• Jody Jacobs is a freelance writer and editor in

Lake Forest.

• Mary Klest, Klest Communications, Barrington,

is a writer and editor.

• Emily Kohlbech is a student at Bradley

University in Peoria.

• Lynne Kornecki lives in St. Charles and is a writer/content developer for K2 Creative in Aurora. She was a member of IWPA in the ‘90s.

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• Celeste Martinez is a student at Bradley University from Chicago. Thanks to Prof. Margaret Young for sending another student our way.

• Christine Moyer writes for The Beacon News in Aurora, which is part of the Sun Times News Group. She covers Kendall County and the community news for Oswego.

• Dr. Shakuntala Rajagopal is a retired physician from Algonquin, who has written short stories, poetry, and a memoir. Her novel Radha was published in 2007.

• Stephanie Wilson-Coleman is author, motivator and life coach. She has published two books, Is Anybody Listening: A Journey to Wholeness and Embracing Life's Lessons: Journey to Inner Peace and Tranquility. She is also CEO of the Champagne Connection, Inc. founded to teach others how to resolve conflicts, achieve goals, boost self-esteem, build confidence and create financial prosperity. She says, “Remember, life is too short to drink cheap champagne.” Check out her Web