Photo: 2023 Spring Author Fair (just before the storms started!)

Sandra Biersdorfer ^{FAN FAVORITE!}

Sandra Biersdorfer is an award-winning children's book author and an East Texas Native. Sandra has always enjoyed reading and writing, and is a huge advocate of reading to children as early as possible.

A former substitute teacher, Sandra attributes her love of children's books to all those she has read to throughout the years, and has helped develop her expertise for pinpointing what children like and want to hear in a story. Her hobbies include reading, writing, tv, movies, and all kinds of puzzles.

Katherine Briggs NEW FOR 2024!

Katherine Briggs crafted her first monster story at age three. Since graduating from crayons to laptop, she continues to devour and weave fantasy tales while enjoying chai tea.

Katherine, her co-adventurer husband, and rescue dog reside outside Houston, where she classically educates amazing middle school students, teaches ESL to adults, and enjoys studying other languages.

Visit Katherine's website at https://katherinebriggs.com

Jocelin Deneweth NEW FOR 2024!

Jocelin R. Deneweth is an English High School teacher who calls South Texas home.

She has spent most of her life writing and has always dreamed of sharing her books with the world.

If she isn't hiding away with a book tucked under her arm with a horror movie playing in the background, she is cuddling with one (or all three) of her dogs.

Learn more about Jocelin at

https://deneway911.wixsite.com/jocelinrdeneweth

Deb Evans ^{NEW FOR 2024!}

Deb Evans is a creativity-driven multi-preneur with a passion for words and language, as well as a children's book author dedicated to helping children discover a love of reading. She is also a private reading and writing tutor for children struggling with dyslexia and other reading challenges.

Deb is an animal lover, and often features dogs and cats in her stories. She has written and published four books in her Bella’s Tales series of chapter books for growing readers, that come straight from the heart!

Visit her website at https://www.debevansauthor.com

Dr. La'Krystal Foster ^{NEW FOR 2024!}

Dr. La'Krystal K. Foster has a passion for education. With over 13 years of experience, she’s dedicated to the early childhood sector, where professionals develop and obtain knowledge to become the most effective educators for their students.

Her first book, Lou Prepares for an HBCU, was inspired by Dr. Foster's desire to promote Historical Black Colleges & Universities (HBCU) to young readers, highlight well-known public figures, and educate high school students in preparing for their college transition. In addition to the story, a list of all HBCUs has been included, and a College Readiness checklist to ensure success as students prepare for their higher-level academic journey.

Dr. Foster is a graduate of Jackson State University and also Houston Christian University.

Learn more about Dr. Foster's work at Dr. La'Krystal K. Foster (drlakrystalfoster.com)

Rose Garcia

Rose Garcia is a USA Today bestselling author and screenwriter. She believes that no matter how dark the world may seem, there is always a sliver of light if you look hard enough. This theme permeates every aspect of her being and threads itself through the fabric of her stories.

A lawyer turned writer, Rose writes YA and NA fantasy with Hispanic characters, complicated romance, powerful families, and dynamic friendships.

Rose lives in Houston with her family.

Discover more about Rose at https://rosegarciabooks.com/

April Henley NEW FOR 2024!

April Henley is a graduate of Baylor University and lives in The Woodlands.

She writes Fiction/Fantasy stories that inspire children to use their imaginations and encourage readers of all ages to get lost between the pages.

April has been a Houstonian and proud Texan all her life and loves horses, Renaissance festivals, cosplay, food, and travel.

Visit her website at: https://henleyapril.wixsite.com/bay-horse-press

Amani Jesu ^{NEW FOR 2024!}

Amani Jesu writes about women finding the courage to be who they really are, often drawing on her own adventures in belly dance, photography, travel, and volunteerism.

Her debut novel, Eliana-Who-Sees-Us, is a YA urban fantasy about a young photographer who discovers demons are more real than she ever imagined.



On one of Amani's own adventures, she met her husband and love of her life in Nepal, the other side of the world from where they now live, in Houston, Texas.!

Read more at https://amanijesu.com/.

Susan McCauley FAN FAVORITE!

Susan McCauley is an award-winning author of fun, fantastical, and spooky books for children, teens, and adults, including her 4-book Ghost Hunter paranormal mystery series and new Merlin's Apprentice fantasy series..

Susan has lived on all three coasts of the United States, as well as having spent a few years in the U.K. She loves to travel, snorkel, read, see movies, go to the theatre, and she's a 1st degree black belt in taekwondo.

Susan also passionate about animals and has a special place in her heart for cats. 

You can visit her on the web at www.sbmccauley.com 

Gabriela Morales NEW FOR 2024!

Gabriela Morales was born and raised in Veracruz, Mexico. She studied Psychology and has a Master's degree in Human Resources. She lived in Buenos Aires for two years before moving to Spring Tx, where she currently lives with her husband and son.

Her inspiration came from the desire to share her love for books with her son and, be able to read to him creative stories in English and Spanish. Pipe the Excavator is the first book of many others to come.

Sharlene Novak NEW FOR 2024!

Sharlene Novak is a transplanted New Yorker currently living in Texas.

Lucy Learns to Share is the first book in her Happy Tails Camper Stories series,and was chosen to be sold at the Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival and at the John Cooper School Signatures event last year.  The book has also won two awards.

Sharlene is an avid reader and sometimes writer, hoping to add more stories to the Happy Tails series. 

Kim Ragunathan ^{NEW FOR 2024!}

Come meet first time children's book author Kimberly Gail Raghunathan and explore the excitement of an international move through the eyes of a child. 

Kimberly grew up in Northern New Hampshire and has spent most of her life traveling, and studying languages.

Before moving to the Houston area, she lived in Accra, Ghana for four years while raising her two young daughters. Her first book, From Charleston to Accra, is roughly based on her own family's international move.

Kimberly received her undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan and has traveled to and/or lived in France, Egypt, Morocco, and India.

Rodney Robinson Jr. NEW FOR 2024!

Rodney Robinson Jr., author, director, and CEO at The HYPPE Development Center where we uplift the next generation through fitness and mentoring while serving our community.

Rodney started working in youth development programs in 2010, where he served as a volunteer at an after school program. Since then, Rodney continued to grow and encourage growth in his community’s physical, mental, spiritual, and financial health.

Rodney launched The HYPPE Development Center in 2019 as an idea to help youth, and also began writing inspirational books of encouragement for children.

Visit The HYPPE Development Center web site at www.thehyppecenter.com

Rebecca Torrellas ^{FAN FAVORITE!}

Rebecca Torrellas is the creator and author of the young adult faery book series A Faeries' Tale, which includes eight books, The most recent, Stones Unturned, was released in April 2022 and Book 9, Unleashed Fury, is in the works.

She has also released a romantic comedy, One Time at the River. 

Rebecca earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism at Texas A&M University and is currently a managing editor for an international trade publication in Houston. Previously, she worked at several newspapers throughout the state, before moving to Houston where she worked as an editor, consumer reporter and designer of a newsletter for a non-profit.

She finds inspiration for her stories in her daily experiences with friends, family, and those she's loved, lost, and admired. 

Visit www.afaeriestaleseries.com for more information on the faery series and the upcoming books. For more information on the author, visit www.rebeccat.com.

Leonie Waithman NEW FOR 2024!

Leonie Waithman, author of the YA/middle-reader The King's Chosen historical fantasy series, was born and raised in The Netherlands as the youngest of three girls. She attributed her passion for storytelling to her early years when her father made up stories at bedtime.

After graduating college, Leonie pursued her passion for traveling and met her British husband in Australia. She worked in England for several years before moving to Texas in 2001.

Leonie lives with her husband, her three children, a German Shepherd never found far from her sight, a cat, and a bunny.

When not writing, she is an avocational archeologist and volunteers her time at a state historic site, educating students about the Texas Revolution.

Explore The King's Chosen series on her website at www.lwaithman.com

B. Alan Borgeois ^{NEW FOR 2024!}

B. Alan Borgeois is the founder of the Texas Authors Institute of History, Inc., a non-profit museum that supports Texas Authors with education, marketing and saving our rich history, while inspiring and encouraging current and future Texas writers.

B. Alan will be representing a variety of works from several Texas authors at this year's fair.

Learn more at https://texasauthors.institute/

Lane Fobbs NEW FOR 2024!

A native of Houston, TX, Lane Fobbs is a graduate of Texas A&M University with over a decade of professional media experience. Fobbs’ background is in news, working at KRHD-TV in Bryan, TX, WABG-TV in Greenville, MS and WCTI-TV in New Bern, NC.

He left news in 2015 to pursue independent creative opportunities. In 2017 Fobbs had the idea for the concept that would become the horror series Becky. From there, Fobbs has created a library of subjects and titles covering a wide spectrum of interest.

From the historical tales of the Black Facts series to the action and adventure of Richard Green, Fobbs has books for all ages and interests.

Get to know more about Lane's work at www.FobbsCreations.com

Cleo Franklin Jr. NEW FOR 2024!

Retired agriculture global business executive, college professor, author, and award-winning entrepreneur Cleophus (Cleo) P. Franklin Jr. brings over 30 years of unparalleled expertise, catapulting start-ups & multi-billion dollar businesses to new heights.

Cleo's achievements range from receiving the FFA Honorary American Degree & induction into Morningside University's Hall of Fame & the Mahindra Business Hall of Fame along with his colleagues. He is a masterful storyteller & enjoys sharing his love of writing!

Get to know Cleo at: https://www.coffeewithcleo.com

Mack Little

Mack Little, the award-winning author of Daughter of Hades, is devoted to giving her readers fast-paced, high-stakes adventures with a love story sure to melt their hearts.

Grand prize winner of the Chanticleer International Book Award In early Historical fiction in 2023 and several other awards,

Mack is lauded for her meticulous research, attention to detail, and lyrical prose. By day, she is an IT Analyst, but at all other times, she is writing.

Visit Mack's website at http://www.mack-little.com

Michael Moore

Michael Moore is a writer and filmmaker currently living in the great state of Texas who above all else loves three things: martial arts, westerns, and a great cheeseburger. 

Michael wrote the comic books El Gato Negro: Legacy #1 and Team Tejas #1., and recently released his first full length western novel, The Girl with Strawberry Hair, in January 2023. Michael also wrote, directed and edited the short films El Gato Negro: Prey and Cornered. 

He currently lives in North Texas with a wife and two sons. He has yet to ever ridden a horse, but hopes to soon.

Visit Michael's website at https://thelibertysaints.com/

Max Power

Max Power has been writing fiction for over twenty years but now is focusing his efforts to promoting Mental Health Awareness by sharing his personal struggles with others.

His books span from poetry and short stories to general fiction and action adventure novels.

Anxiety, bipolar, and depression may be his diagnosis, but that is not who he is as a person. He hopes to end the negative stigma, One Free Hug at a time.

Read more of Max's work at http://writingwithpower.org

Te'yana Pugh NEW FOR 2024!

Te’yana Pugh has been writing for years, but only recently published her debut novel, The Composure of Butterflies, under her publishing company Canary&Sage.  The story follows a diverse group of college women bound by a shared tapestry of resilience.



The Composure of Butterflies is a poignant tale of transformation in which the wings of camaraderie and the wonder of literature guide these women through the intricate cocoon called life.

Te'yana is a local artist, teacher and author who pursued higher education at Texas A&M University, where she graduated with a specialization in Art and English Language Arts (ELA) education. She currently resides in Galveston.

Chrissa Sandlin

Chrissa Sandlin is a poet living in Spring, Texas with her husband and two dogs and the usual backyard complement of feral lizards, birds, and mason bees.

She has published two collections of poetry, Blue Coconut Days and Imromptu.

When not writing, Chrissa can be found in her backyard, daydreaming about trellises, squash, and the kingdoms therein.

Edgar Smith NEW FOR 2024!

Edgar Smith is an author, editor, translator, entrepreneur, and interpreter, who resides in Roanoke, Texas.

Edgar has authored and published eighteen books (Poetry, Fiction and Short fiction), including Through This Strange Window (2022), Honorable Mention winner in the Best Short Story category at the International Latino Book Awards, 2022; and, the critically acclaimed Spanish novel arrimao (2017) and its English edition The American Myth (2023).

Learn more about Edgar on his Wikipedia page.

Caelen Walker NEW FOR 2024!

After years of entertaining friends with random short stories, observational articles and a variety of recreational writings, Caelen Walker put those skills to use writing an actual novel. The idea began to develop and unfold and the story seemed to flow with no end, so what started as a simple bucket list item has developed into the Crown Acres series of survivalist action novels based in the San Antonio and West Texas areas.

A West Texas native, Caelen leverages his experiences the US Army, working for Military Contractors, armed security and the tech industry in his writings.

Visit Caelen's web site at www.caelenwalkerbooks.com.



Michell Burgan NEW FOR 2024!

Michelle Burgan is a scif-fi erotic romance writer, whose works feature main characters who are older strong, independent, take- charge kind of plus-size women. They don’t need a man to save them they will get up, pull up their big girl panties, and save themselves. (They only have a man because they want one and if he misbehaves they will send him on his way!)

A single mom to a grown daughter, Michell recently moved from Texas to Oregon and back again. In her spare time, she enjoys painting, drawing, photography, and doing anything creative.

Explore Michell's work at her Wordpress site.

Starla DeKruyf

Starla DeKruyf writes caffeinated, comical, and swoony love stories. Her love of romance novels began when she borrowed her friend’s copy of Tiger Eyes by Judy Blume and kept it hidden from her mom.

When she’s not slinging coffee, volunteering with youth, or taxiing her kids around, you can find her jamming out to her book playlists and writing her next swoony romance, usually by hand. She lives in Spring, Texas, with her husband, three children, and a rescue pup.

Visit her web site at starlawrites.com.

Mary Felkins ^{NEW FOR 2024!}

Mary A. Felkins is an inspirational romance author, blogger, and contributor to writer's blogs. She is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW), Faith, Hope and Love Christian Writers, My Book Therapy, and Novel Academy.

She can be lured from her writer's desk if presented with a large, unopened bag of Peanut M&Ms. A surprise appearance by her teen idol, Donny Osmond, would also do the trick, although she'd likely pass out.

Learn more about Mary's work at www.maryfelkins.com

Missy Jane FAN FAVORITE!

Missy Jane is a Texas romance author who dabbles in fantasy. She's published 20 novels across over 12 years, and takes pride in writing every word without the use of AI, as well as using live cover artists.

Missy's books are adult themed and full of spicy scenes, spanning the fantasy, paranormal, erotic and contemporary romance genres.

Discover her world of sexy 'civilized' vampires, shapeshifters, gargoyles and more on her website at www.authormissyjane.com

Jennifer Torseth NEW FOR 2024!

Jennifer D. Torseth, is the author of the paranormal romance Adele Wolf,

She lives in North Texas with her family and a pack of rescued dogs. When not writing about Lycan and Witch romances, you'll find her on the porch drinking a hot cup of coffee.

Jennifer enjoys beautiful warm afternoon walks and working in the garden. Shes's an optimist who always sees the good in a bad experience. It's what builds character and teaches us to remember to keep smiling even when life tries to get you down.

Follow Jennifer on TikTok.

Brittany Wynne NEW FOR 2024!

Brittany Wynne is an indie author of Young and New Adult romance novels. She has a bachelor's degree in Education for English/Language Arts from Texas A&M, and has been a lover of books since she learned to read.

Brittany has been writing since the birth of her first child. Her first works include the YA romance The Exception, the NA contemporary romance Forgetting You, with a third novel coming later this year.

Check out Brittany's works at https://www.whenlifewynnes.com/books

Jeff Folchinsky

Jeff Folschinsky is a fan of horror, Science fiction, and offbeat humor. He is the author of the Tales from Little Lump book series.

He also wrote the story and co-wrote the script for the film, Revenge of the Bimbot Zombie Killers.

A man of many talents, Jeff is also a playwright, with his shows being produced in theaters nationwide. He hosts the weekly podcast Meaningless Minutia, which informs audiences about all the things they didn't know and probably could care less about.

Learn more about Jeff at https://jfolschinsky.wordpress.com.

Alexander Marriott NEW FOR 2024!

Alexander Marriott is the Department Chair of History at Alvin Community College. He has published in The Objective Standard and The Journal of the Early Republic, in addition to his contributing chapter on the Mexican War in James K. Polk and His Time: Essays at the Conclusion of the Polk Project (University of Tennesse Press, 2022).

In February 2023, Alexander published his first mystery novel, The School of Homer, about a retired American detective who reluctantly returns to the job when a British tourist is murdered in his new hometown in Greece.

Alexander grew up in the Chicago suburbs and now lives in Houston with his family.

Visit Alexander's web site at Https://www.historymystery.blog

^{A.V. Pham NEW FOR 2024!}

A.V. Pham is a forensic scientist by day and author by night and on weekends.

Her stories are a patchwork of the many case files she encounters daily. When a particular case became an itch she couldn't stop scratching, its many curiosities gave breath to her debut novel, Maelstrom.

As a native Houstonian, when she's not writing, A.V. is out exploring the many delectable eats and watering holes of her fair city.

Read more about Maelstrom at A.V. Pham (avphamauthor.com)

Jessica Raney FAN FAVORITE!

Jessica Raney is the author of seven books: two collections of short fiction: Oddballs

and Dreadful Pennies, and four novels,

Tooth and Nail, The Hard Truth, Rack and Ruin, and These Violent Delights,.

She has also co-written two collections of short fiction,Tales from the Den, Volume I and Open Your Mouth, with co-author Jae Mazer.

A native of Southeastern Ohio, Jessica Raney grew up looking for the Mothman and other monsters of Appalachia. These days she lives in Houston Texas and translates her love of creepy and crime fiction into her writing, blending it all to create Appalachian supernatural noir. When not writing, she's doing art, making gumbo, and enjoying the Gulf Coast with friends and her weird little dog, Gimli.

See all of Jessica's work at www.jessicaraney.com

Marcus Sabom FAN FAVORITE!

Born and raised in Houston, TX, Marcus Sabom always had a love for writing. As an insecure angsty teenager, he wrote bad poetry that will hopefully never see the light of day, because, of course. But as an adult, after stumbling onto the local film scene, his love of writing turned to storytelling, and since then he's written four full length novels, a short story, and even written scripts for short film contests.

Marcus has written a novelization of his movie The Good Friend, the full-length novel Nikki, and the short story Melting Point. Marcus has also contributed two novels to the YA urban fantasy fairy series Wings & Horns, started by his dear friend and long suffering editor, Rebecca Torrellas.  

When he isn't at work or pursuing his other passion of photography, Marcus is working on his next story under the close supervision of his pet cats.  

C.L. Thomas

C.L. Thomas grew up in Southern New England in the 1970's playing outside every chance he could and has been writing stories since he was a sophomore in high school.

Growing up in East Hartford, one of his favorite games to play was cops and robbers. Little did he know as an adult, first in the United States Army, and later for the city of Houston, he would get to play cops and robbers for real.

On several occasions he would come home from work and tell his wife, "I would have done this for free." For eight years, C.L. was a member of a tactical unit in one of the worst parts of the city. Working alongside five highly trained and dedicated officers, C.L. put his life on the line for the citizens of the City of Houston.

C.L. brings his gritty work world reality to the pages of his first full-length novel, The Hollow, painting a picture of the world very few people ever get to see.

Oscar Whiting NEW FOR 2024!

Oscar Whiting is an author of heartfelt and haunting fantasy.

His first novel, Tales From Grimlock Cove Vol. 1, is a collection of character-driven short stories all set in the same small town. Haunting, tragic and triumphant but always frightening. It's like Goosebumps for grown ups; for fans of Shirley Jackson, Ray Bradbury, and Stephen King.

Oscar's storytelling began with a guitar, playing all over from dive bars in Texas to London's West End. He found songwriting to be a gateway into the world of fiction. Now, he enjoys exploring what lurks in the shadows, and invites you to read along.

Visit Grimlock Cove at https://www.grimlockcove.com

Jenna Barrett ^{NEW FOR 2024}

Jenna Barrett is an award-winning author who writes fantasy novels and is currently at work on the Keepers of Imbria series following the release of her debut novel, Orabelle. She weaves complex emotional dichotomies and breathes life into strong female heroines and villains that you love to hate.

Jenna currently resides in Texas with her three-legged dog, Artemis, and is a freelance photographer and avid adventurer who enjoys rock climbing and mountaineering.

See more on Jenna's website www.jbarrettauthor.com

Kelly Lynn Colby

Kelly Lynn Colby has tried to write mundane stories but magic always sneaks its way in. The result? The YA epic fantasy duology The Recharging (complete) and the paranormal thriller series Emergence (book three coming in 2023).

She’s learned a ton from her short stories as well, which you can find in a plethora of anthologies.

When she’s not traveling the country attending publishing or pop culture conventions, Kelly writes and edits and answers an inordinate number of emails at her cluttered desk in Houston, Texas.

You can follow her adventures on social media @kcolbywrites or subscribe to her blog at kellylynncolby.com.

Tiffany Grant NEW FOR 2024!

Canadian born but Texas raised, Tiffany Grant completed a master's degree with a split major in history and English from Texas A&M University Texarkana.

Her debut novel, Sacred Tears: The Dance of Iris is the first installment of the Sacred Tears Series, a fast-paced epic fantasy adventure filled with corruption, mystery, determination, and wit. 

Tiffany is no stranger to living in "different worlds," from her upbringing to her time living in Asia teaching English in Thailand and India. Though Dyslexic, she has held a deep passion for reading and writing since she was eight years old. When not writing she balances her time between her developing YouTube career and being a beloved aunt to five.

Visit Tiffany on her website at tiffanygrant-choosethepen.com

R.S. Gullet FAN FAVORITE!

If medieval knights and secret societies battling it out on a quest for land and power sounds exciting to you, then you won't want to miss R.S. Gullett's Chronicles of Alethia.

R. S. has spent most of his life in Texas, growing up spending most of his adolescences and early adulthood imagining new fantastic worlds. A proud alumnus of Stephen F. Austin State University, he currently teaches United States history and government at a community college near Houston, Texas.



It took him five years to finish writing The Heir Comes Forth, which was published in 2016 on the same day his first child was born. As a historian, he loves to mingle the historical with fantastical, and places an emphasis on faith in all his writing.

Find out more about Alethia at www.rsgullet.com.

David Millar FAN FAVORITE!

Born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, internationally published and award-winning author David H. Millar is the founder, owner, and author-in-residence of A Wee Publishing Company, a business formed to promote Celtic authors and literature.

David is the author of the five-volume, ancient Celtic-based Conall series and the spin-offs The Dog Roses, The Dog Roses: Resolution and The Blood Queen.

David resides in Houston, Texas, with his family, and two recent family members, tuxedos Beau and Stiletto.

See David's works at www.aweepublishingco.com

Dawn Stone NEW FOR 2024!

Dawn Stone has been writing since junior high and had her first poem published in high school.

The Chair. a collection of short stories centered around a variety of people who sit upon it, and see their past, future, or an alternate reality.

Dawn, a single mother to a pretty awesome teenager, loves meeting like-minded people -- so come say hello at the Spring Author Fair!

Tod Tinker

Theodore (Tod) Niretac Tinker (he/him) is a trans author, editor, and publisher. Words and worlds are his passion; quality and consistency, his goal.



Specializing in spiritual spec-fic, he fights for justice and equality through his books, explores the weird and whimsical in his short stories, and helps other writers find the voice and power of their own stories through his small, independent press, Balance of Seven.

At Balance of Seven, Tod and his team believe that diversity is magic. Balance of Seven cultivates stories that span a wide range of experiences in hopes of giving readers stories they can find themselves in.

Founded in 2018 by a trans man and a cis woman, Balance of Seven is dedicated to uplifting underrepresented voices and providing a community for those who feel unheard.

Learn more about Tod’s worlds and stories at www.theodorentinker.com. Find yourself in a good book and join the Balance of Seven community at www.balanceofseven.com.

Clancy Weeks FAN FAVORITE!!

Clancy Weeks is a composer and music educator by training, with over two-dozen published works for wind ensemble and orchestra, but always was an author at heart.

Having read sci-fi and fantasy for over fifty years, his life took a sharp U-turn when he published his first novel, Sleepers, a Sci-Fi thriller. Two other novels and a handful of short stories quickly followed. 

He has lived his entire life in Texas, and currently resides in the Houston area with his amazing wife, Molly, and son, Leo.

Discover more at www.clancyweeks.com

E.A. Williams NEW FOR 2024!

E.A. Williams attended the University of North Texas where she channeled her love of storytelling into film and play writing. She was the only female writer selected for UNT’s 2014 playwriter’s showcase.

While completing her film degree she also helped run a bi-monthly writer’s collective aimed at community engagement in the arts and stretched her creative limits by studying special effects makeup.

After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in film, she works as a makeup artist in both film and photography, and is now the author of the line of Tepes supernatural thriller series.

Born and raised in Houston, where she now lives with her dog, Williams is inspired by the diverse and challenging landscape of her home state.

Learn more about E.A. at https://eawilliamsbooks.com/

Edward White

Edward White is a man of many interests and experience. He is an Air Force veteran, a retired US Postal Inspector (Federal Agent), a martial artist (black belt), a musician (piano), and a writer.

His novels, all based in and around the Houston area, include Chances Are, Bolivar Ferry, and The Spectre fantasy trilogy.

A University of Missouri, St. Louis graduate, Ed moved to Houston, Texas in 1987. Ed now resides with his wife, Kimberly, in northwest Houston.

Raul Herrera NEW FOR 2024!

Raul Herrera and the Swift Boat crew he served with during the Vietnam War were personally congratulated and awarded the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry Medal by Premier Nguyễn Cao Kỳ and Chief of State Nguyễn Văn Thiệu for the capture of a North Vietnamese resupply trawler on July 15, 1967. The crew's heroic action kept more than 90 tons of ammunition and supplies from the awaiting Viet Cong.



Read more about the crew's heroic mission in his memoir, Capturing Skunk Alpha.

As a freelance writer, Raul's articles have been published in VIETNAM Magazine, Sea Classics Magazine, and in the New York Times.

Visit his website at www.skunkalpha.com

Amy Perrier-Morin NEW FOR 2024!

Amy Perrier-Morin's new book, Living EXPATations: The Journey of Repatriation, explores the daily struggles and unforeseen obstacles Americans face in returning to a place they once called home.

When not immersed in the world of her day job in education, Amy can be found indulging in her passions for writing, fashion blogging, dancing, and traveling.

Amy's love for exploring new cultures and experiences fuels her creativity, especially through her writing. It also led to meeting her husband of three years. They now live in the Houston area with their two cats.

Shalonda McFarland

Shalonda McFarland is an author, speaker, and Gospel recording artist. She enjoys writing unique fiction, and non-fiction Christian-centered books.

Wise Witness Ministry, which Shalonda birthed out of her book and workbook A Christian's Worst Witness…From Being Broke To Being Blessed is focused on teaching Christians how to handle money God's way. Her articles on Christian finance have been featured in various church mediums and Christian magazines and journals.

Shalonda is a dynamic, heart-felt, action-provoking speaker, who delivers a biblically-based message diverse with everyday examples and strives to live out her personal brand of serving by adding value and exceeding expectations. She and her husband Doug have five children, Rakaya, Doug Jr., Mariah, Jordan, and Melanie, and reside in the Houston, Texas area. 

Visit Shalonda's website at http://shalondamcfarland.com

Col. Chris Pike NEW FOR 2024!

Chris Pike grew up in Connecticut. He graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy in 1988 and served as an active duty officer for 24 years, leading Airmen in a variety of missions and programs, primarily transportation and logistics. He retired in 2012 at the rank of colonel after 13 assignments to 9 states and 3 foreign countries, as well as short-term deployments to the Gulf War (1991) and Iraq (2006).

His first book, Leading to Win, starts from the premise that the key to great leadership is knowing how to assign the right people to the right task. Chris shares moments throughout his military career when he learned important lessons that shaped his thinking about leadership, and defines a set of supporting principles that will enable readers to develop this talent. The end result is a model that can guide any leader in any organization down the path to mission accomplishment.

In addition to a BS from the Air Force Academy, Chris holds 4 masters degrees, including the Air Command and Staff College and National War College. He is an avid reader and traveler, with a lifelong passion for history. Leading to Win is the first of what he hopes will be several publications.

Chris and his wife Libby for over 25 years currently reside in The Woodland. They are proud parents of a daughter and a son, both of whom are full-time college students.

Regina Deemer

Regina Deemer is the owner of Enchanted Pixie Cottage, offering a magical mix of artisanally crafted sweet treats and handmade clothing and accessories..

Regina is a self-taught craftsman, but was also fortunate to inherit some spectacularly scrumptious recipes from the naturally gifted women in her family as well.

Regina resides in the Houston area and is the mother of two beautiful children, proud to be married to her loving high school sweetheart for 26 years!

Visit Enchanted Pixie Cottage online.

Lara Hagan

Lara Hagan taught kindergarten and first grade teacher for 26 years before retiring to follow her true passion, art!

Lara owns Hagan Artistry in Old Town Spring, offering primarily acrylic paintings and original "miniature paintings" on items that combine function and art such as keychains, necklaces and bookmarks.

Visit Hagan Artistry online at https://www.haganartistry.com