, from Hampshire, England.
Author & illustrator
Marci Kladnik
Marci Kladnik is the author of the animal based Maggie Adopts a Kitten children’s series set in Los Alamos, California.
Author & Designer
Charles
Healey
Charles Healey is the author of Santa Rosa Island: a Photographic Panorama, a collection of private photographs documenting the last ranching family on Santa Rosa Island.
Author
Timothy McGlue
Tim Warren McGlue is from the Great Lakes and lives in France. He has always been fascinated in his Ojibwe ancestry, and the oral history of the Native Americans.
Editor
Iris
Hart
Iris Hart is the content editor and narrator of The Countess’s Diary. Based in France her passion for art also come through in her personal life.
Editor
John Stelnicki
John Stelnicki is a retired translator, editor, and the direct descendant of Countess Anna, based in San Fransisco, California.
Author
Willie
Scott
Willie Scott, is a fantasy author working on the Xander the Last Series, a 4-part alternate history… But with dragons and a bit of magic!
Author
Ben
Bartee
Benjamin Bartee is a travel writer and ex-pat English teacher. His adventures and philosophy are brought to life in his collection of travel writings: Broken English Teacher.
