Community

Get to Know the Voices and Creators Behind the Stories

Tidebound Press is built on collaboration. Every book we publish is shaped by the writers, artists, designers, performers, and supporters who believe in the power of storytelling.

This page celebrates the creative community that helps bring Tidebound projects to life, from the authors whose stories fill the pages to the artists, collaborators, and supporters who help carry them into the world.

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Our Storytellers

Our authors bring bold voices, imaginative worlds, and unforgettable characters to every project. From eerie short fiction to genre blending storytelling, these writers form the creative backbone of our books and anthologies.

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Brent Lewis

Writer, playwright, documentarian, and native Eastern Shoreman with deep local roots. Latest release Stardust by the Bushel.

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Ellen Smith

Freelance writer, editor for Inkandescent Kids Magazine, and author of Reluctant Cassandra and the Time Wrecker Trilogy. All Kinds of Time dropped in January 2026.

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M.K. Sholund

Horror writer who recently published a writing prompt book, 150+ Prompts: A Creative Writing Journal.

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Jim Duffy

Author and regular on WBOC-TV’s DelmarvaLife. Has written multiple books that explore the Delmarva Peninsula, including: Eastern Shore Road Trips and Tubman Travels: 32 Underground Railroad Journeys on Delmarva.

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Alexandra Kuehn

Author of Libby the Lunchbuddy, a children’s book that focuses on creativity, confidence, and the fear of first experience.

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Kenton Kilgore

Author of fantasy novels for young adults, and adults who are still young. Latest works include: This Wasted Land, Stray Cats, and The Scorpion & The Wolf.

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D. Lara Smith

Writer of post-apocalyptic, dystopian and horror stories by night. Curriculum manager by day.

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Ray Van Horn, Jr.

Contributing writer for The Metal Hall of Fame. Work has appeared in various magazines and anthologies. Latest releases, Bringing in the Creeps and October Rust.

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Sam Curtain

An occult and paranormal horror author who is also

a practicing witch, medium, and tarot reader. Latest works include: the Hollow Series and the Carmichael Series.

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S.R. Webster

Dark fiction author and MC for live author events at Cult Classic. Latest releases, A Girl Named Ghost and Dark Quirks.

Our Artists

Books don’t just tell stories, they show them. Our artists, illustrators, and designers help create the visual identity of Tidebound Press through cover art, interior illustrations, and design that brings each project to life.

Cover Artist

Kyle Conway

Animator, photographer, and illustrator creating art on Kent Island, including sections of the mural at Cult Classic. First children's book, Inside the Human Factory.

Illustrator

Marti Wensel

Retired teacher, portrait artist and long-time supporter of the creative community.

Our Collaborators and Friends

Tidebound Press thrives because of the passionate supporters who believe in local storytelling. From event partners to creative supporters, these individuals and organizations help keep the tide moving.

Bookstore

Brackish Books

A mobile bookstore serving the Eastern Shore, delivering stories, connection, and a love of reading to the communities they call home.

Venue

Cult Classic Brewing

A beloved Kent Island venue where craft beer, local creators, and offbeat live entertainment share the same stage.