Rachelle Paige Campbell

#WOTR26 Author Interviews

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Hi, I’m Rachelle Paige Campbell. I started reading romance novels in college; as a way to help speed up my reading to make it through Art History textbooks. After years in the professional world writing very dry grant proposals and auction descriptions, I started writing the contemporary romance stories I wanted to read. Setting my books in some of my favorite destinations was my inspired way to require plenty of research trips every year with my family.

How did you hear about this event?  How many years have you attended?

I’ve heard about Writers on the River from author friends that have been attending for years. I was thrilled to be a signing author in 2025 and am so excited to come back in 2026.

What genres do you write?

sweet contemporary romance and Christian contemporary romance

What is a book of yours you wish more people read?

The Ghost of Loon Lake is my second chance romance plus a mystery with all the shenanigans I love. Estranged spouses. An inheritance. And maybe a ghost? This book is perfect for fans of Psych and Gilmore Girls.

What is one fun fact about you?  It can be anything like food allergy, fear of something, weird way you broke a bone…….

When I graduated college, I moved overseas for grad school and lived in a dormitory run by nuns. They were amazing. The kindest ladies. I still think about their delicious dinners.

What are your social links?

https://rachellepaigecampbell.com/

https://www.instagram.com/rachellepaigebooks/

https://www.bookbub.com/authors/rachelle-paige-campbell

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/13453682.Rachelle_Paige_Campbell

What are your buy links?

https://www.amazon.com/Rachelle-Paige-Campbell/e/B00T0T533Q

https://www.kobo.com/us/en/author/rachelle-paige-campbell

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/%22Rachelle%20Paige%20Campbell%22?Ntk=P_key_Contributor_List&Ns=P_Sales_Rank&Ntx=mode+matchall

https://books.apple.com/us/author/rachelle-paige-campbell/id1439716125

Joel Shoemaker

#WOTR26 Author Interviews

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Joel Shoemaker has been a librarian for over a decade and a magician for more than three! He lives in central Illinois with his husband, frogs named Penn and Teller, a bearded dragon named Toothless, a colony of cherry shrimp, currently nameless, and his dog, Maximus. He consumes an inordinate amount of cheese.

How did you hear about this event?  How many years have you attended?

This will be my third year. I believe my dear friend and fellow attendee J. Lawson was the one that first told me about it.

What genres do you write?

My first book is LGBTQIA+ YA, my second and fourth books are adult short story anthologies and my third book is a picture book for the queer, affirming-faith community.

What is a book of yours you wish more people read?

My newest book is a cocktail-themed flash fiction anthology. I wish more people read it and tried out the accompanying recipes. 🙂

What is one fun fact about you?  It can be anything like food allergy, fear of something, weird way you broke a bone…….

I have performed magic for Chuck Palahniuk’s Halloween Party in Portland, OR. Chuck Palahniuk is the author of Fight Club and it was a WILD honor to be invited to perform alongside the rest of the hired entertainment: a silent clown, a tarot card reader, and a floutist.

What are your social links?

https://www.facebook.com/shoemakermagicianauthor

https://www.instagram.com/magicianactor/

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21950012.Joel_Shoemaker

https://itsjoelshoemaker.com

What are your buy links?

Lacey Black

#WOTR26 Author Interviews

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

I’m a full-time author of sexy contemporary romance. My first book released in August 2014, and I’ve had the pleasure of writing over 70 books in the last 11 years. I write small-town romance and weave in all my favorite sub-tropes, like single parents, surprise pregnancy, second chance, friends to lovers, workplace romance, and best friend’s sister/brother. I live in a small town in central Illinois with my husband, youngest daughter, grumpy cat, rambunctious puppy, and a chicken!

How did you hear about this event?  How many years have you attended?

I believe I saw the sign-up form on FB for the very first WOTR. I had only done 1 signing before that one, so I was incredibly nervous. Signings were still way out of my comfort zone, but I immediately felt at ease. WOTR quickly became my favorite signing, and I’ve been fortunate to attend all 11 events!

What genres do you write?

Contemporary romance

What is a book of yours you wish more people read?

Grip. It was originally part of K. Bromberg’s Driven World, and I feel most people thought they had to read all of the World books, but that wasn’t the case. It’s a great second chance, surprise baby book with tons of feels!

What is one fun fact about you?  It can be anything like food allergy, fear of something, weird way you broke a bone…….

I love to buy plants and flowers, but have the brownest thumb alive. 🙁

What are your social links?

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorlaceyblack
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laceyblackwrites/
Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/lacey-black
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AuthLaceyBlack
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@laceyblackauthor?lang=en
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/8414783.Lacey_Black
Newsletter: http://www.laceyblackbooks.com/newsletter

What are your buy links?

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Lacey-Black/e/B00MW2UGZI

Amber Anthony

#WOTR26 Author Interviews

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

*Amber Anthony is Pati Hough Bader and Nancy Reynolds. We began as screenwriters pitching in LA. Our coach, DC Fontana suggested we write romance novels, so we did. We love all genres of spice: PRN, Cont., Adventure, and Street Justice

*Pati Hough Bader is 1/2 of Amber Anthony. Nancy Reynolds lives in Tulsa. We met through a trip to UK in 2009 although we’ve known each other since 2007.
We pitched scripts until 2013 when our writing coach, DC Fontana (of Star Trek) suggested we write novels. We love many different genres of romance but all are an adventure, street justice and steamy, consensual sex.
We write seasoned, new Adult, PRN, metaphysical, and contemporary romance.

How did you hear about this event?  How many years have you attended?

*We’ve watched for a few years and always missed the interest date. 2026 will be our first.

*It’s been my dream for a couple of years and I finally applied in time and the weekend was free.

What genres do you write?

*Multi: PRN, cont., adventure, seasoned, new adult and tales of redemption.

*PRN, contemporary, metaphysical, BDSM, steam

What is a book of yours you wish more people read?

*Roman’s Revenge, action, humor, street justice and STEAM.

*Roman’s Revenge.

What is one fun fact about you?  It can be anything like food allergy, fear of something, weird way you broke a bone…….

*Nancy was a Broadway actress. Pati owns a tavern

*Nancy was an actress on Broadway. Pati owns a tavern

What are your social links?

https://www.amberanthonywrites.com/

 https://www.goodreads.com/author/list/17062164.Amber_Anthony

Amber Anthony

What are your buy links?

Evelyn Sola

#WOTR26 Author Interviews

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

I’m Evelyn, and I write contemporary romance. My books will make you laugh, cry and swoon. When I’m not reading or writing, I’m at home in Chicago with my husband and two teenaged daughters.

How did you hear about this event?  How many years have you attended?

I heard about WOTR from another author. 2026 will be my second year in attendance.

What genres do you write?

Contemporary romance

What is a book of yours you wish more people read?

Cherish

What is one fun fact about you?  It can be anything like food allergy, fear of something, weird way you broke a bone…….

I can’t ride a bike or sleep in the middle of the day.

What are your social links?

IG: EvelynWritesEveryDay,

TT: authorevelynsola

What are your buy links?

#WOTR26 Sponsor Interviews

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Jennifer Daniels
I write Fantasy & Romance. I live in Upstate NY with my husband, son, and our very rambunctious husky named Blue.

How did you hear about this event?  How many years have you attended?

I heard about WOTR year #1 from a fellow attending author. I was a signing author i think four years in a row.

What is your favorite part of sponsoring?

Helping Thistle Farms and seeing the growth of this event.

What is one fun fact about you?  It can be anything like food allergy, fear of something, weird way you broke a bone…….

I hate snakes… hate just doesn’t seem like a strong enough word, but you get my drift.

What are your social links?

https://m.facebook.com/jenniferdanielsauthor

https://m.facebook.com/jenniferdaniels2017

https://www.amazon.com/-/e/B076HB3XV1

https://authorjenniferdani.wixsite.com/authorjendaniels

https://twitter.com/Jld0316Jennifer?s=07

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/17240726.Jennifer_Daniels

https://www.bookbub.com/profile/jennifer-daniels

https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMeUb9nDw/

What are your buy links?

#WOTR26 Sponsor Interviews

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

My name is Angie Wade, and I’ve been editing for the indie-pub community for ten years. I specialize in fantasy and modern romance but edit all fiction genres outside of poetry, working with both traditionally published authors as well as independently published authors. I got my start working with a small press based out of the UK and as an editor for a small editing company based out of Florida. I am a full member of ACES, the society for editing, earned my copyediting certificate from the University of San Diego, have hosted write-ins in my local community as well as online, particularly during the pandemic, and attend writing workshops and book signings both locally and across the country when I get the opportunity. My weakness is managing social media, though I love to connect.

My favorite genres to read are fantasy, dystopian, and mystery-thriller, and I live in Central Florida with my husband and two young daughters. In my free time, I also enjoy playing tabletop games like Dungeons & Dragons, going camping, and going on adventures with my family. I love learning how language has and will continue to evolve, both spoken and written, as well as what inspires us to write. Working with stories and helping writers with the delivery of their passion continues to inspire me, and I look forward to continuing my literary journey for years to come.

How did you hear about this event?  How many years have you attended?

I heard about Writers on the River through my client and friend AJ Renee. I have physically attended 5 years, 2018 and 2022-2025, and participated online during 2020.

What is your favorite part of sponsoring?

My favorite part of sponsoring WOTR is the support of my brand and name among others in the indie community. Sponsoring and attending gives me the opportunity to connect with the professionals I enjoy working with, as well as giving my products visibility to a niche target market.

What is one fun fact about you?  It can be anything like food allergy, fear of something, weird way you broke a bone…….

I decided 40 was the age I wanted to learn to skateboard, and though that year has come and gone, I’m still embracing the sport. After a year and a half, I’ve achieved as much skill as a 10-year-old who’s been learning for two weeks. Hey, progress is progress!

What are your social links?

instagram/novelnurseediting
instagram/awadeedits
facebook/novelnurse

What are your buy links?

https://www.novelnurseediting.com/planners-for-writers/

https://us.amazon.com/stores/author/B07XK1GSH3