Friday, July 19, 2019

Author Feature: M.K. Anthony

M.K. Anthony lives in rural northwest Pennsylvania with her husband and their young daughter.  If she’s not working in her garden or chasing down a feisty toddler, then she’s probably lost in the world of her characters.  M.K. is currently working on the second installment in the Legends of Breena series.

Like and follow M.K. Anthony on Facebook and Twitter for up to date information.


Thursday, July 18, 2019

Author Feature: Kerry E.B. Black

Kerry E.B. Black writes an eclectic mix of tales, both fantastic and true, ranging from short stories and drabbles, essays, and even a novel. Some of Kerry's darker work has been hailed as "Chicken Noodle Soup for the Gothic Soul."

Visit https://kerrylizblack.wordpress.com for updated information.



Wednesday, July 17, 2019

Author Feature: Jared Frederick

Jared Frederick has a lifelong passion for American History. His many books include Images of Modern America: Gettysburg National Military Park and various historical books for young adults.

Prior to his career in academia, Frederick served as a park ranger at Gettysburg National Military Park and Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. Following the Battle of Gettysburg sesquicentennial in 2013, Jared received the park’s Incentive Award for his contributions during the commemoration.

Jared has long been involved in the world of Public History, including historical interpretation and development at numerous sites. He has completed projects in conjunction with the Smithsonian Institution, Pennsylvania Civil War 150, and a multitude of state and national organizations. As an active reenactor, he believes the past can be taught in spheres beyond the traditional classroom.

Having served as a commentator on the American Battlefield Trust’s Civil War in Four series, Frederick has also appeared on C-SPAN, PBS, the Pennsylvania Cable Network, National Park Service productions, and various online documentaries. In 2019, he acted as a guest host on Turner Classic Movies for the channel’s 25th anniversary.

Frederick currently serves as an Instructor of History at Penn State Altoona, where he specializes in various realms of American History and civic engagement.

Jared is available to present a broad range of historical lectures and presentations. Visit www.jaredfrederick.com to learn more.


Tuesday, July 16, 2019

Author Feature: C. William Davis III

Bill was born at Camp LeJeune, N.C. He has lived in southwestern PA most of his life. Bill was a member of Toastmasters International and past President of the Aspinwall, PA Toastmasters. Bill has a lifetime interest in literature and writing and has published several pieces of poetry and the first three books in the Clive Aliston Mystery Series and his short stories, Whispers, Echoes and Wisps of the Wind and with his next book Lady Lethal coming out this Fall.

Find Bill and his books on his Website



Tuesday, July 9, 2019

About Our Author Features


The blog space on our site is being used to feature authors who have attended or will be attending our book festivals. Author features from previous years will remain on the site, with new authors added as they register for the current fest.

You can find the link to attending author features on the right hand side of the site.


Please Note: The Festival is intended for authors from within or near western Pennsylvania. We are not accepting publishing companies or mass market book sale companies in fairness to our authors. We will accept a few local small business sponsors who may set up for informational purposes, no sales. See sponsor page for more information.

Author Feature: John Frederick


John Frederick’s initial interest in writing was sparked by his high school newspaper and yearbook experiences and it prompted him to pursue Journalism at Penn State University.  But a growing love of nature and his interests in environmentalism pushed him to change his major to Geography.  After graduation, he spent thirteen years teaching Earth and Environmental Science at Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School and ten years coaching their girls' basketball team.

After his basketball team won a second state championship, John wandered into environmental program management, working for his local recycling program and Pennsylvania's recycling professional organization.  Ultimately, the organization produced a magazine and he wrote extensively for the publication and several other environmental journals.  Disappointed that more environmental discussion was not taking place in his local newspaper, The Altoona Mirror, Frederick suggested a periodic column on environmental issues, Earth Matters.  The reborn writer embarked upon his book writing experience about this same time, penning what would become Winding Roads: A Bicyclist’s Journey through Life and America.

Whether via writing or in-person, John loves telling stories and it is because of this tendency that his efforts on a book about his cycling adventures (and misadventures) began a decade ago.  Though Frederick keeps writing, he's certain he'll run out of time before he runs out of stories. 

Find John at Deeds Publishing





Monday, July 8, 2019

Author Feature: Zachary T. Owen

Zachary T. Owen is the author of Burn Down The House And Everyone In It, The October King, and Doom Sayer. His work has been featured in many print and online magazines, as well as popular horror podcasts such as No Sleep and The Wicked Library. He is a resident of Pennsylvania. He grew up on Sega Genesis and horror films. He is currently working on a collaborative project with William Pauley III, entitled Naked Brunch.

Find more about Zachary on his Facebook page.