Alyce Campbell, Treasurer

Alyce Campbell has worked in finance and software as an academic, product innovator, teacher, and writer. Her two finance mystery novels are available from Amazon. Currently she is working on two science fiction series which explore effects of disruptive events on societies. She also writes short stories and limericks, which mostly are not science-fiction. She settled in Virginia, impressed by its history and beauty, after interesting stints in Oregon and California.

Kimberly Ray, Co-Secretary

Kimberly Ray started her poetry career under the guidance of WriteOutLoud.net and open mic sessions at Spilled Ink. Her self-published poetry series Coffee Shop Sessions (2018, 2020, 2021) is available on Amazon. Her work appears 3 Moon Magazine, Teen Belle Magazine, The Daily Drunk, the NoVa Bards 2020 Anthology, Confetti: WbtR Anthology 2021, Poets Anonymous 30th Anniversary Anthology, and Bourgeon Online. Kimberly took first place in the Love Poems category of Loudoun County Library Foundation’s 2020 Rhyme On poetry contest for her piece “In My Pocket.”  She currently calls Loudoun County home but grew up in PWC. To find her latest work visit: https://coffee-shop-sessions.com

Jada Ledbetter, Co-Secretary

Jada Ledbetter is a writer, mentor, and playwright. She has written for several online and print publications including Virginia Living magazine. She has written about culture, art, design, and music. Jada has also shared some of her spoken word on open mic night at Spilled Ink. Her most passionate subjects are relationships and wellness. She has incorporated these passions into mentoring programs for youth from elementary to high school. Her goal is to inspire youth and young adults to overcome obstacles and lead bright futures. She understands the value of equipping youth with life skills while using positive reinforcements. Jada is currently developing her podcast and completing a book.

Andrea Yarbough
Member-At-Large

Andrea Yarbough is an author, teacher, and National Writing Project Teacher-Consultant. Having learned to write only in essay format during her high school career, Andrea’s first book, Artfulness: Formula-Free Creative Writing Explorations for Secondary ELA Classes seeks to reimagine writing instruction in secondary schools by promoting a more creative approach to language arts instruction. When she’s not teaching, she’s busy battling the blank page in her attempt to write her first full-length novel.

John Dutton II
Member-At-Large

John Dutton has taught language arts to middle school students in Prince William County for more years than he can remember. Seeing that the life of a teacher is filled with stacks upon stacks of papers waiting to be graded, he prefers spending his time as a classroom scribe writing alongside his students. He enjoys writing poetry and stories because anything is possible when pencil hits paper! 

In January 2015, John began hosting Spilled Ink. Spilled Ink is an open microphone night celebrating the written word held on the fourth Friday of the month at Jirani Coffeehouse in Old Towne, Manassas. It is open to all writers, authors, poets, or scribblers. All are welcome to read or listen. Please see his website at www.SpilledInkVA.com. John has published two books: Armadillo Lost Her Pillow and Argument at the Airport. His third book, Billy Pug’s Bad Day, is now in its final stages, so look for it soon.