Alex Abood
Abood is a young author from the Akron, Ohio area. She wrote the original draft of her fantasy adventure novel “The Chronicles of Novun: The Wizard” at the age of 14, and self published it at 17. Abood lives with her parents, 3 sisters, 3 dogs, cat, and bearded dragon.
Don Ake
Don Ake writes to make you laugh out loud. He takes the simple things in life and makes them hilariously funny. He has three short-essay humor books. The latest is “Turkey Terror At My Door!” which includes conflicts with wild turkeys, Mary Kay reps and angry neighbors.
Jane Biehl
Jane Biehl Ph.D. has had four exciting careers including librarian, rehabilitation counselor, college adjunct faculty, and writer! Her books relay stories about her hearing ear dog, her cancer journey, and one to be published on growing up with a severe hearing loss.
Jamie Blair
New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author, Jamie Blair, lives in Northeast Ohio with her husband, their two kids, five pound Morkie, and a cat that broke into their house and refused to leave. She writes and loves all things cozy mystery!
John Bruening
John C. Bruening is the author of the Midnight Guardian noir adventure series, which began in 2016 with Hour of Darkness, followed by Annihilation Machine in 2019. He lives in a suburb of Cleveland with his wife and two children. Follow John on Twitter and Instagram: @jcbruening
D M Cummings
D M Cummings is the author of three novels and has been writing for 14 years. She is an avid reader and uses writing as as a way to free her mind from reality. Her first book is titled Is Real Love Worth my life, was also turned in a stage play that she produced.
Dawn Dagger
An avid reader and writer for as long as she can remember, Dawn Dagger is a high-spirited author who loves writing, reading, coffee, and collecting silly things. Dabbling in every genre, Dawn writes faith-based fiction in sci-fi, fantasy, romance, and middle-grade categories.
George Ebey
George was born and raised in Ohio, where he still lives with his wife and an ornery cat. When he’s not writing, he enjoys being outdoors, vlogging on his YouTube channel, and searching for new and interesting places to explore.
Deborah Edmisten
Deborah Edmisten has been passionate about reading and writing since she was a young child and has developed that passion into an award-winning tween time-travel trilogy, a children’s chapter book and multiple novels for adults across several genres.
David Allen Edmonds
David Allen Edmonds’ novels ‘Personal Pronouns’ and ‘Indirect Objects’ are based on his experiences as a high school teacher, as are his short narratives, ‘The Faculty Lounge Stories.’ Now retired from the classroom, he is working on a rom-com/Hallmark movie.
Scott Edwards
Scott Edwards is an advertising creative director and copywriter. He studied communications and film history at The University of Pennsylvania, and has attended many industry events, including film festivals in Cannes, Toronto and Cleveland.
Alex Erickson
Alex Erickson is the author of both the Bookstore Café and the Furever Pets mysteries. When he’s not writing, he enjoys spending his time gaming or playing music. He lives in Ohio with his wife, son, and their three crazy cats.
Joe Clifford Faust
Joe Clifford Faust will be on hand to sign several of his science fiction and mystery novels. His latest, The Smart One, is currently available through Amazon’s experimental new Kindle Vella program.
Amanda Flower
Amanda Flower is a USA Today bestselling and Agatha Award-winning author of over thirty-five mystery novels. In addition to being a writer, she was a librarian for fifteen years. Today, Flower and her husband own a farm and recording studio, and they live in Northeast Ohio.
Roger Gordon
Roger Gordon has written 10 sports books, including “Blanton’s Browns: The Great 1965-69 Cleveland Browns” and “Tales from the Cleveland Cavaliers Locker Room: The Rookie Season of LeBron James.” He is a freelance writer living in North Canton.
Irv Korman
Irv Korman is a local author, actor and retired teacher. He has four Communicator Awards for writing and one Chanticleer Award for acting. He’s a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators and has written 7 books. Irv has lived in Akron for over 70 years.
Olivia Matthews
Olivia Matthews is the cozy mystery pseudonym of national best-selling author Patricia Sargeant. Her Sister Lou character was inspired by Catholic sisters whose courage, determination and faith have helped build communities and formed rich, lasting legacies.
Sean McArdle
Sean McArdle is an Eisner nominated comics creator, as well as a filmmaker and a college professor at Kent State University. He is currently working with Führer and the Tramp artist Dexter Wee on a werewolf epic, and a WWI Lovecraftian horror comic with artist Shawn Coss.
Abby Millsaps
Abby Millsaps is an author and storyteller who writes steamy contemporary romance. Her characters are relatable, lovable, and occasionally confused about the distinction between right and wrong. Her books are set in picturesque small towns that feel like home.
Ruth Morhard
Ruth Hanford Morhard holds a Certificate in Creative Nonfiction from Stanford University and a BA from Skidmore College. She also authored the practical nonfiction book, “Wired to Move,” and has been a senior executive with major philanthropic and arts organizations.
Lynn Pellegrini
I live in Stark County Ohio with my husband’s, Denny. I have 3 dogs. I have 2 children of my own Owen and Samantha. I am a self proclaimed chef and I have a knack for gardening and art.
Mark Perretta
A life-long resident of Canton, Ohio, Mark will be releasing his first novel “Song of Cigale” this fall. This historical romance opens in 1944 France and follows the 2016 release of his novella, “Heaven Above, Earth Below.”
Christina Terhune
Christina is an author and illustrator from North Canton (Hoover Class of 2010). When not drawing for her business, Chubby Worm Art, she spends her time hanging out with her husband, two wonderful toddlers and two doggies.
Stacey Trombley
Stacey Trombley is a hybrid author who has published ten novels, some with publishers and some self-published. She has worked as a mentor in Pitch Wars and is a co-host on the podcast Reading Queens. She lives and works in Cleveland with her husband and six-year-old son.
J.J. Tschantz
J.J. Tschantz is a retired public school speech pathologist with over thirty years of experience. She received her bachelor of science degree from Florida State and her master of education degree fro, Kent State University. During the midst of her career, she wrote a foundation grant and received funding to open a private preschool for children with learning disabilities and handicaps called Sights on Success. She is married and has three children and seven grandchildren.
Jane Ann Turzillo
True-crime author Jane Ann Turzillo’s newest book is Ohio Heists: Historic Bank Holdups, Train Robberies, Jewel Stings and More. She has been nominated twice for the Agatha for her books Wicked Women of Ohio (2018) and Unsolved Murders & Disappearances in Northeast Ohio (2016).
Marie Vibbert
Marie Vibbert has sold over 70 short stories to pro-rate markets, including 11 appearances in Analog Science Fiction and 3 stories in China’s Science Fiction World. Her 2021 debut novel “Galactic Hellcats” was called “a rip-roaring space heist” by Publisher’s Weekly.