Twenty authors from Arkansas and the surrounding region will converge at the Donald W. Reynolds Library Serving Baxter County for the Ozark Authors Book Expo this Saturday, Oct. 24, from 10 a.m. to noon. The event, which is free and open to the public, offers an opportunity to meet local writers, ask questions, and purchase signed copies of their works. The library is located at 300 Library Hill in Mountain Home.
The authors' works cover a wide range of genres, including nature photography, history, children’s literature, mysteries, romance, science fiction, and more. Among the featured participants is Tim Ernst, renowned for his wildlife photography books such as *Arkansas Nature Photographer: My 50th Anniversary* and *Arkansas Hiking Trails: A Guide to 78 Selected Trails in 'The Natural State.'* Music fans may enjoy speaking with Sid Pierce, author of *Roadie: From the Tour Bus to the School Bus,* a memoir describing more than two decades working with country music legends like Roy Clark, Glen Campbell, and Tammy Wynette.
Other notable attendees include Cecelia Wilson, who wrote *Back to Bremen,* the journey of one girl during wartime Germany, and Michael Cantrell, whose *The Weight of Justice* reflects lessons drawn from his career in corrections. For readers with a nostalgia for small-town Arkansas life, Lyn Baker’s memoir *The Store* recounts her childhood around a rural country store in Caney, Arkansas.
Several authors bring stories for younger audiences. Carol Cooper’s *The Town Bear* shares the true story of a curious bear wandering into an Ozarks town, while Greg Davis showcases his middle-grade mystery series, *The Romestead Mysteries.* Phillip Johnson will sign his novel *Someone Worth Tearing the World Apart For,* a tale of kindness discovered by a 10-year-old boy.
Fiction enthusiasts can explore titles from a range of local authors. Danielle Lewis offers her *My Montana Promises* series, and Dallin Stephens presents the sci-fi collection *Omission.* Other fictional works include W.A. Dail’s *Crucible of Fire,* Brittney Ingram’s *Hey Loser* series, and Dana Evans' *So We Meet Again, Dear Ex-Husband* series and *The Bandoni Mafia.*
The expo also highlights nonfiction and spiritually themed books. Christine Lunceford wrote *Wrong Answer: Empowering Women to Be Their Own Wellness Advocate,* while Naoma Riordan penned *Called to Teach,* a reflection on the challenges and rewards of the teaching profession. Michael Y. Malachi’s *Reconstruction of the Original Faith* delves into spiritual exploration, and Juanita Finger’s works include guides to improving teen executive functioning and navigating homeowners insurance.
More information on the expo and the Donald W. Reynolds Library's events can be found at [BaxLib.org/Events](http://BaxLib.org/Events).