Local Author Highlights

In this section we are excited to share with you our talented local authors and their amazing books we feature in our store.  In no particular order, we introduce…

Kathy Taylor

Kathy headshot 800x1024 1Discover the World of ‘The Birthing House”

In ‘The Birthing House,’ Kathy Taylor crafts a beautifully woven narrative that traverses two timelines twenty years apart. Set in the enchanting town of Marburg, Germany, this tale follows Clare Muller, a woman whose life is marked by personal tragedy and an unwavering passion for writing. As she navigates the challenges of a foreign language and culture, Clare’s journey intertwines with the echoes of history, friendships, and the ever-present specter of loss.

Kathy’s interests, talents and experiences are vast and beautiful.  Click here to immerse yourself in so much more on her website!

Kristin Homer

Kristin came to our store this summer with the first of a thrilling tale from her “Cursed in Suburbia” series.

“Kristin Homer has readers losing sleep to find out just how far a mother will go to protect the ones she loves!”—Cam Torrens, award-winning author of Stable, False Summit, and Scorched

To learn more about Kristin, her writing and her art, check out her website here.

Jim Hight

Jim Hight brings a long career of experience writing in newspapers, magazines, and journals in Boston, Los Angeles and Humboldt County, California. His book, Moon Over Humboldt, tells the story of an unlikely pairing of two men who could rebuild their lives filled with addiction and loss, if they can overcome their differences. Come pick up a copy in our store and learn more about Jim here, and his work to help people navigate disagreement in politics and morality while building respect and trust. 

April Graves

April is an author and illustrator who splits her time between Chaffee County and Northern Illinois, where she is also an art teacher.  Her colorful and fun children’s picture book, Meet the Hotdogs, presents the brave adventures of Pip Hotdog as she learns to ski with her family.  This is a wonderful adventure book for children of Colorado and any family who loves to ski!  Come by the store and pick up your copy of  Meet the Hotdogs, personally signed by April and Pip! You can also check out April’s website here!