Join award-winning romance novelist AlTonya Washington for a robust Q&A session, discussion of her wildly popular Ramsey Tesano series, mystery readings from the author, and the chance to win prizes.
For more information, contact the library at (407)-835-7323.
Wondering what to do with all those poems you’ve written? Peter Gordon, published poet and President of Orlando Area Poets (the local chapter of the FSPA), will provide an overview of how to get your poems in the hands of readers. He’ll discuss how to submit your poems to magazines and publishers, whether or not to enter contests, how readings can be your best tool, and how to get started on the internet.
For more information, contact the library at (407)-835-7323.
Have you ever tried to explain to someone why they should read a book you loved, or why they should avoid a book at all costs, but can’t find the right words? Then join this hour-long session on writing concise but effective book reviews. They’ll share tips and resources, and then you’ll practice writing some reviews. Take the first step to becoming a master reviewer!
For more information, call the library at (407)-835-7323.
The Orange County Library System is hosting talks by Jake Kaida, author of Blue Collar Nomad, a collection of travel essays. He lived nomadically from 1998 to 2010, and traveled sustainably by working as a natural chef, organic gardener, landscape artist, writing instructor, and mentor to at-risk youth.
In this talk, Jake will share his experiences with sustainable travel, working with local communities, and engaging the transformational power of place. A book sale and signing will follow.
There will be two sessions:
For more information, call the library at (407)-835-7323.