Ohio is for Writers Book Fest

Saturday May 2, 2026
10am - 3pm

Main Library Annex
140 South Paint Street
Chillicothe, Ohio 45601

Join us for our annual local author fair! Ohio is for Writers Book Fest is a celebration of Ohio authors and talent. Meet and support Ohio authors and discover your next favorite read. Whether you're an avid reader or an aspiring author, this event offers the chance to connect with the creative minds shaping the Ohio literary scene. From children's books to mystery, fantasy to crime thrillers, horror to poetry, there will be something for everyone. While you're here, make your own bookish button and stop by the photo op.

Are you a comic book fan? Chillicothe Comics Center will also be joining us for the event for Free Comic Book Day!

Authors will have books available for purchase and signing. Keep checking back as the list will continue to grow.

Book Fest Authors

• Mindy McGinnis 
  historical, thriller and young adult author of How Girls Are Made, A Long Stretch of Bad Days, Heroine, and The Female of the Species
• Wes Molebash
  graphic novel author of Travis Daventhorpe for the Win series and Future Me Saves the World
• Abel Savala
  author of When Palomas Visit and radio personality for La Mega 101.5 FM
• Addie J King
  author of The Grimm Legacy and The Wonderland Woes
• Allen Strous 
  poet and author of Tired, Hallways, and The Fifth Voice
• Amanda Thompson
  fantasy author of The Caring and the Cursed and A Frigid Hope
• Amba Elieff
  poet and author of Maiden Mother Crone, Domesticated Demons, and Naked and Healing
• Amber Ginter-Johnson 
  mental health advocate, podcaster, and nonfiction author of Psalms in the Dark, Can I Ask That, and Tired on the Inside
• Angola Hone
  fantasy author of the middle grade series The Canid Chronology
• Betty Ranck
  nature photographer, retired Children’s Librarian, and author of Jack The Hiking Cat
• Darin Miller
  mystery and psychological horror author of Dwayne Morror Mysteries
• Delaine Walsh 
  romance author of Finding Gwen, My Neighbor is a Wolf, and My Fake Boyfriend is a Bear
• E. R. Browning
  dark fantasy author of The Crown of Thorns series
• Holly Bargo 
  romance, fantasy and western author of Foul Play and Light of the Twin Moons
• Jacob Steven Mohr
  horror author of The Unwelcome and Brides in the Dark
• Jessica Booth
  contemporary romance author of A Match Made in Autumn, The Spite Before Christmas, and A Picture Perfect Summer
• K. A. Bauer
  LGBTQIA romance & paranormal author of Alpha’s Little Psycho series and Jameson Pack
• Kaitlyn Pontius 
  debut children’s book author
• Kate Komula 
  sports romance author of On Ice and Welcome to the Show
• Kathrine Willson 
  librarian and author of historical crime fiction The Darington Files and A Tale from the Darkness
• Mary Mcfarland 
  thriller author of Van Gogh Syndrome and Her Last Check-In
• Michal Leigh 
  speculative horror author of Strange Rooms
• Montrez
   fantasy sci-fi author of Once Upon A Realm, Errant, and Knockout
• R. M. Palumbo 
  paranormal romance author of Fates Divided
• Rose M. Brate 
  psychological crime thriller author of Deadly Deceit, Chasing Charlie, and Last Call
• Roxanne Sams 
  middle-grade mystery author of The Relic Detectives series
• Sara Bennett-Wealer 
  young adult author of Boy Band Summer, Grave Things Like Love, and Rush
• Shyla Colt 
  urban fantasy romance author of Spun, A Lighter Shade of Blue, and Biker’s Librarian
• Thomas Pairan 
  horror author of Gruesome and Gorey Bible Stories: A Tribute to Edward Gorey
• Tonya Mitchell 
  historical fiction author of Needle and Bone, The Arsenic Eater’s Wife, and A Feigned Madness
• Tonya Ulynn Brown 
  historical romance author of The Stuart Monarch series
• Whitney L. Spradling 
  fantasy romance author of These Dangerous Fates, The Last Dragon of Oz, and Of Flames and Curses
• Yennie Fer and Banunu 
  author duo of dark romantasy, manga, and mystery This Is My Edodus, Remote Angel, and Whatever You Do Don’t Call Them Cute
  
  

Author Application

Are you an Ohio author interested in sharing your work with the community? 

Ohio authors across all genres—including mystery, fantasy, historical fiction, children’s books, and more are welcome. Fill out the form at the link below to request your spot.

CRCPL provides:

• 1 six-foot table
• 2 chairs

Author is responsible for:

• Own tablecloth and/or decorations
• Own copies of books to sell
• Own way to process book sales

Please apply by March 1st, 2026 for full consideration

Book Fest Author Application