Hear the story. Then hear the story behind the story.
Enjoy an evening of readings by a selection of debut CNF authors. This year, we’ll hear from memoirists and essayists, as well as writers who have crafted other unique nonfiction books. A debut authors panel follows the readings.
Readings:
- James M. Chesbro
- Tyrese L. Coleman
- Anika Fajardo
- Randon Billings Noble
- Suzanne Farrell Smith
- Teresa Wong
Debut Author Panel: How I Got Published
Following the readings, our moderator will ask questions about these four first-time authors’ writing processes, and how they made the transition from unpublished to published. Bring your questions too, as the panel will end with an audience Q&A.
Panelists:
- James M. Chesbro (A Lion in the Snow: A Father’s Journey Home – essay collection)
- Tyrese L. Coleman (How to Sit: A Memoir in Essays and Stories)
- Anika Fajardo (Magical Realism for Non-Believers: A Memoir of Finding Family)
- Randon Billings Noble (Be With Me Always – essay collection)
- Suzanne Farrell Smith (The Memory Sessions – memoir)
- Teresa Wong (Dear Scarlet – graphic memoir)
Moderator: Donna Talarico
Signings
Following the readings and panel, the book sale table will re-open and authors with books available will likely be available for signings.