Alison McCarty is a librarian in Adult Programming at the Jacksonville Public Library. One of her jobs is putting together the Library’s Lit Chat series, in which they host authors for a conversation with an interviewer followed by audience Q&A, as well as our Writer’s Lab workshop series, in which they have local experts present a 1-2 hour workshop on an aspect of the writing or publishing process. They are always looking for local authors to feature, so please feel free to contact Ms. McCarty if you are interested in presenting with the library.
You won’t find two more interesting women with whom to talk books. Tricia Booker will discuss Rising and Other Stories with author Gale Massey at 6 p.m. at the Pablo Creek Library in Jacksonville, with social distanced seating and also online. Here is the link to register for the chat:
The Florida Writers Foundation is sponsoring a “Colors of the Holidays” writing contest and a follow-up workshop. Details on the website: floridawritersfoundation.net.
Melody Dean Dimick, President, invites you to Save the Date for the Second Annual Florida Writers Foundation “Colors of the Holidays” Zoom Workshop.
The Florida Writers Foundation is thrilled that award-winning, Lisa Wheeler, author of Dino-Christmas and Christmas Boot has agreed to be one of two guest speakers for the Virtual Workshop “Colors of the Holidays” on Saturday, December 4, at 7:00 P.M.. She will share her journey from inception to the completed manuscript, tips for writing a series, and how she decides to rhyme or not to rhyme in her children’s books. Ms. Wheeler will also answer a few questions from participants as time permits.
Back by popular demand, award-winning Rob Sanders will do a 10-minute presentation “Bling Blaine: A Lesson In Not Giving Up.” The award-winning picture book author from Brandon, Florida, recently retired from teaching. Rob serves as the Co-Regional Advisor of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators.
Copies of both authors’ books will be available for you to purchase from Tombolo Books in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Please sign up and order early if you want a book before the Workshop.
The workshop is free to entrants in the contest. If you don’t wish to enter the contest but want to attend the workshop, we suggest a ten dollar contribution to the Florida Writers Foundation.
The Florida Writers Foundation is the charitable sister of the Florida Writers Association.
Watch the video of excerpts of the dramatic reading of the play based on the book based on the true story of a mass shooting in Baymeadows in Jackonville. Riveting words from the victims and their families, gathered in interviews with Dr. Tim Gilmore.
