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Shoshanna Aaliyah is the multi-talented teenage author of the children's book Tobias' Travels. Drawing from the real-life experience of raising a robin as a pet and releasing it back into the wild, her story imagines the rest of his journey as Tobias makes the long flight from Kansas to Texas. Shoshanna cleverly writes from the perspective of a bird who is discovering many things for the first time. His adventures subtly teach kids the importance of determination, friendship, and growing up. Readers of all ages will be delighted by Shoshanna's charming style of story-telling as well as the beautiful illustrations by Raymond Burrows. Tobias' Travels has the distinction of being the first book in history written and illustrated by two teenagers! A coloring book will also be available with even more artwork. Shoshanna is also the author of the short story In the Shadow of a Man of Kansas, which was included in the short story collection Free Time Tales, also published by Time Honored Productions. As a cosplayer, she has appeared as Batgirl, Harley Quinn, Jennifer Parker from Back to the Future, Princess Aura from Flash Gordon, and the original, award-winning Princess Bride mash-up the Dread Pirate Buttercup. Always exploring her talents, Shoshanna has impressed audiences with knockout performances as an actress and singer, and competes nationally in archery. Hard-working, responsible, kind, humble, and infectiously fun, Shoshanna Aaliyah is a shining example for young people. Her future is exceptionally bright with endless possibilities.

Raymond Burrows is a young artist who has been drawing digitally since early 2014. He grew up drawing mostly cats, but has since expanded to other animals and humans. His artwork features a simple cartoony style which is appealing to all ages. His nickname, “Ray of Sunshine,” is a play on words and a fun way to lighten the mood, as well as a show of his generally friendly personality. He is constantly making more art as well as taking commissions on the side of his current job as an Illustrator for Tobias’ Travels. He's a big fan of making original characters with their own stories so keep an eye out and you might learn a thing or two about the worlds inside his imagination! 

Lynn Main is an artist, poet, cosplayer, and the author of the highly acclaimed Zombie Waltz Trilogy. Welcome to the Show! Come one, come all. Step right up, folks! Prepare yourselves to be Amazed. For the young and old and weak of heart... Beware!
Strange Attractions lie ahead: Warning: Danger: Lynn E. Main will delight and enthrall with his macabre tales of harrowing adventure and lusty devilry. Don’t be drawn too close to those mesmerizing eyes.
But…
If the morbid please you... if you are drawn to the obscene, then come closer. Welcome to the jankiest and most rusted out ride at the fair. Give your ticket stub to the carnie with the creepiest eyes in the game. Jump on board for neck breaking speed, bone crushing curves and hair pin drops into darkest oblivion. There is no guard rail and no safety bar. Ride at your own peril. You will be thrilled. You will be terrified. You have been warned.

Sarah Mason is a beginning photographer who loves all forms of art, believing that there are so many ways to express ourselves and each is wonderful! One thing she loves about photography specifically is that she can capture so many neat moments in life otherwise missed. She hasn't yet found her niche in photography, so she's been exploring all forms! She's mostly been working with still objects and landscapes, but wants to build up to working with people and animals. She loves mysteries and figuring things out, loves playing Boggle, and loves learning languages! She is virtually fluent in Spanish and is actively learning Portuguese, German, and ASL. 

J.S. Spencer is the author of the upcoming children's book The Lost, Scared Little Dragon. It follows the story of a little dragon whose curiosity leads her too far from home, and the mother who sets out to rescue her. Kids will enjoy the playful spirit of the story and its easy going style. J.S.'s professional work as a printer has made him the in-demand source for a wide variety of corporations. Clients appreciate his efficiency, attention to detail, and desire for customer satisfaction. He handles Time Honored's business cards, bookmarks, flyers, and other promotional materials. J.S.'s other talents include a stage debut in the Family Community Theatre's production of Treasure Island, and fun cosplays of Doc Brown, Homer Simpson, Mr. Bean, Lurch, Colonel Sanders, Luigi, Mad Murdock from The A-Team, Hans Zarkov from Flash Gordon, Fezzik from The Princess Bride, and many more. As quick with a joke as he is with a helping hand, J.S. Spencer is a versatile and indispensable team member as both a supporting player and a creative force in his own right. 

Jay Sylvester has been making digital art since 2018, but has been working with several traditional mediums since 2014. In 2017, he won a Scholastic Silver Key award for a piece combining loose watercolor and intricate inked linework. Jay usually focuses on portraits of people and animals and often uses a sketched, loose style with bold colors and expressive subjects designed to appeal to viewers' emotions. He also designs and sews costumes, and won first place in the under-16 section of the 2016 Hutchinson Smallville Comic Con costume contest dressed as Mello from Death Note.  

Jared Vaughn  is the author of the acclaimed novel The Longest Time. It's a nostalgic story about a unique boy named Charlie, whose love for his childhood friend Lisa leads him to fulfill a heroic purpose. Readers of all ages have unanimously agreed that they "couldn't put it down," and eagerly awaited the recent sequel, Another Time, also receiving rave reviews. He loves to encourage dreamers in his writing workshops and panels at conventions and libraries, with a special emphasis on the youth. Jared's vision extends beyond The Longest Time series with his company, Time Honored Productions. Exciting additions to the Time Honored family are coming soon with the release of Tobias’ Travels, a delightful story for all ages about a little robin that goes a long way. Cleverly written by Shoshanna Aaliyah and beautifully illustrated by Raymond Burrows, this is the first book in history that’s written and illustrated by two teenagers, and will have a coloring book version available as well. Shoshanna also contributes to Free Time Tales, a collection of short stories by new writers of all ages. Jared’s Longest Time spinoff Invisible Touch is also available exclusively in this collection. In addition to his writing and publishing, Jared is known for his cosplay. He has appeared at many conventions as Marty McFly beginning on Back to the Future Day, October 21st, 2015. He's quick to make you laugh with his impressions and costumes from all three films, often accompanied by Doc Brown and Jennifer. In 2019, the trio appeared in Augusta, Kansas when the mayor proclaimed the town as Hill Valley for a day. Jared's cosplay has also included Clark Kent, Neo, George McFly, Westley/Dread Pirate Roberts, Inigo Montoya, Count Rugen, Ernest P. Worrell, Ted "Theodore" Logan, Robin, Gomez Addams, Louis Tully, the Hamburglar, Steve Trevor, Flash Gordon, Skinhead, Faceman from The A-Team, the highly original Mario McFly, and many more to come. Whether he's riding a hoverboard or writing a story, Jared Vaughn is always looking for innovative ways to express his creativity and share the Power of Love. He encourages you to take Doc's advice--"The future is whatever you make it. So make it a good one." 

Makenzi Wigner has been crafting her own costumes since 2017. She's appeared at cons as several different versions of Harley Quinn as well as Mary Jane Watson. Most recently, she has amazed fans with her own beautiful, highly detailed interpretation of Johnny Depp's Mad Hatter. Her hard work led her to win 2nd place in the Advanced category of Air Capital Comic Con's costume contest. She continues to impress with more costumes planned including Zelda. Makenzi is also an actress who has performed in several school plays and will put her skills to use as the star of an upcoming series for the Time Honored Productions YouTube channel. Her kind and sweet nature, unique sense of humor, and talent will take her to no limits.