Jamie Johnston's early life included growing up a rebel in a contract with the Beatles' record producer alongside her songwriting partner. She eventually relocated to Paradise.

Chico State University history professor Michael Magliari clarifies possible misconceptions about Chico founding father John Bidwell.

Two award-winning authors who teach college literature and writing courses.

Local authors Jamie Johnston and Judy Blishen Soto each lost their homes in the Camp Fire that destroyed Paradise.

Retired Judge Janet Kintner, who was appointed by Gov. Jerry Brown in 1976 as only the third female judge in San Diego's history, has recently authored a memoir. Titled A Judge’s Tale: A Trailblazer Fights for Her Place on the Bench, the book recounts her experiences.

Chico author C. David Ivy explores space and time in his sci-fi novel, "Beyond the Walls of Darkness," which incorporates blog content. Redding author Kimberly Macintosh's children's book, "How Lizzy Chose Her Mama," helps adopted children feel a sense of belonging.

Husband and wife co-authors Anthony and Christina Adams write under the name A. C. Adams to tell a story inspired by the real-life disappearance of Christina‘s professor father.

Two Chico authors who are members of the North State Writers group have each created a series of three novels.

Two authors delve into challenging topics for children to grasp.

Chico-based author and artist Michelle Ott shares insights from her four seasons in Antarctica through her captivating words and illustrations.

Chico author Jerry Allred's memoir offers a unique glimpse into a prominent Mormon polygamist family, chronicling his upbringing with a father, seven plural wives, and forty-seven siblings.

Dr. Kathleen Gabriel is a native Chicoan and a graduate of Chico State. She is currently an Associate Professor at the university and has authored various books and articles on underrepresented students.

Chico diabetes nurse Beverly Thomassian wrote her book for health care professionals, but it contains information that is helpful to all of us.

Chico retired professor Gayle Kimball offers tips for dealing with depression, fatigue, and insomnia, among other challenges.

Two different tales of dealing with disaster.

Discover the captivating stories of Chico and Paradise as two local authors take you on a journey through their unique perspectives.

In his book "Feast of Light," David Schaffer, former director of the Chico Veterans Center, recounted his experiences serving in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.

Retired Game Warden Steven Callan has just published a second novel in his Game Warden Henry Glance series, which takes place in areas familiar to North Staters.

Long-time Chico resident Scott Huber uses his own experiences to write about two types of migrants across our southern border: human and animal.

In her autobiography, Chico author Anya Stork describes what it was like to grow up in the Soviet Union during the Cold War.