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Local Authors Showcase

Forsyth Writes Together
2023-08-20 14:00:00 2023-08-20 16:00:00 America/New_York Local Authors Showcase Sharon Forks Library - Sharon Forks Meeting Room

Sunday, August 20
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-08-20 14:00:00 2023-08-20 16:00:00 America/New_York Local Authors Showcase Sharon Forks Library - Sharon Forks Meeting Room

Sharon Forks Library

Sharon Forks Meeting Room

Forsyth County is home to many talented and dedicated authors. Celebrate their work at the Local Authors Showcase where you will be able to meet local authors and, if desired, buy their books. Some of the authors who will be featured are: Kim Conrey, David Darracott, Laurel Hamby, Larry Freeland, G.A. Morris, Chris Negron, Linda Roberts-Betsch, Meg M. Robinson, Barbara Gomes Serafino, J.M. Tompkins, George Weinstein, and Kathryn Wyvern.

George Weinstein, author and Executive Director of the Atlanta Writers Club, will kick off the event with his keynote address 'We're All in this Together: The Importance of Finding a Writing Family.' Afterwards, enjoy meeting many local authors of whose works can be found in the library collection.

Admission is free and the event is open to the public.

About George Weinstein: George Weinstein is the author of a diverse range of novels, including the beloved Southern historical novel Hardscrabble Road and its 2022 sequel, Return to Hardscrabble Road. His website is www.GeorgeWeinstein.com. He has helped thousands of writers on their quest for publication through the Atlanta Writers Club and the twice-yearly Atlanta Writers Conference, which he has managed for 15 years.

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