Gianaclis Caldwell

Award-winning author of fiction & cheesemaking, dairy, & goat books.

Novels that explore humanity—and books that teach.

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A Few of My Books

Thought Provoking Speculative-fiction Novels

THE BINDING

June 2025

A hopeful dystopian.

Page Turner 2025 Finalist, Wishing Shelf 2025 Finalist

ebook, paperback, audio

ASSISTED LIVING

Fall 2026

Old Grove Lake Trilogy Book One

A folk/eco horror with a cozy tone.

ebook & paperback

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Trusted Guides used Worldwide

The science and art of making real cheese.

Intuition through step-by-step lessons.

Easy and fabulous probiotic dairy.

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A Bit About Me

Trees make me believe

and dream

and care.

I love exploring the intersections of craft, science, and human experience. I learn. I teach. Then I learn more.

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Affiliations and Awards

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Badge indicating the 2025 Book Award Finalist at the Page Turner Awards.
Award badge for the 2024 Page Turner Writing Awards, design featuring an open book with stars.
IACP Cookbook Awards finalist badge featuring a stylized arch design with text around the edge.

2013 ForeWord Magazine Book of the Year: Gold Medal