Vic DiGenti’s Workshop: The Suspense is Killing Me
May 5, 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
On Sunday, May 5, at 2:30 p.m., Vic DiGenti will speak at the Millhopper Branch of the Alachua County Library.
One of the keys to hooking readers and keeping them hooked is to infuse the story with abundant quantities of suspense. There are many ways to add suspense, and in this workshop, DiGenti (aka Parker Francis) will share some of the secrets used by bestselling authors—and the late “Master of Suspense,” Alfred Hitchcock—to keep the reader in a constant state of anticipation.
DiGenti is the award-winning author of six novels, a collection of short stories, and eight works of nonfiction. His novels include the Windrusher trilogy of adventure-fantasies, and the Quint Mitchell Mystery series published under the pen name Parker Francis.
Working as a ghostwriter and biographer, he has penned biographies for many clients. He has also helped other individuals edit and publish their books through his imprint Windrusher Hall Press.
As a working author and publisher, he has taught writing classes at the University of North Florida and workshops at writers’ groups and conferences throughout Florida.
He’s the FWA Regional Director for NE Florida and serves on the Board of the Beaches Museum based in Jacksonville Beach. He lives and works in Ponte Vedra Beach with his wife and four frisky cats.
A book signing will follow DiGenti’s presentation.