College Student| Class of '24| Storyboard Artist| 2D Animator| Freelance Artist 

Monodo is an independent game development studio based in Madrid, Spain. Founded in 2020 by Antón, a passionate 21-year-old developer, Monodo is dedicated to creating unique and charismatic gaming experiences. Despite being a one-person studio, Monodo stands out for its handcrafted approach to every aspect of development, from design and programming to music and animation. Monodo's mission is to break away from the conventional norms of the gaming industry, taking creative risks and delivering novel experiences that resonate with players. Driven by a deep love for game design, Monodo aims to create games that are not only fun and engaging but also leave a lasting impression on those who play them.

Tiffany Toland-Scott is a Chesley-nominated artist originally from the Cascade foothills of Washington State and now living in Georgia. She works primarily in oil and watercolor, but started out as a digital artist. She’s self-published a number of fantasy and gothic art books, coloring books, and the Ancient Wisdom Oracle Deck. She has also worked for and with other companies, producing The Angel Tarot for Llewellyn Worldwide (2025) and a number of illustrations for Flame Tree Publishing, Hot Topic, Out of Step Books, and others.   Tiffany is a proponent of the self-taught artist, having left the scammy for-profit art schools behind as a young adult and pursued an artistic career without them. She is an ardent supporter of free art education and produces 4-5 instructional videos a month which are available on her YouTube channel, @spellboundbrush.   Working with classical techniques, Tiffany produces imagery inspired by mythology, ghost stories, folklore, and gaming. Her work is heavily inspired by her childhood growing up in a Pacific Northwest ghost town where nature encroached on all sides. Her paintings frequently feature an abundance of flora and fauna, a reflection of her childhood in the barely-tamed wilds of Washington.   After living in Washington for nearly 20 years Tiffany was briefly a denizen of Arizona, where she attended Collins Drafting School. Life took her back to Washington and then to Montana, where she lived with her husband Luke for seven years. They now live in Georgia with their son Wolfgang in a 112-year-old creepy manor house that is being swallowed up by nature, just how she likes it.

Aaron H. Aceves (he/him) is a bisexual, Mexican-American writer born and raised in East L.A. He graduated from Harvard College and received his MFA from Columbia University. His fiction has appeared in Passages North, Epiphany, and The Iowa Review, among other places. He has taught creative writing at UT Austin and with PocketMFA, and his debut novel, This Is Why They Hate Us, was released by Simon & Schuster. It received multiple starred reviews and was named a Best Young Adult Book of 2022 by Kirkus Reviews. He is the winner of Lambda Literary’s 2025 Judith A. Markowitz Award for Exceptional New LGBTQ Writer.

Hey everyone! I am a multi-genre black indie author trying to get my work out in the world! 

Writer of speculative fictions, not-so-speculative nonfictions, and game designer.

Nick Kempin served as a member of the United States Navy Reserves and was the Drama editor for East High School's yearly creative writing magazine. In 2020 they earned their Bachelor's degree in East Asian Studies and have acted as an advisor on several fan projects related to Legend of the Five Rings. Currently they work as a Middle school teacher in Utah. They are an avid pen and paper player, as well as an overall gamer. This love for fantasy and adventure led to them creating the Naodica setting and seeking to share it with the world.

I develop the turn-based tactics videogame Dawnsbury Days!

About the Founder – Rasim Suleymanov Rasim Suleymanov is the founder and visionary of Velorafy. He has deep knowledge in the field of AI and technology and shapes the project with thoughtful, user-oriented and autonomous systems. Rasim’s vision is simple but powerful: AI should not be just an assistant, but should actually do the work and enable people to solve complex tasks quickly, effectively and easily. Under his leadership, Velorafy is becoming an autonomous AI platform that delivers real results for everyone — be it solo founders, startups, agencies or individual users. Rasim’s commitment to the project, transparent approach and open communication with backers inspires confidence that this platform will be successfully implemented. Velorafy is not just a product; it is an AI experience that will change the future of business. With Rasim, you can be a part of this revolutionary platform.

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Probably best known for standing on a mountain wearing a cowboy hat and telling you that Elder Futhark is the wrong set of runes for Old Norse. Instructor and translator of Old Norse, Norse mythology, and runes, formerly working at UCLA, UC Berkeley, and the University of Colorado, and since 2020 working as a full-time independent public educator through such outlets as Youtube videos, published translations of the Poetic Edda and other works, and independently-offered Zoom courses in the Old Norse language and the major texts of Norse mythology. Ph.D., Scandinavian Studies (Philology), University of Wisconsin-Madison. 

Small indie studio from Canada. Just two game devs who turn coffee into video games!

Hello! My name is Katie Shark. I'm just a mom looking to supplement her income via art! 

Starving Writer Studio is a creative production house founded by award-winning author and narrative designer Maxwell Alexander Drake. With over two decades of experience in storytelling, Drake has written for major entertainment and publishing companies including Sony Online Entertainment (EverQuest Next) and Catalyst Game Labs (Shadowrun), and is currently the official prose writer to the acclaimed HârnWorld RPG franchise. The studio’s mission is to forge a direct connection between creators and audiences by producing immersive, character-driven stories across multiple media, unhindered by traditional publishing barriers. Starving Writer Studio develops original intellectual properties, publishes novels and graphic works, produces podcasts and educational materials, and collaborates with leading artists and voice talent to deliver exceptional narrative experiences. Drake’s expertise has also made him a recognized educator and industry speaker, teaching the craft of storytelling at conventions and institutions worldwide. He has appeared at San Diego Comic-Con for seventeen consecutive years and served as the first invited author guest at the inaugural Saudi Arabia Comic Con. Starving Writer Studio stands as a creator-led brand dedicated to authenticity, craftsmanship, and direct audience engagement, where every story begins and ends with the reader as the focus.

✨Henlo there everyone!✨  I wanted to introduce myself!  I`m Anthea, a Maltese concept artist who likes to design stylized characters, cosmetics, vfx, props and weapons in  game dev. 🦝 🎨http://artstation.com/antheazammit 

A creative ,an entrepreneur  

A professional Game Master for 10 years, is now designing for the games he loves.

Hi, My name is Siqna Bojkova. i'm a comic artist and animator. I love horror comic and films. i hope you enjoy my work!

Hi there! My name is Brandon Thomas and I'm excited to share a bit about myself with you. I'm a Sr. CSM at BackerKit who is passionate about crowdfunding and consulting creators along their journey. When I'm not working, you can usually find me working on my car, kickboxing, modeling, and a lot more. I believe in honesty, respect, empathy, and accountability and strive to live my life in accordance with them. Overall, I'm a charismatic and understanding person who is always looking for new opportunities to learn and grow. 

We produce Roleplaying Games and Roleplaying Game accessories for the TTRPG Space. Our upcoming project Titanskeep will be a system agnostic campaign setting for DND 5E, Pathfinder 2E and many others. Follow along at www.titanskeep.com

My name is Lwazi Nkiwane and I'm from Reading in Berkshire in the UK. I'm 38 years old and I'm a massive fan of today's stars of stage and screen. I have singing skills as well as writing. I've been doing this since I was very little. I wrote and recorded two songs in Swindon in June 2006.