READ LOCAL2024 Local Author Fair
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Join us for our second annual local author fair, Read Local! Several local authors will be in attendance (full list below) with books for sale. Stop by their tables to chat, purchase a book, and/or get a book signed! We also have some fun activities and giveaways planned!
Saturday, September 14 9:30 - 11:30 AM |
LOCAL AUTHORS
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AUTHOR BIOOlivia J. Bennett is a writer, artist, educator, and lover of all things cozy and aesthetically-pleasing! Her debut novel, A Cactus In the Valley, was published when she was a 17-year-old senior in high school. She holds a National Gold Medal in Flash Fiction from Scholastic Art & Writing. She lives in Illinois. When not creating, she can be found baking cookies, binge-watching tv with her partner, or cuddling her two cats. |
BOOK DESCRIPTIONPerfect for fans of John Green’s Paper Towns & Netflix’s The End of the F***ing World, Casually Homicidal is part road trip, part psychological thriller, and follows two recent high school graduates, Hendrix and Arden, on a journey to finding (or rather, escaping) themselves. While misfit Arden just wants a friend, Hendrix has murderous aspirations. As they travel through the Pacific Northwest, Hendrix’s psyche begins to crack—will the darkness inside him win when the rubber meets the road? |
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AUTHOR BIOSteve grew up in Lansing, Michigan. Heavily influenced by his grandfather, who had a log cabin in Northern Michigan, and had tamed many wild animals, Steve experienced the joy of interacting with wildlife at a young age. His love for wildlife and the outdoors continued throughout his life and brought him many wilderness adventures. At 83 years old. He continues to enjoy the outdoors at his cabin in Wisconsin, with the "Peteys" as his grandfather used to call the chipmunks. |
BOOK DESCRIPTIONMolasses lives under a cabin in Wisconsin where life is simple and easy until one day everything changes. So begins the adventure, he meets many new friends and experiences that change his life in ways he never imagined. |
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AUTHOR BIOBorn and raised in the woods of Illinois, this girl knows adventure when she sees it. It didn't take her long to start turning her outlandish and wild tales into a book. She happily handed over to her English teacher, who was impressed enough to share it with her classes. Through life's trails and tribulations, she never lost that love of story telling. Thus began her journey to published author. |
BOOK DESCRIPTIONA massacre the likes of which not many have witnessed, leaves Cassidy at the mercy of her distant and greedy uncle. Every step forward proves the world she once knew has disappeared. Lost in an unfamiliar world of strict rules and harsh punishments, Cassidy's last hope may be a baron she's quickly falling in love with, but that comes with a price. Lord Ian Hawkins never believed he would meet a woman who could ride beside him in battle, much less one who would stir his heart. He should let her go. HIs world is full of secrets and shadows. He would go to the ends of the earth for her but he would never ask her to follow. |
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AUTHOR BIOJ. Lawson was born and raised in Davenport, Iowa. She moved to Peoria, Illinois in 2008, where she currently resides with her husband, son, and two dogs. She graduated from Western Illinois University with a Master's in English Literature. Lawson enjoys reading fantasy, thriller, mystery, and most varieties of fiction. She also loves 80s-90s rock music. |
BOOK DESCRIPTIONThe second semester of Professor Jacob Cessair’s Cryptozoology course is ready to commence. Though the previous term provided unforeseen challenges and dangers beyond any of their expectations, the class is anxious to return. With some experience under their belt, they prepare to tackle the professor’s newest grouping of beasties with a new level of confidence. Once again, however, it appears the life lessons they are faced with may be more challenging than even the most bizarre and obscure subject matter. Will the students succeed at finding the elusive creatures they’ve been assigned to study, or will the most important lessons they learn be about themselves? |
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AUTHOR BIORetired accountant. Resident of Woodford County since 1979, living in Goodfield. Author of Watercolors and I'll Come Running. Both published in 2024. |
BOOK DESCRIPTIONLacy can be described as an enabler. She is a supportive wife, mother and when her Mother-in-law is injured accepts the responsibility of caring for her. When her husband receives a promotion and job transfer, while Lacy is caring for her mother-in-law, he finds a girlfriend and finds an appropriate time for him, not Lacy, to file for divorce. As Lacy tries to move forward with her life, she finds a repressed talent, new friends, a new home, and a mentor that helps guide her as she looks to regain her self-esteem. She eventually reaches a time when she must decide the direction her life needs to go. |
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AUTHOR BIOAmy L. Sauder is a creative and an author of introspective psychological stories, including the Unfixed series and I Know You Like a Murder. She lives on the edge of an enchanted wood with her husband Josh and her mannequin Delilah. |
BOOK DESCRIPTIONJulia Trencher has died. Twice. But Geppetto's Circus of Strange Marvels offers hope of others like her-a place she could be welcomed, celebrated even. She didn't know it would lead to herself and the circus vanishing amidst a mysterious fire. Now, all that remains are the historical circus wagons at the edge of town and a darkness that a young man Max can't seem to shake. As Max investigates the enchanted circus claims and the Trenchers abandoned mansion, the line between villains and sidekicks blurs, and revealing the circus' secrets may come at the cost of confronting his own. /// The first spark of this story arrived while sitting in an Uncanny Literature course 'neath the Elms. It as an honor to bring the magic of Unfixed home to Eureka before its official launch. |
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AUTHOR BIOFounder and voice behind motherhood lifestyle blog formerly known as They Whine, so I Wine, Jennifer strongly believes in the power of shared stories and their ability to connect us. Through this belief, she's built an online community of women who support and encourage one another by sharing struggles and reframing internal narratives. When not writing, she works for a Fortune 500 company where she specializes in marketing. With an online community of over a quarter of a million women, her words have been shared by millions around the world and featured in dozens of national media outlets, including ABC News, The Today Show and Good Morning America. She currently resides in rural Illinois with her husband and young son. Through it all, she continues to advocate, inspire, and connect with women around the world - one blog post at a time. |
BOOK DESCRIPTIONARE YOU READY TO AWAKEN TO A LIFE YOU LOVE? In a world that constantly demands more from women, where the pressure to excel in multiple roles can leave us feeling isolated and inadequate, there's a yearning within each of us to be free. If We Are Being Honest is not just a book; it's a guiding beacon that empowers women to break free from the suffocating grip of perfectionism and embrace their true selves. In this captivating exploration of womanhood, you'll uncover the shared struggles and triumphs that connect us all. With compassion and relatable anecdotes, this book dismantles the myth of perfection and celebrates the beauty of authenticity. If We Are Being Honest challenges you to step into your own power, rewrite your narrative, and find freedom in living life on your own terms. It's time to let go of the suffocating expectations, societal demands, and lies we've believed for so long and instead - fearlessly proclaim who we were designed to be. Are you ready to get honest? |
