Our appreciation to Kimberley Mullins for writing this summary of Kandra Albury's talk. Kandra Albury, president and founder of Kids ‘n Capes,* said to Writers Alliance members and guests, "You must have the courage to tell your story,” emphasizing how sharing one's story empowers others. She grew up in a … Read More
Richard Gartee will present his award-winning novel, Ragtime Dudes in a Thin Place, on Sunday, May 19, in Meeting Room A of the Millhopper Library from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. The reading is free and open to the public. Prepublication, the book won the Royal Palm Literary Award First … Read More
Gary G. Steele will discuss his book, The Gypsy Family Circus of 1933: Stories from a Long-Gone Era on Saturday, June 1, at 2:30 p.m. in the Foundation Room of the Alachua County Library Headquarters in downtown Gainesville. Weaving together a vast and varied tapestry of people, places, animals, and … Read More
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
Dillon Knight Kalkhurst, a successful entrepreneur with over twenty years in a corporate setting, will speak about the experiences and skills he would like to pass on to current and future authors. 1. Why he wrote A Guide to Generational Harmony. 2. Why he choose self-publishing over a traditional publisher. … Read More
