C.N. Steinhour

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#YAlit author of THE LIFESAVER. Owner of Hidden Shield Publishing and the Indie ARC Directory cnsteinhourbooks.com indiearcdirectory.com

The Lifesaver, an award-winning young adult audiobook. Rating: 5 stars. Narrated by Lawrence Thunell. Listen on Audible.
Pride LitCon on Saturday, June 13 and Sunday, June 14 from 12-4 pm. Acca Shrine Center, 1712 Bellevue Ave, Richmond, VA 23227. Saturday is 18+, Sunday is all ages. More than 75 LGBTQIA+ authors. Bookish vendors. Author discussion panels. Free swag bags for first 100 attendees. Drawings and prizes. Food, snack, and coffee vendors.
Tropes: Will they/won't they?, witty banter, mental health, secrets, plot twists, hurt/comfort
Tails, Tales, and Ales. May 30th from noon - 5 pm. 21680 Ridgetop Cir, Sterling, VA 20166
Park View Craft Show. April 11 from 10:00 - 3:00. Park View High School, 400 W Laurel Ave., Sterling, VA. Local crafters, artists, creators, and food vendors
Book made out of construction paper that says, “You are the best”
Blend Coffee Bar Book Fair. 43170 Southern Walk Plaza #120, Ashburn, VA 20148. April 4, 2026 from noon-5 pm.
ScribbleCon 2026. A community writing event for tweens, teens, and parents! Poetry, fiction, non-fiction, screenwriting, and more. February 21, 2026 from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. Location: Benton Middle School, 7411 Hoadly Rd, Manassas, VA 20112. Contact: DuttonJL@PWCS.edu
“A nuanced depiction of growth, vulnerability, and self-discovery unfolds across these pages. The adolescent work is so vivid it feels lived rather than written.” - The Storyteller’s Shelf Podcast
Winter Craft Show 2025, Saturday, December 13, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. Gar-Field High School, 14000 Smoketown Rd, Woodbridge, VA. Admission is free
5 stars for performance and story
World Mental Health Day green ribbon
Amazon page showing The Lifesaver Kindle Edition at $0.99, "Best Price in 30 Days"
Text message: Done and Wow. All I can say is wow. I hope I don’t wake you and you get this in the morning but I can’t help but tell you I’m so proud of you. I think you’ve written an amazing book. I love you.
Can I buy this please- then I can just enjoy reading it without having to be nitpicky :P
It’s not every day you fall in love with your best friend.