Illume Writers & Artists

Illume Advisory Board

 

 

Valerie Haynes

Author, Founding Editor of Illume Writers & Artists, and Editor of Illume Publications, Gilbertsville, New York

Valerie comes from a family of artists, and has a lifelong interest in the arts. She studied political science at the University of Connecticut and began her career as an officer in the U. S. Marine Corps, then as a professional staff member of the U. S. House of Representatives Armed Services Committee. She later became an independent writer, editor, and publisher in the arts and sciences.

Valerie is the author of Doctor Goldbunny, book one of the modern fable trilogy, and Creative Provinces--A New World of Enchanting and Empowered Communities, both published by Illume.

Walter Gurbo

Artist and Illustrator, New Berlin, New York, and Ashville, North Carolina

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Betty Ann Fraley

Artist, New Berlin, New York

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Ginnah Howard

Author, Gilbertsville, New York

 

Joseph DelGiacco

Artist, Gilbertsville, New York

 

Harry T. Barnes

Author, and Editor of Bear Creek Books, East Meredith, New York

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Richard A. Average

Author, and Editor of Old Seadog Books, Franklin, New York

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Dennis Lauchman

Owner of Butternut Valley Books, Gilbertsville, New York

 

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