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Meet the Author!

Visit us on Friday, September 13, 2024 at Studio Moonfall from 4pm to 7pm to meet Romance/Magical Realism Author, Zee Lacson.

Hang out at the shop and take a peek inside their book, Twice Removed: 

As part of an immigrant family, Jay has never felt like he belonged in his hometown of New Orleans. But in the summer before his senior year in high school, he thinks things are finally going his way when Maya, the half-Filipino girl in class he’s had a crush on, starts talking to him.

But Maya has secrets. And the more time they spend together, the further he’s pulled into a world of magic and superstition. When a generations-old family curse is revealed, Jay has to find a way to stop this winged, vampiric monster before sunset on Maya’s 18th birthday.

If he doesn’t, his new girlfriend might kill him.

Or worse, he’ll have to kill her.

Get a sneak peek at Twice Removed at https://bookshop.org/a/9574/9781735135892

Zee Lacson has had practice in different professions. Engineer. Teacher. Photographer. Visual artist. Writer. But throughout her life she has always been a Dreamer.

She writes young adult magical realism fiction. Born and raised in Manila, Philippines with her grandparents, father, and twin brothers; she currently lives in the northern suburbs of Chicagoland with her husband and twin sons.

This is her dream realized.

See you from 4pm to 7pm on Friday, September 13, 2024 at Studio Moonfall, 5031 7th Avenue with Zee Lacson!

Meet the Author!

Visit us on Friday, September 6, 2024 at Studio Moonfall from 4pm to 7pm to meet Paranormal/Mystery Author, Debra Oas.

Hang out at the shop and take a peek inside their book, The Rune Stone Curse: 

Pete Magnusson considered himself one lucky guy. He inherits a farm from his crabby old Uncle Fritz. The farm is old, located in Northwestern Minnesota about an hour South of Lake Superior. Pete has discovered that his uncle buried his spare cash in coffee cans in his backyard. He planned to sell the farm, but first dig around the yard for cash cans. While digging, Pete makes an amazing discovery, a buried Viking rune stone. A slab of rock with runic lettering etched on it. Pete has an interest in Viking lore, so is able to read the rune stone. It puzzles him because it seems to read as a curse. He reads it over and over again, and by doing so break the curse awakening the evil creature that now torments him.

Get a sneak peek at The Rune Stone Curse at https://amzn.to/3WmZoXy

Debra Oas is the accomplished author behind the captivating Cryptid Mysteries series, which includes Sinister Bay (2019), Whitewater Witch (2022), and her latest release, Mountain Walker (2023). Her novels weave intricate tales of murder, mythical creatures, and hidden secrets in intriguing settings ranging from Michigan’s Upper Peninsula to the mountains of Colorado. With a background as a retired Aquatics director and experience in journalism and freelance writing, Debra brings a wealth of storytelling prowess to her works. Her literary talents extend to children’s books, including Little Lost Annie, Holly the Christmas Puppy, Mr. Mick, and Celia and Teddy, catering to young readers at the 3rd or 4th-grade level. Debra’s return to her first love of writing is a testament to her dedication to crafting engaging narratives that captivate readers of all ages.

See you from 4pm to 7pm on Friday, September 6, 2024 at Studio Moonfall, 5031 7th Avenue with Debra Oas!

Meet the Author!

Visit us on Friday, August 30, 2024 at Studio Moonfall from 4pm to 7pm to meet Superhero/Fantasy Author, Kelly Edwards.

Hang out at the shop and take a peek inside their book, Scorcher: Forces of Nature #1: 

Orphaned by the accidental use of her pyrokinetic abilities at the age of 11, Aidan O’Donnell had nowhere to turn when the secret criminal organization known as Iris took her in and used her powers of fire manipulation for their own nefarious purposes. 

Hoping to one day break free of Iris’s hold, Aidan closely guards the secret of her criminal life as she struggles to maintain a separate identity as Aidan Grey. Aidan can’t let her guard down, especially not with New York City Detective Marty Knox, the man who won’t turn his back on her and the man she can’t resist. But Marty has a secret of his own, one that would endanger both their lives if discovered by Iris. 

Scorcher is the first book in the Forces of Nature Trilogy.

Get a sneak peek at Scorcher: Forces of Nature #1 at https://bookshop.org/a/9574/9781088178713

Kelly Edwards grew up watching cartoons like She-Ra and X-Men and pretending to be a superheroine by tying a towel around her neck. Some might argue that she never quite grew up since now she spends her days writing about superheroes and still takes every chance she can get to dress up in costumes that are a touch more elaborate than that towel. She lives in Wisconsin with her wonderful husband and two children who keep her in a constant state of wonder, awe, and sleep deprivation. 

See you from 4pm to 7pm on Friday, August 30, 2024 at Studio Moonfall, 5031 7th Avenue with Kelly Edwards!

Meet the Author!

Visit us on Friday, August 23, 2024 at Studio Moonfall from 4pm to 7pm to meet Science Fiction Author, Eric J. Hildeman.

Hang out at the shop and take a peek inside their book, The Scotty!: 

The Scotty is a device which transforms matter into energy and then energy back into matter, just like Scotty used to do on Star Trek, hence the name. But the harsh reality is that this is no mere transportation device. Taken to its logical conclusion, it is a technology which gives its user the powers of an absolute god! And as the old saying goes, power corrupts.

Get a sneak peek at The Scotty! at https://bookshop.org/a/9574/9798869367365

Eric J. Hildeman is a writer from Milwaukee, Wisconsin who likes to ambush an unsuspecting public with thought-provoking ideas. When not writing, he balances books as an accountant – back straight, eyes forward, head level. He is founder of the Milwaukee Science Fiction and Fantasy League, and host of its affiliated blog and podcast, Starship Fonzie.

See you from 4pm to 7pm on Friday, August 23, 2024 at Studio Moonfall, 5031 7th Avenue with Eric J. Hildeman!

Meet the Author!

Visit us on Friday, August 16, 2024 at Studio Moonfall from 4pm to 7pm to meet Fantasy Author, B.C. Taylor.

Hang out at the shop and take a peek inside their book, The Lost Witch: 

Five deadly Trials. An ancient, sinister evil.

One lost witch with the power to save the world.

Welcome to Asylum.

Twelve-year-old Hayden Black has never been normal, that much she knew, but when her father is abducted by demons, she learns just how remarkable she truly is. Not only is she a witch, but Heaven’s angels have chosen her as the next Salem Witch, destined to protect the world from evil… if she can survive the deadly Salem Witch Trials first.

Now Hayden must traverse the magical world of Asylum and learn to use her powers. If she doesn’t master all five elements — air, fire, water, earth, and Spirit — before her seventeenth birthday, she forfeits her life.

Hayden might have started her journey orphaned and alone, but it doesn’t take her long to forge new friendships and attract new enemies. Hayden thought her only nemesis was the residential bully, but her greatest enemy, a terrible evil lurking in the shadows, has yet to reveal itself.

Will Hayden master her air magic in time to save her friends and find her father? Or will she perish alongside them?

The Lost Witch is the first book in an urban fantasy series intended for readers ages ten and above who love Percy Jackson and Avatar: The Last Airbender.

Get a sneak peek at The Lost Witch at https://bookshop.org/a/9574/9781959090007

When not traveling the United States or designing cars at her day job, Brooklyn writes middle grade and young adult fantasy with a hint of wickedness. During her travels, she jumped out of her comfort zone by learning new skills from wake boarding and surfing to country swing dancing to casting spells in Harry Potter World. Despite the adventurousness of her reality, Brooklyn’s magic power is daydreaming of witches and wizards, angels and demons, and other supernatural creatures that live within the shadowy realms of books.

See you from 4pm to 7pm on Friday, August 16, 2024 at Studio Moonfall, 5031 7th Avenue with B.C. Taylor!

Meet the Author!

Visit us on Friday, August 9, 2024 at Studio Moonfall from 4pm to 7pm to meet Author, Peter O’Keefe.

Hang out at the shop and take a peek inside their book, Counted with the Dead: 

Jack Killeen is done killing. The Detroit hitman has grown disgusted with his job and wants to turn his life around. Unfortunately for him, it’s too late: A mad surgeon has created a monster from the bodies of Killeen’s victims and the creature is animated by the damaged brain of Jack’s final target, Victor Moravian.

Now the Mob wants him dead, the cops want a piece of him, and his hard-nosed parish priest refuses to grant him absolution until he atones for his crimes. Complicating matters, Jack is in love with Marlene, Moravian’s widow, who wants him to use his particular set of skills to find her “missing” husband.

Jack’s only ally is his closeted factory worker brother Marty, whose homosexuality has strained their once close relationship and complicated the hitman’s relationship with his Mob bosses. Together they navigate the city’s underbelly and bitter racial divisions as they track the beast through the post-apocalyptic ruins of late ’90s Detroit.

It’s remorseless killing machine vs. ruthless professional killer as Jack struggles to protect his family, destroy the monster, and somehow achieve absolution for his crimes.

Get a sneak peek at Counted with the Dead at https://bookshop.org/a/9574/9781960534118

Peter started out writing for George Romero’s Tales From the Darkside and has since worked as a Hollywood screenwriter, optioned numerous original screenplays, and written TV movies for German networks. His narrative short films have screened at a variety of film festivals and Peter’s documentary about visual artists in the Midwest, Dreaming In Public, Making Art In the Real World was awarded a Chicago Regional Emmy. His short stories have appeared in various literary and online journals. Along the way he has worked as a video writer/producer, commercial director, bartender, office temp, road worker, night janitor, postal clerk, loading dock worker, warehouse grunt, store clerk, busboy, parking attendant, zoo train conductor, production assistant, copywriter, journalist, and grant writer. 

See you from 4pm to 7pm on Friday, August 9, 2024 at Studio Moonfall, 5031 7th Avenue with Peter O’Keefe!

Meet the Author!

Visit us on Friday, August 2, 2024 at Studio Moonfall from 4pm to 7pm to meet Fantasy Author, Michelle Murray.

Hang out at the shop and take a peek inside their book, Dream Walker: Land of Mystica Series: 

Miranda is plagued by vivid dreams of a another world. A world of castles, forests, Ice Caves, and dragons. She goes to a bookstore to see why she is having these visions, and learns she is a Dream Walker. Miranda heeds the call of need, and travels to Mystica. For years, the wizards have been trapped in stone. Now, one curious boy has released Midnight. Midnight gathers an army, and prepares for war. Miranda needs to find the white wizard Lightning and free from his stone prison. Can Miranda free Lighting and save Mystica?

Get a sneak peek at Dream Walker: Land of Mystica Series at https://bookshop.org/a/9574/9781500918996

Michelle is a married working mother of two fine young men (her children). She lives in Wisconsin. When not writing, she enjoys reading especially science fiction/fantasy and classics.

See you from 4pm to 7pm on Friday, August 2, 2024 at Studio Moonfall, 5031 7th Avenue with Michelle Murray!

Books ahoy, page pirates!

The Kenosha Book Festival is back at Studio Moonfall for our fourth chapter of 2024! Save the date for Sunday, July 28th, from 10am to 3pm, at Wisconsin’s indie-est of indie bookstores, Studio Moonfall, located at 5031 7th Avenue.

Stay tuned for updates as we announce this chapter’s guest authors, special deals, and food trucks to keep us all fed while finding our next favorite local author.

S.G. Tasz – Horror/Urban Fantasy
Scott Burtness – Urban Fantasy/Comedy
Michelle Murray – Fantasy/Poetry
B.C. Taylor – Middle Grade Fantasy
Jessie Rose – Thriller/Suspense
T.R. Nickel – Young Adult Fantasy
Anne Morse Hambrock – Humor/Poetry
Riley Preston – Children’s Books
Debra Oas – Cryptid Mysteries/Thriller
Kaitlyn Bolyard – Fantasy/Mystery/Poetry
Aliyah Jackson – Poetry
Phyllis Fadness – Children’s Books
M.P. McDonald – Psychological Thriller/Post-Apocalyptic
Kari Pohar – Urban Fantasy
Zee Lacson – Fantasy/Coming of Age
Peter O’Keefe – Supernatural Thrillers
Audrey Wilson – Suspense/Romance
TJ Morris – Poetry
S.L. Wilton – Fantasy
R.E. Bunch – Urban Fantasy/Horror

With Silver Pocket Collectibles and Donovan Scherer (but he’s always here)

See you at Studio Moonfall!

Meet the Author!

Visit us on Friday, July 26, 2024 at Studio Moonfall from 4pm to 7pm to meet Thriller Author, Amy Frances.

Hang out at the shop and take a peek inside their book, Razor Thin: 

A twin’s devotion is unending.

After losing her sister, Kate Vanguard struggles with reality. Weeks before graduating top of her class and securing her dream job, an innocent party ends in murder, leaving the college student unable to focus on even the simplest of tasks. But when a striking businessman visits the breezy lakefront town, visions of blood splattered Nikes, ribbons of yellow, and an eerie murmur, “Sheepish,” haunt her into action.

Desperate with urgency, Kate vows to uncover the truth about that night. The insomniac begins questioning everyone she loves. Even her enemies. And resolves they’re all lying to her.

Will investigating the murder give Kate everything she’s ever wanted, or will her meddling curiosity destroy friendships, love, and her sanity?

Razor Thin is the heart-pounding first book in the Razor Thin psychological thriller series. If you liked Gone Girl and The Girl on the Train, you’ll love Amy Frances’ twisty, roller-coaster read.

Get a sneak peek at Razor Thin at https://bookshop.org/a/9574/9798988775119

Amy, a native of Land O’ Lakes, WI, has been a book lover since childhood, always eager to earn free books at Scholastic Book Fairs. Her first priority after moving is registering for a library card. In July 2019, a friend’s challenge to write a book rekindled her passion for literature. 

Amy’s journey included devouring YouTube videos, audiobooks, and creative writing resources, leading her to write and refine her novel Razor Thin with the help of beta readers. The manuscript received praise, with feedback comparing it to best-selling novels. 

As a child, Amy enjoyed series like The Babysitter’s Club and The Chronicles of Narnia. Her current favorites include psychological thrillers such as Big Little Lies and The Silent Patient. While writing the second book in the Razor Thin series, Amy enjoys family time at home in a quaint Wisconsin town, often snuggling with her dog Milly.

See you from 4pm to 7pm on Friday, July 26, 2024 at Studio Moonfall, 5031 7th Avenue with Amy Frances!

Follow the Facebook event at https://fb.me/e/5vJZnnpm0

Waldo is coming to Kenosha!

Join the search for our beloved striped sleuth this July in local Kenosha businesses! Waldo will be hiding in 25 spots around the city, and your mission is to find him by visiting as many businesses as you can between July 1st and 31st. Collect stamps at each location to win prizes! You might even discover some new favorite stores and hidden gems along the way!

Here are the details:

• Pick up a Find Waldo Local stamp card at Studio Moonfall or Blue House Books starting July 1st.
• Throughout July, visit as many of the participating businesses (listed below and on the stamp card) as you can. When you find Waldo, the store will give you a stamp or signature.
• If you find both Waldo AND Walzo the ZomBean at Studio Moonfall, get a bonus prize!
• Collect at least 10 stamps and return to Blue House Books for your first small prize.
• Gather at least 20 stamps to be entered for a chance to win larger prizes from the participating businesses!
• Join Blue House Books on July 31st for an event to select the prize winners! Attendance is not required to win, but those present will get the first choice of prizes. Event details will be announced soon – https://www.facebook.com/BHBKenosha
• Remember to support as many locally owned and operated businesses as you can along the way!

Participating businesses:

• Alpaca Art, 4326 7th Ave, Saturday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
• BLAK Coffee Kenosha, 5615 7th Ave, Tuesday to Saturday 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Blue House Books, 5915 6th Ave A, Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday & Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Cooper’s Uptown, 2401 60th Street, Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday & Sunday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Cut Stone, 5925 6th Avenue A, Wednesday to Friday, 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Dinosaur Discovery Museum, 5608 Tenth Avenue, Tuesday to Sunday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
• East View Coffee Company, 716 58th Street, Monday to Sunday 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• EQUINOX botanical boutique, 5901 6th Avenue A, Tuesday 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesday to Friday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
• House of Nutrition & Wellness, 5824 6th Avenue. Monday to Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
• Jerry Smith Feed & Seed, 7115 38th Street, Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Jerry Smith Pumpkin Farm, 7150 18th Street, Monday to Sunday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• K9 Kibble, 5919 Sheridan Road, Monday 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Closed Wednesday and Sunday
• Kenosha History Museum, 220 51st Place, Tuesday to Friday 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
• Kenosha Public Museum, 5500 First Avenue, Monday to Saturday 10a.m. to 5p.m., Sunday 12 to 5p.m. 
• Lemon Street gallery & ArtSpace, 4601 Sheridan Road, Thursday to Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• The Lettering Machine, 725 50th Street, Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Millie Bo Peep, 5720 6th Avenue, Monday to Wednesday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday & Friday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Modern Apothecary, 5700 6th Avenue, Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Once Upon a Child, 4623 75th Street, Unit 1, Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
• RK News Hallmark, 5914B 75th Street, Monday to Friday 9:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m, Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Sandy’s Popper, 5700 6th Avenue South Unit, Monday to Thursday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday & Sunday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Smartys, 5821 6th Avenue, Tuesday to Sunday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. 
• Studio Moonfall, 5031 7th Avenue, Wednesday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 7pm, Sunday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• A Summer’s Garden Florist, 5617 6th Avenue, Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• Trolley Dogs, 5501 6th Avenue, Monday to Sunday 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.