Chloe Michelle Howarth is an Irish writer. She grew up in the West Cork countryside, and the landscapes, culture, and people of rural Ireland have served as an inspiration for her writing.

She first became interested in literature as a teenager, and in 2015, she moved to Dublin to study English, Media, and Cultural Studies in IADT Dun Laoghaire. During her time in college, she developed her love of writing, as well as performing and traveling. Chloe currently lives in Brighton.

Chloe’s first novel, Sunburn, was shortlisted for the inaugural Nero Book Awards in the Debut Fiction category; shortlisted at the British Book Awards in the Discover category, and shortlisted for the Polari First Book Prize.

Hafsa Lodi is an award-winning journalist who has covered fashion and culture for more than a decade. She has a BA in Journalism from Ryerson University in Toronto and an MA in Islamic Law from SOAS, University of London. She writes frequently about the intersection of faith, fashion, and feminism, and her work has appeared in The National, The Independent, The Guardian, Vogue, Stylist, Glamour, Business Insider, and more.

Hafsa’s debut non-fiction book, Modesty: A Fashion Paradox, was published in 2020 and became a #1 Amazon UAE bestseller. Her first novel, Turbulence, became a #2 Amazon UAE bestseller in women’s fiction after launching at the 2026 Emirates Airline Festival of Literature in January 2026.

Liz Flanagan is a novelist from Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, UK. She’s created work ranging from historical fiction for adults, fast-paced teenage fiction, to fantasy adventures for young children. She’s inspired by the beautiful landscape of her hometown and a lifetime of reading voraciously. Liz has won several awards, including a UKLA Award in 2024, and been nominated for the Carnegie Medal. She is currently working on two new fantasy series for young children. In future, she hopes to continue creating immersive, exciting and emotional stories for different ages.