We started a new kind of author series this year with Meet a Local Author, where writers from
Collingwood and the surrounding area have the opportunity to talk about and
promote their latest work.
In January, David Wilding-Davies, owner of Ashanti Coffee in
Thornbury and Collingwood, filled us in on the background to his book My Cattle
Look Thin, a memoir of his time in Africa growing coffee.
The books of upcoming authors range from fiction to history
to self-help.
On August 4, Collingwood science fiction writer Arlene F. Marks will talk about her latest novel The Genius Asylum and what went into the writing of the first in a series of novels about what life might be like for the humans living on Earth at the turn of the 25th century.
On October 3, Meaford author Kay O’Neil will be discussing The Birth of Kerry’s Place: Canada’s First Treatment Center for People with Autism. This is very timely as October is Autism Awareness Month.
And, on November 22, Barrie life coach Lori Brant will talk about her amazing journey and how she is now helping others to better well-being in The Happiness Toolbox: Finding Happiness Regardless of Circumstances.
If any of these authors sound interesting to you, you’re
welcome to come and hear them speak. Find out more about dates, times, and
registration at collingwoodpubliclibrary.ca
-- Dorothy
Gebert
