Lovettsville
Community Center
September 7, 2024
11am-4pm
Save the Date!
Free to Attend and
Free Giveaways!
Program Events:
In the Main Room:
11am-4pm Meet 35+ local authors @ Author Tables
11:45-12 Val Muller
12:45-1 Susan Ouellette reading her latest espionage thriller, The Wayward Target
1:45-2 Cathy Gohlke reading her latest historical fiction, Ladies of the Lake
2:45-3 Chynna Wendell reading the original children’s story, The Adventures of Björn Ironside the Girl Dog
3:45-4 J. Denison Reed reading his latest thriller, TYE
Kid’s Reading Room (in the all-purpose room):
11am -4pm Kids crafts and popular children’s books, hosted by the Lovettsville Library
Workshops (in the senior room):
11:00-11:30 Choosing your Path to Publication: Exploring the pros and cons of traditional, small press, and independent publishing - By Taryn Noelle Kloeden
12:00-12:30 You Can Write, Too! Tips and advice on the writing craft: Discover practical and inspiring advice on how to develop your writing craft. - By Adeena Mignogna
1:00-1:30 Poetry for the Soul: An introduction to how to write formal and free verse - By Carla Galdo
2:00-2:30 So You Want to Write a Children’s Book: Picture Book Basics - By Laura Renauld
3:00-3:30 Fact vs. Fiction of Romance Writing: A look at myths surrounding the romance genre. - By Christyna Hunter
Workshop Information:
Choosing your Path to Publication: Exploring the pros and cons of traditional, small press, and independent publishing - By Taryn Noelle Kloeden
Taryn Noelle Kloeden is an award-winning author of multiple novels, short stories, and essays. She holds a doctorate as an environmental anthropologist, and has been teaching young scholars and emerging writers for nearly a decade. She has previously taught workshops for a variety of audiences at libraries and writing retreats. Taryn lives on a micro-farm in Virginia's beautiful Shenandoah Valley and is full-time faculty in at Purdue University Global.
You Can Write, Too! Tips and advice on the writing craft: Discover practical and inspiring advice on how to develop your writing craft. - By Adeena Mignogna
Adeena Mignogna finds herself at a distinctive junction between a career in aerospace engineering and her love for science fiction writing. With a solid foundation of over 25 years in the aerospace industry, she has worked on a variety of satellite and space station projects, that includes work on satellite command-and-control systems, software design, and systems engineering. Adeena's work also includes championing the use of VR in engineering, all while remaining committed to mentoring up-and-coming engineers, underscoring her belief in the value of knowledge sharing and continuous learning. In parallel, Adeena nurtures a deep-rooted passion for science fiction, drawing from her extensive background in physics, astronomy, and computer science to create captivating stories. As the author of the 4-book Robot Galaxy Series, recently released novel Lunar Logic, and a voice on The BIG Sci-Fi Podcast, she endeavors to blend her scientific understanding with the boundless possibilities of fiction. Adeena's journey through both the analytical world of aerospace and the imaginative realm of writing showcases her dedication to inspiring others, whether it's through pioneering engineering solutions or the art of storytelling.
Poetry for the Soul: An introduction to how to write formal and free verse - By Carla Galdo
Carla Galdo is a writer and editor for the women’s book group Well-Read Mom. She has written for a variety of publications including Humanum: Issues in Family, Culture, and Science, Columbia Magazine, and Front Porch Republic. Her poetry has appeared in Dappled Things, Modern Age, Solum Literary Journal, The Windhover, and on Irish Southeast Radio, and she was a finalist in the Catholic Literary Arts 2022 Advent Poetry Contest and 2024 Sacred Poetry Contest. Carla has been featured as a conference speaker and podcast host for Well-Read Mom, and as a guest on the podcasts Bright Wings and Catholic Culture. She has taught various classes in literature, theology, and book reviewing, and leads a Catholic Literary Arts poetry critique group for adult writers. Carla earned an MTS from the John Paul II Institute for Marriage and Family, and is pursuing an MFA in Creative Writing at the University of St. Thomas-Houston. She and her husband homeschool their six children on a small hobby farm in rural Virginia.
So You Want to Write a Children’s Book: Picture Book Basics - By Laura Renauld
Laura Renauld is the author of the Woodland Friends seasonal picture book series and FRED’S BIG FEELINGS: THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF MISTER ROGERS. She is a former elementary school teacher who loves meeting readers at schools and festivals. She lives in Northern Virginia with her family and furry friends.
Fact vs. Fiction of Romance Writing: A look at myths surrounding the romance genre. - By Christyna Hunter
Christyna Hunter has surpassed all perilous predictions, despite being born with a disability. She is a freelance writer, has published two romance novels and has worked at a non-profit organization. She was a librarian for 20 years but now spends her time reading romance novels, obeying all demands from her furbaby, and praying often to her writing muse.