Meet the Authors!

Kim Cook, author of I am My Father’s Child

Mark McNease, author of Blank Page to Bookshelf

Sunday, March 15th, 2026

12-2PM

Author Talk at 12:30!

https://www.eventcreate.com/e/kimcookreadmill

Join authors Kim Cook and Mark McNease and for an engaging afternoon of signing, reading and celebrating the power of story in all its forms.

Mark McNease, novelist, publisher, podcaster, and workshop instructor, writes across mystery, speculative fiction, humor, and LGBTQ+ themes, creating character-driven stories that explore identity, resilience, and the beautifully complicated ways we move through the world. As founder of MadeMark Publishing and host of The Twist podcast, he champions inclusive, accessible storytelling and helps writers of all levels find their voice.

Kim Cook, author of I Am My Father’s Child: A True Story of Mystery, History, Betrayal, and Forgiveness, brings readers into a deeply personal memoir of family, memory, and belonging. Through reflections on her father’s quiet wisdom and the pivotal moments that shape a life, she invites us to consider our own histories, where laughter, loss, and forgiveness intertwine.