Due to parking lot improvements, access will be limited beginning Thursday, October 15, through Tuesday, October 20. The branch will remain open with regular hours. For questions, please call 605-367-8060. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Next date: Saturday, November 14, 2026 | 12:00 PM to 04:00 PM
Siouxland Libraries’ proudly presents the 2026 Author Fair! Come and celebrate local authors through workshops, panel discussions and a book fair.
10 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Publishing Workshop with Mary Winters. Register here to secure your spot.
10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Author Round Table - Registration required.
12 noon to 1 p.m. Panel Discussion: Writer's Block and Writing Habits
1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Book Fair with Local Authors
3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Keynote Speaker: Allen Eskens
Allen Eskens is the bestselling author of ten novels including: The Life We Bury, Nothing More Dangerous, and The Quiet Librarian. He is the recipient of the Barry Award, Minnesota Book Award, Left Coast Crime Award, and Silver Falchion Award and has been a finalist for the Edgar® Award, Thriller Award, Nero Award, and Anthony Award. His books have been translated into 23 languages.
Jodi Andrews authored Skin Reverberations (2022) and The Shadow of Death (2018), and she has had work published in the Briar Cliff Review, Pasque Petals, Oakwood Literary Magazine, and others. She holds an MA in English and teaches writing.
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Patrick Hicks is the author of fifteen books, including The Collector of Names, This London, Adoptable, In the Shadow of Dora, Across the Lake, The Commandant of Lubizec, and Greater Minnesota. He is the Writer-in-Residence at Augustana University.
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Amber Jensen is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of English and Interdisciplinary Studies, coordinator of SDSU's Writing Center, and author of The Smoke of You: A Memoir of Love During & After Deployment.
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Ciera McElroy is the author of Atomic Family (2023), the Southern Literary Book of the Year. She is also the founder of Clover and Bee, a boutique agency specializing in film marketing, serving clients like Amazon MGM, Lionsgate, and Sony Pictures.
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Stephen E. Snyder is a PhD graduate student at the University of South Dakota and an English Lecturer at South Dakota State University. His forthcoming publications include a chapter on René Girard and Peak Television and a journal article on novelist James Baldwin. He is currently researching and writing his dissertation on Cold War literature and politics.
Julie Ann is a memoir writer, inspired by Little House on the Prairie when she was just six years old. She is the creator of the YouTube channel Book Smart.
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Chris (C.C.) Berke has published two novels and one collection of short stories, his most recent being a psychological thriller titled "Sing Darkly At The Night". He lives in Sioux Falls with his wife Abby, their two cats Henry and Winston.
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James Best is a self-published fantasy author with five books to his name. His books include: Astral Paladins, Dead Men Tell No Tales, Chrysandra & Starroc, Jackstone, and The Children of the Watchers. He also sometimes writes poetry.
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Sioux Falls native, Carol Blackford taught composition, literature & humanities classes for S.D.S.U. & other universities for decades. Now retired, she spend much of her time writing. Carol is the author of seven books~ fiction and nonfiction.
Kelsi Buckmiller is a dedicated school counselor with a passion for supporting students and fostering positive school communities. Kelsi began her career as a school counselor in 2018 and continues to make a meaningful impact in the field today.
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Dr. Paul Carpenter researched and documented the 1862 story of Lakota young men ransoming eight women and children from their Dakota captors taken during the Dakota Conflict. His niece was one of the captives. That story needs to be told.
Jennifer Castello is an educator, author, and advocate for multilingual learners. Through her writing, she celebrates language, culture, and the power of storytelling to help children and families build connections across communities.
Diane Diekman is a retired U.S. Navy captain who returned home to South Dakota after her military career. She serves as president of the Battleship South Dakota Memorial and South Dakota Navy League council and has published 7 biographies/memoirs.
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I am a writer, voice actor, poet and retired instructional designer from Sioux Falls. My children’s books can be enjoyed at any age. Inspired by magic, my stories invite readers to explore the part they can play in making the world a kinder place.
I like to write about things I know and one thing I know well is OCD. I've had OCD since a very young age and after many years of trial and error, I've found what works for me and learned about other ways people cope with this doubting disease.
Pastor Levi Fischer is a Kids Pastor, former police officer, adventurer, and children's author. He has traveled through the Amazon, South Africa, Central America, and the Caribbean, sharing God's love and inspiring kids to follow Jesus.
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I write stories that'll make you laugh, cry or hate me.
Alex R. Hey writes an eclectic collection of works, including works on Catholicism, ADHD, poetry, and mental health. More information on his work can be found on his website, alexrhey.com
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Darin Jepsen is the author of the debut fantasy novel Tides of Betrayal, launching The Kingfall Trilogy, a world of ancient magic, political conflict, and epic adventure.
Author RB Goertzen is a Fantasy Adventure author who began writing nearly 35 years ago. He has 13 published works that can be found on Amazon in both paperback and eBook, including 2 complete series, with another series nearly half finished.
Mary Grace Johnson is a published author, speaker, and blogger who shares stories of hope, faith, and resilience. She is the author of And the Sun Came Up and Sunlight for the Soul and contributes to collaborative books and inspirational projects.
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In her book, From Welfare to CEO, Keys draws upon her remarkable journey from adversity to accomplishment, urging fellow women to unlock their innate potential and sculpt the lives they desire on their own terms.
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A native of Nebraska, Bill Kubat is married to Joyce and the proud father of 3 daughters: Cyrene, Brandi and Billie. Bill worked for almost 40 years for the Ev. Lutheran Good Samaritan Society. Bill and Joyce currently live in Sioux Falls, SD.
Virginia L. Lewis is passionate about writing inclusive fiction. The novels in her series Romance at the Fiber Guild celebrate all things fiber, and the diverse people who turn yarn into things of beauty and value.
Dr. Marschall is a psychologist and children's book author.
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Jim Mathis is a storyteller. He got a BA in BS from Simpson College, and spent his professional career in advertising and marketing — essentially getting paid to tell stories. His book, Love and Death and Pizza was published in 2025
Author of 47 published titles. Founder of the Writer's Study at FCBC, Night Horse Publishing House, and the Poet's Underground. He writes horror, fantasy, poetry, memoirs, and philosophy.
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Jennifer Paige is an author, musician, and storyteller. Her debut novel Take Me Back to Lake Cochrane was published in June 2025. She writes about love, loss, resilience, and self-discovery, drawing from deeply human experiences.
Emersyn Park was born and raised in Sioux Falls, where she still lives with her husband and two sons. Her books blend of family saga and suspense, filled with drama, secrets and scandal. After all, no one truly knows what happens behind closed doors.
Marcella Prokop is an award-winning writer who wants you to question your place in the world. As a bicultural Latina, her work lives in the in-between, exploring binaries, naming empire, and amplifying stories that got left behind.
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Jennifer Radtke is an educator, advocate, and award-finalist author. In When a Catholic Gets a Lutheran Pregnant, she shares a heartfelt story of family, faith, grief, humor, and resilience, inspired by her journey growing up in rural South Dakota.
Megan was raised in Watertown, SD. She graduated with a Degree in Marketing, and works as the Marketing & Events Manager at NATE. Writing has always been a passion, and she is the author of two books: Sink or Swim and Below the Surface.
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Diane Roberson Douiyssi is an author currently living in South Dakota. Her poems have appeared in Amethyst Review, Spillway, World Lives, Prairie Living and elsewhere. Her first poetry collection, Desert Heart, was published by Shanti Arts.
My career in law enforcement span twenty-seven years, seventeen years as a detective sergeant. In last few years, I decided to write authentic crime thrillers from my home in Sioux Falls. I am currently on my third book, Fabricated Allegations.
My college degree is in history. I taught American History at Scotland High School and Washington High School. I also taught SD History at Kilian Community College. I used information gathered from that course to write my book on SD and WWll.
Kim VanderPoel is a wife, mother, and 17-year breast cancer survivor. She founded Hope Lives Now, a ministry serving those facing serious illness, and writes to remind others: you are not walking through this alone.
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Jessica Vandrovec is a South Dakota educator and author of HELD, a memoir about a high-risk twin pregnancy, life in the NICU, infant loss, faith, and hope. Through her writing, she encourages families facing grief, trauma, and healing.
Mona grew up in the Midwest and finds wonder in the ordinary experiences of life. She is a retired mental health counselor and a public speaker. She is married, has 2 adult children, and 5 grandchildren. When not writing she engages in quilt art.
Dana Yost was an award-winning longtime daily newspaper journalist. Since 2008, he has published 10 books, most recently the poetry collection No Need to Walk in a Straight Line. He is a three-time Pushcart Prize nominee. He lives in Sioux Falls.
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