Nikki Starcat Shields is an author, book midwife (aka writing coach), and leader of transformational writing retreats. She's also a licensed Pagan priestess. Nikki has had six non-fiction books published so far and is currently writing a contemporary fantasy series. Her most recent book is The Elements of Creativity. She would love to help you give birth to your heart-centered book, whether it’s memoir, fiction, or self-help. Nikki specializes in bringing your unique voice - your expertise, your passions, your most cherished stories - to the page in a way that will engage and delight your readers. She also guides you to write your book in a way that supports you and helps you focus on your true priorities. Nikki teaches people to be Thriving Artists, writing their heartfelt books while also nurturing themselves and their creative lives. She lives in southern Maine and adores cats, reading, and spending time by the ocean.

Fairy godmother to many, Jennifer Moore brings over three decades of professional experience as a psychic, energy healer and mentor for empathic women. Her passion is supporting intuitives, lightworkers and creatives to express their truth, reveal their magic, and use their abilities for good. She is one of the 115 accredited Master Trainers for EFT International and hosts The Empathic Mastery Show podcast. Jen is the author of multi-award winning book, Empathic Mastery and a contributor in 4 multi-author books. Her next book The Empath’s Invitation comes out summer of 2024. Born from a long line of authors, artists and poets, Jen discovered that help from her ancestors is a significant key to success in her work. It is these devotional and healing practices that Jen will share during this retreat. Jen lives in coastal Maine. She shares this great green paradise with her husband, David, their brindle pug LeeLu, tuxedo cat Livi and wee black kitten Zuzu.