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Local Author Fair
2025-04-05 11:00:00 2025-04-05 14:00:00 America/New_York Local Author Fair Discover new books, chat with local authors, and celebrate local literary talent. Main Library - Annex Room B, Annex Room A

Saturday, April 05
11:00am - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-04-05 11:00:00 2025-04-05 14:00:00 America/New_York Local Author Fair Discover new books, chat with local authors, and celebrate local literary talent. Main Library - Annex Room B, Annex Room A

Main Library

Annex Room B, Annex Room A

Discover new books, chat with local authors, and celebrate local literary talent.

Join us for a Local Author Fair, showcasing a variety of authors from Ross County and the local region. This is a celebration of local talent featuring a variety of genres, including mystery, fantasy, historical fiction, children's literature, and more! Meet and support local authors and discover unique reads. Whether you’re an avid reader or curious to meet authors, this event offers a chance to connect with the creative minds shaping our local literary scene.

Authors will have books on-site available for purchase. This post will be updated with authors who will be in attendance.

We will be joined by:

  • Valtinen Erik Karille author of the romantasy Thief of Roses
  • Adam Days author of the fantasy The Battle for Airamaris: The Child of the Prophecy
  • J. D. Laubach author of the adult fantasy Smoke and Mirrors: Tales of Atatacia
  • L. Philips author of the young adult romance Sometime After Midnight
  • Aliya DalRae author of the paranormal romance Sweet Vengeance (Jessica Sweet Trilogy)
  • K. A. Bauer author of the dark romance Alive (Alpha's Little Psycho Series)
  • Matt Betts author of the horror White Anvil: Sasquatch Onslaught
  • R. M. Palumbo author of the paranormal romance Fates Divided
  • Dr Patricia C. Friel author of Be Holy: A Command, Not A Suggestion
  • Angel Altman author of The Bread Crumb Trail
  • Ryan Givens author of Heartstrings
  • Amber Ginter Johnson author of Tired on the Inside: Finding Hope When You Aren't Okay
  • Brenda Arledge author of Let Go and Trust God: Let Him Take the Wheel
  • Kathleen Burgess author of the poetry collection The Wonder Cupboard
  • Sarah Hans author of Dead Girls Don't Love
  • Jennifer Kempton author of Turtely Awesome Journal
  • Amba Elieff author of the poetry collection Maiden Mother Crone
  • Felicia Kerney author of Josie Dreams of Justice
  • Jean Kerney author of Thawing Frozen Dreams
  • Virginia Carr author of Change the Way You Think: Winning Everyday Battles of the Mind
  • ...and more!

Can't make it to the author fair? That's okay! You can check out books from our participating authors here, free with your library card!

Please contact Adult Services directly with any questions, 740-702-4145.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Community | Author Visit |

TAGS: | adults | adult |

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