Author’s Corner at Norsk Høstfest is a special gathering place for book lovers and literary enthusiasts, where regional artists converge to showcase their creations and engage with their audience. Here, visitors have the opportunity to meet their favorite authors, discover new writers and their works, and delve into the captivating world of storytelling. Authors share their knowledge, experiences, and inspiration through book signings, presentations, and Q&A sessions, fostering a deep connection between creator and audience. Whether you are a fan of Scandinavian literature, history, or culture, or simply enjoy reading and exploring new ideas, the Author’s Corner at Norsk Høstfest invites all to immerse themselves in the rich tapestry of human experience through the written word.
2024 Featured Authors
William Jackson
William “Jack” Jackson is an American author of ten books and a television documentary. He is best known for his Dakota Mysteries and Oddities series which explores unusual events which occurred in North Dakota. He wrote his first book, North Country Jack and his Almanac, and produced a radio show aired in three states, while living in a log cabin just south of Shevlin, Minnesota. Jackson and his wife, Arlyce Forthun-Jackson, published a bi-weekly newspaper, The Valley Star, from 1993 to 2000 in Velva, North Dakota. In 1999, he published Dakota Mysteries and Oddities, the first in his Mysteries and Oddities series. The series explores mysterious and odd occurrences in the Dakota. During the 2000s he operated the traveling Dakota Mysteries & Oddities Museum, appearing at events across North Dakota including the 125th anniversary celebrations of North Dakota towns. Jackson published his tenth book, Dakota Mysteries & Oddities 2022 edition, in late 2021.
William Jackson was born in Murphysboro, Illinois. Jackson studied at Ripon College in Ripon, Wisconsin. In the early 1970s, Jackson purchased land and built three log cabins in northern Minnesota as part of the Back-to-the-Land movement. Jackson currently lives in Dickinson, North Dakota.
Learn more about the author here.
Rory Foresman
Throughout his career, Rory has had the knack for bringing stories to life. Born in South Dakota, he is known as an amateur historian in the Black Hills; a tour bus guide, a handyman, an outdoor enthusiast, and an old-car guy. However, as a tour guide, he might be best known for his storytelling. Rory has refined his stories through the years while performing as Santa for organizations and elementary schools.
He has written six children’s books including the Barefoot Monster book, three Aify and Elfie books, and The Treasure of Amidon book. All are available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and other booksellers.
Learn more about the author here.
a look back at 2023 festival authors
Barb Solberg
Kirstie Marx
Rory Foresman
Lindsey Undlin
William Jackson
Ben Hylden
Heidi Herman
Barbara Schutte
Tracy Will
Frank F. Weber
Olaf Minge
