MEET THE AUTHORS AND ARTISTS
Ezra Berger
ARTIST/MURALIST
Ezra’s art combines many different styles using impressionism, surrealism, absurdism but the artist always has considered himself a narrative painter most all, for there is almost always a story or idea being conveyed in the work. There is an element of whimsy and fun to the artwork. With the use of bold colors, a shallow depth of field and bold colorful images Ezra creates a unique way at looking at the world.
Irmgarde Brown
AUTHOR
I am a semi-retired librarian/manager, a long-time blogger, a photographer, a playwright and director, an active volunteer in the Havre de Grace arts community, a friend to the Village of Hope, Zambia, a graduate of the Living School for Action and Contemplation, and an Episcopalian after forty years in the non-denominational church. I am a widow, the mother of three adoptees from Eastern Europe (now grown), and a grandmother of three.
Jean Burgess
AUTHOR
I’m Jean Burgess, your Retro Writer. I’m a playwright, editor, workshop presenter, and author of fiction set in Retro time periods (1970s and 80s). My purpose in writing is to be of use to my readers and to start conversations. These are my hopes. Perhaps these goals are directly related to my 23 years of teaching college and secondary theater courses. You know what they say, “Once a teacher, always a teacher.” These days my writing goals lean less toward instruction and more toward facilitation. I prefer to share a moment, an experience, even a disagreement. I’m working on speaking authentically and listening actively.
Claudine Marcin
AUTHOR
Claudine Marcin is a Maryland based author and poet. Influenced by the works of Stephen King and Dean Koontz, she always knew she had a few of her own Tales of Magic, Mystery, and Darkness. Claudine is a member of the Maryland Writers Association and the Harford County Writer’s Group, a spirited football fan, amateur photographer, and artist.When she’s not spinning MMAD Tales, she enjoys spoiling her Boxer, Mila.
Sam Polakoff
AUTHOR
Sam Polakoff is the third-generation owner of a supply chain engineering and technology company called Nexterus. In 2022, he founded BrillDog, Inc., a supply chain software platform focused on the needs of smaller companies. After dreaming of a career as a novelist for nearly forty years, Sam finally embarked on his writing journey after a challenge from a mentor. Today, he is the award-winning author of thrillers and historical fiction as well as a children’s book. Sam is the owner of Komodo Dragon Books. Sam and his wife, Denise, live in the great state of Maryland.
Mary Tilghman
AUTHOR
I love to write stories about characters who don’t quite have the faith in themselves that they need. Faced with a challenge, they set out, never quite believing, on a journey of discovery. They may find love. They may find the answer to a problem. But always, they find happiness, confidence, family. I give these stories to you as an escape in troubled times. Enjoy the journey.
Kristie Wolf
AUTHOR
Kristie Wolf weaves tales about fearless heroes and badass heroines who fight for justice and love while burning up the pages. Kristie’s passion for writing romance ignited during her teenage years when she told her mom she was going to write a novel someday. She did, and now she can’t stop. As the daughter of a Vietnam Veteran, wife of a Marine, and Navy mom, she enjoys writing happily ever afters for not just military heroes, but for all the brave, loyal, and selfless men and women who serve and protect our country in every capacity. Kristie resides in Maryland with her husband – aka her tech support – and her two teenagers.
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Write Here Onstage – WHO
IMPROV PERFORMERS
Ezra’s art combines many different styles using impressionism, surrealism, absurdism but the artist always has considered himself a narrative painter most all, for there is almost always a story or idea being conveyed in the work. There is an element of whimsy and fun to the artwork. With the use of bold colors, a shallow depth of field and bold colorful images Ezra creates a unique way at looking at the world.