If you enjoy stories about second chances, about family life or about history, a selection of books by local authors at an upcoming authors’ event may be right up your alley.
Barnes & Noble at The Shops at Wiregrass is hosting its annual Local Author Signing on May 30 at 2 p.m., at the bookstore, at 28152 Paseo Drive in Wesley Chapel.
Book lovers will have a chance to meet the authors, chat with them and get their books signed.
(Courtesy of Madonna Wise)
Local authors featured at the event offer a wide range of titles.
Author Leigh Kenyon tells an adventure story about a girl who trains Zebras in her book, “The Zebra Riders.”
She wrote that book while attending Centennial Middle School.
Now a student at Land O’ Lakes High School, Kenyon has written a second book, “The Essence of Fear,” a young adult fictional account that explores darker themes.
Local author Susan Noe Harmon transports readers to mid-19th century Appalachia in her book, “Under the Weeping Willow.” The book features three generations of women whose strength prevails despite poverty, floods and tragedy.
In another book, “To Hide the Truth,” the author tells a story about a disturbing relationship between a daughter and her father during an era when family abuse and alcoholism were taboo topics for discussion.
Author Jamie Elizabeth Tingen writes about making the most of second chances in her book, “Butterfly Messages.”
Author Madonna Wise shares her knowledge of local history in a book she wrote about Dade City for Arcadia Publishing’s iconic Images of America series.
Wise, a retired educator, has written a number of other books, including “Tapestry,” “Wildcat Creek Kids,” “Sam & Company,” and “Juanita in Blue.”
She’s also co-author of “Kachina and the Bully.”
Wise said Barnes & Noble does an excellent job of giving local authors a place to sell books, sign books and chat with readers.
The writers enjoy meeting each other, too, Wise said.
Wise also enjoys meeting aspiring writers who drop by to ask questions about writing and get advice on publishing their work.
Other authors who will be featured at the bookstore’s event include Federico and Ruby Agnir, Jenice Armstead, Shelby Bender, Liz Dunham, Shea Ford, Chonta Haynes, Jack Hipple, C.M. Johnson, Evelyn Johnson-Taylor, Jim Kay, Judie McCarty, Ria Prestia, Elizabeth Rivera, Dave Robbins, Telisha Thompson, Jamie Elizabeth Tingen, Vincent Vinas and Paul Wartenberg.
Annual Local Author Signing
More than 20 local authors will be on hand to sign copies of their books and chat with patrons.
When: May 30 at 2 p.m.
Where: Barnes & Noble at Shops at Wiregrass, 28152 Paseo Drive, Wesley Chapel
How much: Free admission
Published May 27, 2015
