2026 BOOK FAIR AUTHORS AND PARTICIPANTS
We thank all of the authors and book-sellers for joining us at the fair, they are listed here in alphabetical order.
Marcie Aboff
Uncle Tony's Tickles
Kyle's favorite Uncle likes to tickle. But sometimes his tickling makes Kyle feel like his insides are splitting apart. Kyle loves Uncle Tony, but not those tickles. He wants to hide when Uncle Tony visits. He’ll tell his mom he’s sick so he can stay in his room. But instead, he tells her about Uncle Tony’s tickles. The story can be read just as is, but it can also be used as a springboard for discussions with young children about boundaries, speaking up, and expressing concerns to a trusted adult - whatever the issue might be.
http://www.marcieaboff.com/
CHILDRENS
Haley Ahern
North of Sunset
It’s the year 2125, and the gritty metropolis of Los Angeles is more divided than ever. South of Sunset, Oleander Briggs exists in a drab reality where his monotonous life consists of working the factory assembly line for Fleur Industries—a mysterious company that sells flowers preserved in gold. His future is bleak, but Oleander dreams of more. When he unexpectedly catches the attention of Fleur Industries’ elusive owner his luck changes as he’s offered a job to work directly with the Fleur family at their palatial estate, North of Sunset. There, he encounters eccentric characters, extravagant wealth, and youthful beauty the likes of which he has never seen.
http://www.haleyahern.org/
SCIENCE FICTION
Sera Amoroso
Torsion: Book 1 of the Makria Cycle
In this Dark Academia/Sci-fi Thriller, nine students are invited to attend Torsion University, a prestigious, and mysterious school, known for its technological advances. They will find out the Dean is illegally running a social experiment testing the ability of androids to blend in as humans.
https://www.seraamoroso.com/
SCIENCE FICTION
DH Anderson
Lady Thistle, The Horse
Horse owner, DH Anderson, witnessed an unbelievable birth and subsequent bond between mare and filly when Lady Thistle was born in her barn. This experience, subsequent stories, and educational components are shared through a delightful series of books.
https://ladythistle.com/
CHILDREN & YOUNG ADULT
ANNE ARBOR
A Mere Reflection of My Mother
A memoir about a woman's journey from childhood abandonment by her mother to becoming her unexpected caregiver when her mother is diagnosed with cancer. The book explores the complexities of a strained mother-daughter relationship, the challenges of being a single parent and career woman, and the emotional weight of caregiving, all while confronting old wounds and finding resilience.
https://www.annearbor.com/
SELF-HELP
Richard Ballo
MomDad: OMG He's Parenting Alone!
"MomDad" offers heartfelt stories and practical advice from a single at-home dad. The book highlights embracing parenting emotions, staying consistent with routines, and finding joy in everyday moments. These general tips help parents navigate the ups and downs of raising kids with understanding and positivity.
https://richardballo.com/
NON-FICTION
Micki Berthelot Morency
The Island Sisters
Four women from Haiti, St. Thomas, and Guam meet at a college counseling session for first-year students and learn they have a shared history of abuse. Dubbing themselves the “island sisters,” their unyielding friendship is their touchstone across oceans, through labyrinths of forced marriages and violent men, motherhood, and their dreams of freedom.
https://www.mickimorency.com/
FICTION
Nancy Blanton
The Noblest Share of Earth
An award-winning novel set in 17th century Ireland, and based on the true story of the 1608 Rebellion. A young Irish clan chieftain and his English wife struggle to protect the valuable and fertile peninsula, Inishowen, upon which the clan depends. From all sides, stronger and greedier powers are closing in. Nothing is certain except that survival will depend on something untried, something cunning, inventive, and relentless.
https://www.nancyblanton.com/
HISTORICAL FICTION
Evan Bond
Charred Remains
This collection has everything from shocking two-to-three sentence horror stories to unnerving micro tales. Some grim flash fiction and some some extra-special demented short stories are sure to put a smile on your face and satisfy your appetite. Charred Remains has something for every reader. You will certainly go away a different person after hearing them than you were before experiencing these disturbing campfire tales.
https://www.evanbondauthor.com/
HORROR FICTION
Ellen Emerson Brown
Jonah
Jonah is a middle aged man who lives in San Francisco and runs an art gallery. His life and his actions are far from perfect. One day he gets a dream, a call from God asking him to tell people to change. But Jonah is scared to listen. If he can't change his own life, how will he tell others to change. He tries running away from this call by going on a cruise, but God has other plans for him, and he falls overboard into the ocean. What follows is the story of how Jonah changes himself and inspires other, all under God's guidance.
INSPIRATIONAL
LES CARROLL
This Troubled Ground
This book chronicles an Air Force officer’s search for meaning after deployments to Afghanistan and the AF Mortuary at Dover AFB to bring the fallen home.
His world intersects twice with a Gold Star mother also searching after her son is killed in Afghanistan serving with the US Marines.
https://lescarroll.com/
FICTION
Jackie Cawley
Power Up
New book aims to help readers embrace their power, build self-awareness, and increase their capacity to lead as their authentic selves. The book is divided into three sections, guiding readers through a structured framework for personal growth. The goal of the reader’s journey is to help them define their purpose and craft a vision statement that aligns with their true self.
https://Deleaninstitute.com/
SELF-HELP
LaVonne Chastain
Get Up
Get Up is a powerful memoir of resilience, faith, and survival, told through the true story of a woman who faced profound loss, trauma, and a life-threatening cancer diagnosis and chose to rise again. Through heartbreak and healing, this book offers hope to anyone navigating life’s hardest seasons.
https://www.valleygracepub.com//
INSPIRATIONAL
Karin Ciholas
The Temple at Sunset
From the crucifixion of Jesus to the fall of the temple in Jerusalem, Simon of Cyrene witnesses forty years that changed the world. The cross—a brutal instrument of death—becomes a central symbol of a new religion. The temple—the most noble expression of holiness created by mortal hands—is destroyed. Poised on the knife-edge between these two shattering events, Simon seeks revelation in his dialogue with God.
https://thecyreniantrilogy.com/
HISTORICAL FICTION