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“Show, Don’t Tell” About Social Issues in Your Fiction

Millhopper Library, Meeting Room A 3145 NW 43rd St,, Gainesville, FL, United States

Kassandra Lamb, retired psychotherapist turned mystery writer, presented seven lessons she has learned about including social issues in fiction: show, don’t tell; do your research; make readers care about the character; don’t stereotype; keep it balanced; expect some push back; and be open to learning from your characters. “Authors must show readers … Read More

Fun on Sunday at Sal’s Place!

Sal's Place 5109 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville, FL, United States

In a private room at Sal's Place, a sports bar and restaurant in Northwest Gainesville, thirty-seven audience members enjoyed music performed by Janet Barrett Suggs and Ken Booth and readings by Writers Alliance of Gainesville (WAG) authors, along with food and drink. Janet Barrett Suggs The program was open to … Read More

Mallory M. O’Connor, first author to present in new “Local Author Series”

Alachua County Library Headquarters, Meeting Room A 4th Floor, Rm. A, 401 E Univ. Ave., Gainesville, FL

Mallory M. O’Connor is first on the program for the Alachua County Library's new Local Author Series. On September 16, O'Connor will discuss her debut novel, American River: Tributaries, which follows the entwined lives of three immigrant families as they settle along this river in Northern California during the turbulent … Read More

WAG at the Life Expo

Ben Hill Griffin Stadium UF Campus, Gainesville, FL

WAG had the unexpected opportunity to participate in the LIFE EXPO on Saturday, September 23, 2017. The Gainesville Sun designed the event to publicize products, services, and opportunities for active boomers and seniors. It was held in the Holloway Touchdown Terrace, an air-conditioned room at the north end of the … Read More

Thornebrook’s 33rd Annual Art Festival

Thornebrook Village 2441 NW 43rd Street, Gainesville

In booth #128, WAG members dispensed WAG literature, talked with festival goers about our organization, and sold many of the fifty-four books on display by local authors. Thanks to all who participated in this fun event.    

WAG Book Sale at Downtown Festival

Downtown Gainesville 111 East University Ave, Gainesville, FL, United States

North Florida’s art scene will swing into high gear on Saturday, November 11, 2017, with the arrival of Gainesville's Downtown Festival & Art Show. Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday, and 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday. From City Hall to the Hippodrome State Theatre, the streets of Gainesville … Read More

Book talk: Lancelot’s Disciple

Alachua County Library Headquarters, Meeting Room A 4th Floor, Rm. A, 401 E Univ. Ave., Gainesville, FL

On Sunday, December 3, as part of the Local Author Series, Richard Gartee discussed his latest book, Lancelot’s Disciple. Frith, a student of Sir Lancelot, leaves the Christian abbey he has always called home, to join a caravan on the ancient Silk Road. While staying with a Sultan in Central … Read More