Ariel Lawhon, Author of ‘The Frozen River,’ Will Headline Johns Creek Literary Fair
At New Location, Johns Creek United Methodist Church, on Saturday, Nov. 14
Ariel Lawhon, The New York Times bestselling author of “The Frozen River” and six other titles, will headline the 2026 Johns Creek Literary Fair on Nov. 14. She will be discussing her upcoming release, “The Pirate Queen,” a sweeping historical adventure inspired by the life of Grace O’Malley, the legendary Irish folk heroine who risked everything to defend her people on the high seas.
In addition to “The Frozen River,” which has sold nearly 2 million copies, Lawhon’s other historical fiction titles include “Code Name Hélené,” “I was Anastasia” and “The Wife, the Maid, and the Mistress.” Her novels have been translated into over 30 languages and have been Good Morning America Book Club, Library Reads, Costco, Amazon Spotlight and Book of the Month Club selections. She lives in the rolling hills outside Nashville, Tenn., with her husband and four sons.
Here is the location of the Johns Creek United Methodist Church.
Bestselling Author Patti Callahan Henry Will Join Lawhon
Lawhon will be in conversation with Patti Callahan Henry, The New York Times, Globe and Mail, and USA Today bestselling author of 17 novels, including her newest, “The Story She Left Behind.” Henry is the co-host and co-creator of the popular weekly online “Friends & Fiction” live web show and podcast, as well as a podcast host of original content for her novels “Surviving Savannah” and “Becoming Mrs. Lewis.”
Her books have been translated into over 20 languages and have been the Barnes and Noble Book Club Pick, Amazon Editor Pick, Goodreads Book of the Year finalist, People Magazine Choice, Book of the Month Selection, and more. She is the recipient of The Christy Award “Book of the Year,” The Harper Lee Distinguished Writer of the Year and the Alabama Library Association Book of the Year for Becoming Mrs. Lewis.
Local Author Applications are Closed
Local author applications are closed. This year’s list of local authors will be released soon.
