A - F Author & Craft Locations
2025 Booth 37
Book: Eddie in the Rough
Hery Acosta is a survivor, author, and advocate who writes to shed light on the realities of childhood abuse. In his memoir Eddie in the Rough, he shares his journey of resilience and healing—offering hope to others seeking freedom from a painful past.
2025 - Booth 22
Book(s) The Tortured Kingdom; The Fear of Moncroix and the Interconnected Realms series (The Tortured Kingdom, The Treasure of Lor-Rev, The Assassin of Malcoze).
Explore fantasy, horror, sci-fi, and adventure like you've never seen before.
Meet Bryan at the Northwest Book Fair – July 19, Fort Vancouver!
🌐 Learn more: AsherNovel.com
2025 Veranda #3
William Becker is a psychic medium and teacher who has worked with clients across three continents and spoken at conferences in Europe and North America. With degrees in history and public administration, he blends critical thinking, a passion for the past, and a deep connection to spiritual realms to help others explore and develop their own intuitive gifts.
Through classes, readings, and mentoring, William guides people to integrate their spirituality into daily life and discover a richer, more meaningful experience of the world around them.
Booth 21
Carol Bishop creates fabric crafts with vintage materials into book covers, bags and other creative and fun items.
Booth 39
S. W. Capps is the author of No One Special: Confessions of a Badly-Behaved 'Boomer', along with the novels Runaway Train, Salmon Run, and Train in the Distance. His writing explores themes of rebellion, redemption, and life’s unexpected detours, often drawing inspiration from his own generation’s wild ride through history. With sharp wit and heartfelt honesty, Capps invites readers into stories where the tracks of the past and present collide.
Booth 29
Paula Charles is the author of the Hometown Hardware Mysteries and, writing as Janna Rollins, the Zen Goat Mysteries. Her debut novel, Hammers and Homicide, was featured in Woman’s World, and she is an active member of Sisters in Crime. When she’s not plotting her next cozy mystery, Paula enjoys reading and wandering the Pacific Northwest with her husband and a lively crew of furry and feathered companions.
Booth 13
Born in Falkirk, Scotland, and now living in Washington state, this Scottish ceramics artist draws inspiration from nature, animals, and the magic of storytelling.
A lifelong dreamer and advocate for kindness, she shares her passion for creating art that sparks joy, hope, and connection.
When she’s not in the studio, she’s tending her garden, caring for rescued animals, and finding beauty in the wilderness alongside her rescue dog, Pearl.
Veranda #4
Website: ct-carey.com
C.T. Carey loves all things literature, and can most of the time be found with his nose stuck in a book.
He holds bachelor’s degrees in Anthropology and Business Administration, and is pursuing Master’s degrees in Classical Studies and Elementary Education.
He is the author of The Cantatio Tales, a high fantasy adventure series, Model Number Unknown, and the A Jack B. Nymble Mystery series, which introduces children to the mystery genre.
He lives in the Pacific Northwest with his family.”
Front Tent #2
Steven Craig is a retired U.S. Coast Guard officer, author, and emergency management expert whose books explore extraordinary true-life events and personal travel adventures.
His works include All Present and Accounted For, chronicling the heroic efforts of the USCGC Jarvis crew, Chronicles of Katrina, and Italy Travel and Adventures, blending history, humor, and practical advice. Drawing on his background in leadership and emergency response, Craig brings readers powerful stories of courage, resilience, and discovery.
Booth 12
Booth 6
Deb Cushman is the author of Frigg's Journey to Anasgar, the first book in her middle-grade fantasy series, Chronicles of Nadavir, as well as numerous short stories featured in children's magazines. A lifelong storyteller, Deb draws inspiration from the forests, mountains, and beaches of the Pacific Northwest to create adventurous tales where friendship and courage shine. When she’s not writing, she loves sharing books with her grandchildren and dreaming of magical lands beyond her living room.
Booth 5
Jeff Davis is an author, historian, and paranormal researcher who has appeared on Coast to Coast AM, the History Channel’s Haunted History: Northwest, Ghost Adventures, and other TV programs exploring the unexplained. A former U.S. Army soldier and military historian, he served in Italy, Korea, Japan, Bosnia, and Afghanistan, and holds degrees in anthropology and archaeology. Jeff has written numerous books on ghosts, military history, and legends, including the bestsellers Weird Washington and Weird Oregon.
Booth 3
William Dean is an award-winning writer and former investigative journalist whose suspense novels explore the darker corners of society and human nature. His books include The Have-Nots, Militia Men, The Ghosts We Know, and Dangerous Freedom, each weaving gripping tales of power, community, and redemption. Dean lives in Astoria, Oregon, where the crash of ocean waves and the bark of sea lions fuel his storytelling.
Booth 30
Mary Desch, writing as MM Desch, is a psychiatrist turned author whose psychological thrillers draw on her deep understanding of human trauma and resilience. Her debut novel, Tangled Darkness, introduces readers to gripping suspense grounded in authentic emotional and psychological insight. When she’s not writing, Mary enjoys hiking, exploring local food scenes, and taking long walks with her wife and their mini schnauzer.
Booth 26
Debby is a Washington State author whose middle-grade historical fiction and young adult novels explore family relationships, resilience, and growing up in the pre-digital age. Her works include the Aunt Tabby series, Christian fantasy, memoir, and historical nonfiction inspired by her family’s travels and her grandfather’s work on the Panama Canal. Drawing from her experiences raising daughters and foster children, Debby writes heartfelt stories that reflect both human struggles and hope.
Booth 20
Website: ljdix.com
LJ Dix is a science fiction and fantasy author whose Diplomat’s Apprentice series combines space battles, daring rescues, and a touch of diplomacy in a fast-paced space opera adventure.
Inspired by the stories she once told her children on long road trips, her books often feature animals, interplanetary trade, and heroic journeys across the stars. Watch for her upcoming series debuting in September 2025, where the legend of the first starship cat takes center stage.
Booth 31
Sue is a former lawyer, writer, and editor whose career spans London, Hong Kong, and the U.S., with contributions to both print and online publications. She and her 90-year-old mother, Jo Coker, co-author a charming children’s series about a curious mouse, blending nostalgic countryside tales with wildlife facts and puzzles. Now exploring adult fiction, Sue shares reflections on retirement at Medium.com and is crafting a novel about faithful dogs and wise women—hoping to finish it before her own 90th birthday.
Booth 32
Kristine Endsley is an urban fantasy author living across the water from Seattle with her husband, two sons, two lazy dogs, and two mischievous black cats. A graduate of the University of Washington, Tacoma, with a degree in environmental science, she now works as a substitute para-educator to support her writing passion. When she’s not crafting magical worlds, Kristine enjoys ferry rides to Seattle Sounders games and family adventures in the Pacific Northwest.
Booth 34
Jordan is a former U.S. Marine and electrical engineer whose global travels and life experiences fuel his fast-paced thrillers. Now living in the Pacific Northwest, he draws inspiration from his New England roots and years in New York. His novels, The Cardinal Line and Name Town, have captivated readers and sparked conversations in interviews, podcasts, and book clubs nationwide.
Front Lawn Tent 7
Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries (FVRL) serves communities across southwest Washington, providing access to books, digital resources, and educational programs in rural, suburban, and urban areas. With 13 staffed libraries, additional self-serve locations, bookmobiles, and books-by-mail services, FVRL ensures that library access is available to everyone—fine-free and community-focused. Their extensive collection of physical and digital materials, along with programs supporting early literacy and lifelong learning, helps residents connect, learn, and grow together.
Booth 36
Hand crafted earrings and crochet hats.
Front Lawn #2
Co-authors Charles and Lydia Frenzel, writing as L.C. Frenzel, have penned 20 novels and a memoir, drawing on their diverse backgrounds in science, industry, and adventure. From living on a yacht near New Orleans to exploring the California gold country, their lives inspire stories of characters facing life-altering moral choices. Now based in Vancouver, Washington, they continue to write under the shadow of snowcapped peaks, united by their shared love of storytelling.