Western Washington is home to a number of well-known writers, many of whom are featured in our Local Authors Collection. Here are some of our favorite authors with ties to Island and Snohomish Counties.
Snohomish County Authors
Jennifer Bardsley
Romance author Jennifer Bardsley is an Edmonds resident and former columnist for The Daily Herald. Her popular I Brake for Moms column ran from 2012-2023. In addition to romance novels, she also writes young adult paranormal romance under the pen name Louise Cypress.
Danielle Dreger
Mukilteo Library staff member and former teen librarian, Danielle Dreger has written several contemporary fiction novels for tweens, teens and adults.
Ken Jennings
Jeopardy! host and celebrated contestant Ken Jennings was born in Edmonds and briefly attended the University of Washington.
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Julia McConnell
When not staffing the information desk at Lynnwood Library, Adult Services Librarian Julia McConnell can be found writing and has published two books of poems.
Rick Steves
International travel expert and television star Rick Steves is a long-time resident of the city of Edmonds where he operates his popular Rick Steves' Europe tour company and travel store.
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Chrissy Teigen
Model, celebrity and cookbook author Chrissy Teigen called the city of Snohomish home before moving to California in her early teens.
Addie Woolridge
Romance author Addie Woolridge was born in Mill Creek and attended Henry M. Jackson High School.
Whidbey Island Authors
Eldritch Black
Originally from London, England, children's author Eldritch Black uses his Whidbey Island home as inspiration for the Weirdbey Island dark fantasy series.
Pete Dexter
A long-time resident of Clinton, author and screenwriter Pete Dexter won the 1988 National Book Award for Fiction for his novel Paris Trout.
Elizabeth George
Author of the popular and long-running Inspector Lynley mystery series, Elizabeth George's Langley estate served as the inspiration behind her Whidbey Island Saga series.
Jude LaHaye
From his rustic cabin in rural Whidbey, mystery author Jude LaHaye writes his next paranormal thriller.
Nancy Horan
Former Chicagoan and later-in-life Whidbey Island transplant, author Nany Horan is known for biographical fiction that re-imagines the lives of famous figures.
Dan Pedersen
Former U.S. Navy Captain and prominent Langley resident Dan Pedersen is co-author of several Whidbey Island guidebooks and author of several mystery novels set in the area.
Vicki Robin
Activist and author Vicki Robin is known for her expertise in personal finance and sustainable food sources.
Know A Local Author? Add Them To Our Collection!
Authors who reside or have ties to Snohomish or Island County may apply to have their published work added to the Sno-Isle Libraries collection. For more information about eligibility and how to apply, visit our FAQ section.
