Keynote Speaker Ariel Lawhon
Ariel Lawhon, a New York Times bestselling author known for titles such as “The Frozen River,” will be the keynote speaker at the 2026 Johns Creek Literary Fair on November 14. She plans to discuss her forthcoming release, “The Pirate Queen,” a historical adventure inspired by Grace O’Malley, an Irish folk heroine who fought to protect her people at sea.
Lawhon’s works, including “Code Name Hélené,” “I was Anastasia,” and “The Wife, the Maid, and the Mistress,” have achieved significant acclaim, with “The Frozen River” alone selling nearly 2 million copies. Her novels have been translated into over 30 languages and recognized by platforms such as Good Morning America Book Club, Library Reads, Costco, Amazon Spotlight, and Book of the Month Club. She resides in the rolling hills near Nashville, Tennessee, with her husband and four sons.
Further information regarding registration for her presentation will be available soon.
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