Become an Author Member
SHOP LOCAL. READ LOCAL.
Long Island Authors is here to help complete the whole literary journey by bringing local authors’ books directly into the hands of readers.
In our oversized world, bookstores — both brick-and-mortar and jumbo online sites — can bring the widest possible audience to the books on their shelves. Authors from everywhere are all working to make their corner of such a gigantic universe known to their readers. Authors want to know exactly who their readers are and how to improve their reading experience. How can authors even get their fair chance to be noticed in such a large ocean of writers?
Long Island Authors is a homegrown idea from national speaker and author Ron Villano. However, the business was sold to K. Witt and A. McDonald on February 19, 2026. The idea is designed to bring attention to the fantastic talent right here at home, directly into readers’ hands, by bringing these two communities together. For readers — a site that lists great books with the opportunity to meet the author and ask those burning questions. For authors — a way to get their books and events directly into the hands of their readers and fans.
Right here on Long Island, we cherish our local towns and communities. If you want the opportunity to shop and support local efforts of all bookish kinds, then you have found your place here at Long Island Authors. Enjoy a refreshing new way to entertain and enjoy your inner literary journey!
Aaron McDonald was born in New York City and spent much of his early life in Albany, New York, where he lived for fifteen years before eventually returning to New York City. He earned an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Computer Information Systems from Hudson Valley Community College and later completed his Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.) in Information Sciences from the University at Albany.
Aaron dedicated twenty-five years of public service to the New York State government, building a distinguished career in state operations and leadership. In 2024, he retired as the Regional Director of Field Operations for the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles on Long Island, where he oversaw major operational initiatives and field services across the region.
Following his retirement from state service, Aaron turned his focus toward creative pursuits and storytelling. He is the creator of The Human Hybrid Odyssey, an epic speculative adventure series that combines immersive world-building, cinematic storytelling, and innovative visual concepts to bring a vast hybrid civilization to life.
Kimathi Witt Sr. is an author, entrepreneur, and creative professional whose journey is rooted in perseverance and vision. After returning to school as an adult in 2010, he studied Radio, Television, and Film at Suffolk County Community College in Selden, NY, earning his A.A.S. in 2012, later earning his MFA from New York Institute of Technology in 2018 and his MBA from SUNY Oswego in 2022. He is the owner of TopKi Productions, a partner at MWJ Books, and an owner of Long Island Authors. As co-author of The Human Hybrid Odyssey series, he brings together storytelling, media expertise, and business leadership in a career defined by creativity and forward momentum.