The
second annual Windsor Essex Book Expo takes place on Sunday, November 24, at
the Caboto Club from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Admission is $1, half of which goes to charity: Voices Against Poverty.
Over 55 local authors will be on
hand with their latest books, everything from children’s books, self-help
books, murder mysteries, love stories, local histories and photographic art
books. Some authors will hold writer’s
workshops to inspire others to begin writing, or to hone their craft. There will also be activities for children.
Two
of last year’s participants include Allison and Lauren Knight, who wrote: Mirror Mirror - Two bodies, One Soul. Identical twins, they talk about bullying
and social anxiety, depression and compulsive disorder, struggles that so many
others face. In their candid book,
Allison and Lauren shed light on these issues from their unique perspective as
inseparable twins. They are one soul
living in two bodies.Roy Patrick James is also involved in the expo, as writer of Zapped by Design, Zithered by Wit. It’s a cornucopia of art and literature containing over 160 poems, 60 illustrations, and a wealth of character, an artistic journey through a multitude of subjects and genres. James is a short story contest winner for a cross-border magazine, The Artisan’s Well, a fine art and literary publication.
Mick Ridgewell is author of The Nightcrawler, about Scott Randall, a corporate V.P. To celebrate a massive new deal, he plans to drive from Detroit to L.A. but, before he leaves, he makes a huge mistake. He cruelly dismisses a homeless panhandler on the street. Along the road, he swears he sees the panhandler again, and again. Soon, he sees the man even in his dreams. No matter how he tries, Scott can’t escape him. Instead of L.A., The Nightcrawler has a different destination in mind.
The Windsor Essex Book Expo was organized by Kit McCann, a local writer, who was born and raised in this area, who wants to feature known and lesser known authors whose books aren’t generally available in local book stores. McCann hopes to put this area on the map for its proliferation of talent. McCann also hopes the expo will encourage, and inspire, children to read and write, perhaps to become the next generation of local authors from Windsor-Essex.
Further information is available by contacting Kit McCann: kitmccann1@hotmail.com, www.windsoressexauthors.com
by Deborah Jones Publisher Biz X Magazine
Posts
No comments:
Post a Comment