Authors Table 2024 (w/ authors)

Deb Hoeffner  Trucker: The True Story of a Hero Colt – Deb describes her work as a layering of thought, paint and possibilities. Over a long professional career, she has been widely published. She specializes in expressive portraits of the animal kingdom that tell stories and capture the spark of life. 

Bill Hemmig  Americana: Stories – Bill’s short story collection, Americana, was recently published by Read Furiously, which also published his novella, and two of his stories. He has been published in The Madison Review and Philadelphia Stories.

Eric Hinrichs  One Way Out – Longtime resident of Tinicum Township, Eric is a retired medical engineer, who has written numerous articles and led lectures on writing.

Lauren A. Forry   Gemma

Lauren teaches English at Harcum College and for Southern New Hampshire University’s MFA program.  A writer of mysteries and thrillers, she resides in Bucks County, PA with her dogs and whatever her dogs bark at in the night.

Julie Standig  The Forsaken Little Black Book – Julie writes poems while taking trains, on walking paths and over a hot cup of coffee. She learned the art of revision and no longer hesitate to kill her darlings. Few things satisfy her more that gutting an old poem to create something better. Well, except time on the towpath with Ken and her Springer.

Anna Maria Manalo  The Infernal – Anna is the first Filipina American author of paranormal nonfiction and suspense fiction. Trained as a screenwriter, she has received numerous accolades and has placed at several competitions as a screenwriter. Her books are highly rated on Amazon.

Nicholas DeLarso   Sticks N Stones  – A  crime thriller that follows a disturbed killer and the obsessive detective trying to solve the case. Nicholas describes himself as “just a kid from Northeast Philadelphia trying to define the odds of circumstance”.

Lynn Levin  House Parties – Called one of the most “poignantly witty voices of our time” (Bucks County Community College), Lynn Levin is the author of nine books. Her short story collection House Parties was named one of the best books of summer by Philadelphia Magazine.

Robbin Farr Become Echo – Robbin Farr writes poetry and brief lyric nonfiction. In addition, she is the editor of River Heron Review journal. She is most happy when revising and submitting. Writing terrifies her.

Jeanne Balsam  Where Do Butterflies Go At Night? – Jeanne Balsam is an author, illustrator and graphic designer whose work often focuses on animals and the environment.  Her first picture book was happily published in 2022. In all she does, Jeanne hopes to inspire and enlighten others.

John Clement  The Cat Sitter and The Canary – John is the author of the popular Dixie Hemingway Mystery Series, which follows the adventures of Dixie Hemingway, a professional cat sitter with wry wit, a keen eye, and an uncanny penchant for stumbling upon crime scenes.

Studio RT 29   Art Books – Studio Route 29 is a progressive art studio that centers the creative practices and perspectives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities as well as a community space that champions inclusion and brings people together in play and creative spirit. 

Hayden Saunier  Wheel – Hayden Saunier writes poetry. Awards include a Pushcart Prize, Gell Poetry Award, Rattle Poetry Prize, and the Pablo Neruda Award. Her work has been published widely and featured on Poetry Daily, Garrison Keillor’s Writer’s Almanac, and Verse Daily.

Linda C. Wisniewski  Where the Stork Flies – Linda is a former librarian and journalist who lives in Doylestown Township and volunteers at the historic home of author Pearl S. Buck. Her work has been published in literary magazines and anthologies.

Jennifer Nelson  Teaching with Heart: Lessons Learned in a Classroom – Jennifer Nelson is a writer and teacher living in Bucks County. She runs Your Stories, a memoir writing services company. She studied journalism at Columbia University and English at the University of California, Berkeley.

Tama Matsouka Wong Into the Woods: How to Garden Like a Forager – Tama Matsuoka Wong is a forager, weed eater, wild farmer, and meadow doctor. She is the author of the backyard field guide and cookbook Foraged Flavor nominated for a James Beard award in 2013.

Chris Alice “Alie” Kratzer  The Social Wasps of North America – Alie is a local engineer, scientist, entrepreneur, author, and illustrator. Her next book- The Cicadas of North America- will be released later this summer!

Cal Peternell  Cookbooks – Cal is the Jersey raised Co-owner and Head chef at Finnbar Restaurant in Frenchtown. He was a chef at Chez Panisse when it was named the Best Restaurant in America and earned  its Michelin Star. He is the author of multiple Award Winning Cookbooks.