Local Author Spotlight: Jim Beard

Meet acclaimed local author Jim Beard for a live book reading and discussion on January 15 at Maumee Indoor Theater. This special literary event invites readers, writers, and pop culture fans to hear directly from one of Northwest Ohio’s most accomplished voices in adventure fiction and genre storytelling.

Jim Beard is a writer, editor, and publisher known for his work across adventure fiction and pop culture non-fiction. He is the co-founder of Flinch Books and the founder of Becky Books, and has contributed to official, licensed works for some of the most iconic franchises in entertainment. His writing credits include Star Wars, Ghostbusters, Spider-Man, The X-Files, The Green Hornet, Zorro, Kolchak the Night-Stalker, and Captain Action.

In addition to his licensed work, Beard is the creator of several original fiction properties, including occult detective Sgt. Janus, the retro-inspired adventurers D.C. Jones and Adventure Command, and The Lemon Herberts, the legendary pop-rock band that never existed.

Following the reading and discussion, attendees will have the opportunity to purchase books and meet Jim Beard during a signing session. Whether you’re a fan of science fiction, comics, pulp adventure, or pop culture history, this engaging evening offers a unique chance to connect with a celebrated local author in an intimate theater setting.