Here’s who’s behind Alpha Female Society.
Kelly Ann Gonzales the Editor-In-Chief of ALPHA FEMALE SOCIETY.
Born in the Philippines, raised in New Jersey, & currently living in New York City, Kelly Ann Gonzales works as an Executive Matchmaker and Dating Consultant. She is also the Editor-In-Chief of ALPHA FEMALE SOCIETY. Her published works include the novels VIDEO GAMES (2014) & THROUGH AN OPAQUE WINDOW (2018), & short fiction publications featured in several literary magazines. Her experiences with connecting and serving people as a Matchmaker combined with her romantic writing passions have allowed her a unique set of skills & a fresh perspective on the modern dating world.
Sara Monica is the Founder & Editor in Chief of Smallchickbigdeals.com which covers ‘big deals’ in food, fashion, beauty, and more. She’s graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson University in 2012 with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications with a minor in Sociology. She is so excited to contribute to Alpha Female Society! Follow her @sierrax0x and @smchickbigdeals!
Tannia Suárez is an Education Consultant and co-founder of BEST, LLC. She has a BA in Communications from Tulane University and a Master of Arts in Teaching from Xavier University. Having had experience in both public relations and education, Tannia decided to create a company and position that allows her to pursue her passions by motivating and helping people achieve success by providing support and accountability through skills development, success coaching and academic tutoring.
Julie Martin is a Saint Paul based poet and public school teacher. Her poetry has appeared in the Wadena Historical Society Poetry Month Celebration and In Want of Jasmine Online. Read her poem, “The Teacher in Room 220” here : https://alphafemalesociety.com/2018/06/24/the-teacher-in-room-220-by-julie-martin/
Payal Saran smiles to cheeks and is kind of a mingler. Apart from writing, art is where her heart has always laid. Writing gives her tranquility when this World fails to often. Or, a den from these worries could be more apt. Read her piece, “Feminism” here: https://alphafemalesociety.com/2018/08/02/feminism-by-payal-saran/
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women, and the planet. When she is not working or writing, she loves
traveling, being in nature, and reading. She is currently writing her
first novel.
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Aliza Bridge is a graduate from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with degrees in Linguistics and Philosophy.
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Leah Holbrook Sackett is an adjunct lecturer in the English department at the University of Missouri – St. Louis. This is also where she earned her M.F.A. Her short stories explore journeys toward autonomy and the boundaries placed on the individual by society, family, and self. She has published short stories in several journals including Connotation Press, Blacktop Passages, Halfway Down the Stairs, The Writing Disorder, Crack the Spine, and more. Learn about her published fiction at LeahHolbrookSackett.website and read her piece, “Fore I Came to the Fence” here : https://alphafemalesociety.com/2020/06/14/fore-i-came-to-the-fence-by-leah-holbrook-sackett/
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Darcy Isla (she/they) is a queer actor-writer based in North Yorkshire, UK. As well as poetry, she writes short stories, fiction, memoir and scripts for stage and screen. She is interested in magic realism and the summoning power of authentic selfhood, and is inspired by poets like Leilah Jane King and Kate Tempest. Her previous written work includes: LOVE, ALBERTA; WAYSIDE; 100 FRIGGIN’ POEMS; IT’S OK TO FALL FOR CAMP BOYS (self-published); LITTLE IRRITANTS (Analog Submission Press). Read her piece, “is live now” here: https://alphafemalesociety.com/2020/07/18/is-live-now-by-darcy-isla/
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Heather Pease’s debut book of poetry is Out of the Weeds. Her work has also appeared in the San Diego Poetry Annual 2019/2020. Her poetry centers on feminism, sexuality, identity, and mental health. Heather aims to make people think about subjects often stigmatized through society. She lives in Southern California and is the host of OC Speakeasy, a poetry venue at the world-famous House of Blues. She is a founding member of OC Poets a community based group dedicated to sharing poetry venues, workshops, and poet features throughout Orange County. Read her piece, “bOObs.” here: https://alphafemalesociety.com/2020/07/20/boobs-by-heather-pease/
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Shelby Crane is a freelance writer who has written short stories, essays, and is currently working on a novel. You can view her website at www.svcrane.space. Read her piece, “Late Bloomer” here: https://alphafemalesociety.com/2020/09/01/late-bloomer-by-shelby-crane/
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Eric Forsbergh’s poetry has appeared in JAMA, The Journal of Neurology, and several literary journals. He has been on medical mission trips to Guatemala and Appalachia, and is currently serving as a medical response corps volunteer to combat COVID. Read his piece, “What the Eye Perceives” here: https://alphafemalesociety.com/2020/09/14/what-the-eye-perceives-by-eric-forsbergh/
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Laura Teodorescu is a literature enthusiast with a love of variety. She likes folk stories from all over the world, symbols, and mystery. Other than reading and writing, she loves cooking, crafting, and has a recent interest in studying languages. Read her piece, “Paper Boats” here : https://alphafemalesociety.com/2020/10/13/paper-boat-by-laura-teodorescu/
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Alison Miller is a writer and sex educator whose poetry has been published in various literary magazines including Hobart Pulp, Anti-Heroin Chic, and Bareback Magazine. The owner of sex positive adult boutiques in Richmond, Virginia, she currently resides in San Diego. She is the editor-in-chief of Throats to the Sky Magazine. Find her on Instagram @throats.to.the.sky Read her piece, “Rolling Over in her Grave” here: https://alphafemalesociety.com/2020/11/10/rolling-over-in-her-grave-by-alison-miller/
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Lisa Brand is a recent graduate from Cal State Channel Islands and hopes of getting her work out there. She is currently in-between jobs, but has taken advantage of these times to get ahead on her stories and novels. She has a great passion for writing and hopes to become a book editor in the future. Read her piece, “I Like to Read My Books at Work” here: https://alphafemalesociety.com/2020/12/06/i-like-to-read-my-books-at-work-by-lisa-brand/
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Cynthia Praski is a tech writer by day and a fiction writer by… well, any time. In another life she was a research scientist and college professor. She has been writing since the third grade when her teacher introduced the class to writing prompts. As a child growing up in southeastern Michigan, she labeled herself a chain-reader after she learned about chain-smokers. A few years later, she started stealing her mother’s science fiction books and her father’s mystery books. Her younger brother introduced her to the fantasy genre when she stole his set of Lord of the Rings. She sums up her motivations this way: “I can’t not write. I must read. I do science because I can’t stop asking ‘Why?’”. She lives near Baltimore now, with her wonderful husband, amazing children and a boxing bunny, grumpy she-turtle, and the most serene dog in the world. Read her piece, “How to Survive in the ’30s” here: https://alphafemalesociety.com/2021/03/14/how-to-survive-in-the-30s/
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* If you would like to contribute to Alpha Female Society, please contact Kelly at alphafemalesociety@outlook.com or use the contact form below! 🙂 *
