Zachary Jeffries is coming to Studio Moonfall’s Kenosha Book Festival 2024 on April 28th and June 23rd!

Zachary Jeffries has only been arrested once (so far) and didn’t do anything illegal, just mouthed off a bit. That night, he learned the power of being a smartass, a trait many of his main characters possess (along with other supernatural abilities). He believes in happily ever afters, cliffhangers only after closure, and really dark book twos.

Jeffries is the author of Young Adult Urban Fantasy stories like The Unseen Curse and the series Angels of New York State.

Here’s a sneak peek at their book Angel of Fate:

This Grim Reaper just met his Fate.

High school sophomore MaKayla Colfax was perfectly happy with her life until she inherited a mysterious pair of scissors. They don’t cut, but when holding them, MaKayla begins seeing things like lines between people, connections. With the scissors, she uncovers the ancient power of her lineage of Greek Fates.

If Grim Reaper-in-training Cain Morrigan messes up one more soul harvest, he’ll remain a disgusting human for the rest of his existence. But his new target has supernatural connections tied to Earth. Now Cain’s only hope is to find some force powerful enough to cut these ties.

Can MaKayla embrace her destiny in time to preserve the balance of life and death? Can Cain tolerate a human long enough to make MaKayla into the Fate he needs? And for the love of gods, can the two of them work together for one minute without fighting?

If you can’t wait until you meet the author at this summer’s Kenosha Book Festival, pick up your copy at https://bookshop.org/a/9574/97819570790599

Stop by Studio Moonfall for more books by local authors and my friends from the indie publishing world, visit https://bookshop.org/shop/studiomoonfall to shop online, or https://www.libro.fm/business?bookstore=studiomoonfall for audiobooks.

Meet the Author!

Visit us on Friday, April 5, 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, Sinister Bay:

Ned Ferris discovers his father has been murdered in a small, remote village in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. The cast of characters are peculiar and harbor many secrets. Ned, along with his friends, Wolfgang, a cryptozoologist and his sister Kyra encounter strange and frightening events, all of which culminate at the loneliest place in the world, an abandoned lighthouse in the middle of Lake Superior.

Get a sneak peek at Sinister Bay at https://amzn.to/3VlyPTu

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, April 5, 2024 at Studio Moonfall, 5031 7th Avenue with Debra Oas!

It’s time for a Kenosha Comic Con!

With four dates every second Sunday from May to August, we’re bringing in local and independent comic creators Studio Moonfall – 5031 7th Avenue – for a brand new outdoor comic convention. Let’s jump into some art and story!

Who knows? The next Stan Lee could be living in your neighborhood!

Along with local creators, we’ve got a bunch of comic to dig through for only $1 each. Might find some treasures in there!

And we’ll keep you fed with a couple local food trucks to choose from.

I’ll be posting details for the individual dates, like which comic creators and artists are coming, on the Studio Moonfall Facebook events page, so be sure to follow that.

Issue #1 – Sunday, May 12th – https://fb.me/e/3n5D9oKpm

Issue #2 – Sunday, June 9th – https://fb.me/e/3qwHKqbj6

Issue #3 – Sunday, July 14th – https://fb.me/e/4ljcVhGM7

Issue #4 – Sunday, August 11th – https://fb.me/e/8JJ9qwtfk

The Kenosha Book Festival is back for 2024!

With six dates every fourth Sunday during the summer, we’re bringing 20 local and independent authors each time to Studio Moonfall – 5031 7th Avenue. Get to know who’s writing your books!

Plus, dig through THOUSANDS of used books that will only cost you $1 each.

With all that work, you’ll need something to munch on so we’re bringing on a couple food vendors each time.

I’ll be posting details for the individual dates, like which authors are coming, on the Studio Moonfall Facebook events page, so be sure to follow that.

Chapter 1 – April 28 – https://fb.me/e/1SGY2cle5

Chapter 2 – May 26 – https://fb.me/e/1HB0fyU75

Chapter 3 – June 23 – https://fb.me/e/44xpJRLr0

Chapter 4 – July 28 – https://fb.me/e/xNULEbGmf

Chapter 5 – August 25 – https://fb.me/e/1siR5ePNg

Chapter 6 – September 22 – https://fb.me/e/cQpdhrbHM

But if you can’t wait, you can find most of the authors books at https://bookshop.org/lists/kenosha-book-festival-featured-authors – Start reading now!

Meet the Author!

Visit us on Friday, March 29, 2024 at Studio Moonfall from 4pm to 7pm to meet Fantasy Author, Al Lytle and Toi Blasier.

Hang out at the shop and take a peek inside their book, Gates of Divinity: The First Light:

After the first war in Heaven, Lucifer’s defeat and banishment was all but definitive. While peace reigned for a millennium, the Father of Lies dwelled in the void of the Pits of Hell. Fueled by vengeance and blinded by his destiny during his imprisonment, Lucifer plotted against those who would stand in his way. Upon his release, Lucifer sets off a series of events that draws the attention of a handful of angels as Heaven remains skeptical of any danger. In an unsanctioned mission to thwart Lucifer’s plans, a small group of angels set off on their own. Do they have the fortitude to endure Hell’s forces and convince Heaven or will Lucifer threaten all of creation?

Get a sneak peek at Gates of Divinity: The First Light at https://bookshop.org/a/9574/9798218019297

Meet the dynamic author duo of Al Lytle, an independent pro wrestler with his own promotion and creative enthusiast, and Toi Blasier, an aspiring artist in his youth turned soldier who served multiple tours in the Middle East. Their paths crossed in 2018 at work, where they quickly bonded over many shared interests including storytelling and adventure.

It was Toi who revealed to Al the dream his wife had years prior, which sparked the concept for Gates of Divinity, a sprawling epic. Recognizing the enormity of the tale, they joined forces, combining their diverse backgrounds and talents to bring the saga to life. With their passion for creativity and collaboration, Al and Toi are forging a legacy in the realm of epic fantasy literature.

See you from 4pm to 7pm on Friday, March 29, 2024 at Studio Moonfall, 5031 7th Avenue with Al Lytle and Toi Blasier!

Meet the Author!

Visit us on Friday, March 15, 2024 at Studio Moonfall from 4pm to 7pm to meet Horror/Paranormal Author, Scott Burtness.

Hang out at the shop and take a peek inside their book, An Oracle Walks into a Bar:

Messy breakup? Want your stuff back from your ex? Shapeshifter August Shade can help. Satisfaction not guaranteed.

After saving the world, the cranky repo man heads to farm country for one little job. Now he’s far from his natural habitat and mixed up with two feuding hag sisters, a loan sharking coblyn, and a mysterious woman with a very scary ex. The manure hits the fan when his best friend blows the lid off a major conspiracy and lands August in a heap of trouble.

As his efforts to keep a low profile fall apart, August learns–quite literally–that you reap what you sow. It’s life or death for the repossession specialist, and the scales keep tilting toward the latter. If it weren’t for bad luck, August Shade would have no luck at all.

Get a sneak peek at An Oracle Walks into a Bar at https://bookshop.org/a/9574/9798462369100

And here’s something from the author:

I love horror and paranormal comedy. You want Dawn of the Dead? I want Dawn, Dishsoap of the Dead. You want Children of the Corn? I want Children of the Cornball. That’s why I don’t write about vampires and shapeshifters and aliens. I write about bowling vampires. Shapeshifters that will get your stuff back from your ex after a messy breakup. Aliens that love visiting the State Fair.

Are my books any good? Well, Sam J. Jones once spit on the cover of Wisconsin Vamp at a comic book convention. While it was ostensibly an accident, I remain convinced it was Sam’s way of showing high praise.

I am a born-and-raised Minnesotan that now lives in northeastern Wisconsin. I took to writing fiction as an excuse to hang out in bars by myself and not look weird. If you’re by yourself, you look sad and lonely. If you’re working on a laptop, you look like a highly productive member of society. Anywho…

Wrapped in flannel and raised on 80’s sitcoms, Monty Python, Douglas Adams and B-horror flicks, my books blend wry humor and supernatural thrills into otherwise-mundane Midwestern life.

See you from 4pm to 7pm on Friday, March 15, 2024 at Studio Moonfall, 5031 7th Avenue with Scott Burtness!

Meet the Author!

Visit us on Friday, March 8, 2024 at Studio Moonfall from 4pm to 7pm to meet Science Fiction Author, Jeri Shepherd.

Hang out at the shop and take a peek inside their book, At Fault:

The fault lines are forming, not just in the earth, but between the people who live there; for the woman the world discarded and the one they chose to lead them. Zoe Baja is drowning … dying … a ghostland waiting to sink into the ocean while the Zoeans cling to a resolve to be gloriously human. The cityships are running out of room and reserves … can they stand in the storm? The violence of the fleet families grows as they struggle for power.

The Global Union of the 2900s is losing people … and losing control.

Follow the journeys of Linda in the year 2552 and Miriam in the year 2908 as they both deal with the consequences of the earth that man created and, each in their own way, try to make the best of their world for the people they love.

Get a sneak peek at At Fault at https://bookshop.org/a/9574/9798985696004

Known to friends and colleagues as Red, the author of 107 genre fiction and general audience works (and growing), has written for nearly three decades in playwriting, children’s books, sportswriting, biography, leadership, ministry, writing resources, fiction, games, planners, and so much more. She is genre-fluid, unable to keep her keys off anything that draws her interest. She also owns Lucy’s Lantern Literature, the exclusive publishing partner of “For The Love Of” books and other works by Kim Rogne and Associates (www.fortheloveoflivingbig.com).

Red is a member of the International Association of Science Fiction and Fantasy Authors (IASFA), Women’s Fiction Writers Association (WFWA), 20Booksto50K, National Association of Independent Writers and Editors (NAIWE), and past member of Writer’s Guild of America – East.

The author has been many-times award-nominated, including books for the prestigious Newberry Medal and Caldecott Award, and she is, at the time of this website update (July 2023), a 14-Time #1 Internationally Bestselling Author, through traditional and independent publishers, across many genres, with Combined Sales of Over 700,000 Books and Plays since 1997.

See you from 4pm to 7pm on Friday, March 8, 2024 at Studio Moonfall, 5031 7th Avenue with Jeri Shepherd!

Meet the Author!

Visit us on Friday, March 1, 2024 at Studio Moonfall from 4pm to 7pm to meet Children’s Author, Randi Moxi.

Hang out at the shop and take a peek inside their book, A Pittie Pool Party:

Becca has to tell her newly rescued puppy Sister some hard truths about the way people view her breed. But her friends save the day by showing love to them both in a very special way!

This beautiful story starring a rescued pit bull type dog and the girl that saved her brings wonderful lessons and blessings to families and classrooms. It’s great for all ages and the perfect gift for those who want to share the power of friendship, nonjudgement, acceptance and animal rescue. The Pittie Pool Party encourages the gift of sharing emotions with friends and family, laying a healthy groundwork for communication and accepting vulnerability. It also establishes an understanding of how judging any person or creature before knowing them as an individual can cause harm to them and us. This book embodies the incredible power of friendship, inclusivity, acceptance, and rescuing animals.

A portion of all proceeds will go to animal rescue.

Get a sneak peek at A Pittie Pool Party at https://bookshop.org/a/9574/9798987659502

Randi Moxi grew up in an animal shelter in West Virginia that was run by her grandmother, Sally. She’s seen first hand how out of control the pet population is in America and asks that you please rescue and spay and neuter your pets. She hopes you treat all animals as the individuals they are and learn their preferences together through communication and proper, positive and loving training methods.

She was exposed to all dog breeds throughout her childhood, but did not fully understand the plight of the most bullied breed in the world, pit bull type breeds, until moving to Chicago. Pit bulls are superior in intelligence, strength and loyalty. When taught to do wrong things, they are efficient in accomplishing what they are asked or made to do to survive. Animals teach us so much and we must help save and guide them to better lives than this. Teaching important lessons through pit bulls to children is her way to give back to the breed that has changed her life in more positive ways than she could ever describe.

Randi lives in the suburbs of Chicago with her loving husband and 5 amazing pitbull mix fur children. She is a certified dog trainer, animal communicator, life coach, event producer, brand strategist and motivational speaker.

See you from 4pm to 7pm on Friday, March 1, 2024 at Studio Moonfall, 5031 7th Avenue with Randi Moxi!

Meet the Author!

Visit us on Friday, February 23, 2024 at Studio Moonfall from 4pm to 7pm to meet Thriller/Horror Author, Jessie Rose.

Hang out at the shop and take a peek inside their book, Atomic Love:

Los Angeles, 1986. Jenny Stone, a blossoming art student, is lured into the L.A. underground by a blue-haired, goth street artist with a purse full of drugs and a not-so-lucky rabbit’s foot. Lost, she lands at the feet of charismatic rock star, Evan Reed. Not a Sunset glam rocker, Evan is the lead singer of rock n’ roll’s loudest, angriest band, embodying the dark side of the “”The Strip.”” Handsome, charming and enthralled with the young artist, he wants her paintings–then he wants her. A dangerous cocktail of narcissistic love bombing and manipulation keeps her in his orbit. His demons and need for control threaten every aspect of their lives together. There were warnings, one red flag after another. Yet, Jenny is pulled into money, fame, and excess. Will she survive or succumb to the violence that surrounds her? Atomic Love is Sharp Objects meets heavy metal memoir and will appeal to fans of Emma Cline and Gillian Flynn. (Trigger warning: This book contains graphic scenes of violence, sexual assault & the death of a child).

Atomic Love is a faux memoir and is not based on real persons or events.

Get a sneak peek at Atomic Love at https://bookshop.org/a/9574/9780578564166

Jessie Rose is a thriller/horror and fantasy writer who grew up in Appalachia, moved to Chicago (the city of her heart) and made a home in Wisconsin. She is the author of Atomic Love, a psychological thriller, perfect for fans of Gillian Flynn, Emma Cline, Stephen King and rock n’ roll memoirs. She is currently promoting Atomic Love while working on her long awaited vampire series Underneath A Black Sky (A House of Black Novel).

She is co-founder/writer/editor for The Beautiful Wild Magazine which focuses on music, art, culture and social justice. Co-founder of Love Letters to Russia, a project created to support Russian LGBTQ+ youth. She also writes with Stefanie Leigh for Write Furiously, a writing resource site to help new authors. In other words, she’s busy! She’s also a mom to two cats, the beautiful & hilarious Oli & equally funny partner Bryan (The Grizz).

See you from 4pm to 7pm on Friday, February 23, 2024 at Studio Moonfall, 5031 7th Avenue with Jessie Rose!