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A Night of Nonfiction: Debut Author Readings and Q&A


Heritage C August 23, 2019 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

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James M. Chesbro
Tyrese L. Coleman
Anika Fajardo
Randon Billings Noble
Suzanne Farrell Smith
Teresa Wong

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will ask questions about these four first-time authors’ writing processes, and how they made the transition from unpublished to published.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.