Lin Stepp is a New York Times, USA Today, Publishers Weekly, and Amazon best-selling International author. A native Tennessean, businesswoman, and former faculty member at Tusculum College, Lin has twenty-five published novels set around the Smoky Mountains and the South Carolina coast. She and her husband J.L. Stepp, a former regional business owner, also have jointly write regional guidebooks, including a Smokies hiking guide and three state park guidebooks to TN, NC, and SC parks. J.L. and Lin enjoy hiking and exploring out of doors, speaking for events, and sharing about their work and interests.

“I have written and published 43 books, most of them mysteries. I also have a feel-good series about the people who live in one neighborhood who are close and celebrate all holidays together, everything from the 4th of July to Backwards Day. I have an autobiography which tells everything from what it was like growing up in the 1950s and 1960s to how I became an author, and a Christian daily devotional book, and a book of short stories. Nell and I have been married for 56 years and are going for another 56” -Steve Demaree

“From a futuristic dystopian fairytale retelling to modern urban fantasy about a single mom who is unwillingly turned into the queen of the seas… JC Morrows writes fantastical tales about real people thrust into extraordinary situations! Romance, adventure, conflict, fiery passion and the all too human struggle against fate fill the pages of JC’s books!”

“What if praise could change everything?

“Ash Davis is a Southern storyteller, entrepreneur, and faith-driven encourager who writes from the trenches of real life. A nonprofit leader turned business owner, she built her advertising agency from her kitchen table during one of the hardest seasons of her life—armed with little more than grit, prayer, and a refusal to quit.

Her book, Blessings in Elbow Grease: When All You’ve Got is Faith and Fight, is part memoir, part battle cry—an honest reflection on starting over, rebuilding after loss, and finding purpose in the middle of the mess. With warmth, humor, and unfiltered truth, Ash reminds readers they’re not alone—and that sometimes the bravest thing you can do is begin again.” -Ashley Davis

“”Heroes of Time” came about because it was finally time for me to move beyond video game novelization and to my own world, where there were no boundaries and I could put the fullness of my writing experiences and instincts into practice.  The HoT series is being developed as a very character-driven adventure saga, with a cast of characters that feel real and relatable, with legitimate emotions, backgrounds, desires, and motivations.” -Wayne Kramer (via the link below)

Aiden James is the bestselling author of The Cades Cove Series, The Judas
Chronicles, and Nick Caine Adventures (with J.R. Rain). The author has authored and co-
written over forty books and presently resides in Tennessee with his wife, Fiona, and an
ornery little dog named Pepper.
The Cades Cove Series is his current bestselling series, and to learn more about
Aiden’s latest writing endeavors, please visit AidenJamesNovelist.com, or look for him
on Facebook (Aiden James, Paranormal Adventure Author).

Michael Reed is an author, speaker, and grief coach whose life was forever changed by unimaginable loss. In 2016, Michael lost his wife and both of his daughters in the Gatlinburg wildfire—a tragedy that forever changed the lives of thousands of people. Rather than allowing pain to define his future, he chose to turn his suffering into purpose. Through his writing, Michael shares an honest, faith-centered account of loss, healing, and resilience. His first book, The Million Stages of Grief, and his new release, The Million Stages of Healing, offer compassionate guidance for those navigating heartbreak while pointing readers toward hope beyond devastation. With vulnerability and courage, Michael invites others into his story—not to recount tragedy, but to demonstrate that even in life’s darkest moments, restoration is possible. Join Michael for a heartfelt book signing and conversation about faith, perseverance, and the power of healing through storytelling.

“Tammy grew up in Pea Ridge, Ark., where she began a love of writing poetry in high
school. In creative writing classes, she has explored various styles of poetry and
nonfiction genres. A Polar Bear in Tennessee came to life as a nonfiction writing
assignment. The story is about a special bear, Triton, who brings joy and comfort to
Atticus after his Grandma Wendy passes away. Triton helps keep her cherished
traditions alive, as he and Atticus share a heartwarming journey of laughter and
friendship. The story is based on her own experience of losing her beloved
grandmother.”

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Recent release “What Rusty Taught Me about God” from Covenant Books author Chuck Hester is a captivating collection of stories that explores how the author’s dachshund Rusty helped to teach him more about God. From first adopting Rusty to their many adventures together, Hester discusses how man’s best friend can be used as God’s vessel to teach his followers.

In 2017 I quit teaching elementary school full-time to pursue my childhood writing dreams. I substitute teach in elementary schools to support my goals and have derived character and story inspiration from the students and situations I have encountered.

Jodi is from a small southern town in Alabama with big dreams of becoming a well-known author. Her book, Ole Blue Truck, follows the true story of a little truck labeled as “vintage yard art” that becomes restored.

 The Yellow Badge is a story of persistence and courage in the face of the persecution, reproach, and shame experienced during the horrors of WW2. 
  Set against the backdrop of war-torn Belgium in 1942, we experience first-hand the darkness of that day and age; and in so many ways, it is the same darkness that seems to encompass our day and age today.

Lin Stepp is a New York Times, USA Today, Publishers Weekly, and Amazon best-selling International author. A native Tennessean, businesswoman, and former faculty member at Tusculum College, Lin has twenty-five published novels set around the Smoky Mountains and the South Carolina coast. She and her husband J.L. Stepp, a former regional business owner, also have jointly write regional guidebooks, including a Smokies hiking guide and three state park guidebooks to TN, NC, and SC parks. J.L. and Lin enjoy hiking and exploring out of doors, speaking for events, and sharing about their work and interests.

Fayla Ott is an award-winning author of historical fiction. Explore Fayla’s collection of novels, where every story breathes life, not only into the past, but also into a reader’s present and future journey.

I’m a native East Tennessean and two-time honorably discharged and former homeless Army Veteran. I wrote a novel, Our LITTLE Secret, and coauthored At the Dead Hours of Midnight, a nonfiction book about the Sevier County Whitecaps.” -Stanfords FB Bio

“I am the author of forty books. Thirty-one of them are mysteries. Four of them are part of a humorous feel good series. Three of them are inspirational short stories. One is an autobiography, and one is a Christian daily devotional book.” -Steve Demaree

“”Heroes of Time” came about because it was finally time for me to move beyond video game novelization and to my own world, where there were no boundaries and I could put the fullness of my writing experiences and instincts into practice.  The HoT series is being developed as a very character-driven adventure saga, with a cast of characters that feel real and relatable, with legitimate emotions, backgrounds, desires, and motivations.” -Wayne Kramer (via the link below)

“Michael Reed still cries every day. He’s not sure that will ever stop.But nearly nine years after the raging Gatlinburg wildfire tore his life apart, he’s reached a healthy place and he’s determined to help others. His newfound purpose is wrapped up in “The Million Stages of Grief,” his self-published book.” -Knox News (Link below)

“My cove, my home may be empty, but in my mind, there are many people whose spirits remain. They represent the richest inheritance and finest examples of the cove’s existence as an organized community since 1818.”
― Catherine Astl, Oliver’s Crossing: A Novel of Cades Cove

At 18, John Mathews was homeless and addicted to opioids. More than a decade later, he was guiding emergency responders during the 2016 Gatlinburg wildfires, one of the deadliest disasters in Tennessee history. In Wisdom at a Cost, he shares his incredible true story – an honest account of addiction, recovery, and rising to leadership against all odds. From the streets to the boardroom, John’s journey is a powerful reminder that hitting rock bottom isn’t the end. Sometimes, it’s where true wisdom starts.

“Michael Reed still cries every day. He’s not sure that will ever stop.But nearly nine years after the raging Gatlinburg wildfire tore his life apart, he’s reached a healthy place and he’s determined to help others. His newfound purpose is wrapped up in “The Million Stages of Grief,” his self-published book.” -Knox News (Link below)

“Michael Reed still cries every day. He’s not sure that will ever stop.But nearly nine years after the raging Gatlinburg wildfire tore his life apart, he’s reached a healthy place and he’s determined to help others. His newfound purpose is wrapped up in “The Million Stages of Grief,” his self-published book.” -Knox News (Link below)

Aiden James is the bestselling author of Cades Cove, The Judas Chronicles, and Nick
Caine Adventures (with J.R. Rain). The author has authored and co-written over forty
books and presently resides in Tennessee with his wife, Fiona, and an ornery little dog
named Pepper.
The Cades Cove Series is his current bestselling series, and he is finishing work on
what he considers to be his best novel to date (subtitled “The Origin Story of Allie
Mae”). This latest book is the prequel to The Cades Cove Series and presents a
compelling narrative of Allie Mae McCormick as recently deceased and reflecting on her
life from early childhood until the night of her untimely death in 1916. Much of that
recollection includes her unique telepathic bond with her sister, Emma Sue, and also her
remarkable friendship with an ancient entity residing in a hidden ravine located near her
family’s homestead in Cades Cove during the early 1900s.
To learn more about Aiden’s latest writing endeavors, please visit
AidenJamesNovelist.com, or look for him on Facebook (Aiden James, Paranormal
Adventure Author) and on X (@AidenJames3).

Take home the books today. Enjoy the enchanting adventures of Mussopo, a spirited possum with a heart full of courage and curiosity!

Dive into the remarkable world of Mussopo and His Great Adventure, where Mussopo embarks on his first daring journey, discovering the value of friendship, bravery, and self-discovery. Join Mussopo and his companions through the wilderness as they face thrilling challenges and unforgettable moments.

The adventure continues with the exciting sequel, Mussopo and His Search for Mochie. In this new journey, Mussopo sets off on a quest to find his friend Mochie, who has disappeared. Mussopo faces even greater obstacles and uncovers deeper challenges along the way. Will he succeed?

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