Monday, October 6, 7 PM
Join us to hear from five local authors about the ups, downs, and all-around rewards and challenges of having a book published. No registration required. Learn more about the authors below.
Xio Axelrod ( she/her) is a USA Today Bestselling author of contemporary fiction and romance. Growing up in the music industry, Xio began her recording career at a young age. Her experiences bring a lyrical quality to her writing and vibrancy to her characters, offering a unique perspective that adds depth and authenticity to the worlds she creates. Her books include The Girl with Stars in Her Eyes, Love on the Byline, and Girls with Bad Reputations.
Helen Burke is a retired hospice chaplain and interfaith minister. Over the years, she has helped many people move through the threshold of life to death by helping them to realize what matters at the end of their lives. In Just Tell Them I Love Them, Helen highlights hope and inspiration in not only her clients’ lives but in her own life as well.
John McGranaghan has always been fascinated by outer space and he shares that fascination in a humorous (but educational) way through Meet the Planets and Saturn for My Birthday. John has also written stories and articles for Boys' Quest Magazine, Pockets Magazine, Columbia Magazine, and local newspapers. He is winner of the 2001 Pockets Fiction Contest.
Judy Stavisky grew up in the Washington, D.C., area and holds degrees from Chestnut Hill College and Yale Medical School. A curious outsider, Judy spent hundreds of hours getting to know the women of Pennsylvania's Lancaster County Amish community and establishing a friendship based on trust and mutual respect. The result, In Plain View, is an up close look at their lives, their work ethic and camaraderie.
Linda Ungar has been writing for over thirty years, but only after she retired from her career as an interior designer did she pursue publishing her work. It was the enthusiastic reviews she received from family and friends that encouraged her. She lives In Pennsylvania with her husband. Twisted Tales from a Murderous Mind is a collection of short stories featuring suspense, thrills, and many twists and turns.
