Events

The Boston Authors Club is pleased to present Three Debut Novelists Talk Turkey, led by novelist and BAC member, Erica Ferencik (The River at Night, Gallery/Scout Press) with Annie Harnett (Rabbit Cake, Tin House Books) and Kelly J. Ford (Cottonmouths, Skyhorse Publishing) at Newtonville Books, Newton MA on Thursday, November 16th starting at 7:00 p.m.

Behind every book on the shelf is its journey to publication; an odyssey often fraught with roller coaster drama, countless hours of work, and sometimes even joy. This program combines advice, experience, and humor from three local debut novelists. Please join us to hear Erica, Annie, and Kelly talk about their respective paths from dreaming of publication to holding the actual book in their hands.

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One of Neil Gaiman’s writing rules is, “Finish what you’re writing. Whatever you have to do to finish it, finish it.” Like members of a project team, writers often become overwhelmed by the work required to carry a project to completion. In this interactive seminar, you will be guided through project management techniques that can help writers who struggle with focus or managing their time. We’ll talk about a different kind of setting: that which includes goals, priorities, and deadlines. We’ll also discuss common time management pitfalls, how to avoid them, and how to get back on track if you fall into them. You will leave the session with an action plan for how you can stay focused on the finish line, whether your goal is to complete a draft or a revision.

Southern Kentucky Book Fest is one of the state’s largest literary events and is presented by Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Warren County Public Library, and WKU Libraries. Held annually in April, the Book Fest draws thousands of readers of all ages who welcome the occasion to meet their favorite authors and purchase signed copies of their books.

The 2018 SOKY Book Fest will be our 20th and is a fundraiser for the promotion of literacy in our community. The event is free and open to the public.

The Arkansas Literary Festival is a project of the Central Arkansas Library System. The Festival’s mission is to encourage the development of a more literate populace. Stay tuned for more details!

The Gaithersburg Book Festival is a celebration of the written word and its power to enrich the human experience. Our mission is to foster an interest in reading, writing and literary conversation.

One of Neil Gaiman’s writing rules is, “Finish what you’re writing. Whatever you have to do to finish it, finish it.” Like members of a project team, writers often become overwhelmed by the work required to carry a project to completion. In this interactive seminar, you will be guided through project management techniques that can help writers who struggle with focus or managing their time. We’ll talk about a different kind of setting: that which includes goals, priorities, and deadlines. We’ll also discuss common time management pitfalls, how to avoid them, and how to get back on track if you fall into them. You will leave the session with an action plan for how you can stay focused on the finish line, whether your goal is to complete a draft or a revision.

Bouchercon is the World Mystery Convention, the premier annual event for readers, authors, and all lovers of crime fiction. I’ll be appearing at the following events:

Sep 7: The Rainbow Connection–LGBTQ Inclusivity

Sep 8: Author Speed Dating

Celebrity Bookclub meets to discuss TRUE GRIT: A NOVEL by Charles Portis. Hosted by Kelly J. Ford, author of COTTONMOUTHS: A NOVEL. No registration required.

With Sara Farizan, Alexandria Marzano-Lesnevich, Milo Todd, and David Valdes Greenwood