Do you love a good whodunit? Then make plans to attend the Thrills And Chills discussion panel at the book festival. We have a great line up of authors for you!
Thrills And Chills — mystery/suspense fiction — moderated by Carrie McNair
Participating authors — Jayna Breigh, Brandy Heineman, Hannah Hood Lucero, William Rawlings, D L Wood, and Kimberly Woodhouse.
One of the discussion panels we are excited to present is the Georgia History in Fact And Fiction Panel. Covering a range of topics in Georgia history the authors of both fictional and non-fiction accounts will discuss their research into the rich history of our state. Love Georgia history? Then make plans to be there for the discussion!
Georgia History in Fact And Fiction — moderated by Ellie Loudermilk
Participating authors — T. M. Brown, Rick Maier, Ane Mulligan, William Rawlings, and Susan P. Sloan
Robin W. Pearson’s writing sprouts from her belief in Jesus Christ, her Southern upbringing, and her love of her husband, seven children, and their dog, Oscar. Her novels are “rooted in the soul of the story” and include her Christy Award–winning debut, A Long Time Comin’, as well as ’Til I Want No More, Walking in Tall Weeds, and her latest, Dysfunction Junction. Robin has corrected grammar up and down the East Coast in her career as an author, editor, and in her calling as a homeschooling mama of many. She loves to share about her faith and her family through her fiction, at writers’ conferences, and with her friends and followers, @robinwpearson. Learn more about her and her stories on robinwpearson.com.
Hope Welborn writes spine-tingling suspense, sprinkled with romance, and saturated with faith. Her manuscripts have won the ACFW Genesis Contest and the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference Foundations Awards in romantic suspense. As a #writerwithadayjob, she spends her lunch hours creating small town characters who face big suspense with faith in a big God. She is past President of ACFW North GA, co-owner and design/technology manager for Spark Flash Fiction, and a member of the Suspense Squad. Hope is represented by Tamela Hancock Murray of the Steve Laube Agency.
Lindsey P. Brackett writes southern fiction infused with her rural Georgia upbringing and Lowcountry roots. Her novel, Still Waters, was called “a brilliant debut” with “exquisite writing,” and named the 2018 Selah Book of the Year. A mother of four, teacher of middle schoolers, and infrequent Instagrammer, Lindsey thrives on strong coffee and library fines. Follow her @lindseypbrackett or subscribe to her newsletter at lindseypbrackett.com to receive a free short story collection.
D.L. Wood is a USA TODAY and Amazon bestselling author, two-time Daphne du Maurier Award finalist, Killer Nashville Silver Falchion Top Pick, and two-time Illumination Book Awards Gold Medal winner. She writes thrilling, twisty suspense laced with romance and faith. In her novels she tries to give readers the same thing she wants: a “can’t-put-it-down-stay-up-till-3am” character-driven story, full of heart, believability, and adrenaline. Her books offer clean, captivating fiction that entertains and uplifts. D.L. lives in North Alabama, where, if she’s not writing, you’ll probably catch her curled up with a cup of Earl Grey (light milk, one sugar) and her Westies, bingeing on the latest BBC mystery series. You can stay apprised of D.L.’s releases and promotions (including free and discounted books) and receive a free gift by subscribing to her newsletter on her website at dlwoodonline.com.
Kristi Ann Hunter is the Christy Award winning author of Regency-set romances and contemporary romantic comedies. A graduate of Georgia Tech, she has always enjoyed exploring how life, love, and faith work in people’s lives. She lives with her husband and three children in Georgia where she supports her family, serves at church, and makes way too many visits to Chick-fil-A. Find her online at http://www.kristiannhunter.com.
Southern author, speaker, and blogger, Jeannie Waters, shares a homespun mix of biblical truth and heart-hugging encouragement. An award-winning writer, she’s the author of a 40-day devotional, A Place at His Table: God’s Daily Gifts to Satisfy Your Heart. Her book includes memorable table stories and practical Table Tips. She encourages readers and those she meets: “Instead of allowing fear, doubt, and worry to sabotage your peace, pull up a chair to God’s table and find His heart-satisfying gifts.” Visit Jeannie at http://www.JeannieWaters.com where she shares her love for Jesus and ideas for “Connecting with God and Each Other.” Find her on social media @jeanniewaters44.
Jeannie joined us virtually last year. We can’t wait to welcome her in person in January!
MB Mooney believes great stories change the world, and he loves to live and tell great stories. He writes fantasy and science fiction while listening to heavy metal and drinking large amounts of coffee. Mooney lives in the Atlanta area with his wife and children.
You will find out all about MB’s writing at the 2025 Turning A New Page Book Festival!
Award winning author Lindi Peterson loves writing and reading contemporary Christian romance. She makes her home in northwest Georgia at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains with her husband, three cats, and one noisy blue and gold macaw. A member of the Georgia Romance Writers and the Faith Hope and Love Christian Writers, she enjoys connecting with readers whether attending or teaching at retreats or conferences.
We are excited that Lindi is joining us for a second year!
