2026 Attending Authors
Naomi Musch
Christian Fiction
Naomi Musch is an award-winning author who writes to bring hope that will change the story—maybe even her own. She is at home in the Wisconsin Northwoods where her perfect day is spent writing, and might include roaming her family’s deer ranch, plundering the garden, relaxing in her vintage camper, or kayaking a nearby lake with her husband Jeff. Most especially, she enjoys loving on her family and passel of grandchildren.
D.E. Carlson
Christian YA Fantasy Romance
Dorothy Emeline Carlson grew up wild and free on the Dakota plains. True to her heritage, she now homesteads with her husband and homeschools her two girls-when she isn't writing, which admittedly is not often. She's always loved the written word. You can visit her on her website, decarlsonauthor.com, for more Empire of Ash and Song awesomeness (including a free novella with newsletter sign ups!), or you can reach out to her on social media. She loves hearing from her fans!
C.S. Kjar
Small-Town Romances, Thrilling Mysteries
C.S. Kjar is an award-winning author who lives out west where the antelope, deer, and bison play. Her wholesome books are about small-town people who face big decisions they wish they didn't have to make, but in the end, they are stronger for it. The stories are sweet and wholesome, fun and light-hearted, with touches of humor and wisdom. Her last name is pronounced "care" which she loves. It's what we should all do: care for each other.
Nellie Peters
Fantasy Romance
Nellie Peters lives with her own Prince Charming and their four littles on the wild, windswept plains of Wyoming (don’t worry—it sounds way more romantic than it is). When she's not writing, she's chasing toddlers, cleaning up sticky messes, helping endlessly renovate the house, and dreaming up exciting adventures that may or may not wind up on paper.
Whitney Amazeen
Christian & YA Romance
Whitney Amazeen writes cute, cozy love stories with a sprinkle of faith. Before pursuing writing, she studied cosmetology, where she used to hide in the laundry room to read and work on stories instead of clients. When she's not writing, Whitney can often be found playing Sims, snuggling with her dogs, and obsessing over Jesus. Whitney is a California native who now lives in Arizona with her family and an expansive tea collection.
Cait Elise
Clean Romance
Cait Elise believes in romanticizing the mundane and emphasizing the silver linings. She writes honest characters and swoony scenes, but most of all, she loves creating healthy relationships with addictive banter. She's living her happily ever after at a former azalea nursery in the Sunshine State with her husband, baby, and four furry rescue critters.
Elora Maxwell
Historical Fiction, Historical Romance, Contemporary Romance
Elora Maxwell is an independent author who writes historical things, romantic things, fantastical things, and sometimes devastatingly sad things. When she's not traveling through time, she likes visiting amusement parks, watching movies, and forcing everyone around her to listen to Taylor Swift.
S.L. Klein
Historical Romance
From the moment she could read, S.L. Klein’s nose has been in a book. From mysteries to classics, fantasy to Edwardian romances, she’s always looking for swoon-worthy stories interwoven with depth and hope. S.L. Klein is a stay-at-home mom in small town Minnesota. When she isn’t writing, she enjoys baking, being outdoors, and spending time with family. She and her husband serve in their local church, flip houses, and dream of being homesteaders.
James Best
Fantasy
James Best is a local, self-published author. He specializes in fantasy novels but tends to use influences from other genres to give each of his works a distinct flair.
Pegg Thomas
Historical Romance
Pegg Thomas lives in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula with Michael, her husband of *mumble* years. She creates American stories with real history and fictional characters inspired by her ancestors, who immigrated here in the mid-1600s. When not writing or editing, Pegg can be found in her garden, her kitchen, or sitting at one of her spinning wheels creating yarn to turn into her signature wool shawls.
Candice Sue Patterson
Modern-Vintage Romance
Candice lives in Indiana with her husband, three sons, and her first grandchild. She studied at the Institute of Children’s Literature at age sixteen. Her novels have been recognized by Midwest Book Review and Publishers Weekly. When she’s not tending to her chickens, snuggling with her Great Pyrenees, drinking coffee, or dreaming of Maine, she’s working on a new story. Candice writes Modern-Vintage Romance--where the past and present collide with faith.
Shannon McNear
Historical Romance
Transplanted to the north after more than two decades in the Deep South, Shannon McNear loves losing herself in local history. She’s the author of twenty novels and novellas, not all of them in print, but her favorite roles are retired military wife, mom-of-many, mother-in-law, and grammie. When not cooking, researching, or leaking story from her fingertips, she enjoys being outdoors, hanging out with her grandbabies and basking in the beauty of the northern prairies.
Camryn Van Lindgen
Young-Adult Sci-Fi Dystopian Romance
Camryn Van Lingen is an artist, avid reader, and high school teacher who lives in the Midwest with her husband and two cats. She strives to craft character-driven stories with a deeper meaning (and a good plot twist), weaving elements of her faith into each one. If she’s not teaching or cuddling her cats, you’ll likely find her dreaming up her next book.
Lynette Wermager
Christian Adventure
Lynette has been writing for years, publishing since 2022. A storyteller at heart blending adventure, grit, and redemption. Readers will enjoy ordinary people facing extraordinary real-life events leading to faith.
Debra Bean
Historical Christian Fiction, Devotionals
Debra Bean began her writing journey in childhood, savoring stories from her grandfather’s knee, into her Big Chief tablet. Family history inspired her to publish her first book in 2022. Debra's characters tell of life’s challenges and joys weaving faith in Jesus within every story and poem. She hopes the joy that God gives us each day shines through in the pages you read.
Bruce Blumer
Non-fiction
Bruce L. Blumer held careers in education and nonprofits and is Co-Founder of Haiti Alive, a nonprofit serving on the island of LaGonave, Haiti. Author of five books and two children's books, Bruce's writing style is unique and engaging. His style is a beautiful blend of storytelling, reflection, and inspiration, using personal anecdotes and experiences that make the reader feel like they're part of the story. All profits from books are given to support the projects of Haiti Alive.
Gayle M. Irwin
Sweet & Christian Romance, Devotionals, Cozy Mystery
Gayle M. Irwin is an award-winning Wyoming author and freelance writer recognized by Wyoming Writers, Inc. and the Wyoming Press Association. She’s published in eight Chicken Soup for the Soul books and several anthologies. She writes sweet and Christian contemporary romance, including a series called Pet Rescue Romance – Yellowstone Country, set near Yellowstone National Park. She also writes cozy mystery books and is part of a group of authors creating a series in 2026.
Lisa Fahey
Non-fiction
Lisa Fahey is a seasoned author and speaker with over twenty years of experience working with youth, adults, and women in the Church. Her books, including Rise Up, Women of God, Simply, Simply Advent, Just As You Are, and Restored: From Ordinary to Extraordinary, aim to inspire, encourage, and empower readers in their journey with God. Lisa draws on real-life stories and moments with God to inspire and encourage others.
Brandy Ange
YA Fantasy
Brandy Ange is the YA author of The Kingdom Come Series. She currently resides on the barrier islands of North Carolina with her cats Kili and Crookshanks where she drinks way too much coffee and avoids drinking in too much sun. Other locals suspect she is a vampire. She writes gritty fantasy about finding hope even in the darkest of times.
Brenda DeHaan
Children's Fiction
Brenda DeHaan started dreaming about being an author when she was in third grade. She became an English teacher first, a K-12 librarian second, and an author third. She's now written over 40 books on various topics with a specialty in picture books about cats for children and craft fair books for adults.
Millie Copper
Cozy Apocalyptic, Clean Romantic Suspense
Millie Copper, an Amazon award-winning author of cozy apocalyptic fiction and practical preparedness guides, has written over forty books. A passionate outdoors enthusiast, Millie enjoys camping, skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, and trail running across Wyoming and the surrounding mountain states. A proud mother of five and grandmama of seven, Millie lives with her husband and youngest son in Wyoming, where they tend chickens, preserve food, and work on cultivating a food forest at their small homestead.
Gina Holder
Christian Romance, Mystery, and Suspense
Gina Holder is a Christian award-winning author of romantic suspense and cozy mysteries filled with faith, intrigue, danger, romance, and epic twists. She’s had an infatuation with books for as long as she can remember. When she’s not writing, Gina enjoys playing the piano, cooking, reading, watching Hallmark mysteries, and solving “escape room” puzzles. Gina lives in Wyoming with her husband and daughter.
Joe Egan
Thriller, Children's Fiction
Joe Egan resides in Minnesota with his wife, daughter, and son. He is a four-time published author, devout Catholic, and friend of Bill. You can find him in his spare time driving his truck, penning his next novel, or teeing it up on the golf course.
Gary Brumelow
Contemporary Christian Western Suspense
Gary served as a missionary for 32 years and a pastor for 14. In his early twenties he spent a couple of years on a 350K-acre cattle ranch in central British Columbia where he grew in his love for wilderness life. He writes Christian Contemporary Westerns for readers who enjoy outdoor adventures, romance and suspense. Today he and his bride live in Oregon near their family where he writes stories about the magic up north.
Jessica Vandrovec
Non-Fiction
Jessica Vandrovec is mom, wife, educator, coach, and author based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. She is the author of HELD, a memoir based on her family’s journey through premature birth, life in the NICU, the loss of a daughter, and the enduring power of faith, hope, and community. With honesty and compassion, Jessica writes to encourage families navigating grief, medical trauma, and uncertainty, reminding them they are not alone.
Marie Cleveland
Children's Fantasy, Historical Fiction
A teacher and school librarian, Marie Cleveland has lived in Aberdeen, SD, for many years. Cleveland loves to write inspirational stories for children and young adults, as well as poetry and devotionals. She has contributed to two Chicken Soup for the Soul books and a devotional book from Barbour Publishing and contributes to children's and teen devotional magazines.
Sheila Muldoon-Faxon
Christian Picture Books
Award-winning author Sheila Muldoon-Faxon grew up on a farm in northeastern South Dakota, surrounded by a lively family that shaped her love of storytelling. A mother of five and a proud grandmother, she creates picture books that spark imagination and share the love of Christ. Her book Have You Ever Seen a Mantis Shrimp? earned the 2025 Christlit Book Award for Excellence. Now living in Wyoming, she continues inspiring young readers.
A.J. Chase
YA Fantasy
AJ Chase is a self-published fantasy author and Family Medicine PA-C. Active in his local church, AJ’s faith in Jesus is the cornerstone of his life and the heart behind his writing. A husband and father, AJ is a cancer survivor and lifelong storyteller finding in both real and imagined adventures. When he’s not writing, he can be found reading, playing board games or frisbee golf, or practicing his hide-and-seek skills with his boys.
Lillian Joubert
Clean RomCom
Lillian Joubert lives in rural North Dakota. She loves cuddling her kitties, hiking, traveling with her husband, baby, and rescue pup. She writes for those who love clean romcoms anchored in hope & humor.
J.E. Joubert
Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Sci-Fi
After growing up in South Africa and a decade long stretch in Australia, Johan has finally (for now) settled in the plains of North Dakota. Johan likes to read and write everything from the quirks of everyday life to the majesty of worlds yet to be imagined.
Tripp Berry
Christian Fiction, Fantasy
Tripp Berry writes Christian Fiction and Fantasy with an emphasis on action-adventure with biblical principles. He’s written the War of the Nephilim historical fantasy series, standalone novels, and short stories. Explore tales that draw you in, putting you into the middle of the conflict. Run from dinosaurs. Do battle with rogue government agents. Stand and watch prophecy fulfilled.
Evelyn Grace Berry
Clean, Faith-filled Romance
Evelyn Grace Berry writes clean, faith-filled romances that make readers laugh, sigh, and believe in love again—without ever needing to skip a page. Her stories are known for their small-town charm, heartfelt characters, and just the right touch of humor to leave you encouraged and smiling. Born and raised in Maine, she brings authentic New England warmth to every page.
Emmarayn Redding
Christian Fiction, Poetry
Emmarayn Redding is a Christian writer, artist, and musician from the plains of North Dakota. She has been pursuing her craft since childhood. She loves exploring the art of storytelling through different genres and mediums, and finding eternal themes of wonder, beauty, hope, and love in everything. When she is not writing books or songs, she illustrates fiction and goes on adventures to far off places.
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