Tally Johnson

Tally Johnson is a graduate of Spartanburg Methodist College and Wofford College with degrees in history. He is the author of three non fiction books for The History Press, and he has also contributed to a number of ghostly fictional titles. Mr. Johnson was also the recipient of the first Caldwell Sims Award for Excellence in Southern Folklore from the USC-Union Upcountry Literary Festival, where he is a long time presenter. He was also a contributor to the book Weird Carolinas by Roger Manley.

Mr. Johnson has been active in many community groups, including Chester County First Steps, the Chester County Arts Council, and the Chester Little Theater among others. He is on the Roster of Approved Artists as an author, as well as the South Carolina School Librarians’ list of storytellers. He enjoys spending time with his family and friends, hiking, hammock camping, visiting historic sites, and reading. He has been a guest at ConGregate, ConCarolinas, Fandom Fest, MonsterCon, MystiCon, AtomaCon and Imaginarium. He is also the Storyteller- In-Residence for Palmetto State Hangers, a hammock camping group.