We’re very pleased to highlight nine new authors that have joined the Know More Media network in the past couple of months. We are constantly seeking new authors who are experts in their topical areas, speak with a strong voice, and are passionate about what they do. To wit, the newest Know More Media authors:

Suzanne Wells on PowerSellerKing.com, a blog that offers tips and information about eBay power selling and online auctioning. Suzanne is an exceptionally experienced eBay Power Seller, having sold over 14,000 items on eBay. She has written and published the book "The Stay-at-Home Mom's Guide to Successful eBay Selling", operates her own eBay store, and is the writer and mastermind behind the eBay Selling Coach. Suzanne says, “I have learned volumes about eBay selling through trial and error, experience, research, persistence, and sheer determination… I will share real information about what to sell, where to find it, how to use eBay's options and features, and all the nuts and bolts of how to make eBay work for you.”

Michael W. Jones on ItsBadBusiness.com, a blog that discusses business ethics, bad business practices, business process failures, how to avoid being a bad business, etc. Michael has a degree in Business Management, coupled with over 30 years of practical business and business analysis experience, having served as a manager, Director, Vice President, and President of various companies. As Michael says, “I spent a lot of time developing systems for analyzing business processes, both automated and manual. That kept my focus in the area of business tactics and strategy, with a significant concentration in business ethics.”

Alfa Mercado on ProductivityGoal.com, a blog sharing tools and tips regarding successful work productivity, time management, and organizing strategies. Alfa has effectively worn many hats at one time in the corporate world, and has thus learned through experience the secret to being productive. Alfa says, “I hope that I can be of help in making ProductivityGoal to continue to serve as one of those resources that helps folks to become accomplished, not just busy.”

Bridget Wright now writes on LeaderNotes.com, a blog providing a discussion of traits, characteristics, and current news of leaders and leadership principles. Bridget is a member of Toastmasters International and has much experience in public speaking and leadership, particularly in public speaking about leadership. Bridget says, “I specialize in facilitating small businesses and non-profit corporations on how to implement successful communication and leadership skills within their organizations.”

Terah Shelton writes on CorporateTreat.com, a blog focusing on luxury business travel and accommodations, corporate retreats, and other luxury business resorts and incentives. Terah has notable writing experience in numerous newspapers and magazines, as well as extensive travel experience, as she says, “I've watched the sunrise at the beginning of America, trekked through the jungles in the Bokeo Nature Reserve, searched for William Clark’s grave in St. Louis, used my average looks for free gondola rides in Venice, learned the art of Laotian cooking in Vientiane, studied the Soufriere Hills Volcano on Montserrat, walked the Slovenian Coast, and much more.”

Mihnea Boiangiu on Gearater.com, a blog devoted to the electronic infrastructure that helps a business function - the hardware, servers, networks, connectivity, fiber, routers, switches, etc. Mihnea says he is very passionate about science and technology, and “I will do my best to provide you with the most interesting information. Here, you can read about hardware, servers, networks, connectivity, fiber, routers, switches, office utilities, software and many other related products.”

Yvonne Russell on SmallBizMentor.com, a blog about small business – how to run a small business, how to manage accounting and payroll, how to handle growth, how to hire, how to fire, tools and services, insurance, taxes, technology, benefits, etc. Yvonne has personally started, owned, developed and sold a number of award-winning small businesses, including the Grow Your Writing Business blog. Yvonne: “I've owned a number of small businesses, and have learned as much from my mistakes as from my successes... and am still learning every day… The combination of exploring business and people potential, writing, blogging and sharing ideas and tips, all comes together here at SmallBizMentor.com.”

Sung Hin Jason Chan on ZhongHuaRising.com, a blog focused on business in China, doing business with China, Chinese businesses and financial markets, and China’s rise as an economic and business world power. Jason, having lived most of his life in Hong Kong, has worked with numerous Chinese businesses and been closely involved with Chinese financial markets. Jason states, “As I've had experience with a number of local banks in Hong Kong, I'll be focusing more on capital markets and financials in Greater China. For those of you who are more interested in industry and macroeconomic news, I'll be keeping an up-to-date commentary on that, too.”

John Xavier on ElephantBiz.com, a blog offering Republican and Conservative political analysis and commentary. John has been deeply involved in Republican politics for quite some time, having also worked on Republican campaigns. John observes, “Today, the biggest issue facing our country is the 2008 election. We are at a critical point in history. The next President will be in the position to further the transition to democracy in Iraq, expand the gains of global trade to the developing world, and restore the Right to Life to the U.S. Constitution. The country is searching for a leader, our Party searching for its soul.”

We are very excited to have all these highly qualified new authors in our network. We encourage you to go read what they have to share and teach.