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MJ Fievre is an American author, educator, and advocate passionate about empowering young women. Holding a bachelor's degree in education, MJ has dedicated her life to uplifting and educating diverse student populations. Drawing from her experiences as a woman who successfully navigated adolescence and her extensive background in education, she has crafted The Ultimate Book of Confidence for Teen Girls to provide guidance, support, and inspiration for young women during their formative years. MJ's unique perspective as a Haitian American author enables her to bring a multicultural lens to her writing, ensuring that her work is inclusive and resonates with a wide range of readers. She has written across various genres, including fiction, non-fiction, and memoir, demonstrating her versatility as a writer and ability to adapt her engaging and empathetic writing style to suit the needs of her audience. As an advocate for mental health and self-care, MJ understands the importance of addressing teenage girls' emotional and psychological challenges. She is committed to offering practical tools and strategies to help them develop resilience and confidence. Her genuine passion for empowering young women and her strong research skills and collaborative approach makes her the ideal author to bring The Ultimate Book of Confidence for Teen Girls to life. Through her writing, M.J. seeks to foster personal growth, self-discovery, and positive change in the lives of her readers, inspiring the next generation of strong, capable, and self-assured young women who can make a meaningful impact on the world.

Thomas B. Logan was born in Hollywood, FL and raised by a single mother with help from his grandparents. He is of Irish-American decent, with roots in West Virginia and South Carolina. Thomas graduated from Miami-Dade College with an associate degree in Computer Art and Animation, and after a hiatus has returned to college with the ultimate goal of obtaining a master's degree in Studio Art. He is currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Multimedia Studies at Florida Atlantic University.

Thomas has been passionate about art since he was old enough to pick up a crayon. He drew on everything from walls to carpet to flooring, and eventually paper. In the first grade, his school artwork was exhibited at a gallery showing at the Omni Mall in Downtown Miami. Thomas continued to hone his art in a specialized program in the arts in his school district. There, he found inspiration in the works of notable artists such as Salvador Dali, M.C. Escher, Raphael, and also in more contemporary illustrations by Rob Liefeld, Todd Liefeld and Jim Lee, among others. Thomas's art has been exhibited in shows and gallery settings throughout Miami-Dade County, and he has contracted work for many small businesses, companies and institutions such as the Miami Book Fair and Miami-Dade College, among others. He's created murals in Miami-Dade County for local schools and churches, and collaborated on a mural project for Miami-Dade College.

Thomas is currently the Co-owner and Creative Director at Logan Masterworks. He brings over 20 years of experience in the arts and in the business world to his position with the company. His work runs the gamut from painting and illustration to 3D modeling and graphic design. He is currently illustrating a comic book he is co-writing with M.J. Fievre, a lifelong dream of his.