Stephenia H. McGee, Rendezvous ’26 Writer

Rendezvous with readers and writers in Nashville on November 7, 2026, to celebrate stories and enjoy encouraging fellowship. 

Meet Stephenia H. McGee at Read Write Rendezvous ‘26

Readers who love stories rich in heart, history, and hope will quickly discover why Stephenia H. McGee’s novels have earned such a devoted following. Whether transporting readers to the past, blending history with a touch of time-travel intrigue, or exploring the joys and challenges of small-town southern life, her stories are filled with memorable characters, engaging adventures, and faith-filled themes.

About the Writer

Stephenia H. McGee is a multi-published author of sweep-you-away historicals, laugh-out-loud time travels, and hometown feel-good contemporary novels. She lives in Mississippi, where she is a mom of two rambunctious boys, writer, dreamer, and husband spoiler. Her novel The Cedar Key was a 2021 Faith, Hope, and Love Readers’ Choice award winner and The Accidental Spy Series won A Readers’ Favorite award. A member of the ACFW (American Christian Fiction Writers) and the DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution), she loves all things books and history. Stephenia also loves connecting with readers and can often be found having fun with her Faithful Readers Team on Facebook, sipping sweet tea on the front porch, and carrying around her dog Spinnie on her hip, who has yet to realize she isn’t a human toddler.

You can learn more about Stephenia H. McGee and her books on her website at stepheniamcgee.com.

Genre: southern fiction, historical romance, time travel

Currently reading: Through Each Tomorrow by Gabrielle Meyer

A note from Stephenia: Y’all! I’m looking forward to hanging out with the best people in the world – book people! Can’t wait to swap stories, hug a few necks, take pictures, and enjoy our time together. See you soon!

About the Featured Title

The River Queen (River Romances book 1)

River pirates, a stolen steamboat, and a deadly chase down the Mississippi—but falling in love might be the real adventure.

When river pirates attack and steal his steamboat, Emmett Carter barely escapes. Rescued and transported to a magnificent world of glitz and showbiz aboard a flashy showboat, Emmett is immediately captivated by something more than recovering his lost inheritance—The River Queen’s beautiful, but quirky, songbird.

Anola Flynn, the star singer on The River Queen, is struggling to keep the business running as attendance dwindles during the 1923 season. With her dreams of saving the family legacy—and the only life she’s ever known—slipping away, she forges an alliance with Emmett to keep her family afloat.

Now, to outsmart the gangsters chasing them, Anola and Emmett must wade through a dark current of deception and betrayal to save not only their dreams, but everyone they care about, from sinking deeper into the Mississippi River.

Also Available/More in this Series: Moonlight on the Mississippi (River Romances book 2) and Mist on the Waters (River Romances book 3).

All featured Rendezvous titles are listed on the JustRead Amazon Storefront, or visit the author’s website for more information. Learn more about Read Write Rendezvous… why (About page), what, where, who, and how (Event page). We invite you to join us and/or support the event (Sponsorship and Promotional Opportunities page). 

Have you read any of Stephenia H. McGee’s books? Let us know your favorites and which titles you add to your TBR!