NCCX 2024 Authors

(People who often create beloved characters, only to kill them!)

Look who's attending Next Chapter Con 2024! If you're in the North Georgia or Chattanooga area looking for a literary festival, author convention, and book expo, then come along to Next Chapter Con. If you want to see what to expect, check out this video from a previous event.

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The lineup so far (15 guests)...

Seth Tucker
Seth Tucker
Seth writes sci-fi, horror, and fantasy known mostly for the Winston & Baum Steampunk Adventure series. He’s also a podcaster and actor in his spare time.
J.E. Kraft
J.E. Kraft
J.E. Kraft wrote her first book, Kittens, when she was seven, and despite struggling with bullying, ADHD, and dyslexia, she hasn’t stopped writing since. She grew up into an awkward super geek; lover of animals, bugs, psychology, and science. She has a middle grade chapter book about pets and an adult vampire thriller series.
Alfred Muller
Alfred Muller
Alfred Muller writes Urban Fantasy with a supernatural flare. His main series the Water Crystal focuses on the War between Heaven and Hell told through character driven plots. He also writes about how we cope with death in another Urban Fantasy Reaper Society and a coming of age story in Tir's Trial written in the high fantasy genre. Both short stories.
Jay Reace
Jay Reace
Jay Reace is an author that is passionate about creating worlds, readers want to stay in. Jay is always looking to connect with readers via social media, through his newsletter, and or in person. So if you see Jay, be sure to say hey.
Marlena Frank
Marlena Frank
Marlena Frank is an author of young adult fantasy and horror novels, including several books that have hit the bestseller lists. Readers’ Favorite has praised several of her books with 5-star reviews. The Reader’s House featured her work in March 2024, and De Mode of Literature Magazine in November 2021. A Georgia native, she has been writing and publishing short fiction since 2010.
Christine Marshall
Christine Marshall
Immerse yourself in the world of Tala in Christine's collection of fantasy adventure and fantasy romance books for readers of all ages. Her books include standalone fairytale retellings, adventure series, humor, and stunning illustrations in every book that will keep you turning pages. The perfect books for readers young and old!
Garris L. R. Coleman
Garris L. R. Coleman
I specialize in writing dark fantasy fiction, that delves deeper into human nature, exploring moral ambiguity, and the interplay of light and darkness. I aim to captivate readers with intricate characters and immersive worlds.
Philip Ligon
Philip Ligon
Steampunk and Fantasy for young and old alike.
Lee T Lunsford
Lee T Lunsford
UNKNOWN The Alien Assassin selling various works of Author Lee T. Lunsford. UNKNOWN The Alien Assassin is most popular character inside the Simply Priceless Universe and is the lead character of the UNKNOWN The Alien Assassin miniseries. Lee T. Lunsford has been a Full-time Novelist since 2014 and writes a variety of subject matter from Wrestling Romance to Superhero Stuff inside the SPU.
Kevin A Davis
Kevin A Davis
Kevin A Davis is a contemporary fantasy author with three published series including the Khimmer Chronicles, the AngelSong series, and the paranormal procedural DRC Files, where the adept Kristen is quick to use her magic and wits. Residing in north Florida, he attends conventions throughout the southeastern US either as a vendor, speaker, staff, or a nerdy fan. www.kevinarthurdavis.com.
C. L. Ledford
C. L. Ledford
C.L.Ledford writes steamy Paranormal romance with alphas that are not like your average wolves. She also writes morally grey, steamy men in her new Dark Romance series, Dark Era.
J.L. Hinds
J.L. Hinds
J.L. moved to Dalton, Georgia from the small town of Reeds Spring, Missouri. She was born in Watsonville, California and lived in Santa Cruz until the age of seven. J.L. developed the love of writing through her love of reading. She got inspired to write by her favorite author, Heather Graham, through her stories.
Elizabeth Horton-Newton
Elizabeth Horton-Newton
Elizabeth Horton-Newton has been called the Seductress of Suspense because she draws readers into her stories, builds the suspense, and just when the solution seems obvious, she pulls the rabbit out of the hat and reveals a dark truth. Elizabeth currently lives in a 100-year-old haunted house with her husband, writer Neil Douglas Newton, and her dog, Scout.
Dawn Caldwell
Dawn Caldwell
Dawn Caldwell is a retired teacher who writes historical fiction for children. Her books are very historically accurate with fun facts that aren't usually found in the text books. Her first book in a planned series is Tales Retold: A Time for Tea.
Keith Robinson
Keith Robinson
Keith Robinson writes fantasy, sci-fi, and paranormal for all ages.