Today’s featured author is Bobbie Bennett, a Scottsdale-based writer and storyteller whose colorful journey inspires her work.
From her rural Illinois roots to her vibrant life in Arizona, Bobbie has lived a story worth telling — and retelling. Bobbie is the author of Widowhood: The Next Chapter, I’m Still Here—Now What? and One Plate, One Fork, heartfelt works that explore resilience, humor, and the realities of life’s unexpected turns. Her talents have also been recognized nationally, including a 2024 award from the National Federation of Press Women for outstanding online newsletter publications.
Beyond her books, Bobbie brings her creativity to community theater, workshops, and her cherished role as a grandmother. Whether writing, performing, or connecting through her popular “Grandma’s Day” tradition, she embodies a philosophy of laughter, resilience, and embracing each new chapter.
📚 Meet Bobbie Bennett at the Scottsdale Book Festival on January 24, 2026, where she’ll join more than 200 authors, publishers, and exhibitors in celebrating the power of storytelling.