Meet Author, Christine Wissner

Embrace the enchanting world of historical romance in Christine Wissner’s epic novels. Her writing is rich with color and characterization.  She’s honed her skill via freelance journalism for national magazines. On the wings of love she delivers her stories and looks forward to meeting her readers one day.


Meet Christine Wissner
and other authors at
Great American Book Festival
Saturday, May 11, 2019
Main Street Square
Rapid City, South Dakota

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Meet Author, Jud Widing

Jud Widing is an itinerant author of novels and short stories. He is a regular contributor to Everything Is Noise, and his fiction has appeared in publications such as Suspense Magazine, Storgy, Star 82 Review, The Offbeat and Medusa’s Laugh Press. He thinks you look very nice today, and is standing directly behind you.
Meet Jud Widing
and other authors at
Great American Book Festival
Saturday, May 11, 2019
Main Street Square
Rapid City, South Dakota


For More Information including Event Schedules Visit GABfest.info

Meet Author, Randy Suits

Randy Suits is a christian author of both fiction, non-fiction books and music books. His fiction book, based on a musical play, has an available CD soundtrack which can also be purchased at Amazon and online book merchants. Mr Suits is devoted to fundraising for special needs children and senior citizens.

Meet Randy Suits
and other authors at
Great American Book Festival
Saturday, May 11, 2019
Main Street Square
Rapid City, South Dakota

For More Information including Event Schedules Visit GABfest.info

Meet Author, Carolyn Sloan

Carolyn Sloan is a New York based, award-winning children’s book author, music educator, and songwriter. She is passionate about sharing her experience performing and teaching music with children and adults. Her books are interactive, with music playing a central role. Ms. Sloan’s kids’ songs encourage children to express themselves while teaching them about important concepts like freedom, courage, and identity, making music both exciting and personal. Ms. Sloan is currently working on a new book, Welcome to Jazz, set to be published in October of 2019, while also developing an online education company called, TeachMe TV designed to be a safe space for young children to explore and learn. Ms. Sloan loves to travel and cook. She can be found in her Brooklyn kitchen experimenting with new recipes collected from her adventures.


Meet Carolyn Sloan
and other authors at
Great American Book Festival
Saturday, May 11, 2019
Main Street Square
Rapid City, South Dakota

For More Information including Event Schedules Visit GABfest.info

Meet Author, Kena Sosa

School librarian and author, Kena Sosa adores words, traveling, and playing the drums. She earned her bachelor’s degree from OLLU and master’s degree in bilingual education from SMU. Her first book, Rey Antonio and Rey Feo, celebrates her childhood in San Antonio. Her second book, Kindertransport: A Child’s Journey, is about the escape of children on the Kindertransport train just before the outbreak of World War II. Her recent release, The Unhuggables is an action-packed adventure about a boy who doesn’t want a hug and depicts love even in difficult moments. Her sons, Alessandro and Lucca, are her ultimate joy.

Meet Kena Sosa
and other authors at
Great American Book Festival
Saturday, May 11, 2019
Main Street Square
Rapid City, South Dakota

For More Information including Event Schedules Visit GABfest.info

Meet Author, Shanalee Sharboneau

Shanalee Sharboneau, creator of the My Mama Loves Me and My Daddy Loves Me, children’s picture book series, has been awarded medal finalist in the International Book Award for Best Children’s Picture Book: Hardcover Fiction, Winner of the Royal Dragonfly Book Award for Best Children’s Picture Books Age five & Under and Awarded  Reader’s Favorite Five Stars twice. Her books have been recognized by the president of Ireland, Michael Higgins, financial guru, Dave Ramsey and former first lady, Laura Bush, and featured on Moving America Forward by William Shatner. Shanalee’s books are sold online all over the world.

Meet Shanalee Sharboneau
and other authors at
Great American Book Festival
Saturday, May 11, 2019
Main Street Square
Rapid City, South Dakota

For More Information including Event Schedules Visit GABfest.info

Meet Author, Jonathan Schork

Jonathan Schork was born and raised in the mid-Hudson Valley and used the Catskills of his childhood as the setting for More Tales from the Enchanted Wood and The Love of Simon Fox. He has been writing since his teen years, and has navigated an eccentric career path that includes contributions to various Key West, Florida newspapers, the fashion magazine Disfunkshion, and several screenplays. His previous books include the 2015 illustrated young adult fantasy/adventure novella Fearless Inanna, and 2017’s collection of short plays, The Bathroom Rule. Mr. Schork is an award-winning artist currently residing in St.Petersburg, Florida.

Meet Jonathan Schork 
and other authors at
Great American Book Festival
Saturday, May 11, 2019
Main Street Square
Rapid City, South Dakota

For More Information including Event Schedules Visit GABfest.info

Meet Author, Rachel Rust

Rachel Rust is a YA author from Sioux Falls who loves all things mysterious, romantic, and thrilling. Her published books include All Kinds of Bad, and The Escape Series trilogy. When not making up stories, she enjoys spending time with her family and their two dogs—a pug and a chug (chihuahua/pug). Rachel is represented by Eva Scalzo at the Speilburg Literary Agency.

Meet Rachel Rust

and other authors at

Great American Book Festival

Saturday, May 11, 2019

Main Street Square

Rapid City, South Dakota

For More Information including Event Schedules Visit GABfest.info

Meet Author, Linda Naseem

Linda Naseem has always been a writer; she likes to say that she was born with a pen in her hand, an event her mother did not appreciate. Her two novels, Eden and Nothing, are concerned with social issues. She is a retired RN and a world traveler, and currently lives in Colorado.


Meet Linda Naseem
and other authors at
Great American Book Festival
Saturday, May 11, 2019
Main Street Square
Rapid City, South Dakota

For More Information including Event Schedules Visit GABfest.info