Steven Manchester

Steven Manchester is a bestselling author known for his emotionally resonant novels and nostalgic storytelling. His works include the #1 bestsellers "Twelve Months," "The Rockin' Chair," "Pressed Pennies," and "Gooseberry Island," as well as national bestsellers like "Ashes," "The Changing Season," and "Three Shoeboxes." He gained further acclaim with his '80s nostalgia series, comprising "Bread Bags & Bullies," "Lawn Darts & Lemonade," and "Yearbooks & Yo-Yos." His novel "The Menu" explores profound themes of self-discovery, while his heartwarming Christmas story, "The Thursday Night Club," was adapted into a successful film.

A multi-award-winning writer, Manchester has been recognized at prestigious book festivals, including the Los Angeles Book Festival, New York Book Festival, and Paris Book Festival. Three of his short stories were featured in the "Chicken Soup for the Soul" series as "101 Best." Beyond novels, he has co-authored works such as "You Will Be Peter" and "Officer Erik & the Very Special Dad," the latter written with television icon Erik Estrada. His writing has been showcased on major platforms like NBC's "Today Show" and CBS's "The Early Show," as well as in publications such as "Billboard" and "People Magazine."

Based in Massachusetts, Manchester balances his writing career with family life. His works often reflect themes of resilience, love, and the passage of time, earning him a devoted readership. Whether through novels, short stories, or plays, his storytelling continues to captivate audiences with its authenticity and emotional depth.
Goodnight, Brian Books
# Title Year
1 Goodnight, Brian 2013
2 A Christmas Wish 2015
Pressed Pennies Books
# Title Year
1 Pressed Pennies 2006
2 Just in Time 2015
3 Wilbur Avenue 2015
Surviving the '80s Books
# Title Year
1 Bread Bags & Bullies 2019
2 Lawn Darts & Lemonade 2022
3 Yearbooks & Yo-Yos 2025
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 Jacob Evans 2002
2 Twelve Months 2012
3 Rockin' Chair 2013
4 Gooseberry Island 2014
5 The Changing Season 2015
6 Ashes 2017
7 Three Shoeboxes 2018
8 The Menu 2020
9 Dad 2021
Picture Books
# Title Year
1 Bella Bean 2011
Non-Fiction Books
# Title Year
1 The Unexpected Storm 2000
2 The Author's Toolbox 2011
Collections
# Title Year
1 Still 2005
2 The Thursday Night Club 2019
3 Higher and Other Poems of Faith 2020
4 The Hallo-Tween Tales 2022
5 Holiday Traditions 2022