Two knights in armor jousting on horseback at a Renaissance fair, with spectators watching from a balcony.
Pirate-themed amusement ride with person strapped to bungee cords above playground area, surrounded by trees.
A woman dressed as a mermaid inside a purple-tinted tank, reaching towards a young girl in a costume with a flower crown, who is reaching back. The scene appears to be at an event or fair.
Two women at a Renaissance fair enjoying turkey legs; one is biting into a large turkey leg while the other holds a piece of meat on a skewer. The background features festival buildings and other attendees.
A person wearing fairy wings and a floral headdress blows glitter from their hands.
A bird flying towards the camera with a man in a medieval costume in the background and an audience watching.

2025 Special Guest Authors
Time Travelers Weekend

~ Cinda williams Chima ~
Saturday & Sunday
November 15 & 16

 
 

Cinda Williams Chima
New York Times bestselling author Cinda Williams Chima writes fantasy novels set in the magical world of Ohio (The Heir Chronicles) as well as long ago, far away queendoms (The Seven Realms and The Shattered Realms). All of her books involve wizards behaving badly. In her most recent series (The Runestone Saga), she also indulges her lifelong obsession with Vikings and witches. Her website is https://www.cindachima.com/

 

~ ryan graudin ~
Sunday Only
November 16

 
 
 

Ryan Graudin
Award-winning author of ten novels, including the Carnegie-nominated Wolf By Wolf duology, The Enchanted Lies of Céleste Artois, Invictus, and The World Between Blinks series. She was born and raised by the sea in Charleston, South Carolina, where she now resides with her husband and two daughters. You can find her online at: www.ryangraudin.com.

~ Jessica Khoury ~
Saturday & Sunday
November 15 & 16

 
 

Jessica Khoury
Author of many books for teens and young readers. The Moorwitch, her latest novel, is a romantic fantasy set in the Scottish moors and involves a young witch caught in a twisted bargain with the fae. Other books include the Skyborn series, the Mystwick series, and The Ruby Code. Jess comes from a family of immigrants and currently lives in Greenville, South Carolina, with her husband and daughters. Her stories draw inspiration from the world around her, her own childhood, and her Scottish and Middle Eastern heritage. Her website is https://www.jessicakhoury.com/

  • Photo credit Teresa Barrett Photography

~ BETH REVIS ~
Saturday & Sunday
November 15 & 16

 
 

Beth Revis
An internationally acclaimed bestselling author with books available in more than 20 languages. Five of her novels have listed in the New York Times. Her most recent novel with co-author Sara Raasch, The Crimson Throne, is a historical romantasy set against the treacherous, glittering backdrop of the court of Mary, Queen of Scots. The struggle between mortal and Fae come to a head as two star-crossed lovers, a Scottish Fae guardian and an Elizabethan spy, are caught in the crosshairs. Other novels include the Hunter and Witch duology starting with Night of the Witch, and a snarky sci fi novella series called Chaotic Orbits. A native of North Carolina, Beth is currently working on multiple books. She lives in rural NC with her son, husband, and dog. She can be found online at: www.bethrevis.com

These special guest author appearances are made possible by: