Shirley Ware

Shirley Gerald Ware is the founder and publisher of Fresh! Literary Magazine, an online and printed anthology that publishes works by teen and adult writers.3 She is an author of eight young adult mystery novels5 and has published at least three books, with a fourth pending publication as of 2010.4 Ware is based in the Greater Boston area and attended Northeastern University.36

Fresh! Literary Magazine, which Ware publishes alongside James Patrick Smith (senior editor and designer), features poetry, short stories, and articles from writers worldwide.23 Ware is recognized as a Present Worldwide Author and an Honored Member of Cambridge WHO'S.1

In addition to her publishing work, Shirley Gerald Ware has been involved in author readings and is active on social media platforms like Twitter, where she promotes her literary endeavors.45