Chloe Michelle Howarth is a young Irish writer. Her work is inspired by her love of Irish culture, landscapes, and characters, as well as queer lives.

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.

Remona Aly is a journalist and broadcaster. She writes for The Guardian, is a regular contributor to BBC Radio 2’s Pause for Thought and a presenter on BBC Radio 4’s Something Understood. She is also an editor and podcast host for various platforms.