The States

The State
The States
Norah Woodsey

THE STATES is a modern reimagining of Jane Austen’s Persuasion, a story of love, obligation, and second chances.

About the Author

Norah Woodsey is the author of LIFELESS, WHEN THE WAVE COLLAPSES, and THE CONTROL PROBLEM. Her forthcoming novel, THE STATES, will be released spring 2024.After short careers in finance and tech, she has dedicated herself to creating fiction. Her subjects of intense interest but not quite expertise include history, physics, genetics, sociology and gender studies. A fourth-generation former Brooklynite, she now resides on the wrong coast with her family.

William K. Baxley, Jr. - Intricate Mysteries, Ancient Conflicts, and Resilience
FEATURED AUTHOR - William K. Baxley, Jr. is a master jeweler and storyteller who draws inspiration from the intricate art of craftsmanship to shape richly imagined fantasy worlds. As the owner of Avonlea Jewelers, he brings the same care and precision to his writing as he does to every ring and pendant. His debut novel, The Jeweler’s Secret, explores the quiet power of creation, the weight of purpose, and the hidden magic that lives in everyday things.