PHOTO: Author Victoria Oltarsh, playwright, educator, and now award-winning novelist, celebrates the launch of her debut children’s book with pride and joy. A Mother-Daughter Collaboration, A Lifelong Dream, A Middle-Grade Sci-Fi Fantasy Victoria Oltarsh shares the heartfelt inspiration behind The Boy and the Secret of the Stars, blending teaching experience, cosmic curiosity, and family creativity…
PHOTO: Author Fairren McLemore, 2025 Book Fest Award-winner and advocate for inclusion, shares her inspiring journey of love, resilience, and purpose through storytelling. Author Fairren McLemore discusses how her daughter’s rare diagnosis inspired her to write heartfelt books that promote self-love, inclusion, and strength in the face of uncertainty and grief. Fairren McLemore is a…
PHOTO: Author Carol Baldwin, whose debut novel Half-Truths explores friendship and racial tensions in 1950s Charlotte, North Carolina. Exploring Friendship, Race, and Resilience in the Jim Crow South Carol Baldwin shares the inspiration, challenges, and passion behind her YA novel Half-Truths, reflecting on race, history, writing mentorship, and the deeply personal journey of crafting authentic…
PHOTO: Author Diane Capogna, whose touching children’s books honor the joyful adventures and lasting memory of her beloved dog Abbey Rose. Diane Capogna reflects on transforming her bond with Great Dane Abbey Rose into heartfelt children’s books, blending real-life memories, early childhood education, and creativity to inspire young readers and pet lovers Diane Capogna has…
PHOTO: Author Cheryl Williams, whose inspiring books bring healing and hope to readers of all ages, blending poetry, compassion, and life experience. Award-Winning Author Blends Compassion, Creativity, And Care Through Poetry And Storytelling Cheryl Williams discusses how caregiving, nursing, and personal experiences shaped her writing, leading to heartfelt poetry and impactful children’s books that teach…
