Michael Ferris Gibson Author

Michael Ferris Gibson is a writer and former actor, director, documentary filmmaker, producer, head of product at a tech start-up, and frozen-fish chopper at the Marine Mammal Center. He grew up in San Francisco and takes inspiration from his city and the changes it has undergone over the years. He still lives in his hometown, now with his two children.  Imani Josey is a writer from Chicago, Illinois. In her previous life, she was a cheerleader for the Chicago Bulls and won the titles of Miss Chicago and Miss Cook County for the Miss America Organization, as well as Miss Black Illinois USA. Her one-act play, Grace, was produced by Pegasus Theatre Chicago after winning the 19th Young Playwrights Festival. In recent years, she has turned her sights to long-form fiction, including The Blazing Star series. Learn more at imanijosey.com.