MARIBEL GARCIA

I am a feminist (I’m hung up on that whole “equal rights for all” kind of thing), independent scholar and writer (yes, finally found my calling!). I completed my Ph.D. in Anthropology at the University of Texas, Austin and taught at California State San Marcos University in the department of Women’s Studies for five years before moving to Pennsylvania in 2007.

Since then, I have worked as a teacher, consulting anthropologist, started a dissertation writing blog (nerdy, but purposeful and rewarding), completed my first novel and started a second.

I am a writer. I write because I just can’t help it. I write, in the words of Anaïs Nin, “to taste life twice, in the moment & in retrospect.”

I am a graduate of Bryn Mawr College and I live in PA with my (incredibly supportive) husband and two amazing daughters.

I am most interested in reviewing works and interviewing authors of literary, mainstream, and upmarket women’s fiction with a focus on issues of diversity—race, class, gender, sexuality orientation and disability. maribel@bookclubbabble.com

KELLY SARABYN

I have lived in the South, Midwest and Northeast, but I have been in the Philadelphia area since 2011. I love reading and writing of all types – I write literary/book club fiction and a variety of non-fiction (you can see some of my legal articles here.)

I mostly read literary fiction, nonfiction, thrillers, and crime fiction, and I look forward to sharing book recommendations here.

I am most interested in reviewing books and interviewing authors of literary, upmarket/book club, and women’s fiction, and nonfiction. kelly@bookclubbabble.com[/column]

AMY WILHELM

As a senior writer for BCB, I’m passionate about reviewing and conducting interviews and live chats on intelligently written books that are both entertaining and thought-provoking. I firmly believe this type of novel can be found on any “shelf.” My tastes are eclectic and range from various genre fiction to plot-driven literary works, along with well-written historical novels, enticing non-fiction, and not-too-gory thrillers. An author myself, my first novel is a speculative thriller entitled BRAINSTORM.

On occasion, I create sponsored posts on novels that fall outside my natural preferences. If you wish to learn more, please contact me at  amy@bookclubbabble.com

TABITHA LORD

I’m thrilled to be collaborating with these fantastic gals on my favorite topic – books! Our dining room has recently been turned into a library to accommodate my obsessive love for the printed word. And yes, writing is my day job! My HORIZON series has won seven independent book awards, including the Writer’s Digest Grand Prize in 2016. Please feel welcome to check out my author website and follow me on Facebook and Twitter. In addition to writing novels and short fiction, I’m also managing editor for the Inkitt Writer’s Blog.

I currently live in Rhode Island, a few towns away from where I grew up. I’m married with four creative, independent minded kids, and several lovable fur babies. My degree is in Classics from College of the Holy Cross, and for years I taught Latin at the Meadowbrook Waldorf School where I now serve on the Board of Trustees.

I love to read and review sci-fi, fantasy, military thrillers, horror, or an occasional historical fiction story with a touch of romance! Send me your genre fiction! tabitha@bookclubbabble.com

Kristin Jacobson

I’m a Chicago native, but Philadelphia is where I’ve written the latest chapters, raising two boys and navigating the wild world of marketing. As a tech enthusiast who even created a dating app (a testament to my romantic soul!), I lead a team of developers, always diving into the latest innovations. But when I need to unplug, it’s books that pull me in.

I’m drawn to stories that hit me deep: historical worlds I can get lost in, and characters wrestling with big emotions. I’m sharing the books that have really stuck with me. Send me your historical or emotionally powerful novels – I’d love to review them!  DM me on Instagram.

MARY SULLIVAN

I’ve always loved writing and anthropology, and now I do both! My day job is teaching anthropology and archaeology at my local community college, and I also do some freelance writing. However, my true passion is writing fiction. Although I read and enjoy all genres, my passion is writing for young adult. I’ve got three YA romances under my bed and one middle grade adventure. I’m happy to report that one of the YA romances will be published with Simon and Schuster in January of 2028!

I’m interested in young adult fiction of any kind, though I prefer contemporary and historical. I’m also on the lookout for general fiction that would work for book clubs because I co-lead one, and we’re always on the hunt for the next title. I’m into some non-fiction, especially if it has a social science angle. mary@bookclubbabble.com