Our author today is Sierra Burchby. Sierra published her first book, "The Games," at age 11. That makes her one of the youngest authors in the state. She combined her love of playing Minecraft and reading by writing her own books.Sierra Burchby began writing in 5th grade when her teacher assigned the class to write a narrative. She combined her love of playing Minecraft and reading by writing her own books incorporating Minecraft.Her newest book is Forgotten Beasts: The Alpha , published August 22, 2025Forgotten Beasts is about Kim Johnson a shy, but normal girl. All she ever wants to do is be in the woods. But one night, Kim is tracked down by a group of werewolves during her nightly combing of the woods.Bitten and turned, she finds herself suddenly thrust into the role of Alpha, leader of a group of creatures she never believed existed.Now, Kim must navigate a hidden world of ancient rivalries and competing colonies, all while fighting to keep her monstrous secret from her human friends. As the line between her two lives blurs and enemies close in, will this shy girl find the strength to lead, or will she be forgotten like the beasts she now commands? Thomas Cannon is a contemporary American author and the inaugural Poet Laureate of Oshkosh, Wisconsin. He writes in a variety of genres, including fiction, short stories, and poetry, often exploring themes of human connection, relationships, and personal struggles. Notable WorksHis published books include:• Shattered: A novel about a man dealing with grief and bitterness after a breakup.• The Tao of Apathy: A satirical look at the modern workplace, exploring the idea of detaching from modern life's demands.• No More Ugly Girls• Love, Story• Parts of MeDixie Jo Jarchow is an author who writes across multiple genres, including "creepy short stories" and "sweet romance with a twist," publishing both traditionally and self-published works. She also uses the pen name Daisy Jerico for some of her light-hearted fiction. Key Information:• Genres: Jarchow has a diverse portfolio, writing romance, suspense, and "creepy" short stories.• Selected Works: Her published books include The Christmas List, Mixed-Up Christmas, This Worthy Heart, Walking In the Graveyard, Crossroads Magic, and The Edge of God.• Location: She lives in Black Wolf, Wisconsin, with her husband and two hounds.• Professional Involvement: Jarchow is active in the local writing community, participating in events like "Authors Among Us" and the Lakefly Writers Conference in Wisconsin.• Pen Name: She has published light-hearted fiction under the name Daisy Jerico, including The Love Thief and Sparks Fly. Her writing is characterized by the blend of different genre elements, often featuring an unexpected turn in her romance stories and a touch of the macabre in her short fiction.
