Meet The Authors
Vice President of Sunrise Drilling
Jenn Marsico
Jenn is a wife and mom to a blended family of 6. She spends her time working at her family's drilling business, and running a nonprofit she started to help those struggling with addiction.
Online News Editor
Jessica R. Shirey
Peer Specialist Supervisor
Mark Richards
Mark found his peace of mind in his passions: working in the mental health field as an advocate for those struggling with mental illness, and via graphic art and design.
Writer & Editor
Wyeth Doty
A brand new Christian thriller author enters the chat. Too Christian for her unsaved friends, and not Christian enough for her church friends. Learn more about what sets Wyeth apart & gives her writing an edge. Visit her Website!
Art Therapist
Megan Menkis
Megan Menkis is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Board Certified Art Therapist. She has been practicing in PA for over 5 years and is passionate about working with children and families. Visit her Website!
History Enthusiast
Don Hrinya
Donald F. Hrinya is a hometown history enthusiast. He has been passionate about capturing stories and retelling them in a colorful, relatable way.
Professor and Director
Shelly Hogan
Dr. Shelly Hogan is a wife, mom, nana, and spiritual mama to many. After pastoring for many years, she founded E5 Life Strategies, Inc., a nonprofit Christian Ministry that exists to teach and build up the body of Christ. Visit her Website!
Artist and Ministry Leader
Angel Lutcher
Angel Lutcher is a wife, mom, grandma, and entrepreneur. Angel and her husband, have been pastoring for 17 years. She is Co-founder of Captivated for Christ, a ministry that helps former inmates find hope and healing
through programming and housing. Visit her Website!
Prolific Poet
Kirke Wise
Kirke Wise is one of the four founders of The Watershed Journal. He has been published in newsprint, various poetry collections, and in many literary magazines. Kirke is a prolific poet who writes for fun and for commissions. Website coming soon!
Licensed Practical Nurse
Shelbi Zimmerman
Shelbi Zimmerman is a Licensed Practical Nurse, dedicating her skills to the well-being of students. At home, Shelbi is a wife, and mom to two precious babies, her oldest being the source of inspiration for this story!
You could be Meraki's next Author
There is a story inside you that is uniquely yours, one that must be told. The only question is, are you ready to share your story?