Middle Grade Fiction
H.M. Lawson
H.M. Lawson is an award-winning writer and educator who values the art of expression, particularly through paint, music, and words. Lawson does her best writing in a room filled with books, second-hand ukuleles, and a cuckoo clock. She's married to a chef who disguises himself as an IT Director, and they have two funny, talented kids who serve as her inspiration.
In 2024, H.M. Lawson founded Wilson Lindberg Books, LLC, a self-publishing hybrid imprint that specializes in middle grade fiction, self-deprecating comedies, memoirs, adventure tales, and children's books. She divides her time between crafting stories and helping fellow authors pursue their dreams.
Lawson's debut novel, The Mystery in Mapleton, showcases her storytelling prowess.
The Mystery in Mapleton
Nick is absolutely convinced it's going to be the worst summer ever. The Thornton family vacation has been canceled, and now Nick's parents are sending him to live in the middle of nowhere with an uncle he hardly knows. No friends. Possibly no electricity. Definitely no video games. When Nick starts exploring the lake and woods around his uncle's cabin, he meets two kids from town. Together, they uncover a trail of clues about a mysterious bank robbery and a stolen invention, reminiscent of the thrilling tales in H.M. Lawson's middle grade fiction. They soon realize they're not the only ones looking for lost treasures. Will Nick and his friends dig deep enough to solve the mystery in time, or will they miss out on the adventure of a lifetime in The Mystery in Mapleton?
2026 Events
Lakeshore Art Festival
July 27 & 28
Lakeshore Art Festival
Muskegon, MI
Peoria Bookfest
November 14
Peoria, IL
2025 Events
Local Author Showcase
Local Author Book Fair
March 8, 2025 10am-3pm
Woodstock, IL
Local Author Book Fair
Local Author Book Fair
June 21, 2025 11-4pm
620 E. Hawley Street
Mundelein, IL
Peoria Bookfest
Nov 15, 2025 10am-5pm
Peoria, IL
Grayslake Holiday Market
November 28, 2025 3-8pm
This Old Book
Grayslake, IL
2024 Events
BOOK LAUNCH!
April 13, 2024
This Old Book
Grayslake, IL
Author Fair
April 20, 2024
Aspen Drive Library
Vernon Hills, IL
MayFest
May 4, 2024; Noon-4pm
164 Hawley Street
Grayslake, IL
Choose Your Own Adventure Author Fair
June 8, 2024; Noon-2pm
Fox Lake District Library
Fox Lake, IL
Local Author Book Fair
June 22, 2024; 11-4pm
164 Hawley Street
Grayslake, IL
Local artist and author gallery show
October 11, 2024; 6-9pm
620 E. Hawley Street
Mundelein, IL
Novels and Short Stories
Novels
- The Mystery in Mapleton, 2024
- The Puzzle in Pinehurst (coming in 2026!)
Short Stories
- Lavender Hill, MAC, 2023
- The Colors of Dust, GAAWGA, 2023
- The Third Step, MAC, 2024
- The Red Glow, GAAWGA 2024
- Elsina and the Vine Goddess, GAAWGA, 2024
- Stolen Memories, 2025
- Powdered Paint, Honorable Mention, FPL, 2025
Education
- BA University of Illinois
- Major: Art Education
- Focus: Art History
- MA St. Xavier University
- Major: Teaching and Leadership