Author Jonathan Walter

08/30/2026

On Wednesday, September 9, I’ll be at Kirtland Public Library, digging into the real history, legends, folklore, and local mysteries that helped inspire The Towpath.

We’ll explore the Ohio & Erie Canal, Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Indigenous history, forgotten stories, and some of the stranger things I discovered while researching the region. l”ll also share how pieces of that history found their way into a time-travel suspense thriller and how Northeast Ohio ultimately became as important to the story as any of its characters.

The event runs from 6:00–7:00 p.m. at Kirtland Public Library. Copies of The Towpath will be available to purchase and have signed afterward.

Registration is required, and only a limited number of seats remain. If local history, the Cuyahoga Valley, hiking, mysteries, or suspense stories are your thing, I’d love to see you there.

Register here: https://kirtland-lib.libcal.com/event/16957907

08/22/2026

Gearing up for some Fall events with a new emblem for . Looking forward to getting out there again and engaging with readers, local history lovers, and anyone just looking for a fun read as the leaves begin to turn and the air turns cool and crisp. 🍁

08/01/2026

Metallic monstrosities. Artist: Wesley Walter

07/31/2026

06/26/2026

The kids aren’t chasing polished nostalgia, they’re searching for authenticity. My latest: "TIME TRAVELING BACK TO THE AUTHENTIC."

I’ve been reflecting lately on authenticity and what it means in a world increasingly shaped by instant AI-generated content, synthetic media, algorithmic entertainment, and endless digital noise. Yet at the same time, I’ve noticed something fascinating happening around me: younger generations s...

06/06/2026

What secrets lie buried beneath the trails and forests of Northeast Ohio?

Save the date: September 9 at Kirtland Public Library.
I’ll be diving into the real history, folklore, mysteries, and hidden inspirations behind THE TOWPATH — and how the Cuyahoga Valley became the setting for a time-travel suspense thriller rooted in local legend.

📍 Kirtland Public Library
🕕 6:00 PM
📚 Signed books available

06/04/2026

While his older bro Nate is cranking out music with , Wes is still cranking out the pencil artwork. He’s now set his sights on maritime disasters. To my dismay, the illustration of the vessel breaking in two is named the “USS Wesley.” I begged him not to name it this but there was no convincing him. 🤨

06/03/2026

Just when the neighborhood thought their set was wrapping up, reemerges and delivers this original debut material. Here’s the opening of “Chew It Off.”

05/31/2026

A few more with on May 30, including “Real Thing” by AIC.

05/31/2026

“Sober”