Hocking Hills Book Fair Author Podcast

Fred Rutter: Hitting The Road Without A Map

Fred Rutter shares his experience traveling with a friend from Ohio to Oregon, without a map. No planning and no map, they made it to their destination in a week. This Southeast Ohio author talks about his decision to write about his spontaneous travel.

Teri Lott: Lots of Tales

Teri Lott is an Ohio author and storyteller who has written numerous short stories for children. From animals to fairytales to spooky stories, she's done it all. After retiring as a schoolteacher and being quarantined during the COVID-19 pandemic, she used her time to publish her short story books. 

Raylin Ramsay: Born With The Mark

Raylin Ramsay uses this episode of the Hocking Hills Book Fair Author Podcast to talk about her journey through life that led her to create her fantasy book Born With The Mark. Her life experiences and passion for writing helped her write this book and plan out more in the series. 

Leslie McDonald: Horse on the Loose

Leslie takes us through her journey as an equestrian and her love of horses. Learn more about her passion and her writing in this episode.

Heather Veley: Free Verse Poetry, Short Stories, and Comics

This week's episode features Heather Veley and her journey through genres. She tells us about her experience publishing free verse poetry, fantasy short stories, and her newest creation: an action comic book. She informs us all about her creativity and how she's used that throughout the different genres. Listen now and dive into a world with a mix of reality and fantasy.

RS Hamilton: The Stories of Evergreen

RS Hamilton takes us through the creation of his trilogy. Missing people, different worlds, mystery, and more can be found in his books. He uses this episode to explain his process behind writing and creating those fictional people, places, and plot twists. He expresses his creativity and tells listeners how he turned these ideas into stories!

Tim Baden: Big Fish Small Pond

Tim Baden takes us through his process of writing about his life. Everyone's experiences are unique, and each person walks their own path in life. Tim uses his book to share some of those unique experiences and how he went about putting those into a book.

Becky Handa: Young Voices From A Small Town

In this episode, Becky Handa talks about the history behind Young Voices From A Small Town. The Tomcat Bridgebuilders fight against substance abuse in their community. This is a collection of essays from students in 4th-8th grade. They have a goal to help the community stay drug-free, and the proceeds from the book go towards this goal. Listen to the behind-the-scenes of this book and always remember to say no to drugs.

Jerry Roth: Bottom Feeders

Jerry Roth dives into the history behind his horror books Bottom Feeders, On the Tip of her Tongue, and his upcoming release, Ghost From a Yard Sale. He talks about his writing process, how he creates his stories, his inspirations, and more. If you love all things spooky, this episode is for you! 

Matthew Caracciolo: The Waygook Book

Matthew Caracciolo takes us back in time to 2013 when he and his wife traveled to South Korea to teach English. He shares his experience traveling and turning those memories into his book. Follow him through his journey of travel and writing.