Meet the Presenting Authors, Teachers, and Speakers

 

Meadoe Hora writes vibrant stories for teens and adults, blending fierce female leads, rich mythology, and local Wisconsin lore. She is the author of Ariadne’s Crown and the Furious Legacy series. In addition, her work has appeared in Chicken Soup for the Soul, Sweatpants and Coffee, Literary Mama, and numerous websites. You can find her at www.meadoehora.com. She lives in the Waukesha area with her family, two spoiled basset hounds and a black lab who may or may not be a hellhound. 

 

Abigail Morrison is an award winning local author writing young adult genre fiction. She loves writing stories that feature grace and redemption and that ask questions without necessarily answering them. When not writing, she loves ballroom dancing, all things nerdy, and the indispensable enjoyment of tea.

 

Peggy Joque Williams is the author of Courting the Sun: A Novel of Versailles and co-author of two self-published mystery novels, On the Road to Death’s Door and On the Road to Where the Bells Toll. A retired teacher and a freelance-copy editor, Peggy has taught creative writing for Madison College’s Continuing Education program and has presented workshops for the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Writers Institute and Story Circle Network. Her historical fiction Braving the Dawn: A Novel of New France will be released in January 2026. 

 

M. Turville Heitz is a former journalist, editor, planner, and farmer. Her short speculative fiction appeared in anthologies and magazines before she took a break to collect a PhD and teach undergrads. Mystique Press published her fantasy novel, BLACK RIVER, set in Wisconsin, in 2024, and she is the author of the epic fantasy trilogy, THE ENCHANTER'S WEB that was published in spring 2025. She lives on a defunct farm near Cambridge where she coddles chickens and is kept by cats.

 

Aimee Leonard is an artist, award winning writer and guest lecturer for UW Whitewater. Though most in the Fort Atkinson area know Aimee as the manager of the local farmers market. Today she warmly welcomes all skill levels to join her writing exercises and lecture sessions designed to fit all styles, genres, and ages, and thanks you all for coming to what she hopes will grow to be a cherished festival in years to come.

 

Dena Tullis is an artist, book lover, and the owner of Tattooed Tree Books, A bookstore coming soon to downtown Fort Atkinson. Warm and energetic she is excited to share her love of all things books and art with guests. Whether that is by visiting her pop up booth at the Market this morning, or joining her guided Haiku Happy Hour sessions.

 

Pat Hall is a children’s book author and artist. Pat grew up in Nebraska and we couldn’t be happier that she brought her talent to Wisconsin. She and her husband raised four children together and live in Janesville. Now retired, when she isn’t writing she volunteers at St. Mary’s Janesville Hospital, the Janesville Performing Arts Center and the Beloit Civic Theatre.

Coleman Austin Opp. Coleman is a local Christian author specializing in the fantasy and science fiction genres. His book is full of suspense, intensity, and adventure!

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