Sitter self-published her book in 2019, with he help of a co-author | Photo by B. Shakyaver
On November 16 and 17, the Huron County Museum and Huron County Library are hosting an exciting event for book lovers and aspiring writers. This year, they will present the Huron County Author Talk, featuring local authors, panel discussions, and writers’ workshops.
Curator of Engagement and Dialogue at the Huron County Museum and historic Gaol, Sinead Cox explains the event.
On Saturday, November 16, attendees can join various panel discussions and a book fair. The event is free to attend. The day will kick off at 12:15 p.m. with a discussion about writing historical fiction, non-fiction, and drama, featuring authors David Yates, Sue Jaskula, and Paul Ciufo. At 1:45 p.m., the focus will shift to writing across different genres, including young adult and LGBTQ2S+ literature, with authors such as Avery Baker-Greaves and E.K. Johnston. The final panel at 3:15 p.m. will discuss setting stories in Huron County, with authors Don Hayward, Sandi Plewis, and Sally Walker sharing their insights.
Between panels, attendees can enjoy coffee, conversation, and delicious treats, as well as browse the book fair organized by Bayfield Village Bookshop. This is a great opportunity to start holiday shopping, with a variety of genres available, including young adult, children’s books, science fiction, romance, mystery, historical fiction, and local history. Readers can also have their books signed by the authors.
On Sunday, November 17, the focus will shift to writers’ workshops, aimed at helping local authors improve their skills. These workshops will cover practical strategies for editing and marketing books. Each workshop has a registration fee of $25, which includes light snacks and refreshments.
The first workshop, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., is titled “Revise Without Regret” and will be led by award-winning author Cindy Matthews. In this workshop, participants will learn techniques to help them revise their writing confidently and creatively. Writers are encouraged to bring samples of their work, such as a short story or a chapter from a book, to practice the techniques.
Written by: K. Milhomens
