Plymouth Library To Salute Area Writers At Annual Author Fair

The Plymouth District Library invites the public to come to the library on Saturday, May 4, 2019 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. for the 11th annual Author Fair. Attendees will meet twenty-three authors to enjoy and review the varied works.

The authors, from Plymouth and surrounding communities in southeast Michigan have written books on a wide variety of subjects for children, teens and adults – both fiction and non-fiction. Authors have been challenged to create a prize-winning display of their books. Attendees will vote on the best display and the top vote-getting author will win a prize. All authors will be selling
their books to the public at the fair. Two lucky visitors to the author fair will also win a prize.

"This event has gained in popularity over the years", explains Marjorie Sadler, Adult Reference Librarian and creator and coordinator of the fair. "We are contacted by authors between events and enjoy this opportunity to introduce them to each other to exchange ideas and experiences, and to the community, facilitating a relationship between local readers and local authors. What better place to do this than at the Plymouth District Library."

Participating authors include:

Michelle Alessandrini, Alkiya: The Legend.

A world where magic is secret, legends become real, and love stands in the way of doing what is right instead of what is easy. Fiction. Teen.

Sarah Asher, Last Stand.

Dan struggles with past emotions & demons as he prepares to join the soldiers in the last stand against the Pacers in part 4 of Sullen Ground. Fiction. Adult.

Rick Bailey, The Enjoy Agenda at Home and Abroad.

Part memoir, part travelogue, Rick Bailey finds humor in mindfulness and blood pressure, the prospect of an iSmell app, gelato, and more. Essays. Adult.

Jeremy A. Bastian, Cursed Pirate Girl.

A nautical fairy tale of an orphan girl traveling mythical waters in search of her pirate captain father, aided by a parrot and two squabbling swordfish. Graphic Novel. Teen.

Lavinia Beltana, Starting Over.
As grief transforms relationships around them, the bond between mother and son is tested, changing the course of their lives. Fiction. Teen/Adult.

Dale A. Bowerman, Hinckley’s Horrible Hiccups.

“On the last day of school Hinckley suddenly got the hiccups,” a tale inspired by the authors fourth grade teacher. Picture Book. Children.

Karen DeCuir-DiNicola, It’s About Time.

By consciously designing the time spent waiting, we transform the waiting experience from anxiety and fear to productive and restorative. Non-Fiction. Adult/Professional.

Steven J. Frey, The Giant Tire.

An inside look at the life of an iconic roadside landmark, from the New York World’s Fair to I-94 in Allen Park. Non-Fiction. Adult.

Nicholas Gambacini, Creating Positive Change.

Delve into a world of science, concepts, realms, and more. Take hold of the reins and create a better outcome to individual longevity. Non-Fiction. Adult.

Zach Hose, 365 Days: The Journey.

A collection of quotes and reflections meant to inspire and empower individuals to be the best possible version of themselves. Non-Fiction. Teen.

Laura Kempf, Inspiring Bold: A Journey to Servant Leadership.

The author shares key insights and tools that impacted her life, including mindfulness, compassion, and design thinking. Memoir. Adult.

Derek Kornacki, Steve Kornacki, Miracle Moments in Michigan Wolverines Football History.
In-depth research and first-hand experiences enrich the storied tradition of the Wolverines. Non-Fiction. Adult.

Lucy Layne, Dead Mom Disease.

A memoir of a girl whose mom died. It’s about pain and grieving. It’s about life and moving on. It’s about death and what that really means. Memoir. Adult.

Donald Levin, Cold Dark Lies: A Martin Preuss Mystery.
Distraught Carrie Morrison hires PI Preuss to find out how her younger brother wound up clinging to life in a suburban Detroit motel. Fiction. Adult.

Cheryl Martin, Historic Notes From the Past: One Room Schools.

This slice of history vignette showcases school rooms of the 1800’s, including how the schools were organized and governed. Non-Fiction. Teen/Adult.

Deborah Jean Miller, The Essence of Shade.

Shade’s internal struggle to honor her vow to God, while denying her own desires, throws her on a path of attempted redemption. Fiction. Adult.

Laura Morrison, Come Back to the Swamp.
Ecology student Bernice learns via a hag and a space opera spirit journey, that The Swamp wants a new caretaker and won’t take no for an answer. Fiction. Adult.

Donovan Neal, The Third Heaven: Apocalypse of Kings.

Witness anew the end of days, as Michael, Gabriel, and the angelic host spin toward the universe’s climatic conclusion. Fiction. Adult.

Rosemary Shimmel, The Way To Be from A to Z.

A guide to character development using the ABC picture book concept. Whooo do you want to be when you grow up? Picture Book. Children.

Wayne Titus, The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Financial Well-Being.

Learn how to build a dependable, communicative relationship with an adviser, and ensure all aspects of your portfolio receive proper attention. Non-Fiction. Adult.

Judy Patterson Wenzel, Light from the Cage: 25 Years in a Prison Classroom.
Organized around themes of prison, identity, community and spirit, the author shares what education meant to the men she taught. Non-Fiction. Adult.

Robert Allen Young, That’s What It’s All About: Life Lessons from the Hokey Pokey.
Learn about the scandalous history of the song, as well as practical ways it can help you achieve a better future. Non-Fiction. Teen/Adult.