In April, I attended the Spring Local Author Fair at a library in the Pittsburgh area.
I met some interesting authors who write in multiple genres.
From cozy mysteries, thrillers, fantasies, self-help, memoir, romance and even spicy romance, Pittsburgh and Ohio have some extremely talented writers.
It was a fun afternoon, and it made me wish there were even more opportunities for readers to find their new favorite authors close to home. Here, in no order, are some of the authors who attended and a few of their books. Enjoy!
Em S A’cor writes Gen X, medical romance novels. https://www.emsacorbooks.com
Twitter Crush: a holiday, Gen X, medical romance
Twitter Flames: Part I, Home
Twitter Flames: Part II, London
Twitter Flames: Part III, Nebraska
Greg and the Weddings: a medical romance, novelette prequel
Greg and the Jill of All Trades: A Gen X, May December, doctor romance, short story prequel to Twitter Crush
Cori Wamsley writes sweet romance novels. She is the founder and CEO of Aurora Corialis Publishing. https://coriwamsley.com
Ashes and Other Inheritances
The Treasures We Seek
Braving the Shore
Good in Theory
Elizabeth Meitzler writes romance novels. She is the author of the Ballentine Boys series (College and hockey romances).
The Power Move (Book 1)
The Assist (Book 2)
The Twelve Swipes of Christmas
Patrick Michael writes fantasies series. The Legends series is based on a world he and his wife created. https://patrickmichaelbooks.com
Legends Are Made Series
Lost and Forsaken Series
Beck Grey writes character driven LGBTQ+, lower-angst, inclusive, happily ever-afters. https://www.beckgrey.com
Love in the Pacific Northwest Series
Courtney N. Johnson is an Ohio middle school ELA teacher who writes YA thrillers that adults also enjoy. https://courtneynjohnson.com
Beneath Blackwood is a novel about a small town with deadly secrets.
Susan Helene Gottfried writes Tales from the Sheep Farm, a romance series. She also edits fiction. Her website is www.westofmars.com
Ann C. Corlandi is a fantasy and historical romance author. https://anncorlandi.com
Oathborn
Sarah McKnight writes contemporary YA, horror, romantasy, and new adult romance.
Split
The Hum of Angels
The Blind Guide
Coffee, Tea, or Me
Bringing Back the Spark
Carousel
Inside
Lydia Wayman is an autistic author who has written about having autism and raising a child with autism. She has also collaborated with author Cristina Rouvalis to write a middle grade detective novel featuring an autistic protagonist.
Interview with Autism
Living in Technicolor: An autistic’s thoughts on raising a child with autism.
Snoopers & Sneakers (Rouvalis and Wayman)