About

John K. Addis is a writer and marketing professional from Lansing, Michigan. When not advertising the products and causes of his clients, Addis enjoys crafting suspenseful tales set in Michigan locations. His award-winning first novel, The Eaton, was an Amazon and Audible bestseller.

Featured Work

The Paper

2024
The Paper

In 1988, two seventh graders teamed up to publish an independent kid-run newspaper in their hometown of New Haven, Michigan. But who will dare tackle the story behind the house at the end of the street?

Inspired by actual events. And then some.

Other Works

  • Bob & the Birds

    2025

  • The Bells of Beaumont Tower: The Complete Scripts

    2024

  • The New Haven Herald Jr.: Complete Archives 1988-1989

    2024

  • Journey to Cassiopeia

    2020

  • Slaying the Ad Dragon

    2018

  • The Eaton

    2015

  • Studentangle

    2006

Awards and Recognition

  • The Paper: 2025 Reader’s House Editor’s Choice Award of Literary Excellence
  • The Paper: 2025 Gold Addy Winner (Cover Artwork)
  • The Paper: 2024 BookFest Award Winner (First Place – Horror – Psychological)
  • The Paper: 2024 BookFest Award Winner (Third Place – Horror – Ghosts & Paranormal)
  • The Paper: 2024 Platinum MarCom Award Winner
  • Journey to Cassiopeia: 2022 Readers’ Favorite Book Award Finalist (Children – Fable)
  • Journey to Cassiopeia: 2021 Platinum MarCom Award Winner (Cover Artwork)
  • The Eaton: 2024 Independent Author Network Book of the Year Finalist (Fiction – Horror)
  • The Eaton: 2021 Honorable Mention MarCom Award Winner
  • The Eaton: 2016 Readers’ Favorite Book Award Winner (Fiction – Horror)
  • Local Award: 2025 Top of the Town Winner (2nd Place, Best Author)
  • Local Award: 2024 Top of the Town Winner (3rd Place, Best Author)

Press and Media Mentions