Local Author Fair: Meet the Adult Fiction Authors
There’s something special about reading a book that feels close to home. Not just emotionally, but geographically—where childhood experiences, world events and pop culture reading trends became the inspiration to generations of writers. That’s exactly what makes local authors so important. They capture the rhythms of our communities, preserve regional voices and remind us that meaningful stories don’t only come from big cities or bestseller lists—they’re being written right here by our neighbors.
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., we are hosting our Local Author Fair. This isn’t just a chance to browse books. It’s an opportunity to meet the people behind them—the authors who draw inspiration from the experiences that connect us all.
Leading up to our event, we are featuring the authors who look forward to sharing their books and experiences with you at the fair. Get to know them now!
E Scott Clevenger
Book Series: Manticore’s Shadow
Synopsis: Manticore’s Shadow is a return to high fantasy world-building with a modern voice. The series revolves around two young men from different backgrounds, who get thrown together to learn magic, become friends and escape the fantasy version of the mob.
Christal Gonzalez
Genre: Paranormal, Dark Romance, and Contemporary Fiction
From the Author: I write across dark romance, paranormal, horror and heartfelt contemporary stories. My work blends emotional depth with immersive storytelling, often exploring themes of love, loss and healing. Most of my work also comes from my dreams or writing in my journals at night.
Rebecca Kabelis
Book Title: Curse of the Viking
Synopsis: Sofia falls through a portal at a Viking museum and finds herself in the year 1052, betrothed to a ruthless king and falling for his hot Commander. In order to survive, she must transform herself into a shield maiden and figure out how to break a centuries-old curse.
Kasey Kennedy
Book Title: Peonies for Paige
Synopsis: Paige Bell has her future perfectly mapped out and a swoon-worthy romance is absolutely not on the agenda. But when a plumbing disaster at her job washes away her plans, she’s left stranded in her small town with a broken heart and a derailed career.
Lolah Lace
Book Title: Dear Mr. Vampire
Synopsis: Chanel Taylor had to escape her dangerous life. Now alone in a new city, she meets a mysterious stranger who intrigues her, but after her last relationship, she shouldn’t be crushing on a new man. But sometimes when you sprint out of the arms of one murderous man, you might just fall into the arms of one even more deadly.
Ryan O’Connell
Book Title: The Spies Down The Street
Synopsis: Years after leaving the high-stakes world of espionage behind them, an international superspy and the woman hired to kill him have settled down into a cozy life in the American suburbs. But when their pasts crash into the present in unexpected and deadly ways, they’ll do whatever it takes to keep their family—and their cover—safe.
Andrea Parks
Book Title: Finding Renee
Synopsis: The novel centers on Renee and her lifelong best friends. As Renee navigates heartbreak and self-discovery, the bonds of her friendships are tested. Finding Renee explores the complexities of relationships and the strength it takes to rediscover yourself after life changes everything.
Layla Shore
Book Title: The Brother I Didn’t Want
Synopsis: Lydia Brown didn’t think marriage was happening anytime soon for her, not since her boyfriend wants to wait until he takes over his father’s company, but when Lydia comes home after a long shift, she learns her father’s last dying wish is to see her married before he passes.
Sade Terry
Book Title: Southern Sweets
Synopsis: A group of five friends, known as The Five Southern Belles, discovered their husbands’ infidelities through a private investigator they hired. Fueled by a desire for revenge, they decided to take matters into their own hands, plotting to poison their spouses with baked goods from the town’s annual bake sale.
Michelle Bannister Williams
Book Title: Remington Remington: A Tale of Two Cities
Synopsis: Explores the untold story of Black Americans through the experiences of the multi-generational Templeton family, a wealthy Black family living in the fictional Chicago suburb of Remington, Illinois. The novel addresses the impact of racism in the education system, local communities, the church, government and more.
