Dr. Horace Huntley

Dr. Horace Huntley, a native of Birmingham, Alabama and graduate of Wenonah High School, was one of the first recipients of the Baccalaureate Degree in African American Studies in America. It was conferred upon him at the University of Minnesota. He was then awarded a fellowship to study at Syracuse University and was granted the Master of Arts Degree in American History. His Doctorate of Philosophy in History was granted by the University of Pittsburgh in American History with emphasis on African Americans and the U.S. Labor Movement in the twentieth century.

LaVelma Lindsey

My name is LaVelma Lindsey, and I’m from Birmingham, Alabama. I’m the mother of one teenage child and two Caine dogs. I enjoy writing quotes and uplifting others, one quote at a time.

Margaret Smith Marston, Author

Margaret was born into a family of storytellers rooted in the values of service to others and working for justice.

She has always been a writer: volunteering for the school PTA, creating the family newsletter, writing briefs as a lawyer, and making up silly stories and songs with and for her children. She worked as a reading teacher and an attorney before deciding to commit her time to raising her three children.

As a mother, Margaret was intentional and instilled values of kindness, compassion, and putting oneself in another person’s shoes. Her children often heard “remember to be kind because you don’t know what another person is dealing with in their life.” She now works with young children weekdays as an after-school care teacher.

Margaret is thrilled to share “Eureka, Paprika!” an imaginary tale offering entertainment, humor, and encouragement to be our best selves.

Susanne St. Clair Hebden, Illustrator

Susanne is a creative. Her artistic talents are as deep as her passion to create.

As an educator, she was able to weave her creativity into varied classroom activities during her 30+ year career. Susanne is a mother of four grown children and stepmother of one more, grandmother to seven, and great-grandmother to one little tyke. Her experiences with children of all ages have shaped her ability to connect with others through art in a variety of ways.

For the past several years, Susanne has focused on creating art, teaching private art lessons, and volunteering through her church and community. Having already illustrated the cover of another book, Susanne was thrilled at the chance to illustrate an entire book and already has plans for several more.

Antonio Jones

Antonio Jones has a wonderful wife who is the love of his life. He is the father of two beautiful daughters and the grandfather of two adorable granddaughters. Antonio is the third child among four siblings. Affectionately known as “Bone Bone” by his family. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, and currently resides in Birmingham, Alabama.

When Antonio isn’t writing or reading, he enjoys spending time with his amazing family and doing work for the Lord. He is also skilled with his hands, a jack of all trades, and it is evident that God has His hand on him. Antonio is a good-hearted person with a beautiful smile. Above all, he is very passionate about the Lord and a devoted soldier of faith.