Note that this program is being held at the Headquarters Library downtown. So, you've finished your novel and readers ask, what happens next? That's when you decide to turn it into a series. Sequels pose their own challenges, but what if you want to write about what happened … Read More
George "Bob" Dekle, who served as the prosecuting attorney in the 1980 trial of serial killer Ted Bundy, will be our guest speaker on Sunday, September 8, 2024, at the Millhopper Branch of the Alachua County Library. Dekle has lectured extensively nationwide and is the author of numerous books on … Read More
Award-winning author and writing coach Lana McAra will speak at the Millhopper Library at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 13, 2024. The topic? "Your Deepest Darkest Secrets Are the Key to Your Next Bestseller." McAra won the Christy Award, the Book Excellence Award, and the Literary Titan Silver Book Award … Read More
External influences and stressors can feel overwhelming. The daily demands from work, family, and finances are weighty enough, and we’re also bombarded with media, from news to advertisements and even entertainment. Is it even possible to maintain an optimistic outlook? The answer is yes! You can learn to improve any … Read More
Fannie Lou Hamer, an American voting and women's rights activist, community organizer, and a leader in the civil rights movement. Don't forget to spring your clocks forward one hour for Daylight Savings Time on March 9, 2025. Then, come join the Writers Alliance at 2:30 p.m. for a treat when … Read More
Dan Sharp received the Outstanding Professor award at the University of Florida and has been to numerous countries around the world as an invited speaker. He is a member of WAG's speakers bureau, and on May 4, he will present the program, "How to Write Fight Scenes." He will point … Read More
Richard Gartee is the author of 32 published books—eight of them fiction. On Sunday, June 8, from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. at the Millhopper Library, he will offer key tips for keeping readers entertained and engaged by sharing examples of these elements: Show, Don’t Tell: Rather than telling readers how … Read More
