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.
KEVIN KUHENS
Terror's Sword
With the world targeted by a fanatic known only by his alias Terror's Sword, the president unleashes the one weapon in America's arsenal that can match this elusive foe: elite counterterrorism case officer Kyle McEwan. With the terror mastermind determined to strike and McEwan resolved to stop him, who will prevail?
https://kevinkuhens.com/
FICTION
LAUREN KUTNEY
The Crowned Mystic
Elena believed herself to be just another unwanted orphan. After a night out with her best friend almost costs the girls their lives, Elena’s true identity is revealed. She is the heir to a kingdom that teeters on the edge of ruin. As she fights to uncover who wants her dead, Elena must also battle an unexpected and forbidden attraction. Elena must decide what matters most: the duty she was born into—or the love she never saw coming.
https://laurenkutney.com/
ROMANCE FICTION
Anthony LaForgia
Hemingway’s Storm
A haunting literary thriller set against a stark coastal landscape where the past refuses to stay buried. When a reclusive man returns to the isolated shoreline that once defined him, he is forced to confront a legacy shaped by silence, endurance, and unfinished truths. As a powerful storm gathers offshore, long suppressed memories surface—along with the consequences of choices made when survival mattered more than morality.
https://aarwrites.com/
FICTION
Nicholas L. Long
Wargasm: The Psychology of Warfighting and Warfighters
Wargasm is a compelling exploration of the psychology behind modern warfighters—what drives them, shapes them, and stays with them long after the battlefield. Blending research, lived experience, and human stories, the book examines identity, resilience, moral conflict, and the invisible burdens carried by those who serve. It challenges assumptions about military culture while honoring the complexity, courage, and cost of warfighting.
https://fortesviapress.com/books
NON-FICTION
Lee Grace Mathews
The Heart of Venice; Celebrating the charm of Venice, Nokomis and Osprey, FL
The Heart of Venice celebrates the coastal life in the Venice area, where small town charm and lush tropical nature converge. It was inspired by the local author's longtime love of this area. Displayed in vibrant photos, the book describes how early homesteaders and entrepreneurs shaped the area for all to enjoy today. Community spirit and environmental conservation are also featured in this tribute to our special area.
NON-FICTION
Cristina Matta
Tremor in the Hills
(Cracked Andes Chronicles — Book 1) Tamara returns to Peru after a deadly earthquake only to be pulled into a murder investigation that could destroy everything she cares about. Her best friend is accused. The evidence is damning. But nothing is as it seems. As secrets surface and danger mounts, Tamara must decide who to trust - and how far she'll go for the truth. A gripping mystery about friendship, betrayal and the tremors that never really stop.
https://crackthecasebooks.com/
MYSTERY FICTION
Eileen Morgan
The Adventures of My Little Prince
A series that will chronicle the epic road trips of a sweet Doberman named Prince and his mommy, Eileen. Book 1, A Tail of Two Dobies, centers on the life of Eileen's first Dobie named Rex. This tale ultimately reveals the providential event between the two Dobies that brings Prince and Eileen together. The Adventures of My Little Prince is both a heartwarming and heartbreaking tale of a girl and her dog that portrays the endless joys, as well as, the agonizing pain of dog ownership. It is a deeply touching story, especially for all those who have loved and lost their furry best friend and were left wondering if their heart could ever be whole again.
https://theadventuresofmylittleprince.com/
NON-FICTION
Lori Oleskewicz
The Vengeance of Love
The first book in The Blood of Velho series follows Mina, the last of her kind, the sole survivor of a city once blessed by the God. For years, she has been consumed by a single purpose: hunting down the man responsible for her people’s slaughter. But as her search leads her into unexpected alliances, she begins to forge bonds she never thought possible, including falling in love. But when the truth is revealed, Mina faces an impossible choice: the love she never expected or the revenge she’s lived for.
https://lorioauthor.com
FICTION
LM Reynolds
One Deliberate Act
Veteran intelligence operative Cat Powell has never fully accepted the findings of the investigation into the death of her best friend. When a long-overlooked piece of evidence surfaces, she sets out to retrace her friend’s footsteps and find the persons responsible. What she uncovers leads to the doorstep of a master spy, and a plot to bring America to its knees. Set against the Republic of Turkey and the region formerly known as Yugoslavia, this is a wrenching story of treachery and deception that will leave you wondering whom, if anyone, you can trust.
https://lmreynolds.com/
FICTION & THRILLERS
Karl Riemensperger
Gunner Gets Lucky
The adventures of an adopted black Labrador Retriever named Gunner, on his remarkable journey as he finds a new family, making him the central figure in a series designed not only to entertain but also to support animal rescue organizations. A portion of the proceeds from each book sale directly benefits animal rescue efforts, helping support the crucial work of saving needy animals from euthanasia and promoting the importance of fostering pets.
https://www.gunnergoesseries.com/
CHILDREN & YOUNG ADULT
KYLE ANN ROBERTSON
Not So Little Things
Tina Edwards loved her childhood and creating fairy houses, a passion shared with her father, a world-renowned architect. But at nine years old, she found him dead at his desk and is haunted by this memory. Raised by her father's sister after being abandoned by her mother, now 33 year old Tina has become a miniature room artist and cherishes the control she has over her life in Northeast Georgia as she works hard to honor her beloved dead father by following in his footsteps in art and history.
JOANNE ROCK
Save the Last Dance
They've already said goodbye. But maybe they can have one last dance… Mack Finley left his Tennessee hometown for good reasons, but he knew the Finley clan would one day draw him back. What he didn’t count on was encountering an old flame, Nina Spencer. She never forgot Mack, and now, with the life she built imploding, she’s not sure how to resist the magic of their shared memories.
https://joannerock.com
FICTION