Featured Local Authors
Ann M. Biedenharn
Ann M. Biedenharn is a local author from St. Paris, Ohio. A nurse and nature enthusiast, she brings a love of nature and curiosity to her writing. In The Mystery of the Sidewalk, she invites young readers to join Alex and Flint as they embark on a quest to solve a mystery and maybe learn to explore the small wonders hidden in the world around us all.
Sarah Anne Carter
Sarah Anne Carter combines her background in journalism and military public affairs with a love of heartfelt storytelling. Now living in New Carlisle, she writes clean, uplifting romances and young adult fiction.
The Cookie Connection and A Summer in Springfield are two charming small-town romances.
E.S. Christison
E.S. Christison is an award-winning and best-selling author of the Blameless Series, an action-filled fantasy adventure for middle-grade readers praised for its heart, humor, and approachable fantasy world. She lives in Ohio with her family and, when she's not writing, works as a nurse while balancing life with her husband and children.
Johnathan Kemp
Johnathan is an Urbana, Ohio fantasy writer inspired by tabletop role-playing adventures and epic fantasy.
His debut collection, The Tale Devourer's Grimoire, features imaginative short stories that explore unique worlds, memorable characters, and magical adventures.
Addie J. King
Addie J. King is an attorney in Urbana, Ohio, and writes paranormal mystery and contemporary fantasy whenever she can. She grew up in nearby West Liberty and balances her law career with her passion for storytelling.
S. Alessandro Martinez
Horror and fantasy author S. Alessandro Martinez now lives in Urbana after moving from California. His work includes the Bram Stoker Award-nominated novel Helminth and the poetry collection Dreams of Decay. His latest release, Rootfingers (2025), is a chilling horror novella about an ancient force that haunts a family's home and seeks to feed on creativity.
Alli Prince
Alli Prince is an Ohio author who writes character-driven stories that explore hope, redemption, and the choices that shape our lives. Call It Consequences is a fast-paced time-travel adventure blending suspense with themes of grief, forgiveness, and hope. Perfect for teens and adults who enjoy emotional science fiction.
Caitlin Riegel
Caitlin Riegel writes bold, witty characters, rich historical settings, and romance filled with passion and heart. Inspired by her love of Victorian England, Greek and Egyptian mythology, and personal experiences of grief and healing, her stories blend history, emotion, and plenty of spice.
Emily Rozmus
A Mechanicsburg native, Emily Rozmus taught English and was the K-12 school librarian. The Fullington Road Monster is her debut novel.
She is inspired by family, friendship, and the triumph of the human spirit through connection with others.
Amanda Irene Rush
Amanda Irene Rush
Amanda lives and writes in Champaign County, Ohio. A psychiatric nurse practitioner and lifelong learner, she has earned degrees in the classics, nursing, and creative nonfiction. Her debut memoir, The Gathering Girl, explores family dysfunction, resilience, and healing.