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I, Danielle N. McDonough, am a self-published author local to Rockwall, TX. I graduated from Full Sail University with a degree in film. After spending several years working on television and movie sets, I decided to step away from the film industry and pursue my passion for storytelling by writing my debut novel, The Preparations. In 2021, I completed my seven year project when I published the final book in The Legacy Series. This is a four book series centered around a dystopian society. The story focuses on the path to adulthood and the struggle for truth. Storytelling has always been very important to me. It inspires people and takes them on incredible journeys. Through books, we are able to meet hundreds of people, live dozens of lives, and visit places we will never see with our own eyes. I knew at an early age that I had many stories to tell, and I don’t think there was anything that could have stopped me from sharing them with others. By pursuing a creative career as an author, I am doing what I love, following my passion, and hoping to inspire others along the way.
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AUTHORS | BOOKS | SIGNINGS AUTHOR FEST A U T Heather McBay is an artist and storyteller with a passion for creativity in all forms. With a BFA in Studio Art and a background as a former art teacher, she has explored countless artistic mediums— from painting and theatre to writing stories that spark the imagination.
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Her debut children’s book, Boo Meets Mew, tells the heartwarming story of a lonely ghost who adopts a mischievous kitten on a whim, only to discover that life is much brighter with a friend. Inspired by her granddaughters, children, and husband, Heather’s storytelling is filled with warmth, humor, and the magic of unexpected friendships. A proud resident of Greenville, Texas, Heather is actively involved in the local community theatre alongside her husband. When she’s not writing or painting, she loves spending time with family, cooking way too much food for the people she loves, and creating art in all its forms. Heather’s journey with Boo and Mew is just beginning—two more books in the series will be released by the end of the year. Boo Meets Mew is available now on Amazon.
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AUTHORS | BOOKS | SIGNINGS RUSSELL COWDREY A U T Fueled by his love of reading, Indie Author, Russell Cowdrey introduces his audience to worlds filled with adventure and lots of history. At times, he likes to wrap his historical fiction in a sci-fi / fantasy blanket of aliens, magic, archaeology, military history, romance, and found family. Before launching his debut series of
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Lamentations and Magic in 2023, Russell used his imagination to innovate software and set out to follow his dream of being his own boss. Inspired by the success of other KU writers, Russell set out to write novels he enjoyed reading. After hours of research and an abundance of literature ideas, Russell's writing career came into focus. Fans of Enola Holmes adventures and Francophiles—will be trilled by the Louisa Sophia adventure series. Fans of Indiana Jones, Stargate, and The Mummy movies—will love the twists, turns and diverse perspectives in the Lamentations and Magic series.
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AUTHORS | BOOKS | SIGNINGS JIM WILLI 08.16.2025 10am to 3pm At the
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This is Gun Barrel City resident Jim Willi’s fourth book in the past four years. All four mix real facts about the Cedar Creek Lake area with fictional arsonists and serial killers. They tell the history of local towns, festivals, and area volunteer fire departments. The books have garnered quite a following with positive comments like ·“I couldn’t put it down” ·“It was a real page turner” ·“I love guessing the local places described in the books” ·“When is the next book coming out” Jim enjoys meeting his readers at various events around the lake, as well as speaking to groups like the Cedar Creek Lake Woman’s Club, the Cedar Creek Literary Society, the Henderson County Literary Society, The Bookworms in Mabank, the AARP chapter in Dallas, and other local book clubs and libraries. Before beginning his writing career in his 70’s, Jim was a well- known media consultant, and a partner/owner of Audience Research & Development in Fort Worth. During his career, Jim offered strategic advice to CNN, MSNBC, ESPN, The Golf Channel and over 100 television stations across the country. Before becoming a consultant, Jim was a radio and TV reporter, anchor, news director and general manager for TV stations in Green Bay, Buffalo, Phoenix and Columbus, Ohio. He won two EMMYs for directing coverage of an explosion in Phoenix. He was selected to be in the Who’s Who Of America. Jim has owned property on Cedar Creek Lake for over 30 years and moved to the lake fulltime when he retired. He believes in giving back to the community. Jim has been a Meals On Wheels driver, president of the Spanish Shores POA, is currently a member of the Rotary Club Of Cedar Creek, and president of the board of directors for the East Cedar Creek Freshwater Supply District. When he’s not writing, Jim enjoys traveling, fishing, meeting the folks who buy his books, and hanging out with his two wonderful grandchildren.
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AUTHORS | BOOKS | SIGNINGS JENAE MARIE A U T
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AUTHORS | BOOKS | SIGNINGS STEPHANIE FIELDS
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Stephanie Fields is a highly acclaimed author renowned for her exceptional storytelling and captivating literary works. With a remarkable track record, Stephanie has made a significant impact in the literary world, with her novels "Willow's Flame" and "Willow's Crush" gaining widespread recognition. Stephanie's talent and versatility extend beyond novels. Her ability to craft compelling narratives has been recognized on an international scale, with one of her mesmerizing short stories featured in the esteemed anthology "Margate Bookie," hailing from the literary hub of London. Fueling her literary endeavors is Stephanie's impressive academic background and professional experiences. Holding a bachelor's degree, she brings a wealth of knowledge and understanding to her writing. Moreover, her past roles as a dedicated teacher and compassionate social worker have enriched her storytelling with empathy and authenticity, allowing readers to connect with her characters on a profound level. Currently, Stephanie calls Texas her home, finding inspiration in the captivating landscapes and vibrant local community. She resides alongside her loving husband, two enchanting daughters, a playful puppy, and a delightful menagerie of chickens and ducks. This harmonious blend of family and nature serves as a constant source of inspiration for her creative endeavors. Stephanie Fields continues to captivate readers with her unparalleled literary prowess, establishing herself as a rising star in the world of literature. Her ability to transport readers to captivating worlds and evoke a spectrum of emotions is a testament to her exceptional talent. As her literary journey unfolds, Stephanie's unique storytelling and unwavering commitment to her craft promise to leave an indelible mark on the literary landscape.
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AUTHORS | BOOKS | SIGNINGS FRAN SANDIN 08.16.2025 10am to 3pm At the Fletcher Warren Civic Center
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Fran Caffey Sandin has published magazine articles in DECISION, MOODY, Focus on the Family, and many others, contributed to twenty books, has ghost-written three books, and authored See You Later, Jeffrey; Touching the Clouds: True Stories to Strengthen Your Faith; and most recently, HOPE on the Way: DEVOTIONS to Go. She and her husband, Jim, are parents of two sons in Heaven, a beautiful daughter and son-in-law, and three fabulous grandchildren.
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AUTHORS | BOOKS | SIGNINGS AMY WORCESTER
Amy Worcester spent the first half of her childhood in a small west Texas farming community and later moved to the city where she learned to retreat and hide from the world in books. Books were an escape from the trials and tribulations of teenage life, but also a place where she learned the power of imagination. She continued to read and started to play around with short stories in college and young adulthood. She put that on hold when she met the love of her life, and they raised their son. She put all her energy into giving him the best childhood and now that he is grown, she has begun to write again hoping that her stories offer solace and escape from your everyday life. Currently, Amy lives in Greenville, Texas, with her husband, their son, small pack of dogs, a colony of honeybees and a growing collection of tiaras.
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LINDA PIRTLE AUTHORS | BOOKS | SIGNINGS
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is a retired educator who taught the art of writing and understanding literature for years as an English teacher. Linda Pirtle’s cozy mystery series The Games We Play features the “lady next door” and includes four novels: Book One, The Mah Jongg Murders (earned a five-star Readers Favorite Award); Book Two, Deadly Dominoes (Best Cozy Mystery Texas Authors 2018); Book Three, Tarot Terrors (Best Cozy Mystery Texas Authors 2019); and Book Four, Scrabbled Secrets (2020). The Christian series reveals how people bent on evil can ruin an innocent, fun game. Linda is a member of the Underground Authors who created the Magnolia Bluff Crime Chronicles. Magnolia Bluff is a small fictional town in the Texas Hill Country. It is situated near the Burnet Reservoir. Murder and mayhem reign there. For this series, she has written Book 7: The Dewey Decimal Dilemma, Book 10: The Dog Gone Diamond Dilemma, and Book 22: Girlfriend Retreat. ..Cheaper Than Therapy. Book 23: Girlfriend Retreat. . .Cheaper Than Therapy is scheduled to be released in March, 2024. Beginning in elementary school, Linda has enjoyed a core group of girlfriends. They meet annually for a girls’ trip. More than once, they have been dubbed “the rowdy group,” and all of them are included in Cheaper Than Therapy when they travel to Magnolia Bluff for their annual get together. Will the town survive their invasion? OR will they survive the challenges they encounter? Murder, arson, deception, and secrets abound in what should be a quiet little town. Linda lives in Fort Worth, Texas, with her Standard Poodle named Piper.
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AUTHORS | BOOKS | SIGNINGS STEPHEN AND MARY WELLER
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were born in Texas and decided it was a good place to live. Mary prefers the summer heat. Stephen prefers the winter cold. Clearly, one of them compromised. Stephen initially wrote two books: The Progressive Machine: Before We Called It Lean and The Progressive Hospital: A Lean Hope. Mary helped edit those books, hoping Stephen would stop writing one day. That clearly didn’t happen, so Mary partnered with her husband to write future novels to include Kantara | The Traveler and Kantara | The Captain. Oh, by the way, Stephen and Mary are married with kids, pets, and a mortgage. They have a passion for science fiction and anime. If you look closely, you might see them at a comic convention. Mary is the shorter one, and Stephen is the one who looks like he’s lost.
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AUTHORS | BOOKS | SIGNINGS CHRISTIE MELTON
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was born in Greenville, TX and has lived most of her life there. She is a single mom of a teenage daughter, Savannah and has worked hard to provide a life for them both. Savannah is her motivation to keep working hard and never give up. While raising Savannah as a single mom, Christie worked and took online classes, earning her Bachelor's in Business/ Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship and a Master's in Library Science degrees. Christie's life-long love for books has inspired her career at the W. Walworth Harrison Public Library as a Youth Services Librarian. She and her daughter currently reside in Greenville, TX, along with two cats, Ash and Lila, and a turtle, Gamera.
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AUTHORS | BOOKS | SIGNINGS DAVID CANZONERI
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has lived with his wife of 45 years, Carrie, in Campbell, TX since 1985. He was the manager of the Cornerstone bookstore in Commerce for 17 years, a kindergarten teacher, and librarian, for 16 years, and is now retired and publishing the children’s books he has been writing his whole adult life. Titles include “Brush Your Little Pearly Whites”, “So Did I”, “Tick Tock Tickle Bug”, and, coming out in 2024, “The Turning of the School Year.” His son Bryant, and his daughter Christina, have each illustrated two of the books. The books can be seen at www.woodfrostpublishing.com. There are free videos of David performing the books, and free lesson plans there as well. He would love to present his books at your school or event.
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AUTHORS | BOOKS | SIGNINGS AMBER BYNUM
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is an Indie Author living in North Texas with her family of 5. She is best known for writing small town romance novels that tug on your heart strings. If you asked Amber what she wanted to be when she grew up, she would have said...a stay at home mom who writes books! After years of writing behind closed doors, Amber is excited to finally release her books into the world. When Amber is not writing you can find her reading or listening to audio books, creating new designs for her small business or chaffering her three kiddos all around town.
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AUTHORS | BOOKS | SIGNINGS ANGELA HENDERSON SMITH
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Angela Henderson Smith, a published author of three children’s books, weaves tales of hope, friendship, and acceptance in her stories, beginning with Isaac’s Ice Cream Tree. After thirteen years of teaching English Language Arts, she transitioned into entrepreneurship as an author, speaker, and writing coach. Angela collaborates with librarians to provide students and communities with engaging author visits and writing workshops, as connecting with young people and helping them realize their own creative potential is her passion. She’s a keynote speaker for educational and literacy conferences and leads workshops centered around the writing process. Coaching writing remains central to her work, particularly in guiding high school students through her College Prep Class: Writing Essays for College Applications. Being a mother of three is always her greatest inspiration along with her faith. As the Assistant Regional Advisor for SCBWI North Texas, a newlywed after her single mom journey, and founder and president of a nonprofit for single moms, she spreads positivity and hope in her Dallas community.
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AUTHORS | BOOKS | SIGNINGS EMILEE MOORE A U T Emileemooreauthor.com I am the proud dog mom of Ridley and Gus. I am also a wife, and a mom to two girls. When I was in the fifth grade, my teacher told me that I was a good writer. I believed her, and have 08.16.2025 10am to 3pm At the Fletcher Warren Civic Center
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been writing ever since. I love creating connection and joy for you and your kids through stories. A Friend for Princess Ada synopsis: "Princess Ada is lonely and needs a friend. She decrees that the kingdom search far and wide to find her a perfect playmate. As the villagers bring creature after creature in to please her, none will do. A seal is too slippery, an elephant too big, and a sloth too lazy . . . However, at long last, the perfect companion is found, one that combines the best attributes each animal presented has to offer! Children will love to root for Princess Ada and her new pal, as they discover fun animals along the way."
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AUTHORS | BOOKS | SIGNINGS LEWIS SMITH Lewis Ben Smith’s many friends describe him as a man of numerous talents, and with good reason. As much at home behind the pulpit as he is in his 08.16.2025 10am to 3pm At the Fletcher Warren Civic Center
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classroom, where he teaches history to students of six different grades, Lewis also loves walking down ancient riverbeds seeking to add to his museum-like collection of stone artifacts left behind by Texas’ ancient inhabitants. He has even helped excavate the fossilized remains of a Mosasaur, a type of marine dinosaur that roamed the shallow seas that once covered his neck of the woods more than 70,000,000 years ago. A voracious lifelong reader, Lewis saw his thrilling debut novel, The Testimonium, released by eLectio Publishing in the summer of 2014. It was soon followed in the spring of 2015 by a historical title, The Redemption of Pontius Pilate, and then another modern archaeological mystery, Matthew’s Autograph, published that same autumn. Theophilus, which covers much of the Roman world in New Testament times, came out in 2017, and most recently his fifth novel The Gnostic Library, which sets its cast of archaeologists down amid the turmoil of present-day Egypt, hit bookshelves in May 2018.
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AUTHORS | BOOKS | SIGNINGS KURT PHILLIPS Kurt Phillips is an author and musician from Austin Texas. He received a Bachelor of Music from The Chicago College of performing arts before relocating to his native Texas to open The Lone Star School of Music. Kurt grew it to two locations before selling The Lone Star in 2014 to spend more time writing and less time running a business.
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Recent Stoker Award winner Gabino Iglesias called Kurt’s debut novel, The Hand of the Archer, "Dark, weird, and great!” When not at a keyboard, Kurt likes to train for triathlons and play guitar & mandolin with his Latin jazz trio. Keep in touch with Kurt via the web: Website: http://www.kurt-phillips.com/ Facebook: @kurt.phillips Twitter: @phillipskurt Instagram: @phillipskurt Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/125706833
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AUTHORS | BOOKS | SIGNINGS R.J. SESTER R.J. Setser is a pseudonym for wife
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and husband duo, Rayleigh and Joshua Setser. High-school sweethearts who found their happily-ever-after in 2019, Rayleigh and Joshua have been writing together since 2015 and finished their debut novel, A Queen is Knighted in 2020. They live in a small town in Texas with their 2 dogs, Watson and Rosie, and 1 cat, Yuna. They spend most of their time juggling Joshua’s military life and Rayleigh’s civilian life. In their free time, they can be found with both of their families at the lake, reading or writing, and quite possibly playing sword-fighting video games “for research”. Find them on Instagram @r_j_setser or online at rjsetser.com.
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AUTHORS | BOOKS | SIGNINGS BREAKFIELD & BURKEY began their writing partnership with non-fictional papers and books, then formed a business LLC as fictional storytellers. They recognize stories are an evolving method to share excitement, thrills, and insights to today’s technology risks.EnigmaSeries.com has samples of the Enigma Series novels, short stories, audio books, book trailers, with the newest series Enigma Heirs releasing in March 2023. They earned multiple awards for their fictional creations
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They are passionate about leveraging the real technology into fictional writing. The variety of characters have attributes from the many people who crossed their professional paths add that depth. Admittedly, Breakfield often asks interesting people he meets if they thought about being an evil cyberthug or femme fatale in their series. Both authors have traveled to many places around the world. These travels are pulled into stories that requires real knowledge of specific locals. They enjoy well-rounded thrillers that include levels of humor, romance, intrigue, suspense, and mystery. They love to talk about their stories at private and public book readings or events. Burkey conducts podcast style interviews with a couple of author groups, and enjoys extracting the tidbits from authors, especially new ones. Her first interview was, wait for it, Breakfield. You can learn where they will be from the calendar on their website.
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AUTHORS | BOOKS | SIGNINGS E. NIGMA
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E.Nigma started his writing prowess as a scriptwriter initially, with dreams of seeing his work on the big screen. His first script "The Afflicted" was based on a dream he had one night, and thus began the first work of many by E.Nigma. His first feature work that was filmed was a youtube video created by HeavenandHell Entertainment, which filmed a short based on E.Nigma's popular series, The Professionals. E.Nigma's followed that up with his first feature film entitled "Twisted Affair" which he wrote, edited, and directed. After other various film shorts, E.Nigma dabbled with animation, where he created a series based on his characters from the aforementioned "The Professionals" which garnered a cult following. Even though E.Nigma had turned his attention towards more video/animation work, he never stopped his first love of writing. In 2016 he completed his first novel work with "Confessions of a Call Center Junkie - The Diary of Lellow" which is a mock diary documenting the day and life of a recovering addict as she struggles to maintain herself in the workplace. Since then, E.Nigma has gone on to write a multitude of works covering various genres such as drama, science fiction, romance, crime drama, and more. His unique writing style allows him to be diverse while capturing captivating stories to satisfy any reader’s thirst for imaginative writings. Check me out on the following media: Website: www.enigmakidd.com Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/enigmakiddcreations IG – enigmakidd
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Snapchat – ericnigma Twitter - @NigmaEric Email – enigmakidd@gmail.com
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AUTHORS | BOOKS | SIGNINGS WENDY HINOTE LANIER Wendy Hinote Lanier is an award- winning author, Texan, and former elementary teacher who writes and speaks for children and adults. She is the author of more than 50 books for children on topics related to science, technology, social studies, the arts, and, of course, Texas.
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AUTHORS | BOOKS | SIGNINGS MICHELLE MASSIE Michelle is a millennial mom looking to go full time fantasy author! Wife to Tom, mother to Abbie, Scooter, and Sky—and most thankful for a mother who helped to make her dream a
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reality! Lover of quilts, carving, Jeeps, and Star Gate! More books to come!
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AUTHORS | BOOKS | SIGNINGS CRYSTAL MOORE Crystal Moore is a proud Texan from Alba, embracing a new chapter of life as an empty nester. After dedicating years to raising four incredible children (and homeschooling), she now enjoys grandmotherhood.
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Married for three decades, she carries the warmth of a life well-lived into her passions. A lifelong reader and writer, Crystal crafts sweet and spicy stories that bring heart and heat to the page. Whether diving into a good book or weaving her own narratives, she celebrates the beauty of storytelling in all its forms.
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AUTHORS | BOOKS | SIGNINGS ANGELA PRICE
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Ever since Angela J. Price was young, she has always been fascinated by stories, especially the ones she created and acted out in her many games of playing pretend. However, it wasn’t until she became older that she realized that she could write them out and potentially share them. And so began the many years of stories that were started but never finished. It wasn’t until Angela’s senior year of high school that she would complete her first manuscript, with the sheer purpose of proving to herself that she could create, write and complete a novel. However, her first manuscript would not be her first published novel. Before Angela published her first novel, she obtained her Master of Arts in English and Creative Writing from Southern New Hampshire University. Prior to that, she earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree in English with Secondary Certification from Midwestern States University in Texas. Angela also taught English in both private and public schools before publishing her debut novel, Dancing with Time, at the age of 29. Today, when Angela is not writing and taking care of her dog, Merlin, she is teaching others to read, write and dream.
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AUTHORS | BOOKS | SIGNINGS JAMIE WESLEY Jamie Wesley has been reading romance novels since she was about 12 when her mother left a romance novel, which a friend
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had given her, on the nightstand. Jamie read it instead, and the rest is history. Her books include Fake It Till You Bake It, the One-on-One series, and Camp Firefly Falls. When she's not writing or reading romance, Jamie can be found watching TV, rooting for her favorite sports teams, and/or planning her next trip to Walt Disney World.
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AUTHORS | BOOKS | SIGNINGS APRIL COKER
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cannot remember a time when she didn’t want to be a writer. Her dream solidified when she discovered the book “Harriet the Spy” in her elementary school library. She went on to become her high school newspaper editor and had big hopes of becoming a newspaper editor and novel writer, but her dreams were derailed when she decided she wasn’t aggressive enough to be a reporter for her college newspaper. After going pre-med and struggling with chemistry, she switched to education.April believes that God wanted her to become a teacher all along. Raising a family and teaching high school English, science, and credit recovery took all her time for the next thirty years. Even though she was able to teach writing, write a faculty newsletter, and write articles for her professional association, it wasn’t until her children were grown that she was able to devote time to writing books. She has five books to her credit and is currently working on more. April was born and raised in the Van area, attended Van schools, Tyler Junior College and the University of Texas at Tyler. She has a bachelor’s degree in secondary education with certification in biology and English as well as a master’s degree in educational administration.She was married to her late husband Jimmy for 41 years. Together they raised two children and have three grandchildren. Besides writing, April enjoys decorating, glamping, spending time with family, and quiet evenings at home with her Boston terrier Stella. She belongs to Sand Springs Baptist Church in Mineola, the Association of Texas Professional Educators, the Texas Retired Teachers Association, the East Texas Writers Guild, and the East Texas Writers Association. She also does individual tutoring and resells vintage items in her Etsy shop, Mary Lillian Vintage. April enjoys staying busy
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AUTHORS | BOOKS | SIGNINGS CHARLOTTE COOK lives in North Texas with her dog, Skyrunner. She began writing poetry at an early age and had a winning essay published in junior high school. With her long-time passion for writing, she was quoted as an adult to joke, “When I grow up, I want to be a Christian and a writer.” Tragedies in Charlotte’s life compelled her to share her experiences so others might know they are not
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alone. She enjoys herbology, creates leather masks and wire dolls, teaches and owns a yoga studio in her hometown, and is a faithful member of the Church of Christ. Outside Looking In is her first novel and the first in the series, “Blessing in the Fire. To schedule the author to speak with your group or organization, contact her via email at: charlotte.cook10@yahoo.com Outside Looking In is available for purchase at charlottecookauthor.com and Amazon.com
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AUTHORS | BOOKS | SIGNINGS DARA KOUNTZ Dara Kountz is a multi-genre author who brings her quirky charm and creativity to every story she writes. Born in Alaska, raised in Arizona, and now living in
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the Dallas Metroplex, Dara’s work spans fantasy, urban fantasy, horror, Christian writing, and science fiction. When she’s not crafting flash fiction, short stories, and novels like Soul Sword, Red Riding Cap, Don’t Call Me Hero, and Hold My Bunny, Dara is going to comicons, sewing, cosplaying, LARPing, or getting lost in manhwas and webtoons. You can find out more about Dara at www.corvusmanor.com To schedule the author to speak with your group or organization, contact her via email at: charlotte.cook10@yahoo.com Outside Looking In is available for purchase at charlottecookauthor.com and Amazon.com
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AUTHORS | BOOKS | SIGNINGS DAWN SECORD Award winning internationally collected artist, grand prize winner of the American Kennel Club's inaugural poster competition, numerous magazine covers, featured stories in national magazines. Dog Writers Association "Maxwell Medallion" Awards 2014 & 2021,
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Cat Writers Association "Muse Medallian" Award, illustrated children'ts book “Show Dogs Escape to the Seashore”. Illustrated "Under Sun, Stars, and Sails", a historical book about a New England whaling family. Collectively written by retired American Kennel Club judge, Marsha Hall Brown. Dawn's first authored and illustrated children's picture book, No Ghoulish Green Monsters Here, has received the following awards and recognition: 2022 Next Generation Indie Book Awards - Finalist - Best Overall Design (Fiction) 2022 Next Generation Indie Book Awards - Finalist - Children's Picture Book Illustration (Best Illustrator) 2021-2022 Reader Views Literary Awards Winner- Sponsored/Specialty award-The Feathered Quill Be -Kind to Animals Award 2021 Children's Picture Book Award - 2nd Place, North Texas Book Festival 2021 Winner - Animal and Pets category, Pinnacle Book Achievement Award NABE (National Association of Book Entrepreneurs) Awarded "Silver Award" by Mom's Choice Awards Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) July 2021 reading
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AUTHORS | BOOKS | SIGNINGS DIANE LANDMARK Diane E. Lindmark was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma.She is the youngest of four children.Her father was an aeronautical engineer, so as a child she moved around a lot, but has spent the majority of her life in Texas and has always considered herself a native San Antonio girl, though she has resided in Arlington, Texas since 2008. She was home schooled through high school and has always longed to be a writer, but being severely dyslexic, she thought this an impossible feat, so she pursued other avenues of work. In 2002 she became a mother for the first time and has since had two other children.
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In 2010, she married a wonderful man who encouraged her to pursue her dream of being a writer by buying her a talk to text software program, and on July 20, 2014, she sat down and began writing A Solitary Stone, which was completed in 91 days.Diane published her first book in September 2015. She has since published 34 books, including 4 series. A Solitary Stone is Book 1 of the Stone Wall Trilogy and has published 10 more Stone Universe books. She also now has Safe Haven, Book 1 of the McLoughlin Family, a Western Series, and includes a 2 book spin-off, Corruption or Luck and Storm Bringer, and The Christmas Hitchhiker, book 1 of the Cross Family, a Christmas inspirational series, and has 4 sequels, along with 3 companion books, The Games We Play, and Dukes and Plumbers with its sequel, Bjorn in America. Her latest series, a collection of Demented Fairy Tales, A Castle Frozen in Time and Starting Over, with 4 books awaiting publishing. She has now published her first Christian fiction, An Accident of Faith, and her first YA, The Wrong Life.
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AUTHORS | BOOKS | SIGNINGS HAZEL SPIRE HAZEL SPIRE is the author-illustrator of two rhyming picture books about
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London; two middle-grade mysteries based on her life in Iran and England; one collection of poems in a range of styles; and a book of bedtime stories for families to enjoy. Her memoir, BUGSY, SLUG, THE BEATLES AND ME was published in 2022. A retired teacher now residing in Royse City, Hazel is working on a series of chapter books about Coyote Creek Elementary School. She is a member of First Fate Church and Rockwall Art League.
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AUTHORS | BOOKS | SIGNINGS JAN SIKES writes compelling and creative stories from the heart. She openly admits that she never set out in life to be an author. But she had a story to tell. Not just any story, but a true story that rivals any fiction creation. She brought the entertaining true story to life through fictitious characters in an intricately woven tale that encompasses four books, accompanying music CDs, and a book of poetry and art. And now, this author can’t find a way to put down the pen. She continues to write fiction and has published numerous award-winning short stories.
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She published her debut paranormal romance novel, Ghostly Interference, Book 1 in The White Rune Series, in 2020, which won a bronze medal award from Reader’s Favorite. Jagged Feathers, book 2 of that series, won an Honorable Mention from Reader’s Favorite, and took first place in the 2022 Paranormal Romance Guild Reviewer’s Choice awards. Saddled Hearts, Book 3, released on October 19, 2022, earned 5-star reviews from Reader’s Favorite, and a crowned heart review from InD’Tale Magazine. Jan is an active blogger, an avid fan of Texas music, and a grandmother of five. She resides in North Texas.
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AUTHORS | BOOKS | SIGNINGS JUDY LOWE Judy is a retired Talented & Gifted teacher in the Dallas Independent School District in Dallas, Texas. Since 1966, she has acquired a Bachelor’s Degree in Music
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Education, a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education and a Certificate in Gifted and Talented Education. Her hobbies are reading, working in the yard, walking, and being outside. Judy enjoys musicals, attending The Vocal Majority performances, traveling, and watching many programs on PBS, the Hallmark and History channel. She is a member of the Dallas Museum of Art, Texas Retired Teachers Association, Dallas ISD TAG Educators Alumni, KERA, North Texas Book Festival and Texas Association of Authors.
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08.16.2025 10am to 3pm At the Fletcher Warren Civic Center
AUTHORS | BOOKS | SIGNINGS KELLYE ABERNATHY is the author of The
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Aquamarine Surfboard and Amethyst, the Shallows. Her passions are writing and serving trauma survivors as a yoga teacher and practical life skills advocate. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Secondary English Education from the University of Kansas. Her home is in land-locked Plano, Texas—where she’s dreaming of her next trip to the sea!
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08.16.2025 10am to 3pm At the Fletcher Warren Civic Center
AUTHORS | BOOKS | SIGNINGS LINDA ACKER I am a graduate of Greenville high school and hold a master’s degree in
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education and another in school counseling. I am retired now and active in my church and community. I have been married to Glenn Acker for 54 years. We have three sons and their families which includes 10 wonderful grandchildren. I began writing devotionals for the Women’s Ministry Facebook page for my church. Through the encouragement of friends, I compiled them into the book, Seeing God in the Ordinary Things. I am currently working on a second devotional book.
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08.16.2025 10am to 3pm At the Fletcher Warren Civic Center
AUTHORS | BOOKS | SIGNINGS LINDA BRENDLE a multi-genre Christian author, first began to write during her years as a caregiver. After two memoirs about Alzheimer’s
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caregiving – A Long and Winding Road and Mom's Long Good-Bye – she ventured into the world of fiction. She has published a three-novel romantic suspense series, Tatia’s Tattoo, Fallen Angel Salvage, and Salvaged. She has also published a light-hearted journal titled Kitty’s Story about the feral cat who took over that Brendle household several years ago. Retired from the business world, Linda now blogs and writes for the weekly newspaper in the tiny East Texas town where she and her husband David live and take care of the needs and demands of Kitty.
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08.16.2025 10am to 3pm At the Fletcher Warren Civic Center
AUTHORS | BOOKS | SIGNINGS NICHOLAS STANOSHECK Besides being a best-selling author, is a father, a world traveller, a journalist, a
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skateboarder, and a volunteer Scout Leader. His novels come from his lifelong love of medieval era role-playing games, high fantasy novels & movies, video games, and international travel. His first novel, Vhaidra & the DESTINY of Nikodemos started as a short story that he had in his head for years, and once he committed it to writing, the characters spoke to him and started telling him a series of stories about the VHAIDRA SAGA that will continue as a paperback and e- book series for years to come. You may contact him at http://Vhaidra.com
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08.16.2025 10am to 3pm At the Fletcher Warren Civic Center
AUTHORS | BOOKS | SIGNINGS P.R. LILLY I am first a daughter of God, Wife, and Mom. I have been writing since I was 8 years old and always dreamed of being a published Author. My children are a big inspiration to me, and my desire is to simply bring joy and imagination to children as well as help them learn while having fun. I was raised in Fort Worth, Texas and
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currently live in Greenville, Texas. I love my simple life and more than anything I just want to do what makes me happy and hope that my books bring a love of reading to children or even just one child.
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08.16.2025 10am to 3pm At the Fletcher Warren Civic Center
AUTHORS | BOOKS | SIGNINGS PATRICK HARRISON III PC3, if you prefer) is an author of horror, splatterpunk, and all forms of speculative fiction. Several of PC3’s works have been nominated for awards, and he is the
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Splatterpunk Award-winning editor (with Jarod Barbee) of And Hell Followed. He is also the mind behind the Splatter Western series (Death’s Head Press), which began in 2020 and continues still, with many horror authors participating. PC3 has authored ten books as of this writing—including the Amazon best-seller 100% Match and the award-nominated novella Grandpappy— and his short stories can be found in numerous anthologies. When he’s not writing, he’s frequently editing manuscripts for other horror authors and publishers. For PC3 news and frequent horror and exploitation movie reviews, subscribe to this FREE substack: pc3horror.substack.com
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08.16.2025 10am to 3pm At the Fletcher Warren Civic Center
AUTHORS | BOOKS | SIGNINGS EMMA HILL
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08.16.2025 10am to 3pm At the Fletcher Warren Civic Center
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08.16.2025 10am to 3pm At the Fletcher Warren Civic Center
AUTHORS | BOOKS | SIGNINGS CARRIE HOLLISTER
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C.A. Hollister writes supernatural fantasy romance and emotionally layered contemporary love stories. She is the award-winning author of Destiny Unbound, the first book in her Laws of Fate series steeped in Celtic mythology, time travel, and slow-burn passion. Her standalone romance, Imperfect Illusions, explores redemption, resilience, and the risks we take for love. When she’s not conjuring gods or crafting broken hearts, she’s dreaming up stories that haunt the soul.
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08.16.2025 10am to 3pm At the Fletcher Warren Civic Center
AUTHORS | BOOKS | SIGNINGS KRISTEN BAHLS Debut author Kristen Bahls is releasing her cozy mystery, A Flair for Trouble. The story follows two
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teachers who become amateur sleuths after a parent dies at an after school event. As a former high school video production teacher, she set out to write fun, easy-to-read mystery novels that both educators and non- educators can enjoy. She’s currently the host of Where I Left Off - A Bookish Podcast, connecting with readers and authors over storytelling, current releases, and all things book related.
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08.16.2025 10am to 3pm At the Fletcher Warren Civic Center
AUTHORS | BOOKS | SIGNINGS BREELY SINGLETON is thrilled to share her love of dreaming and adventure with her
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children’s book, “Dreams of Adventure: A Nighttime Tale.”
She is a first-time author with many more books coming out soon. She lives and works in North Texas as a dedicated teacher with a passion for inspiring young minds.
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08.16.2025 10am to 3pm At the Fletcher Warren Civic Center
AUTHORS | BOOKS | SIGNINGS EVANGLEINE PIERCE wrote her first short story at the age of 12. She has spent much of her adult life writing papers for college professors.
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She rekindled her love for storytelling several years later when she published her first book chronicling her family’s journey to find a missing person. Evangaline loves crafting adventures that honor her faith and love of Jesus. Faith, hope, and love within suffering are common themes in her writing. Her main characters often face and overcome overwhelming odds. She grew up reading Bible stories with her grandpa and always loved supernatural tales. Evangaline combines her love of fantasy with her Christian faith. She draws upon the magic and mystery of the Bible to tell modern stories that engage the reader with biblical truths and Christian themes. She currently lives in Texas with her husband, daughter, two dogs, and a flock of chickens.
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08.16.2025 10am to 3pm At the Fletcher Warren Civic Center
AUTHORS | BOOKS | SIGNINGS BILL KINCAID
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Although Bill Kincaid spent over 40 years practicing law in Texas, he started out as a writer and journalist. He was sports editor and political editor for his high school paper, editor of his university newspaper, and worked for several Texas newspapers before earning his Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from Texas Tech University’s School of Law. Several of his articles and columns received state-wide honors. Now that Kincaid is slowing down his legal practice, he finally has time to return to his writing roots, publishing two books in 2013 that are almost as different from each other as day is from night. Kincaid is continuing to write on varied topics. In 2014, he published Saul’s Quest, a novel about the Apostle Paul’s life through his first missionary journey. Wizard’s Gambit, his first science fiction fantasy, is the first book in the Ventryvian Legacy series. His most recent book is Joseph’s Quest: Overcoming the Obstacles and Challenges of Life. He and his wife, Audette, have been married for more than 50 years and have three adult children, Cheryl- Annette, Christina, and Sharlene.
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AUTHORS | BOOKS | SIGNINGS RICK PARENT
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was born November 12 1949 in Miami Florida to immigrant parents. At the age of 10 his family moved to Washington D.C. Always in love with the music he spent over forty-five years in the music and entertainment industry. A Heart attack forced him to “de-stress” his life and at his Doctor’s suggestions he moved to the Texas countryside and lives on a 100 acre ranch with horses, donkeys Llamas and goats. As interesting as it is, the journey from the Night clubs of Washington D.C. to a small east Texas ranch is of little importance compared to finding his soul in the lessons from a wolf named Hunter. Rick reluctantly purchased a 5-week-old baby wolf from a Zoo in Oklahoma several days later he named it Hunter. For the nest seventeen years he shared his life with a timber wolf. This book is their story and the journey takes you from five weeks old to the day after he died . . . the last time he howled to his pack. Hunter passed away on August 5th 2017. A Lovely lady from New Orleans granted her daughter’s life wish to kiss, pet and hug a real wolf. Hunter, always the gentleman sat with her and loved meeting them. He passed an hour after they left. He was 123 in K-9 Years. Rick is now retired living in Commerce, Texas. He helps under privileged youth with music lessons, writing and the fundamentals of photography. He is currently writing a ten book children series “Windsongs.
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AUTHORS | BOOKS | SIGNINGS DR. K. CHILDS
Dr. Childs has been a literacy educator for over 20 years in public education, where she has worked in urban and rural settings in K-12 and higher education. She is a dynamic and innovative educator, and in 2021 she was awarded the Dr. Chuck Arize Junior Faculty Award in Teaching from the Texas A&M University-Commerce Faculty Senate and Texas Association of Black Personnel in Higher Education (TABPHE). Dr. Childs obtained a Doctor of Education (Ed.D). in Curriculum and Instruction at Texas Southern University and holds a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education (ESL), and Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction (Reading and Language Arts) from Kansas State University. As a teacher, professor, and researcher, Dr. Childs has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals, completed student success grant work for the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, and has served in several leadership roles for literacy organizations— such as Chair of the ILA affiliated Texas Association of Literacy Education (TALE), and the literacy task force and Board of Directors for the non- profit, Kids Read Now. She has also written a self-published resource book for teachers and parents, contributed to scholarly, peer-reviewed book chapters, is a National Writing Project site Co-Founder (National Writing Project of Northeast Texas), and she presents at various state, regional, national, and international conferences on topics related to literacy/literacy engagement, educator empowerment, student success, parent involvement, and culturally relevant pedagogy.
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