Local voices from the Kahite community—sharing fantasy, folklore, humor, memoir, history, science, and lived experience. Explore their work, follow new releases, and celebrate storytelling close to home.
Fantasy and history woven with folklore, wonder, and heart.
Brian’s writing blends woodland lore, wonder, and friendship, often through a child’s eyes. His debut captured the magic of escaping the city for forest adventures, while his second book expands into historical fiction, maintaining his signature empathy and sense of place.
Warm, conversational humor about dogs and daily life—stories that wag.
Ralph brings a neighborly voice to everyday moments—muddy paws, porch talk, and the punchlines that find us on ordinary Tuesdays. His blog combines quick reads with heart, and he’s now outlining a memoir that threads those anecdotes into a larger life story.
Life on the move: worksites, highways, and stories gathered along the way.
Nelson’s first memoir, Events from My Past That I Think I Remember Clearly, revisited his 1950s childhood, Purdue days, and years at AT&T. His new project, Where Has Nelson Been?, widens the view - a full autobiographical journey told with humor and heart.
Imagination-led fantasy brought to life through story and illustration.
Maxine is both author and illustrator, crafting immersive fantasy worlds. She wrote and illustrated two children’s books. Maxine is currently working on a new fantasy novel, expanding her imaginative universe for an older audience while retaining the wonder that defines her work.
Heartfelt romance and small-town drama.
Leta Gail Doerr writes heartfelt romance with humor and resilience. She is best known for the Bluegrass Country series, featuring strong-willed women, small-town drama, and love found in unexpected places. Her novels are celebrated for authentic friendships, emotional depth, and characters who feel like neighbors you’ve always known.
Scientific curiosity meets storytelling — connecting molecules, minds, and future.
Dr. Irene Gabashvili is a scientist and storyteller whose work blends physics, biology, and imagination. Drawing on her background in biomedical research and health technology, she writes lyrical naturalism and science fiction that explore patterns in nature and society.
Preserving the past through trails, tales, and tireless research.
Gary Mulliner’s Four Mile, Kahite and Beyond, A Tapestry of Tales honors the Native Americans, pioneers, and farmers who shaped the land. With a volunteer “chain gang,” he has built and maintained 20+ miles of trails and historical kiosks, and he is now writing about the history of the Tellico Dam.
Following winding trails and the lessons hidden along the way.
Ron is turning to memoir to explore moments that shaped his understanding of family and perspective. His first story revisits a childhood hike along a river with a name as unforgettable as the experience itself - a day that gently reshaped how he saw his father and himself.
Insightful writing at the crossroads of engineering, data, and reflection.
Chris Allsup’s work spans technical white papers and feature articles. He has developed novel methods to improve the accuracy of Tellico Village housing forecasts, designed a data-driven strategic planning tool for master-planned communities, and engineered a cost-effective solution for estimating parking lot utilization.
Practical leadership insights for building high-performance sales teams.
Ken Thoreson is a sales leadership author focused on the real-world challenges of managing and motivating teams. Known for clear, actionable guidance, Ken’s books distill decades of sales experience into tools leaders can use immediately to build stronger, more effective organizations.
Faith-rooted songs shaped by memory, testimony, and personal conviction
Wayne is a songwriter who tells stories through music. A Kahite resident and retired minister, he writes, sings, and arranges every piece on his YouTube channel, often drawing from faith, loss, and life experience. His songs carry the tone of lived testimony rather than performance, created simply because he feels called to share them.