Meet Local Authors

Meet local authors!

Check out local authors who live or are from this area! We have diverse group of writers in the area and we challenge you to check out local offering.

If you are a local author who have ties to the Lakeland area, please tell us little bit about you and your work so we can add you to our list!

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Larissa Russell and Emma Deacon

Larissa Russell and Emma Deacon are author and illustrator of children's picture book, 'My Two Grandmas'. 

Amanda Zimmerman

Amanda Zimmerman writes and illustrates picture books, juvenile fiction, and YA fiction. She is a busy author with many new books! Check out her newest Halloween Book!

Tara-Leigh Severin

Tara is a children's fantasy author. Stay tuned for updates on her debut book!

Diane Mae Robinson

Diane Mae Robinson writes juvenile fiction. She is author of Four-Time Gold Medal Winning Book "The Dragon Grammar Book: Grammar for Kids, Dragons, and the Whole Kingdom"

Joan Marie Galat

Joan Marie Galat write non-fiction books for adults and children alike. If you are looking for non-fiction science book for children, she has your back.

Michaud Brothers

Marc and Daniel Michaud are authors of black and white science fiction graphic novel series HΩME

Riley Quinn

Riley Quinn writes YA fantasy/suspense fiction. He is author of Lost Boys Trilogy

Eileen Schuh

Eileen Schuh writes for wide range of authors. She wrote juvenile fiction, YA, sci-fi novellas, and even crime fiction! 

Tyler J. Sundt

Tyler J. Sundt writes medieval/sci-fi fantasy/horror. He is author of 'The Evil That Came From The Sky'

Jaclyn Dawn

Jaclyn Dawn writes satirical fiction. Her debut book 'The Inquirer' is shortlisted for Best Trade Fiction at the 2020 Alberta Book Publishing Awards!

Tom Mykytiuk

Tom Mykytiuk writes adventure thrillers. He is author of 'White Out' and 'The Beaten Zone'

Christopher Raine

Christopher Raine writes lyrical or free-verse poetry. He is author of poetry collection 'Where the Grasses Wept'. 

Carmen Kissel-Verrier

Carmen Kissel-Verrier is author of International Book of the Year Award memoir 'The Butcher Shop Girl'.

Dale Leckie

Dale Leckie writes scenic guide to most beautiful sites in our province. He is author of The 'Scenic Geology of Alberta: A Roadside Touring and Hiking Guide'