Cavalier House Books will have a pop-up bookstore at the morning market, as well as the evening event. They have two brick and mortar locations: one in Denham Springs, LA, and the other in Lafayette, LA. They have worked with Kindle & Charm since the very beginning, and we are so excited to have them joining us once again!

Could it be? Secret booktok boyfriends are joining us for the market? Stay tuned to find out!

Cat-Salley of Red Poppy Photography returns to the reel once more, ready to capture every hauntingly beautiful moment 📸✨From candid magic to on-site mini sessions for the evening event, our Baton Rouge darlings can step into the spotlight and leave with memories worthy of the silver screen.

☕️🚛 Mobile Coffee Truck | Veteran-Owned

Serving organic coffee from French Settlement Roasting Co, roasted in Louisiana.
We offer free delivery to businesses, schools, and offices (no home deliveries) and available for events, catering, and pop-ups!

🖤✨ Beauty, brains, books, and a little bit of mischief... ✨🖤

Meet Lorelai Leigh—an award-winning actress, cosplay enthusiast, and proud member of the bookish community! 📚🦇 Whether she's diving into a new read, bringing beloved characters to life through cosplay, or sharing adventures with her famous feathered sidekick, Popeye the Cockatoo, Lorelai knows how to keep life entertaining.

🐦 Lover of parrots
📖 Passionate reader
🎭 Cosplay queen
✨ Professional charmer

Think you've got what it takes to step up for a photo with this total catch? 👀💋

Come meet Lorelai, snap a picture, and make some unforgettable memories... if you dare. 🖤📸

Born and raised in South Louisiana, Da Crab Guy has turned his love for seafood, cooking, and Cajun culture into a social media following of hundreds of thousands. From catching crabs and creating family-friendly content to building his own seasoning brand, Dock Dust, he’s all about faith, family, hard work, and good food. Be sure to stop by and grab a bowl of his famous Louisiana jambalaya or pastalaya at Monster Classics 2026!

Sheritta Bitikofer writes paranormal romance with a particular fondness for wolf shifters and witches. Her stories are driven by one guiding belief: love inspires courage. Through fierce romances, unbreakable pack bonds, and the magic of covens and family, her characters fight for the lives—and loves—they deserve. Sheritta lives in northwest Florida, where she drinks far too much coffee and joyfully balances life as a wife and mother while crafting her next heartfelt paranormal love story.

Charles Bodenheimer has spent the better part of his life writing short stories, scripts, and directing films (both short and feature-length) before answering the call to write his debut novel The Murders At Algiers Point (first in a series called The Crescent City Underground). His next, a horror novel called The Nightingale Project. His latest, the second in the series titled A Dame Called Humidity will be out this summer.
Charles lives in New Orleans with his wife, Ilyssa, son Aeryn, and their three furry kids: Elsa Blue, Haku, and Kiki Doots.

Lynn Walker Author is a Louisiana author blending Southern gothic atmosphere, haunted history, and emotionally gritty storytelling. Inspired by the folklore and shadows of New Orleans, her work combines mystery, suspense, and slow-burn tension with richly layered characters and dark Southern settings. She is the author of Outlaw Angel and the upcoming paranormal thriller Bones Beneath Bourbon, the first novel in The Hollow Gate series.

Hi! I’m Caitlyn, author of Mixtape Massacre. I was born and raised in South Louisiana where the summers are too hot, and winter is non-existent. I’m a mom, a plant hoarder, chicken tender, and a new writer who believes the best stories stick with you long after you’ve read them.

My writing is a feral feminine howl echoing through the void. Raw, unapologetic, and impossible to ignore. Through graphic extremes and haunting imagery, I dissect the realities of womanhood, power, and societal expectation. I believe darkness is not something to fear, but something to savor.

Moira Ashe is a Louisiana native who was captivated early by the eerie and unexplained.  Spellbound by the macabre, she crafts supernatural horror meant to entice and unnerve.  As a member of the Dark Veil Society, a collective of top indie horror authors, Moira invites readers to step willingly into the darkness and discover what awaits.

Corvina Sweeney is a New Orleans native and cult-favorite horror author who writes from the liminal spaces where the living and the dead still linger—where something always listens. Raised near Louisiana’s mist-choked bayous, she grew up surrounded by voodoo lore, forgotten tragedies, and ghost stories traded in low voices, never meant for daylight. Often called the Queen of Darkness, Sweeney is known for fully immersive, atmospheric storytelling that draws readers in gently… before refusing to let them go. Her work blurs the boundary between mystery and the macabre, allowing terror to seep slowly beneath the skin until safety feels like an illusion. A member of the prestigious Dark Veil Society—an elite circle of top indie horror authors—her stories linger long after the final page, like a bad dream that knows your name and waits for you to fall asleep.

We are SO excited to have Kerry Malone joining us again for Monster Classics 2026 and Monster Classics: A Bookish Market!
Kerry L. Malone was born in Texas and raised in Texas and Louisiana. He holds BS and MEd degrees. Following college he was a teacher and a football coach before a successful career as an energy industry executive. He has self-published nine works of fiction, including a three-volume series, a collection of novellas, one historical fiction novel and two murder mystery novels. His latest book is “Darkness on Magnolia Lake” was published in November, 2025, and is a thriller in the ‘southern gothic’ genera. He is currently working on a coming-of-age story with the same setting. He works with a professional editor and is taking steps toward establishing a professional relationship with an agent and/or publicist. He lives in League City, Texas.

Mark Scioneaux is a Bram Stoker Award® Finalist, an Amazon Besteller, and an award winning author, editor, and screenwriter.
He is the author of INFERNO, THE CADAVER CHRONICLES, and POACHER. He is co-creator of the cult hit CANNIBAL FAT CAMP. He also is the author of numerous short stories appearing in various anthologies. His story "The Glass Coffin" was adapted as a short film.

Loveday Funck is a Louisiana author and artist who writes darkly whimsical fiction rooted in folklore, fairy tales, ghosts, myth, and the beautifully uncanny. She is the creator of Tongue of the Serpent, a gothic New Orleans audio drama and book series filled with immortal shopkeepers, old bargains, haunted houses, and dangerous magic. Her work blends Southern Gothic atmosphere with strange humor, mythic women, and the kind of monsters who usually have better manners than the living.

Theresa Natalie grew up on the Cajun prairies of the Louisiana countryside. As the daughter of an English professor, she has been writing since early childhood and was taught the fundamentals of storytelling from a young age. She attended The Arts Academy of Acadiana to study the art of storytelling through acting and later attended The University of New Orleans to study filmmaking. She currently resides in Breaux Bridge, LA where she is working on her sophomore novel.

Author Starr Lindley resides in Lower Alabama with her long time husband, Michael, and their two dogs, Scarlett and Tank. She raised two boys and helped raise her two nieces and currently has six grandchildren. Starr loves diamond art, movies, music, reading (duh), hanging with her friends, and 7 brew coffee.

Author Crystal Quebodeaux (Magical Inspirations) is the author of The Veil Codex: Chronicles of the EchoBorn, a dark fantasy trilogy filled with ancient magic, hidden secrets, and high-stakes adventure. The first two books are available now, with the highly anticipated final installment releasing this summer. When she's not writing, Crystal enjoys spending time with her family and beloved pets.

We are a passionate husband and wife team dedicated to bringing your ideas to life with our diverse range of 3D printing & sublimation services. Whether you have a unique design in mind or need something special, we're here to create anything you desire. Let's embark on this creative journey together!

A wickedly delicious home bakery conjuring custom cakes, cursed cookies, hauntingly sweet cupcakes, and spellbinding macarons worthy of any Monster Classics feast. One bite and you’ll be utterly enchanted. ✨

Alternating Aesthetic serves up everyday jewelry with an attitude: cute, quirky, and absolutely not your basic sparkle. Come get accessorized, undead darling.

Located in Prairieville, Louisiana, Vandi's Kitchen is an artisanal home bakery specializes in handcrafted sourdough inclusions and premium homemade pastries. Every product is made from scratch using traditional fermentation techniques to ensure superior flavor and texture. From our oven to your table, baked fresh to provide an authentic, nourishing, and unparalleled bakery experience.

✨Bound by silver, sealed by shadows… ✨
Loved Bayou Linxin' will be haunting Monster Classics with their permanent jewelry pop-up featuring anklets, bracelets, and necklaces perfect for every creature of the night.

Alongside metaphysical creations, Charmed Creations also features bookish treasures including handmade bookmarks, stickers, and occasional Blind Date with a Books. Mystic Mary also provides Tarot and Oracle card readings, offering intuitive guidance, clarity, and insight for those seeking a deeper connection to themselves and their path.

The Sassy Southern Stitchery is a Louisiana-based embroidery business specializing in custom apparel, personalized gifts, appliqué, hats, keepsakes, and more. Founded by Rayna Tullier, our small business was built from a love for creating meaningful pieces that help celebrate life’s special moments. From school spirit and holidays to baby gifts and everyday custom items, every piece is stitched with care, creativity, and a little southern sass.

Life is sweeter with macarons. From perfectly crafted French macarons to irresistible desserts made fresh with love, our menu is designed to turn gifts, parties, and everyday moments into something unforgettable. ✨🩷

Welcome traveler, we are a locally owned, cottage bakery, operating out of Baton Rouge, LA. Come and buy some of our delicious homemade treats and let them warm your weary heart!