NEWS RELEASE
INNISFIL IDEALAB AND LIBRARY
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INNISFIL, ON - October 17, 2016 The Innisfil ideaLAB & Library is pleased to present a roster of talented writers to speak in an engaging, entertaining and enlightening Fall Author Series. The series is an exciting opportunity for the community to find inspiration, anecdotes, and practical tips for cultivating writing skills.
Peter Sellers - Thursday, October 20, 7 p.m., Cookstown Branch
You might know Peter Sellers as an editor of fifteen anthologies of short Canadian crime fiction, or as an award-winning author of short crime stories in numerous Canadian and American magazines and anthologies. What you might not know about is his career as a second-hand book dealer. Join Peter as he talks about his experiences as both bookseller and writer, and peruse a selection of rare and unusual books. Copies of Peter’s book, This One’s Trouble, will be available for purchase at this event.
Brenda Chin – Tuesday October 25, 7 p.m., Stroud Branch
Award-winning editor Brenda Chin has been involved in the romance industry for more than 28 years. Throughout her many years with Harlequin, she worked with some of the best writers in the business, including Brenda Jackson, Jill Shalvis, Vicki Lewis Thompson and Betina Krahn. She has a great track record with new authors, and in her session she will share her best secrets on how to get started.
Anne and Nicholas Giardini - Thursday, November 10, 7:00 p.m., Lakeshore Branch
Anne and Nick Giardini are the daughter and grandson of iconic Canadian author Carol Shields. Their book Startle and Illuminate: Carol Shields on Writing, draws from decades of correspondence with other writers, essays, notes, comments, criticism and lectures, and is presented as a last gift from one of our finest writers. Intended for both aspiring and established writers, Startle and Illuminate helps answer some of the most fundamental questions about the craft. Copies of Startle and Illuminate will be available for purchase at this event.
Contact your nearest branch to register for these free events.
Lakeshore Branch: (705) 431-7410 Cookstown Branch: (705) 458-1273
Stroud Branch: (705) 436-1681 Churchill Branch: (705) 456-2671
Submitted photos: 1 – Peter Sellers, 2 – Brenda Chin, 3 – Anne and Nicholas Giardini
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