After Rain Skies: The Global Anthology by Amazon Bestselling author Michele Ayon Navajas marks the third installment in the After Rain Skies series. This powerful collection gathers writers, poets, and storytellers from across the globe, each using their voice against all forms of abuse and violence. Within these pages, you’ll find both personal stories and those that have inspired others—raw, real accounts of resilience, courage, and the journey from darkness to light, expressed through poignant prose and stirring poetry.
Releasing worldwide on Amazon on March 8, 2025, in celebration of International Women’s Day, this anthology sheds a light on the strength and determination of survivors everywhere. Featuring collaborations from talented poets, writers, and storytellers, After Rain Skies: The Global Anthology is a testament to the power of shared voices and the hope for a brighter future.
Nigel Byng
Nigel Byng is a freelance writer, living in the USA. His writing can be found on Signs of the Times Australia; MasticadoresIndia, and his personal blog where he displays his love of fiction and poetry under his pen name, Jerome Kenrick.
Precious Magdaleno
Precious Magdaleno is a Filipina night-time poet, artist, and event planner. She has written and curated three Filipino book anthologies, “Magkasintahan Vol. XXV, Magkasintahan 2.0 Vol. XV, and Magkasintahan 3.0 Vol. V,” under Ukiyoto Publishing and has co-authored ten other international poetry book anthologies.
Joni Caggiano
Joni Karen Caggiano is an internationally published author, poet, and photographer. Her
debut poetry book, “One Petal at A Time,” (Prolific Pulse Press, LLC) was an Amazon
bestseller. She is a three-time Pushcart Nominee and 2024 Best of The Net Nominee.
Mike Utley
Mike is a deaf writer/photographer who lives in rural southwest Colorado. His love of nature shines through his poetry and photography, both of which he uses to make sense of his world. His blog is Silent Pariah.
Kritika Tanvi
A mettlesome philosopher who has had questions since childhood. Slowly with the educational skills developed writing and various skills uniquely for she considered herself to be a star of her own world. Many regional and international online platforms have accepted her work and a few anthologies too.
Norj Joseph
Norj Joseph graduated with a degree in Journalism. He worked in a Philippine broadcast network for more than 20 years, and also does directing and producing different styles of videos. A published author at Spillwords, Masticadores USA, Masticadores Philippines and Hotel Masticadores. He is also the creative consultant of an Amazon bestselling author.
Kristine Joy Verdeflor Scianneaux
Kristine Joy Verdeflor Scianneaux is a registered nurse from the Philippines currently living in Lafayette Louisiana with her loving husband and two cute dogs. She is a regular contributor at Masticadores Philippines and Hotel Masticadores.
Scarlet Rose
Scarlet Rose is a poet who draws from her own experiences to create relatable and impactful verses. While her poetry has often explored the struggles of growing up as a parentified oldest daughter in a dysfunctional family, she is now venturing into themes of self-love, healing from the heartaches of the past, and learning to live.
Maggie Watson
Maggie was born in Cape Town, South Africa. She now lives in Scotland. She has CFS, which is a very debilitating/unpredictable illness, but she refuses to let that define her. She began writing in 2020 at the start of the Pandemic. At that point, she had no idea it would play such a big part in her life as it does now! In 2021, she self-published her first poetry collection and has since self-published five others.
Bianca Alina
Bianca Alina lives in Romania. She wrote her first poem when she was 11, but she wrote with her heart long before she put her thoughts on paper.
Her writings can be found on MasticadoresRumanía; Gobblers Masticadores; Hotel by
Masticadores; LatinosUSA -English edition, or on her personal blog
Selma Martin
Selma Martin is a retired English teacher with 20 years of teaching children ESL. She has published stories on Medium, MasticadoresUSA, Hotel by Masticadores, The Poetorium At Starlight, Short Fiction Break, Lit eZine, and Spillwords. After her first NaPoWriMo 2021, Selma now writes poetry on her website, and in July 2023, published a debut poetry collection on Amazon.
Maria Michaela
Maria Michaela is a Psychology graduate from the University of San Carlos. She lives in
Cebu and works for an Australian insurance company. Her pen name, is a combination
of her parent’s pet name for her. She uses it as a tribute to them.
Rowena Liwanag Suarez
Rowena Liwanag Suarez is an aspiring author who loves writing fantasy, mystery, crime fiction, and poetry. She co-authored the #1 Amazon bestselling book “Hidden in Childhood: A Poetry Anthology with her poem “Yesteryear’s Innocence”; her haikus on the #1 Amazon Bestseller on Haiku and Japanese poetry titled “Petals of Haiku: An Anthology; her poem “Sun-drenched Promise” on Another Day of Summer Anthology.
Friscia Magbanua
The Dreamer with High Hopes and a Spellcaster of Words.
Karlyn Miraflor
A reflective thinker who deeply immerses herself in understanding each individual she meets, challenging mediocrity and passionately craving exceptionalism.
Sheila Henry
Sheila Henry was born in Trinidad, West Indies and became a naturalized citizen of the United States where she resides. Her poems and short stories are featured in several Magazines, Online Literary Journals, numerous Anthologies and in Youtube series Poetic Sheila was Author of the Month at Spillwords Publications in October of 2020 and was also recognized in “Who’s Who of Emerging Writers of 2020” published by Sweetycat Press
Danna Garbida
Danna Garbida, also known as @dainspirights_ on Instagram and Facebook, is a passionate poet from Sorsogon, Philippines. Her works have been featured in various anthologies and literary magazines, including Hotel Masticadores and Masticadores Philippines.
Dawn Pisturino
Dawn Pisturino’s international publishing credits include poems, short stories, and articles. Her debut poetry book, Ariel’s Song: Published Poems, 1987 – 2023, earned five-star reviews and ranked #60 on the Amazon Best Seller list for Haiku & Japanese Poetry. Her short chapbook, Lunar Gazing Haiku, became a #1 Amazon New Release in six categories. Haiku for the Midnight Hour, her third book, achieved #1 Amazon New Release status in three categories. Her fourth book, Sun Haiku: 365 Days of Sunshine, climbed to #1 Amazon New Release in Japanese Poetry & Haiku. She is a member of several author organizations.
Robbie Cheadle
South African author and illustrator, Robbie Cheadle, has written and illustrated sixteen children’s books, illustrated a further three children’s books, and written and illustrated three poetry books. Her work has also appeared in poetry and short story anthologies. Robbie also has two novels and a collection of short stories published under the name of Roberta Eaton Cheadle and has horror, paranormal, and fantasy short stories featured in several anthologies under this name. You can find Robbie Cheadle’s artwork, fondant and cake artwork, and all her books on her website.
Elena Maria Mana-ay Parcon
Elena Maria Mana-ay Parcon is a Filipino poet whose passion for creative writing has thrived through the years. Her literary pieces can be viewed at her website and her Instagram.
Her Two poems are recently published in an anthology: “Glimpses” on Free Verse Revolution’s Issue XII Ancestors, and “My Peace” on Poetry Soup’s Radiant Verses.
Myca Paga
Myca Paga, also known as Mycs, is a confident and ambitious young writer with a myriad of dreams. She proudly holds the title of Registered Author/Writer with the National Book Development Board and is a Published Author. Myca has authored five books: Love Stories, Magkasintahan Volume 10, Silver Bells and Nostalgic Lovers, Magkasintahan 2.0 Volume 2, and An Author Point of View.
Minetter Aralar
Minetter Aralar has been a Journalism graduate and an educator for more than two decades now, she sets aside her academic life occasionally to write a poem or essay as a breather. She aspires to encapsulate through prose and poetry the human capacity for loving, empathizing, and healing. She is also a dedicated fur parent to their domesticated
cats. She has taught Language for 13 years, Filipino for 8 years, and is currently, a faculty assigned in the Social Science department.
Gurpreet Dhariwal
Gurpreet Dhariwal is addicted to writing, reading, painting, feeding stray dogs, solo traveling and bike rides. Her debut poetry book ‘My Soul Rants: Poems of a Born Spectator’ was published in 2020 which got her appreciation and accolades from people all over the world. Her second poetry book ‘Kaurageously Yours’ was published in 2021 to encourage and give strength to people who go through anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts. You can check out her work on her website.
Sadje
Sadje writes to express her opinion, share her experiences, and maybe provide some insights. Her blog addresses women at 50 (but men are welcome to read her posts), their issues, and the questions that come up at this stage in life. She doesn’t aim to teach but to learn together.
Arshein Deticio
Arshein Deticio, who prefers to be recognized by her pen name “Sheinelophile,” is an aspiring writer who is currently exploring the world of literature. She started by being a silent reader. And without much experience, at a young age, she delves into the art of writing. She was inspired by authors who are known for their masterpieces that portray purpose.
Gloria Byng – Cornwall
Her mantra is “Each day I write the story of my life” – Gloria is a retired preschool principal who began her career at age eighteen. In 2009 she wrote her first book – Behind Closed Doors – It is the story of her sexual abuse which she finally dared to pen.
Jenna Gee
Jenna Gee is the artist, poet, and writer behind Heart Illuminations, where art and words unite to illuminate the journey of the human experience. Through her storytelling and visual artistry, Jenna invites you to explore a universe of possibilities, sharing glimpses of her soul. Her mission is to touch hearts, stir souls, and kindle the magic within, guiding you on your journey of self-discovery.
Michael Cheadle
Michael Cheadle is a student in Johannesburg, South Africa. Together with Robbie Cheadle,
Michael has co-authored eleven books in the Sir Chocolate books series, two books in the
Southern African Safari Adventures series, and Haunted Halloween Holiday.
Michael also has nine poems and a charcoal artwork in a poetry collection, Square Peg in a
Round Hole.
