Gary Gordon, writer, musician, spoken word artist, and producer, will talk at the monthly meeting of the Writers Alliance of Gainesville about his journey from the Gainesville City Commission (Mayor-Commissioner 1985-86) to author of two novels, Crossfire Canyon and Chief Mican’s Revenge. On the way, Gordon has written and produced … Read More
Jo Ann Lordahl will present her book, Princess Ruth: Love & Tragedy in Hawaii on Saturday, June 22 at 2:30 p.m. in the Foundation Room of the Alachua County Library Headquarters. Lordahl says, "Princess Ruth had my heart as soon as I saw her on the cover of The High Chiefess: Ruth … Read More
Four authors with recently published e-books will discuss the approaches, research, and writing techniques used to successfully prepare and conserve their own stories and those of their families. Most of us share a strong core value regarding the importance of better understanding our roots and family histories. Those who come … Read More
This all-day event will include free programs for adults, activities for children, and a book sale where attendees can meet more than seventy regional authors and have books signed. WAG, which is producing the festival, has received support from Santa Fe College and the SF Foundation, who are giving us … Read More
The Writer’s Talks at Rawlings House Series returns to Cross Creek; under a magnolia tree almost in the shadow of the Pulitzer Prize winner’s home. Ann McCutchan brings us her critically acclaimed, often revealing, sometimes deeply moving biography of Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings herself—The Life She Wished to Live. “Come to … Read More
Note: Daylight savings time begins Sunday, March 13. Move clocks ahead one hour. On Sunday, March 13, at 2:30 p.m., Susie Baxter will share tips she has learned from independently publishing four books in various formats, from paperback and ebook to hardcover and audible. The main focus of her talk … Read More
Bringing Readers and Writers Together The third annual Sunshine State Book Festival will be held in Gainesville, Florida, on Saturday and Sunday, April 9 and 10. Oaks Mall Saturday's festival begins at 11:00 a.m. and goes until 5:00 p.m. in the spacious Oaks Mall on Newberry Road near I-75. Admission … Read More
