Julane Fisher, Author of YA and Middle Grade Fiction to Return to The Festival

Julane Fisher is the award-winning author of Sour Lemon and Sweet Tea and Sour Lemon Strikes Out, Selah Award winners for Best Middle Grade Novel. Her young adult thriller, The Text, explores a near future where technology not only governs citizens, it controls them. Julane is the owner and publisher of Infinite Skies Publishing and its imprints, Infinite Teen and PixieDust for Young Readers. A frequent school and inspirational speaker, she has presented writing and literacy to over 16,000 students. She is a member of the American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) and The Atlanta Writer’s Club. Julane lives in North Georgia with her husband, twin boys, and their mischievous Labrador retriever.

Connect with Julane at http://www.julanefisher.com or on FB — @julanefisherauthor or Instagram — @julanefisher.author.



Christmas Books from Our 2026 Festival Authors

Need a Christmas book for this holiday season? We have you covered! Check out this list of fun fiction in a variety of genres.

Better Watch Out by Natalie Walters

A Caffeine Conundrum by Angela Ruth Strong

The Cowboy’s Christmas Match by Tanya Agler

Headwater Holiday by Hannah Hood Lucero

Hidden by Hope Welborn

The Holiday Hunt by T. I. Lowe

Last to Know by Brandy Heineman

Let Nothing You Dismay by Jennifer Q. Hunt

The Proposal by Becky Wade

One Winter Kiss by Lindi Peterson

Christy Award Winning Author T. I. Lowe Coming to The Book Festival!

T. I. Lowe is an ordinary country girl who loves to tell extraordinary stories. She is the author of 21 novels, including the #1 international bestseller and critically acclaimed Under the Magnolias and her debut breakout Lulu’s Café. Her novel Indigo Isle won the prestigious Christy Award in the contemporary romance category and was subsequently named Christy Award Book of the Year. She lives in coastal South Carolina with her husband and family.

Connect with T. I. Lowe at her website — https://www.tilowe.com/ and on FBhttps://www.facebook.com/T.I.Lowe and Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/tilowe/.

Faith- Based Non-Fiction Author Lee A. Wright Is Joining The Book Festival

As a Christian author, Lee A. Wright brings a unique perspective to his work. His writing serves as a tool for readers seeking to deepen their relationship with God and grow in their understanding of His word. His commitment to providing practical, faith-based solutions to common struggles — whether in relationships, parenting, or personal growth — makes his work invaluable to those in need of encouragement.

Connect with Lee at his website — http://www.joagm.com or on FB — facebook.com/mrlawspeaks or Instagram — instagram.com/mrlawspeaks.

Meet Heather Thompson, An Author with A Passion for Words

Heather Thompson is the author of the supernatural faith-based fiction Stillwater series, and the contemporary fiction series Cross Rhoads, writing ideas born from a divine detour in 2020 that turned her world upside down—in the best way. A Georgia native with a passion for words, she traded a communications career for a writer’s leap of faith, daring to trust the unseen. When she’s not crafting stories, Heather shares her days with her horses, cats, and dog on a quiet patch of Southern soil.

Connect with Heather at her website — http://www.heatherthompsonbooks.com or on FB — @heatherthompsonbooks and Instagram — @heatherthompsonauthor.

Sweet Romance Author Sophie Leigh Fox Joins The Book Festival.

Sophie Leigh Fox is a clean and sweet romance author and Georgia native. She has been reading since the age of three and writing since third grade. She is an active member of JASNA, Faith, Hope and Love Christian Writers, and Regency Fiction Writers. She posts a monthly Sip & Savor blog on her website, featuring tea flavors paired with treats and recommended reads. She lives in North Georgia with her husband and dogs. When she’s not writing, reading or baking, she’s out running trails or hiking with her fur kid family.

You can visit Sophie at her website — sophieleighfox.com or on FB — facebook.com/authorsophieleighfox and Instagram — instagram.com/sips_with_sophie.

Fan Favorite Chris Negron Returns to The Book Festival!

Chris Negron is the author of several novels for children, including Georgia Author of the Year finalist and Sakura Medal nominee Dan Unmasked. His latest novel, Underdog City, released in the fall of 2023, again from HarperCollins. He holds a Computer Science degree from Yale University, but it was his years of playing Dungeons & Dragons in friends’ basements that inspired him to write stories about the things he loves, including comic books, baseball, competitive cooking shows, and dogs.

Visit him at his website — chrisnegron.com and on FBhttps://www.facebook.com/negronca and Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/negron.ca/.

Larry Ninas Creates Character-Centric Fiction

Larry Ninas was born and raised in rural Georgia. A Navy veteran and retired public school teacher, he resides on a 17-acre farm in west-central Georgia with his wife Lynne and their three cats—Nellie, Sammie, and Honey Bear—as well as a cuddly Anatolian shepherd named Molly. A devoted father to a grown son and daughter, and grandfather to Violet and Della Rose, he writes to share the Gospel and encourage disciples of Christ. His passion for travel, having visited over 50 countries and countless coffee shops worldwide, infuses his character-centric stories with authenticity and rich detail. Inspired by his favorite author, Jan Karon, he crafts heartfelt, well-researched narratives driven by characters who leap off the page. When not writing, he loves studying the Bible, teaching others about God’s love, and crafting stories that reflect his deep faith and life experiences.

You can follow him at his Yonderbook blog at https://yonderbook.wordpress.com.

Connect with Larry on FBhttps://facebook.com/larry.ninas and Instagram — @yonderstories.

Cindy Kay Stewart Writes Stories of Hope, Love, and Faith

Cindy Kay Stewart, a retired high school social studies and special education teacher, writes stories of hope, steeped in love, and anchored in faith. Passionate about revealing God’s handiwork in history, Cindy loves to research until she uncovers hidden gems to share with her readers. She resides in North Georgia with her college sweetheart. Her daughter, son-in-law, and four adorable grandchildren live nearby.

Find out more about Cindy and her books at her website — https://www.cindykaystewart.com.

Connect with her on FBhttps://www.facebook.com/cindykstewartauthor/ and Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/cindyk.stewart/.

Romantic Suspense Novelist Natalie Walters Joins The Book Festival!

Natalie Walters is a bestselling and award-winning author who loves thrilling adventure, quick-witted characters, fun banter, and romantic tension with all the sizzling chemistry. Fighting the bad guys with her words, her stories contain humor, suspense, heart, and hope.

Connect with Natalie at her website — http://www.nataliewalters.com, or on FB (Natalie Walters, Writer) and Instagram (@nataliewalters_writer).