Hi! This is Studio Moonfall’s human figurehead, Donovan Scherer. This October, smack dab in the middle of Book-o-Ween, I’ve got a roving pack of indie authors making their way to the Southport Literary Fair with the Kenosha Public Library and Blue House Books.

Join us at the Southwest Library, 7979 38th Ave, on Saturday, October 5th from 11am to 5pm for this awesome, free event. Click here to follow the Facebook event

Blue House Books has lined all sorts of great writers for this event with panels, workshops, and everything else you could want. We’re even bringing in food trucks! And if you want a special one of a kind bonus, check out the exclusive, ticketed meet and greet with Brynne Weaver. Find details for that one at the bottom of BHB’s event page.

I’ll be doing a panel with Mary Winn Heider on using illustrations in chapter books and graphic novels. After that, Marcia from Kenosha Public Library will even be running a workshop on helping you start your own graphic novel. 

Who knows? 

Maybe you’ll come up with something for me to feature at Studio Moonfall!

For the full list of events, visit Blue House Books’ website for details. In the meantime, here’s a peek at a bunch of the books!

Read for fun this fall!

The Kenosha Book Festival is back at Studio Moonfall for our sixth and final chapter of 2024! Save the date for Sunday, September 22nd, from 10am to 3pm, at Wisconsin’s indie-est of indie bookstores, Studio Moonfall, located at 5031 7th Avenue.

This chapter’s guest list:

• Miya Kressin – Fantasy/Romance
• Julien Bradley – Romance
• D. Lieber – Fantasy/Mystery/Poetry
• Michael J. Adams – Fantasy
• T.R. Nickel – Young Adult Fantasy
• Michelle Murray – Young Adult Fantasy
• Sharon K. Angelici – Romance/Fantasy
• Amy McNulty – Fantasy/Mystery
• S & E Black – Fantasy
• Zee Lacson – Magical Realism
• Drunk Imposter Games – Card Games
• Marc McGowan – Urban Fantasy/Horror
• Rory Graves – Haunted Racine
• Haley Valenta – Poetry
• Audrey Wilson – Suspense/Romance
• Evelin Rose – Romance
• Erik Lange – Science Fiction
• L.K. Billips – Thriller/Mystery/Adventure
• Natasa Zourbouridis – Children’s Books/Family
• M.P. McDonald – Thriller/Post-Apocalyptic
• Broken Toaster Posters – Awesome Toy Photography
• Little Big Top Fun Company – Balloon Animals and Magic!
• Silver Pocket Collectibles – Toys, Funko, and more
• Creative Crafts & Woodworking Studios – Super fancy woodworking and stuff!
• Pedro’s Authentic Mexican Cuisine – Tex-Mex Food

Tell all your friends and family and let’s get reading!

Join the Facebook event page at https://www.facebook.com/share/wvroSXEbzSH2mPgH/

A promise unkept. A love she can’t forget. This wily human will do anything to reclaim the heart of the Goblin King.

Lady Melody Piobaire never lost faith her first love would come for her when she was forced from his side. That is, until she finds out he doesn’t even know who she really is…doesn’t even know she’s human. To make things worse, she’s the promised mistress of the sidhe king. Rather than bear Tír’s heir, she devises a plan to win back her true love in the most goblin of ways.

Orphaned elf Aodh never forgot what it was like growing up on the mean streets of Goblintown. And now, as Goblin King, he’s dedicated to being the just and attentive ruler the neglected goblins deserve. So when a spoiled human who knows nothing of what it means to be a goblin tricks him into marriage, he’ll do anything to be rid of her.

Melody is certain she can win Aodh’s heart again, so she isn’t prepared for his hot and cold hostility. Aodh is unsettled by the forward human in his home and the way she seems to know just how to get to him.

What can Melody do if her only love no longer wants her, or worse, no longer exists?

Join us for a ONCE IN A LIFETIME event with fantasy/romance author D. Lieber!

Time & Location
Oct 12, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
The White Lilac, 5029 6th Ave, Kenosha, WI 53140, USA

About the Event
CLICK HERE to order tickets or visit Studio Moonfall – 5031 7th Ave, Kenosha, WI 53140

$40 Ticket includes:

–Entry to the book event (teas, coffee, and snacks for sale with dairy-free and gluten-free options available)
–A hardcover edition of The Goblin King’s Mischief (before official release) and a complimentary ebook copy
–A special surprise gift for each attendee

Meet the Author!

Visit us on Friday, September 27, 2024 at Studio Moonfall from 4pm to 7pm to meet Dark Fantasy Author, S&E Black.

Hang out at the shop and take a peek inside their book, The Chimera Snare: Fragments: 

For Rayshell and her best friend Trish, senior year of high school is going to hell in a handbasket. The feud between Celestine and Daeva is bleeding into their world. When a mysterious visitor infiltrates her dreams, Rayshell is thrust into a realm of profound, otherworldly secrets. Together, Rayshell and Trish uncover the unbelievable—they are the living vessels for two banished Celestine guardians.

Amidst mystical recollections and a wondrous magic system that shatters the veneer of their everyday lives, the two friends embark on a journey against time to connect with the Celestine guardians’ allies in hopes of freeing them from their imprisonment. Simultaneously, the shadows cast by Daeva darken. The notorious outlaw, Merisek, has positioned himself to claim dominion over the Order of Existence—a trio of powerful artifacts capable of reshaping reality. Armed with two of these relics, Merisek races against the emergence of the Celestine guardians to claim the third. The stage is set for a showdown that will determine the fate of existence itself.

Rayshell and Trish are all that stand between Merisek and his unhinged desire to twist the fabric of reality into his making. As the threads of destiny unravel, the question looms: who will be the author of existence, and what profound truths will be unveiled in the final, decisive act?

Get a sneak peek at The Chimera Snare: Fragments at https://www.thechimerasnare.com/

S&E Black are Shannon and Edward, a duo of dark fantasy…

Shannon was born and raised in California and currently lives in Illinois with her husband, Edward, and their cat rescues. She is an urban gardener and an avid seed collector. In the makeup community, Shannon goes by zoomzoommacaron, where she collaborates with fellow MUAS across the world. She hosts a monthly zombie-themed makeup group called the #zombabescollab and adores SFX and other creative makeup. Shannon is also the owner of ShopCorpsicle, which specializes in handmade props, fake food, miniatures, prosthetics, and other accessories. She uses the alias Silence in Shadows for her traditional art. She also enjoys anime, cult-classic horror movies, cooking (and eating), sunbathing, photography, craft beer and kombucha, and singing badly.

Music fuels Shannon’s many passions, especially writing and creating art. She credits music with saving her life on multiple occasions in her teenage and young adult years.

Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, Edward first discovered the joys of creative writing through his early high school studies and has spent many years exploring and developing a deep appreciation for the arts. Since first collaborating with his wife, Shannon, he has sprouted a passion and true affinity for storytelling and crafting literature. In addition to refining his skill in creating written works, his other interests include playing bass guitar, listening to music, and dabbling in photography. Edward is currently based in the greater Chicago area with his wife amidst his ever-growing vinyl collection and a clowder of rescue cats.

See you from 4pm to 7pm on Friday, September 27, 2024 at Studio Moonfall, 5031 7th Avenue with S&E Black!

Books! Books! Books!

The Kenosha Book Festival is back at Studio Moonfall for our fifth chapter of 2024! Save the date for Sunday, August 25th, from 10am to 3pm, at Wisconsin’s indie-est of indie bookstores, Studio Moonfall, located at 5031 7th Avenue.

*** CLICK HERE FOLLOW THE EVENT PAGE ON FACEBOOK ***

Meet all these great local authors, dig through THOUSANDS of $1 used books and comics, find some treasure with Silver Pocket Collectibles, and have the greatest grilled cheese ever with Hydn Cheese. And Little Big Top Fun Company will be making some of the coolest balloon animals you’ve ever seen!

Debra Oas – Cryptid Mysteries/Thriller
Kaitlyn Bolyard – Fantasy/Mystery/Poetry
Aliyah Jackson – Poetry
S.L. Wilton – Fantasy
Sharon K. Angelici – Fantasy/Romance
Laura Meyer – Cosplay/Costuming Techniques
Huckleberry Rahr – Urban Fantasy
Jessie Rose – Suspense
Al Lytle & Toi Blasier – Fantasy
Ana Michelle – Urban Fantasy
A.R. Grimes – Fantasy
George Adamczyk – Horror
Randi Moxi – Children’s Books/Pitbull Rescue
T.R. Nickel – Young Adult Fantasy
M.P. McDonald – Thriller/Post-Apocalyptic
A.P. Goodman – Fantasy
S & E Black – Fantasy
Rod Vick – Fantasy
Carl A. Bogar – Military History

With Little Big Top Fun Company, Port of Fear Film Festival, Hydn Cheese and Donovan Scherer (because the interns must be fed) – Join us on Sunday, August 25th for Chapter Five of the Kenosha Book Festival!

*** CLICK HERE FOLLOW THE EVENT PAGE ON FACEBOOK ***

See you at Studio Moonfall!

Do your books weigh a billion pounds, and does reading make your eyeballs run out of your head, screaming for the sweet relief of death?

Of course, they do!

Well, don’t you worry your precious eyeball-free head, my darling non-reading book lover. Audiobooks are here to fill your brain with stories.

Introducing the Ultimate Audiobook Experience

Libro.fm has just launched the greatest experiment in human history – the Two Credits Monthly Membership Plan. It’s perfect for when you need endless books blasting at 4x speed but don’t have time to sit down and read.

Here’s the scoop: with this new plan, you’ll get two credits each month, allowing you to enjoy more audiobooks for less per credit. Along with two books being twice as many as one book, you’ll also receive all the awesome benefits of their regular monthly membership!

Why You’ll Love This Plan

• More Audiobooks: Two credits a month mean double the stories filling your ears.

• Great Value: Get more bang for your buck with this plan.

• Support Studio Moonfall: By upgrading or signing up for the new two-credit plan, you’re not just enriching your audiobook experience; you’re also supporting our store. It’s a win-win!

How to Upgrade

If you’re already a Libro.fm member, it’s super easy to upgrade. Just click here to switch to the Two Credits Monthly Membership Plan. If you’re not yet a member, you can join the Libro.fm family and choose the plan that works best for you here – https://libro.fm/membership/?bookstore=studiomoonfall

Spread the Word

Help us spread the word about this fantastic new plan. The more audiobook lovers who know, the more that can join your totally cool book club.

Thank you for your continued support of Studio Moonfall. I will literally have to get a day job without you. If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out to us.

Happy listening!

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 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!