Stark
Peter Stark is an adventurer and historian. Born in Wisconsin, he grew up in an outdoorsy family and with a father who had a passion for American frontier history. Stark graduated with a BA in English and Anthropology from Dartmouth College and an MA in journalism from the University of Wisconsin, then struck off for […]
Cannon
Jess Cannon is the fiction pseudonym of Jessica Goudeau. She spends her days writing award-winning journalism and her nights plotting fictional murders. She lives with her family and an irascible blue heeler in Austin, Texas, where her funky community is a constant source of joy (and writing material). She has a PhD in literature from […]
Kamoie
A Wall Street Journal, New York Times and USA Today Bestseller, Laura Kamoie [Kuh-MOY, she/her] has always been fascinated by the people, stories, and physical presence of the past, which led her to a lifetime of historical and archaeological study, training, and teaching. She holds a doctoral degree in early American history from The College […]
Radke
Heather Radke is a writer, audio producer, and teacher whose work blends personal narrative, history, and cultural criticism. Her first book, Butts: A Backstory (Avid Reader Press, 2022), was named a Best Book of the Year by Time, Esquire, and Publishers Weekly, and was one of Amazon’s Top 20 Books of 2022. It was nominated […]
Vlautin
Born and raised in Reno, Nevada, Willy Vlautin has published eight novels with Harper: THE MOTEL LIFE (2007), NORTHLINE (2008), LEAN ON PETE (2010), THE FREE (2014), DON’T SKIP OUT ON ME (2018), THE NIGHT ALWAYS COMES (2021), THE HORSE (2024) and THE LEFT & THE LUCKY (2026). Vlautin has received the prestigious Joyce Carol […]
Cosgrove
Award-winning children’s entertainer and author Jim Cosgrove was dubbed “Mr. Stinky Feet” by his young fans after the release of his second album Stinky Feet. For nearly three decades, he has delighted audiences throughout North America and Europe with his authentic brand of family-folk-rock. With over 5,250 high-energy, interactive performances in 31 U.S. states and […]
Rouda
Kaira Rouda is an award–winning USA TODAY and Amazon Charts bestselling author of contemporary fiction that explores what goes on beneath the surface of seemingly perfect lives. Her novels of domestic suspense include WE WERE NEVER FRIENDS (an Instant national bestseller), JILL IS NOT HAPPY, THE WIDOW, SOMEBODY’S HOME, THE NEXT WIFE, THE FAVORITE DAUGHTER, […]
D’Aprix Sweeney
Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney is the New York Times bestselling author of The Nest, Good Company and her most recent novel Lake Effect. She is a Read with Jenna and Barnes & Noble Discover Great New Writer’s pick, and her books have been named best of the year by People, the Washington Post, the San Francisco […]
Burns
Amy Jo Burns is the author of four books, including her most recent novel, Wait for Me, which was selected for the Today Show’s Read With Jenna Book Club, the Good Housekeeping Book Club, and the Indie Next list for March 2026. All of Amy Jo’s books feature big-hearted, ambitious women, and she loves to […]
Stromoski
Rick Stromoski is an award-winning cartoonist and humorous illustrator whose works include the syndicated comic strips Mullets, Soup to Nutz, and Schnozzer & Tatertoes graphic novels. His illustrations and cartoons have appeared in national magazines, children’s books, educational publications, licensing, advertising, newspaper syndication and network television. He is a self-taught artist who was influenced by […]