Growing is always part of life. It can come from expected or unexpected places. It can even come from darkness or light. In the book Endless Growth it takes you on a journey of personal, physical, and emotional growth one word at a time. The author Abby Richardson takes readers through diffrent life events through the power of poetry. Her experiences as a nurse working in rural Maine hospital and being a young women navigating life's many challenges brings readers along for life many ups and downs. The book divulges into topics such as break ups, finding new love, feeling overwhelmed at a new job, new experiences, and much more. This powerful journey highlights the lingering power a single word can have in a meaningful moment. For each poem the beginning word is its own ending word creating an endless loop. Abby first book A Growing Girl handles similar topics however in the perspective of a teen girl navigating growing up in rural Maine. At this event as a young Maine poet, women, and nurse she can bring a fresh perspective to Maine many book lovers. Along with communicating to youth to go after there dreams no matter who they are. So let's all grow one poem at a time; Together.

Handmade Botanical Jewelry & Home goods. All of our items are handmade, and 95% feature real, hand-foraged plants preserved in resin.

Home goods - botanical illustration block prints, botanical book mark clips (real plants and insects preserved in resin), suncatchers.

Jewelry - (all handmade featuring real plants preserved in resin), bracelets, earrings, rings, necklaces, hair clips.

Andrew F. Balog, an award-winning American novelist, was born in 1990 and grew up in the tranquil lakeside town of Lake Champlain, New York. His passion for storytelling took root early in life and eventually led to a thriving career in the film industry, where he earned numerous national and international accolades. Despite his success, Balog felt a pull to return to his first love: writing novels. Today, he lives on a peaceful farm in upstate New York with his wife, Margaret, and their three children, staying true to his core values of faith, family, and crafting compelling narratives.

Balog’s acclaimed international bestseller, What Whispers in the Darkness, invites readers into a spine-chilling tale of survival and fear. Stranded on Vermont’s isolated Route Two during a relentless storm, a couple’s desperate search for shelter takes them to a secluded inn that quickly reveals itself to be a sinister trap. The innkeepers are not hosts but hunters, and the couple is thrust into a waking nightmare where eerie whispers blur the line between reality and horror. With time running out, they must piece together the inn’s dark history to escape or risk becoming its next victims. Balog’s gripping storytelling and masterful tension weave an unforgettable tale that keeps readers on the edge of their seats.

Maine Author of werewolf romantasy novel. Currently, I have 2 Books in the series, Fighting For My Heart and Darkness In My Heart. The third book is in progress, and it is the final book in the series.

Amie Lynne Martin is a writer, reader, crafter, and full time daydreamer. She fell in love with stories at a young age, raised on the likes of Star Wars and Indiana Jones. With more ideas than she can write, she balances her creative works while working in the elementary school system.

She lives with her family in Southern Maine.

Website

https://www.amielynnemartin.com/

Socials

https://linktr.ee/amielynnemartin

A.A. Fairview writes paranormal romance across the queer spectrum. Thier debut Teeth and Tarot is the beginning of a series of standalone romances following a family of disfunctional witches. Mother of Pearl is a monster romance and has been praised for mixing fantastical elements with grounded and charming characters. They are a frequent collaborator with Cozy Library Press (CLC) and have been featured in Dead Cowpokes Don't Wrangle and the upcoming Tales of the Tongue anthology. They are proud to have come up with both anthology titles.

Hi! My name is Ashley Palmer and I run bluebird studio where I create nature and literature inspired art work! I will be providing stickers, book marks and prints inspired by my bookish favorites (you should also expect to find some cute mushroom doodles as well). I had a blast at the festival last year and can’t wait to reconnect with familiar faces and meet new book lovers!

Blissful Brew Coffee is a specialty coffee trailer that provides handcrafted coffee and Lotus energy beverages. We use selective coffee roasts from our local roaster Carrabassett Coffee Company for the base of our specialty Lattes and hot coffee. Our Lotus Energy beverages provide a natural caffeine boost and does not contain any synthetic caffeine or chemicals. We also have a small selection of caffeine free beverages for all ages.

Hi, I'm Brittany Roberts, a romance enthusiast and debut author from Maryland. When I'm not wrapped up in a good love story—whether reading or writing one—you can find me playing the piano, exploring art museums, or rocking out at a concert. I have a degree in Business Administration, but my heart has always belonged to storytelling and creativity. My passion for romance novels has shaped my own writing journey, and I can't wait to share my stories with readers like you.In between writing, I love to travel and soak up inspiration from new places. If you're a fan of heartfelt stories with a touch of adventure, you're in the right place!

In his book The Eleventh Layer- Origins of Human Evolution, Bill Portela invites readers to consider the role of evolution in their personal, spiritual framework. This stirring journal takes us back five billion years as Earth transformed from star particles into the incubator for all known life in our universe. The leading chapters sketch panoramas of ancient continents gliding across molten, primeval oceans. Seething near undersea volcanic rifts, could fledgling proteins begat exquisite, spiral DNA molecules? Three billion years later, an extraordinary fusion between biological kingdoms catapulted life onto land. Darwin's harsh laws of survival seem balanced by symbiotic theories proving that organic cooperation is a universal constant to our being. We contrast feminine instincts with male behavior patterns. We probe how women developed essential coping strategies as men channeled aggression and why patriarchies persist today. This book is written for new evolutionary learners to provide a comprehensive introduction to natural science. Note - I will also bring my line of photographic nature/wildlife note cards. Bill Portela has been a wildlife rehabilitator and breeder/trainer of workhorses for thirty years. He has taught subjects, including biology, for over forty years in most settings such as elementary, middle, high school, university, service, and private sector. His training as a systems engineer allowed him to spend twenty years evaluating (and correcting) how complex systems either do or do not function successfully. The propagation of resilient systems is exactly how evolution works. Studying evolution is understanding how entangled organic interactions emerge, why they fail, and how they flourish.

Rachael Amber (they/she) is a queer, neurodivergent, latine artist and intuitive who channels nature-centric art & healing tools to raise awareness and foster connection between all living beings.

Their creative focus comes to life through illustration, design, intuitive arts, writing, social + environmental advocacy, elemental mysticism, decolonization, and mental & menstrual mindfulness. Most of their artwork focuses on depicting the beauty of nature, cyclical living & the energetic interconnection between ourselves, one another & the natural world.

Inspired by an unavoidable intuition, and a deep connection to the complexity of nature , they were guided to follow lunar & seasonal wisdom to find more flow, stability & phasic awareness in both the inner & outer cycles of life.

Now this passion to support others in their healing journeys of embodiment, empowerment, education, self-acceptance & (re-)connection is shared through the annual independent publication of Cycles Journal, the new Embodied Ecosystems Tarot & Oracle Deck, and other artistic tools & intuitive offerings.

I am an International award winning small batch artisan cheesemaker in Skowhegan. I own a retail shop downtown and I make and sell my cheeses for my local market, and throughout small shops and restaurants across the state and online. In my free time, I love to write. It's actually what I went to school for, but my career took shape in cheesemaking and writing became a hobby. I recently self published a book called "The Cheesemaker's Day" that I sell at my shop along with other cheese related publications. I would love to set up a booth to sell my book, along with the other incredible cheese focused publications we carry, and also offer our cheeses and free samples. I think it would be a fun and creative way to share our story and our products, connecting the art of cheesemaking with the art of writing.

Dungeonologist Designs offers a wide range of tabletop RPG products, from hand-painted minis and custom game content, to vintage modules and accessories to your favorite TTRPGs!

At this year’s Maine Book & Print Fest, I’ll be offering an interactive reflection booth hosted by Enough! — my grassroots nonprofit centered around storytelling, healing, and community care. Visitors are invited to engage with writing prompts like “a love letter to your future self” or “grief & gratitude reflections,” and contribute anonymously to a growing community display.

The goal is to hold space for softness, honesty, and shared human experience — to remind us that our stories, even in their quietest forms, matter. Some written pieces (with permission) may later be shared on my podcast, The Affinity Journals, as part of a new series titled “Stories That Shape Us.”

Though I won’t be selling physical products, this booth is a heartfelt extension of the work I do through Affinity Fire Studios — using portraiture, photojournalism, and storytelling to witness people as they are and as they’re becoming. Enough! aims to uplift LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, immigrant, and marginalized communities through art, advocacy, and radical presence. This space is open to anyone who needs to pause, reflect, or be reminded that they are not alone.

I recently started my own organization, EverKind Collective, a purpose-driven brand that uses storytelling, products, and community engagement to create meaningful social impact.

At the heart of EverKind are four core pillars:

📚 Books – Children’s stories that inspire and give back 🏳️‍🌈 Pride – Products that support LGBTQ+ visibility and grassroots initiatives 🌍 Impact – Community service experiences designed for teams and organizations 🎙 Voice – Storytelling and advocacy through creative media

At this event, EverKind Collective will be offering our two debut children’s book The Hotel Adventure and Keep Trying!, and also our first limited-edition Pride 2025 enamel pins. Proceeds from all sales go toward our community led initiatives.

We’ll also be sharing more about how to get involved with EverKind—whether you're a creative looking to publish your work, a supporter seeking impact-driven products, or a business looking to partner on service experiences that give back.

Follow along @everkindcollective or visit EverKindCollective.com to learn more.

Nicole Lynn lives in the White Mountains of New Hampshire with her husband and fur babies. She is a Nature lover where everything she does centers around her connection to Nature and Spirit. She is an Intuitive Soul Coach, MSW, with many certifications in holistic healing modalities. Nicole broke away from traditional psychotherapy back in 2015 and started leading nature-based sessions, Shamanic journeys, meditations, and what She calls, Soul Sessions. She specializes in Mind, Body, Spirit integration and living from an embodied place of Wholeness. Nicole Lynn is a Soul Writer in the field of Higher Consciousness embodiment and the creator of the new Mushroom Medicine Oracle deck as well as four books for our “Inner and Outer” Children; I am a Child of the Forest, Spring is Here, Faeries; Light Reflecting Particles in Motion, and Where Angels come to Sing inside You & Me.

Nicole’s Mission is to help humanity remember the Purity and Power of their Divine Essence integrated into physical form.

I’ll be selling my self-published Mushroom Medicine Oracle deck sets.

Goosepoop Games is an indie game studio in Portland, ME, where we self publish board games, card games, tabletop role playing games, and design our own stickers and patches. We make games that are accessible to a wide range of player types, and are constantly creating something new and exciting. Goosepoop Games is individually run by Jordan Dube. Jordan is greatly involved with the community, like running game meetups and conventions, and performing clarinet in local bands. Formerly a UX designer, programmer, sound engineer, and Army clarinetist, Jordan uses his diverse knowledge to create accessible and approachable games for everyone.

Website: http://goosepoopgames.com

My name is Rachel! I am the owner of Grass Fed Beauty, a small batch only tallow company born in Maine! I use only locally sourced tallow to create the most nourishing and ancestral products. My business started with me looking for an alternative to the skincare I was using for myself and my son. At first the idea of rubbing beef fat on my face sounded CRAZY! but I gave it a try and never looked back. My skin has never been better and I am thrilled to see my family, friends and customers embrace the benefits of natural skincare! My carefully formulated tallow blends are simple yet effective, incorporating ingredients like organic jojoba oil, methylene blue, raw shea butter, magnesium, organic vanilla beans and therapeutic grade essential oils! I also craft infused tallow products that are created with herbally infused oils! I offer whips, balms, sugar scrubs, salt scrubs, hair oil and more!

I make various crochet items that range from soft plushies to handmade bags and plants. Including items like cats, axolotls, frogs, turtles, dragons, stingrays, possums, chickens and bees! I also have items like crochet hanging plants, coasters, car coasters, hats, bandana, dish scrubbies and for book fest, book covers and book marks!

I am a local indie author of two new adult novels. Both center around themes of mental health, found family, and self-growth. I’d be ecstatic to participate in an event centered around reading — it’s always been a passion of mine! Along with my books, I also sell handmade bookmarks, houseplants, stickers, and pins.

Nature-inspired epoxy, resin art. HomeGoods and accessories made with real earth elements.

Limited edition prints and cards created with traditional printmaking techniques.

Emma G Rose is a Maine author of fantasy stories that treat difficult situations with a dose of mythology. Born and raised in central Maine, Emma founded her micro publishing house to share stories that can change the world. Emma loves meeting aspiring authors and new writers.

We are a dynamic, award-winning publisher dedicated to stories rooted in the essence and

sensibilities of Maine and New England. We strive to capture and explore the grit, heart, beauty,

and infectious spirit of the region by telling tales, real and imagined, that can be appreciated in

many forms by readers, dreamers, and adventurers everywhere.

OUR VISION

Our vision is to be New England's most trusted storyteller, connecting generations through

beautifully crafted books that capture the heart and spirit of our region.

OUR MISSION

We publish exceptional books by the region's finest writers and artists that celebrate New

England's culture, preserve its rich history for future generations, and share authentic stories that

connect readers of all ages to our region's enduring spirit.

Instagram: @islandportpress

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Islandportpress

In What Realm aims to blend art with sustainability. Unwanted items such as clothing, accessories, fabric, and old silverware, are turned into wearable art pieces. Faith started her art journey through photography, using experimentation to intuitively make images to explore the subconscious mind. She used the creative process as a way to navigate chronic illness and better understand the disconnect she felt between her mind, body, and the outside world. As the creative journey continues, her focus is shifting towards spiritual and nature based imagery using block printing and cyanotype methods.

I write urban fantasy that explores the “what if” behind all the mythology and legends, sometimes diving into the romantic or the horrific. I also make a few book-related crafts, such as book sleeves and bookmarks.

J. Lauren Sangster was born and raised in Kentucky and has also lived in Tennessee, New York, and Maine. She began writing to help process her trauma and has won national and state awards for her work, including the 2018 Richard F. Snow Nonfiction Award for her story, “I Love You, I Miss You Already”, about her husband's struggle with a terminal illness. On her podcast Flying Over the Hedge she discusses more in depth certain topics she raises in her book such as generational trauma, parental/family estrangement, gut instinct, and flashbacks with the hope to further educate from the trauma victim's viewpoint. She is a member of The Authors Guild, Maine Writers and Publishers Alliance, and International Women's Writing Guild. As part of her healing, Lauren embraces the opportunity to practice compassionate understanding working as a volunteer online reader for the Freedom to Choose Project in California, which provides a self-help program geared toward incarcerated women and men. Today, Lauren lives in Maine with her partner John.

At five-years-old, young Janet raised out of her body and flew over a honeysuckle hedge. It was this dreamlike experience offering her mind momentary respite from the dysfunction and abuse surrounding her that began her difficult life journey toward healing.

In this riveting memoir, J. Lauren Sangster tells her personal story of surviving childhood sexual abuse, family dysfunction and violence. Trying to escape her past with a new identity as Lauren in New York, she discovers love and heartbreak with a man of Hungarian nobility and his whirlwind high society life in Newport, Rhode Island, then endures abuse and torture while held captive by a philatelist deep in the French Alps. Amid the darkness, and still haunted by childhood trauma, Lauren manages to survive and finds support with a circle of trusted friends back in New York… and even finds love again.

J. Lauren Sangster’s memoir is a testament to remarkable resilience during her journey to cope and heal with Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (Complex PTSD). Writing with humility, compassion, and a sense of humor, she provides an unfiltered examination of how her traumatized mind works while finding joy in friends, love, silly riddles, a pet dachshund, and learning to live authentically as she discovers new ways to heal more deeply, thus offering the reader hope that they, too, may triumph over trauma.

I will offer signed copies of my three books, Isolation, Beyond the Autumn Leaves, and Timeless, as well as bookmarks and other swag that I'm able to make leading up to the event.

Jen Dupree is the author of The Miraculous Flight of Owen Leach (2022) and What Do You Want from Me? (2025). Her memoir, Slow Motion: A Memoir of Friendship, Disability, and Advocacy is due out from Islandport Press in 2026. She is an assistant editor for The Masters Review, a library director, and a former bookstore owner. She has an MFA in Creative Writing from USM’s Stonecoast program. Her work has appeared in December, Solstice, The Masters Review, On the Rusk and other notable places. She is the winner of the Writer’s Digest Fiction Contest for 2017, and a two-time winner of a Maine Literary Award (2006, 2022). Find her at www.JenniferDupree.com

Janice Thompson is a writer and co-founder of Harpswell News, a new nonprofit launched in 2021 to publish the monthly Harpswell Anchor newspaper. She is a lover of local history and fascinating, character-driven stories. She served as a board member and then president of the board of trustees at the Framingham History Center before moving to Maine in 2017. Her day job is to run the Harpswell News nonprofit organization. She is a veteran fundraiser with 35+ years of experience at places like MIT, Harvard and the Boston Athenaeum. Before co-founding Harpswell News she served as Director of Development at the Harpswell Heritage Land Trust. She first became intrigued with the true story of her Dry Tinder characters, the Towne sisters, in 2004 when she was living in Ashland, MA, a town that abuts the town of Framingham. She learned that the town of Framingham was founded in 1700 by these Salem witch trials refugees who were invited to the region by Thomas Danforth, the Deputy Governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, who was also the magistrate who sent Sarah Towne Bridges Cloyce to jail on accusation of witchcraft.

I am an award-nominated independent author who is currently in the process of publishing his fifth book. While I am not from Maine, I geniunely admire your slice of the world and the people inside it. I write thrillers and children's books.

I will bring series mysteries, true crime, and stand alone suspense novels as ell as Maine-based small town mysteries by my late mother. This event was fabulous last year and I'm excited to participate again and share a tent with Maureen Milliken. Kate Flora’s fascination with the darker side of human nature began in the Maine attorney general’s office, where she encountered everything from deadbeat dads to child abusers to discriminatory employers. This exposure ignited her curiosity about what drives people to cross moral and legal lines. Now the author of twenty-six books across crime fiction, true crime, memoir, and nonfiction, Flora’s works have earned her a finalist spot for prestigious awards like the Edgar, Agatha, Anthony, and Derringer. She has twice won the Maine Literary Award for crime fiction, taken home the Public Safety Writers Association award for nonfiction, and received lifetime achievement honors from both the New England Crime Bake and the Maine Crime Wave. Active in her local chapter of Sisters in Crime and a founder of New England Crime Bake and Maine Crime Wave, Flora plays a significant role in the crime writing community. Her latest works include Burn the Diaries and Run, a gripping domestic suspense novel, and Those Who Choose Evil, the ninth installment in her gritty Joe Burgess police procedural series. When she’s not crafting dark, suspenseful stories, she divides her time between Massachusetts and Maine, finding joy in gardening, cooking, and watching the clouds. Learn more at www.kateclarkflora.com.

Kate Kaminski is a writer and award-winning indie filmmaker. She is the author of two novels ("I Am Danvers" and "One Good Thing") and is at work on a cozy mystery set in Maine. Her films are distributed internationally by Gemini Entertainment and are streaming online. Two films - "Trip" and "The Barghest" were remastered and re-released on blu-ray DVD with extras in 2025. Formerly a college instructor of filmmaking and film studies at USM and MECA, Kaminski also ran two female-centered film festivals in Maine from 2011-2020. She describes herself as a compulsive photographer and a champion of animal and environmental causes. She and long-time collaborator in life and film Betsy Carson continue to produce independent media, most recently a comedy cryptid docuseries "Tracking the Comegato" that can be viewed on their YouTube channel @gitgofilms. They live and work in southern Maine. Find her at www.katekaminski.com

Karen Hardy is a mental health and addiction counselor who has worked in the field for over 30 years. Her experiences include being a counselor in the prison setting for 20 years, working in outpatient addiction treatment in various settings, and she currently lives in Belgrade where she has had a private practice for the last 8 years. Addiction has been part of both Karen’s family of origin and Karen’s TEDx talk and book are based on the experiences with Karen’s son and his addiction to heroin. This book was written in real time, documenting her and her son's experience through his active addiction. It shows how an individual in the grips of addiction and the family member both experience significant ups and downs.

Tucked away in a shadowy wood while creatures of the night and bad guys with blades whisper in her ear, Kerry writes spicy dark fantasy full of monsters, magic, and mayhem. Her background in ecology instilled a fascination with predator-prey relationships, and she thinks fires burn hottest if started between enemies. When she isn’t tormenting her morally gray characters, Kerry enjoys roller skating, skimboarding, and spending time with her husband and daughter. I write spicy dark fantasy featuring enemies-to-lover romance. I plan to offer the first two books in my Seeds and Shadows trilogy as well as self-published dark romance novel. I will also sell bookmarks, necklaces, keychains, and some handmade fantasy-themed crafts

Lauren H. Mae writes romance books about falling in love the hard way. She loves to break her characters' hearts, then put them back together bigger and happier than they were before. Lauren lives in beautiful Portland, Maine with her husband and two sons. She survives the cold by binging romance in either book or movie format, and listening to the saddest songs, despite being a generally happy person. She is the author of five novels, and will be selling and signing copies of her two latest books - Wish Lists & Road Trips, and a magical realism romance: The Fate Factor, which is set in Portland!

The author captain Lee will have one book on holistic healing modalities, a video documentary about sailing through the South Pacific, and three books in the latest series: The Amazing Adventures of the Sea Cat Chowder. Each book in this series covers a section of a real six-year sailing voyage around the world, all told from the viewpoint of the ship's cat Chowder. The author will be on hand to tell sea stories, show routes on a map, and provide gifts of sea shells for children.

We are a local Maine Book Club looking to reach more readers and to continue building upon the community we've created! We are also looking to support our local libraries.

The Lucky Fox Bookshop is a Portland-based traveling bookstore that offers a curated collection of queer-authored and queer-themed books. We pop up all around New England bringing great books to great communities, and we're honored to be a part of the Maine Book and Print Fest this year!

The mission of Literacy Volunteers of Kennebec is to improve reading, writing, and other literacy skills so each individual may reach their potential, and to promote and advocate for literacy for families and the community. LVK is committed to the personal growth of our learners. We help adults and their families acquire basic literacy skills to enable them to achieve broader personal goals. LVK believes that the ability to read and write, to understand and be understood, is critical to personal freedom and the maintenance of a democratic society. We recognize literacy as an integral element in the broader goals of economic opportunity and security, social justice, and dignity. At this event LVK will showcase how LVK works to promote family literacy in our community with a focus on our partnership with the Dollywood Foundation to be the Kennebec County Affiliate for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. We will have literacy displays and be encouraging families to register their children 0-5 who will then receive a new carefully selected book each month mailed to their home with the child’s name. There is strong evidence that limited literacy is closely correlated with poverty and that families who do not have books for their children are less apt to prepare their children for success in school. This program has shown to increase children's readiness for school.

Meet Leigh Reagan Alley — Author, Professor, and Expert in Whole Child Education

Leigh Reagan Alley is the author of the Shiny Friends Super Squad series, encouraging kids to embrace their uniqueness, find their voice, and step into their light. Her work extends beyond the fiction with an accompanying Social-Emotional Learning Journal designed to help young readers explore leadership, empathy, and self-awareness in fun, reflective ways.

Join Leigh at The Maine Book & Print Fest and celebrate the power of storytelling in emotional development and creative growth.

I have a 92 page self-published sci-fi novella, "The Heart of the Chimera" out now. This is a vegan-themed story about a heart transplant recipient who comes to understand that her heart was grown in a research pig. I also have a children's picture book called "The Vegan Witches' Halloween" projected for release September 1. I would like to sell both of these and I am open to doing a reading from either of them if you would like this for programming. Both projects are fully summarized and have illustration examples, reviews, etc. on my website: https://www.lesliejlinder.com/neo-pagan-writing/ and the synopsis' of both books are as follows:

The Heart of the Chimera: In a futuristic world where innovation meets identity, Lianna, a young woman with a transplanted heart, embarks on a quest for truth. Joined by her partner Stella, she uncovers a shocking secret: her heart was grown from a genetically-modified pig. This discovery plunges them into a maze of ethical challenges and conspiracies. As corporate greed and moral questions loom, Lianna must decide if she can accept her heart's origins or if the truth will upend her life. "The Heart of the Chimera" is a gripping tale of humor, heartache, and human ingenuity.

The Vegan Witches' Halloween: In this magical children’s book, the vegan witches celebrate a Halloween with their cats, friends, and plant-based treats. Is there a magical, marvelous vegan witch in your life? Share the inspiration and the joy with this whimsical rhyming picture book that can be enjoyed by littles with the help of an older reader. The Flesch Reading Scale rating for this vocabulary indicates an Elementary to Middle School level reading level, or higher. This book is a fun way to grow both vegan ethics and vocabulary! A brief resource guide for new or aspiring vegans is included in the back matter of this sweet little book.

Armed with a degree in English and a goal to write for Conde Nast, Maddy set out into the world, only to discover following your dreams sometimes takes a circuitous route. After working for over a decade in the corporate world, she finally started to pay attention to the voices that endlessly filled her head. First writing paranormal romances under the pen name, Rachel Madbury, Maddy decided she wanted a little less "end of the world" and a lot more witty banter. And thus the Holden Cove series was born. Balancing both a day job and an author career is not for the faint of heart, but Maddy spends every minute she can chasing her dream of bringing her love stories to life.

I am a disability advocate who sells stickers, prints, and pins all hand made in my studio on Etsy and my website https://www.mandiweirdmore.com/

A local Maine author, Melissa writes Maine-based Psychological Thrillers. She also writes Erotic Romance under the pen name Mel S. Her writing is spicy, twisty, and always a bit sultry! Go to www.mmwrites.com or linktr.ee/mmwrites for more info!

I’m the author of a mystery series that takes place in Maine, the most recent of which won the 2025 Maine Literary Award for Crime Fiction. I would not only have my books available for sale, but engage with attendees about writing, books and anything else they want to talk about. The more genres, authors represented, the more vibrant the event and I’d love to be part of that.

Megan Caudill is a fantasy/sci-fi author from central Maine. Her passion is to create deep, character-driven action stories that take you to a fun and different world. When she isn't writing she's homeschooling her two kiddos, chilling with her overly-affectionate dog and cat, and enjoying the beautiful outdoors.

Her debut novel is a bestseller and award winning urban-fantasy novel with superpower and mystery vibes. If you love gritty action, slow burn romance, playful banter, twist and turns, family feels, deep themes, and an explosive finale, come on by to her table SATURDAY and get her book Superiors!

Michael W. Huard is a gothic fantasy author living in Fairfield, Maine.

His novels includes tales of vampires, witches ,werewolves, and those that hunt them.

Be sure to check out all his books and get to meet his writing partner Sammy, aka his French bulldog!

New England Iron Pollo is a Maine based Mobile food startup Established in 2023. We focus on cast Iron Broiled chicken marinaded for 24hours consider by many our customer as the most flavorful chicken in Maine. Our menu is composed of 100% chicken only. One of our mission is to promote economic development and Maines rich history as the former “Chicken Capital of the world”. New England Iron Pollo is also Eco-conscious we used plates, trays, napkins made of sugarcane and Compostable utensils. New England Iron Pollo has been featured on the Bangor Daily Newspaper and the Maine SBDC.

Nancy O’Toole is an author of superhero fiction and fantasy books. Her work includes The Red and Black Series, The Twin Kingdoms series, The Mirror Guardian, and The Lady of the Watchtower. Nancy spends her days working as a public librarian, playing video games, and taking far too many pictures of her cat, Coraline.

Novella is a small mobile romance only bookstore that travels all throughout the state of Maine. We carry all different types of romance, from closed door romance to dark romance, romantasy to romantic thrillers. We are a women owned business who opened in June of 2025. We can’t wait for you to fall in love with your new favorite place.

I currently have two self published books. "Reignite Me" is a poetry collection that discusses relationships, love, crushes, and the general ups and downs of those. "The Gift" is a short Christmas romance where two strangers make a deal for Christmas to help each other out. I'd be offering those at this event. I am expecting to have at least one other book published by this time, but maybe two. One is another poetry collection, the other is the first in a western series. I am also thinking of potentially bringing prints of my photography as well as some art/jewelry I have been slowly working on. I do not have any pictures of these, but I have a collection of photographs from Maine that include moose, deer, loons, landscapes, etc. For art and jewelry, I have been working on jewelry that includes crystals and shell casings. I haven't gotten the crystal shipment yet, hence the lack of photos. If this would put me in a different category to pay the fee, I am totally okay with that! I wasn't 100% sure where to place myself.

Hello, My name is Nicole McKay and I am the artist behind Nicole‘s Creations. I have been doing macramé for just under 20 years. I truly enjoy sharing my creations, meeting new people through my work, and collaborating with Maine owned boutiques that carry my pieces. I strive to use mainly organic materials in my macramé, appreciating and being inspired by nature itself. I create everything from macrame jewelry, plant hangers, macrame bookmarks, purses, macrame keychains, headbands, coasters, macrame wall hangings and accessories, just to name a few 😉

My name is Noel and I’ve loved art for as long as I can remember. I’ve previously volunteered for Book fest and I’m so excited to be a part of the event in a different way this year. I’m also so grateful to be able to finally share and sell my artwork and to be beside so many wonderful local authors, artists, and business owners. Happy Maine Book and Print Fest 2025!

I am an indie queer cyberpunk author and Content Editor. I will be offering my books and discussing the importance of a developmental editor.

Oliver & Friends Bookshop is an independent bookstore located in Waterville, Me. We will be offering an assortment of our bestsellers and talking about the importance of Independent Bookstores.

I create acrylic and watercolor paintings. I would be offering original works, prints, and stickers. I use my art and creativity as a therapy to heal and to connect with others in my community.

The Portland Literary Club is a nontraditional book club based out of Portland, Maine that aims to create an inclusive space for readers of all genres. We partner with local businesses to host events centered around literary discussions and themed activities to cultivate community and connection through reading. Rather than requiring a book to be read, we welcome and encourage all readers to come as they are!

Reading at the End of the World (REW Library) is a banned book and free library striving to keep banned books accessible. Through donations, events, and partnerships, REW Library intends to highlight the power of access to information.

At the Maine Book & Print Fair, REW Library will be giving away books that are both banned or include frequently censored content, such as BIPOC characters or authors and LGBTQ+ characters or authors. The library will also be open for banned book donations.

My books: "Adopting Alyosha - A Single Man Finds a Son in Russia" (memoir); "Small Worlds" (essays); "The Three-Legged Woman and Other Excursions in Teaching" (essays); "The Legend of the River Pumpkins" (children's); "Long Live Grover Cleveland" (novel, winner, Benjamin Franklin Award; winner, USA Best Books Award ); "Life on Mars" (novel, finalist, International Book Awards and American Fiction Awards); "Adopting Anton - A Single Man Seeks a Son in Ukraine" (memoir, finalist, Maine Literary Awards); "Trigger Warning" (novel, finalist, American Fiction Awards). I have been a contributing essayist to The Christian Science Monitor for almost 40 years. My work has also appeared in Newsweek, The Boston Globe, and various literary journals and magazines.

Samantha Eaton has been drawn to horror for as long as she can remember. Like many horror authors, she started out by reading Stephen King at far too young an age and let nature run its course. Her work centers around two key themes: 1) you can defeat the most heinous monsters, but you’re going to be different when it’s done, and 2) humor is a fantastic coping mechanism even in the darkest times.

Her debut novel, The Insatiable Hunger of Trees, follows 17 year old Cara, a girl who has her life together in the wake of the disappearance of her older sister, Shelby. When her sister miraculously returns, changed, Cara is faced with a change in her meticulously laid plans and must uncover what happened to Shelby while she was gone.

Eaton’s sophomore novel, The Roots in Your Bones, has been referred to as “Horror meets Hallmark”, with a splash of women’s fic and comedy woven into a devastating tale about moving on. Protagonist Marisa and her fat cat, Beef, move halfway across the country following the end of a relationship. With few options, Marisa moves into the empty home of a friend’s distant relative. Once arrived, she finds she isn’t the only thing within those walls that’s haunted.

She is currently working on a wildlife rehab focused horror, Don’t Feed The Wildife, with a publication goal of February or March 2025, and an untitled corporate survival horror.

When she isn’t writing, Samantha can usually be found in her tiny kitchen baking or cooking, participating in autocross, at a concert (usually some flavor of metal or punk), developing policies and procedures for Maine Wildlife Transport, or following her June Gemini heart and doing something totally random. She lives with three rescue cats, her two Doberman/German Shepherd mixes, a flock of chickens that varies in size, and her boyfriend.

Samantha will be attending Maine Book Fest 2025 with the hope of spending the weekend connecting with other readers and writers, talking books, chatting about horror, and meeting other bookish Mainers. She will have paperback copies of her books available for purchase.

I'm a Maine-based Autistic artist who delights in the offbeat and nerdy. I design stickers, art prints, tea towels, drinking glasses, t-shirts, necklaces, and standees. I'm inspired by nature, folklore, cryptids, and pride of all kinds.

I’m Ev of Shameless Bits, a queer disabled full time artist, currently in love with creating polymer clay pieces. A recent Maine transplant, I am inspired by nature and whimsy. My art has one mission and that is to bring a bit of joy to someone’s day. A huge bookworm myself, I’ll be bringing book themed polymer clay accessories (earrings, necklaces, pins, mask chains, eye glass chains, and bookmarks)

Sydney Ashcroft originally hails from Pennsylvania, but moved to New England over twenty years ago and has never looked back. She currently resides in Maine with two cats. During the day she works full time in the information technology field and writes by night. Tea, chocolate, and folk music fuel her through the day and writing sessions. When she’s not writing or working, she enjoys spending time with the two cats, playing Dungeons and Dragons, seeing live music, and reading as much as she can.

Website - https://nicholsandashcroft.com/

Socials  -  https://linktr.ee/authorsydneyashcroft

I am an author of the Unintended Travelers series (3 books). I've also illustrated a children's book that my grandson wrote (he was 6 years old), and wrote and illustrated a book for teens about mental health called I Am Not Okay.

I’m originally from Aroostook County Maine where I helped my husband raise my two stepsons. I now live in the western foothills of Maine with my husband, two cats, and our dog.

I enjoy writing, reading, crocheting, and walking our dog on the trail, and I teach middle school in my spare time.

Using my love of science and art, I have written 3 children's books that combine both as a way to teach and entertain. These stories are based on projects or research I've been involved with and are brought to life by the talents of amazing artists. I am also the founder of a community science project, Canids of Maine, and will have information available relating to this research.

Victoria holds an MA in English from the University of Maine. She is also the winner of FC2’s 2021 Ronald Sukenick Innovative Fiction Prize, for her collection of short stories My Haunted Home released by FC2. Victoria’s poetry chapbook Death and Darlings was published in 2022 by Bottlecap Press; her hybrid chapbook Entries of Boredom and Fear was published in 2023 by Bottlecap Press. Her book of poetry, I Am My Mother’s Disappointments, released on Mother’s Day from Girl Noise Press (2024).  Her work has been published in Tiny Spoon, Interpret Magazine, pioneertown, Querenica Press, The Hooghly Review, Bitchin’ Kitsch, ergot., Cult Magazine, JAKE, G*MOB Magazine, Dollar Store Lit Mag, and Meow Meow Pow Pow Lit. Victoria strives to create work that can meld together the punk roots her parents raised her in with the disillusionment of losing her mother at a young age. Overall, she hopes to discomfort, humor and charm.

12 Willows Press is an independent publisher of books highlighting the importance of ecological balance, sustainability, and the natural world. We publish books for readers young and old--early readers, middle readers, young adult, and adult.